Year 12 Physics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Wiffen.
Mā te whakaaro nui e hanga te whare; mā te mātauranga e whakaū.
Big Ideas create the house; knowledge maintains it.
What do Physicists do? - They investigate the world around them in order to understand how things work and then they use their knowledge to innovate.
What Careers do Physicists have? - Physics leads to a wide range of career options. From education to medicine to public policy to rocket science, physicists use their skills at investigating, understanding and innovating to follow their passions and make a difference in their communities.
Where do Physicists Work? - They are investigating solar neutrinos deep underground and creating innovative ways to diagnose and treat cancer in hospitals. They advise government agencies on the scientific principles behind policies and develop new devices to create "green energy" on our planet.
Topics include: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Atomic and Nuclear, Practical Portfolio and Stars and Planetary Systems.
This course leads to: Level 3 Physics if the Mechanics or Electricity standards are achieved.
Optional Activities: Skydive (likely to be around $300), Star Party ($10 koha)
Recommended Prior Learning
Please ask your current Science and Mathematics teacher if this course is suitable for you.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
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Disclaimer
Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.