Physics is the science of how objects interact with each other. Sometimes they place force on each other, sometimes they move, and sometimes they simply have the potential to do both of those things at some time in the future.
In this course, we will introduce a smattering of the fundamentals of physics, including force, movement, elasticity, electric current, fields and light. We will also introduce the fundamental skills of science, including a scientific method, measurement, and using spreadsheets. There will be some practical aspects which use glass and electricity, so students must be able to manage themselves well in the science lab.
Students will need a maths exercise book, pens, pencil, eraser, ruler and access to a calculator.
Outcomes:
- to identify and describe the patterns associated with physical phenomena found in simple everyday situations involving movement, forces, energy, electricity and magnetism, and light.
- to understand that scientists’ investigations are informed by current scientific theories and aim to collect evidence that will be interpreted through processes of logical argument.
- to use a wider range of science vocabulary, symbols, and conventions.