Mā te whakaaro nui e hanga te whare; mā te mātauranga e whakaū.
Science is a way of investigating, understanding, and explaining our natural, physical world and the wider universe. It involves generating and testing ideas, gathering evidence – including by making observations, carrying out investigations and modelling, and communicating and debating with others – in order to develop scientific knowledge, understanding, and explanations. - New Zealand Curriculum
This course assesses with a variety of scheduled and unscheduled checkpoints.
This course covers different material to the mainstream science course.
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Are you genuinely interested in the world around you? Are you fairly good at maths and science now? Are you considering a career that involves science or engineering, or requires a qualification in physics?
Physics is the study of how and why. For example:
how a ball travels after it is thrown, and why it moves that way
how a camera lens focuses light on to a film to form an image, and why light behaves like that.
Physics deals in measurable quantities. These can range from the world of electrons and atoms to the vastness of stars and galaxies. Mostly though, it is concerned with everyday objects, and this makes it one of the most practical of the sciences.
This course introduces you to some of the foundations of classical and modern physics. It is presented in a manner that will stimulate greater student interest in physics, by appealing to its applications, technological developments and interactions with the lives of people. The emphasis is on a descriptive rather than a mathematical approach.
It is appropriate preparation for students who propose to study physics at higher levels in Years 12&13.
The Year 11 course focuses on understanding with emphasis on application. It is divided into six key units of study – light and waves, heat, electricity and electromagnetism, motion, application of Physics and a practical investigation.
You will undertake a programme of practical work in addition to studying some theories of physics.
Successful completion of Year 10 Science course with a proficient grade or above and at the discretion of the HOD Physics. Note that there will be only one to two classes in 2025.
This course is assessed using our WC Learning Progression Framework and provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to continue onto NCEA L2 Physics.
We hope you have a successful and interesting year!
Mrs. Elizabeth Strugnell is in charge of Physics – please feel free to contact her: