Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Andrew Parkin (PAR)

In this course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of multiple Physics fields, including the physics of music, mechanics of a rollercoaster, and how electrical components such as a capacitor and an inductor work in an AC circuit.

This course is focused on the 3 externally assessed standards that are a requirement for entry into university engineering courses.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91521 v2 Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship 

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91522 v2 Physics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91523 v2 Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91524 v2 Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems

External Assessment, worth 6 credits

Achievement Standard 91526 v2 Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems

External Assessment, worth 6 credits

Total credits available for this course: 23 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is endorsable