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Skills Framework
Skills Framework
Delivering Centre
Delivering Centre
Vale of Leven Academy
Purpose and Aims
Purpose and Aims
The course provides a broad practical introduction to Physics. It will be of value in providing an informed view of the impact of Physics to many learners, and particularly beneficial to those considering a career or further study in Physics, Engineering and related disciplines.
apply skills in analysis, predicting, processing and evaluation to a range of physics problems, both theoretical and practical
communicate physics concepts clearly and concisely, using appropriate terminology
learn how physics impacts on our local world of work
develop an understanding of the impact of physics in changing our environment and society
How will I be assessed?
How will I be assessed?
Your progress on the course will be assessed through a combination of continuous and end of unit assessment.
What topics will I learn?
What topics will I learn?
Waves
Electricity
Radiation
Magnetism
How will I learn?
How will I learn?
whole class direct teaching opportunities
practical work
individual research
group research
Career Options
Career Options
Progression into S4
Progression into S4
Completing the S3 Physics course supports progression in S4 to
National 5 Physics
National 5 Energy
along with developing essential skills used in many other subjects.
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