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Aim

The study of Physics in Stage 6 aims to enable students to develop an appreciation and understanding of the application of the principles of physics, and of the theories, laws, models, systems and structures of physics. It also enables students to apply Working Scientifically skills processes to examine physics models and practices and their applications.

Objectives

Skills

Students:

  • develop skills in applying the processes of Working Scientifically.

Knowledge and understanding

Year 11 students:

  • develop knowledge and understanding of fundamental mechanics
  • develop knowledge and understanding of energy.

Year 12 students:

  • develop knowledge and understanding of advanced mechanics and electromagnetism
  • develop knowledge and understanding of the role of evidence and prediction in the development of theories in physics.

Values and attitudes

Students:

  • develop positive, informed values and attitudes towards physics
  • recognise the importance and relevance of physics in their lives
  • recognise the influence of economic, political and societal impacts on the development of scientific knowledge
  • develop an appreciation of the influence of imagination and creativity in scientific research.
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