Activities and resources
These are then posted at an appropriate time on Google Classroom.
Students are given explicit instruction on how to access Skills Tasks and Practical Investigations using technology, and advised to bookmark the Physics website.
Students are also encouraged to subscribe to Mr Mac’s Physics Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6h_mVXSkzKwlWvaMk6-mVA.
Practical Investigation 1 – Electrostatic Forces
This outcome may be completed by a demonstration of the van de Graaf generator with accessories.
Practical Investigation 2 – Electric Current
Students conduct a practical investigation investigate electric current in a circuit through ohmic and non-ohmic resistors, using 12 V DC power supply, 100 Ω resistor (or similar), 12 V light bulb in a holder, ammeter, voltmeter, suitable connecting wires. ACSPH003, ACSPH041, ACSPH043 PH11-1, 5, 7, 11
Specific Adjustments For NCCD: For those students identified in Student Profiles above who require adjustment, they are guided through the set-up of equipment and completed by the teacher, if necessary. They are guided through answers to the analysis questions. They are not required to hand-write their responses, but to use technology as much as possible.
Extension for Advanced Students: For those students identified in Student Profiles above who are capable of attempting extension material, they answer Q. 5 Explain why each resistor was or wasn’t an Ohmic resistor.
Practical Investigation 3 - Kirchhoff's Law
Students conduct a practical investigation to investigate series and parallel circuits, using 12 V DC power supply, two resistors with different resistance, a tapping key (switch), ammeter, voltmeter, connecting wires. ACSPH038, ACSPH039, ACSPH044, PH11-1, 5, 7, 11
Specific Adjustments For NCCD: For those students identified in Student Profiles above who require adjustment, they are guided through the set-up of equipment and completed by the teacher, if necessary. They are guided through answers to the analysis questions. They are not required to hand-write their responses, but to use technology as much as possible.
Extension for Advanced Students: For those students identified in Student Profiles above who are capable of attempting extension material, they answer Q.9 9. Using the laws of addition of resistances, calculate the theoretical values Rseries and Rparallel, using the values you found in your investigation above for R1 and R2.
Practical Investigation 4 - Visualising magnetic field lines
Students conduct a practical investigation to investigate magnetic field lines, using bar magnet, iron filings enclosed in plastic container, magnaprobe, special container with iron filings in oil (Magnetic Demonstration), cylindrical magnet. PH11-1, 5, 7, 11, ACSPH079
Specific Adjustments For NCCD: For those students identified in Student Profiles above who require adjustment, they are guided through the set-up of equipment and completed by the teacher, if necessary. They are guided through answers to the risk assessment and analysis questions. They are not required to hand-write their responses, but to use technology as much as possible.
Extension for Advanced Students: For those students identified in Student Profiles above who are capable of attempting extension material, they apply their understanding to a new situation by answering Q.5 Which metal would you use to make a saucepan bottom? Why?
Practical Investigation 5 - Solenoids
Students conduct a practical investigation to find the specific heat capacity of three different metals, using samples of aluminium, iron and brass each about 2 cm3, string (tied around sample), an electric hotplate, a calorimeter (foam cup), a temperature probe, a 250 mL beaker, digital scales (electronic balance). PH11-1, 5, 7, 11, ACSPH020
Specific Adjustments For NCCD:
For those students identified in Student Profiles above who require adjustment, they are guided through the set-up of equipment and completed by the teacher, if necessary. They are guided through answers to the risk assessment and analysis questions. They are not required to hand-write their responses, but to use technology as much as possible.
Extension for Advanced Students:
For those students identified in Student Profiles above who are capable of attempting extension material, they apply their understanding to a new situation by answering Q.6 Is there a way to improve this investigation? Hint: Think about how to increase the reliability.
Practical Investigation 6 – Galvanometers
Students conduct a practical investigation to investigate magnetic field strength caused by a solenoid using a magnetic compass, using a power pack, a tapping key (switch), a 200-turns solenoid (from Induction Kit), a 300-turns solenoid (from Induction Kit), a 600-turns solenoid (from Induction Kit), a magnetic compass, 2 connecting wires, a rheostat, a protractor and a 30 cm ruler. PH11-1, 5, 7, 11, ACSPH020
Specific Adjustments For NCCD:
For those students identified in Student Profiles above who require adjustment, they are guided through the set-up of equipment and completed by the teacher, if necessary. They are guided through answers to the risk assessment and analysis questions. They are not required to hand-write their responses, but to use technology as much as possible.
Extension for Advanced Students:
For those students identified in Student Profiles above who are capable of attempting extension material, they apply their understanding to a new situation by answering Q.4 Explain the variation in the angle of deflection and, hence, the magnetic field strength.