Year 11 Science - Application of Newton’s Laws and Atomic Physics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Eyre.
This course is divided into 2 parts.
Part 1: Students will:
- apply Newton’s three laws in the context of everyday experiences such as being stationary, travelling at a constant velocity or accelerating.
- interpret distance and speed time graphs, acceleration and deceleration in the context of everyday experiences.
- apply conservation of energy in the context of everyday experiences such as sports.
- use equations and do experiments to support the theory taught in class.
Part 2: Students will learn about the development of the models of the atom leading to Rutherford's model. This will be followed by different types of radiation and nuclear fusion and fission reactions. Equations will be used to support the theory taught in class.
Successful completion of this course will ensure students are well prepared for L2 Physics.
This is a half year course and counts as one of your two Science courses, or one of your additional option selections.
Who would be interested in this course?
Students who enjoyed the physics topics in Year 9 & 10 Science, and are interested in studying Physics throughout the Senior school.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Exercise book: 1B5
Stationery: Blue/black/red pen, HB pencil, eraser, ruler
NZQA Approved calculator recommended
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics