PHY201

Level 2 Science - Physics (PHY201)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Young.



This is the core year 12 physics course based around two significant external standards that develop the skills required to analyse and make predictions about the world around us. We will describe objects within gravitational fields in Newton’s terms of forces, motion and energy, as well as explore the behaviour of static electrical charge, electric circuits and the connection between electricity and magnetism. A written report internal on the mechanics of collisions provides an opportunity for revision of the external mechanics standard for credits. Two practical Internal Investigation (2.1 and 3.1 combined) of a mathematical non-linear relationship. This course is recommended / required for continuing study in a health science, engineering, computing or physics field.



Course Overview

Term 1
Mechanics (External)

Term 2
Practical Investing (2.1 and 3.1 Internal)
Start Electricity (External)

Term 3
Continue Electricity (External)
OR
Mechanics (Internal)

Recommended Prior Learning

NCEA Level 1 – a pass in the Level 1 Science 1.1- Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics (Ext)

Achievement at Merit or Excellence preferred

OR  

passes in externals offered in Science, Mathematics and English 

OR 

interview with Mr Young.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1 x 1B8 exercise book, Scientific calculator Casio FX82MS or similar, $25 sciPAD (highly recommended) – can be purchased through the College

Pathway

Problem-solving, academically capable students looking to master the material world or work in science based fields after school. This course is recommended / required for continuing study in a health science, engineering, computing or physics field. ​

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91168 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6

A.S. 91169 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 4

A.S. 91171 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5

A.S. 91173 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10

A.S. 91521 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.