Level 3 Physics
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Valentine.
Students will study the fundamental concepts and principles of Physics, including Mechanics, Electromagnetism, and Atomic Physics. They will explore experimental physics, as well as research an application of Physics in the real world. There will be two pathways in this course, and the second pathway includes a socio-scientific examination of an Earth-Space Science issue. Please note, if this pathway is chosen the students will not sit the examination on Electricity and Magnetism.
For further information see: Mrs Sarah Valentine
Term 1: Atomic and Nuclear Physics and Introduction to Mechanics
Term 2: Mechanics and Experimental Physics
Term 3: Electricity and Magnetism OR Earth/Space Science; and Applications of Physics
Term 4: Revision for examinations
Course Overview
Term 1
Modern Physics internal, followed by the first half of the learning for the Mechanics internal.
Term 2
Second half of the learning for the Mechanics external, plus the experimental internal.
Term 3
Learning for the Electromagnetism external, as well as begin the Physics in context internal.
Term 4
Complete the Physics in context internal and revise for Examinations.
Entry Requirements
If you have not taken Physics before, please see the teacher in charge before selecting this option.
Supplementary Materials/ Equipment
Optional workbook
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship
NZQA Info
Physics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1
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Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
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Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
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Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.