Year 12 Physics

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)