11STPS

Year 11 Science - Trades Physics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Eyre.

How are Physics ideas relevant to the real world? In this course the fundamental principles of Physics will be taught with a mind to how they are used in the building and construction industry.  Ideas studied will include forces, heat transfer, electricity amongst others.  The end of this course may involve a project to build a model house that showcases the different physics ideas that have been studied.

This course will prepare you to continue studying Physics in Year 12.


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 with an interest in a more vocational pathway, particularly in the building and electrical industries.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Exercise book: 1B5
Stationery: Blue/black/red pen, HB pencil, eraser, ruler

Pathway

Assessment Information

Assessment will be based on students application of their learning in a practical context, to build a model using the physical principals studied and their combined effects.