Unit 2 - Outcome 2

On completion of this unit the student should be able to investigate and apply physics knowledge to develop and communicate an informed response to a contemporary societal issue or application related to a selected option.

Options

Eighteen options are available for selection in Area of Study 2. Each option is based on a different observation of the physical world. One option is to be selected by the student from the following:

 How does physics explain climate change?

 How do fusion and fission compare as viable nuclear energy power sources?

 How do heavy things fly?

 How do forces act on structures and materials?

 How do forces act on the human body?

 How is radiation used to maintain human health?

 How does the human body use electricity?

 How can human vision be enhanced?

 How is physics used in photography?

 How do instruments make music?

 How can performance in ball sports be improved?

 How can AC electricity charge a DC device?

 How do astrophysicists investigate stars and black holes?

 How can we detect possible life beyond Earth’s Solar System?

 How can physics explain traditional artefacts, knowledge and techniques?

 How do particle accelerators work?

 How does physics explain the origins of matter?

 How is contemporary physics research being conducted in our region?

Part 1: Research - You will have 2 lessons in class to locate, read, highlight, and annotate information that you have researched for your Written Report. 

Part 2: Written Report – You will have 2 lessons to complete your Report based on your research in Part 1.