Physics (G10)

Science has given humans the most widely accepted understanding of how the world around us works. We believe that this understanding should be used for ‘building peace and a sustainable future’. Through our Science options, students will critically engage with global issues, exploring research and data through a scientific lens as a way of solving problems and supporting innovation. Students will appreciate how using science specific terminology and the scientific method can lead to evidence-based conclusions which have a role in personal and societal decision making.

Advanced physics - a Grade 10 course - will allow students to explore the concepts related to space, time, forces and energy. They will develop their understanding of the fundamental principles and laws that underpin the physical phenomena that are encountered in their lives. Students will develop an appreciation of the enormous scales over which Physics applies, from subatomic particles to the observable Universe. As physics students they will explore the scientific models that allow predictions to be made and applied to improve our understanding, and develop sustainable solutions to global issues.

With a strong emphasis on experimentation and through an inquiry based approach, Physics students will deepen their understanding of the world by developing scientific investigative skills. Students will explore tools and techniques specific to physics, as well as methodologies that are common across all three sciences. This includes developing an understanding of the Nature of Science, including the ability to apply the scientific method and critique and analyse information from different sources.

Course Aims

Develop an appreciation of the possibilities and limitations of scientific thinking and the scientific method in both local and global contexts (e.g. in peace building).
Appreciate the role of science in solving challenges faced by society by becoming informed about local and global issues through a scientific lens
Develop conceptual understandings in science using science specific terminology precisely and applying the scientific method accurately.
Communicate effectively the connections between conceptual understandings, experimental methods, tools and techniques within scientific contexts.
Develop an awareness of the ethical, environmental, and cultural/social impact of science, leading to evidence based conclusions.
Appreciate how a scientific approach (world view) allows exploration of personal identity and can enhance wellbeing.
Develop an interdisciplinary approach that allows connections to be made between different areas of Science & the UWCSEA learning programme.

Course Outline

AP1: Physics: Standing on the shoulders of giants

AP2: Engineering Physics

AP3: Imaging

AP4: Fields Phenomena

AP5: The Standard Model

Skills Developed

The science course options will focus on students developing:

Collaboration within groups in classwork, project work and practical work
Communication and presentation of scientific concepts and the scientific method
Hands on practical skills and techniques in the laboratory
Analytical skills of patterns and trends in data
Critical thinking around application of scientific understanding
Creativity in designing independent investigations and solving problems

Assessment

There will be a variety of assessments, both formative and summative, that vary in their form and purpose. These will include assessment of practical skills, scientific communication skills, project work, conducting research and investigations, and assessment of knowledge and understanding through extended responses to conceptual questions.

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