Syllabus Outcomes & Objectives
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The history of physics |
Outlines the historical development of major principles, concepts and ideas in physics | |
| The nature and practice of physics | Applies the processes that are used to test and validate models, theories and laws of science with particular emphasis on first-hand investigations in physics | |
| Applications and uses of physics | Assesses the impact of particular technological advances on understanding in physics | |
| Implications for society and the environment | Describes applications of physics which affect society or the environment | |
| Current issues, research and developments in physics | Describes the scientific principles employed in particular areas of research in physics |
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| Kinetics and dynamics | Describes the forces acting on an object which causes changes in its motion | |
| Energy | Describes the effects of energy transfers and energy transformations | |
| Waves | Explains wave motions in terms of energy sources and the oscillations produced | |
| Fields | Describes the relationship between force and potential energy in fields | |
| Matter | Describes theories and models in relation to the origins of matter and relates these to the forces involved |
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| Planning investigations | Identifies and implements improvements to investigation plans | |
| Conducting investigations | Discusses the validity and reliability of data gathered from first-hand investigations and secondary sources | |
| Communicating information and understanding | Identifies appropriate terminology and reporting styles to communicate information and understanding in physics | |
| Developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques | Draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information | |
| Working individually and in teams | Implements strategies to work effectively as an individual or as a member of a team |
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Themselves, others, learning as a lifelong process, physics and the environment. | Demonstrates positive values about, and attitude towards, both the living and non-living components of the environment, ethical behaviour and a desire for a critical evaluation of the consequences of the applications of science. |
