Kelston Boys’ High School Kelston Boys’ High School

Level 1 Physics and Space Science

11SPS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Valentine.

This course will explore the fundamentals of motion, energy and Earth-Space systems. We will focus on:

Term 1:

  •  Motion, forces and energy, resulting in a practical investigation of these concepts.

Term 2: 

  • The four Earth spheres, and how the cycling of carbon is affecting the Earth's climate. 
  • Interactions between the Earth-Moon-Sun system. 

Term 3:

  • Complete the Earth-Moon-Sun interactions, 
  • Energy, in the forms of Heat, Electricity and Mechanical Energy

Term 4:

  • Finish Energy, then revise for exams!

Please note: This course may be selected with Year 11 Science with Biology and Chemistry, but not with General Science, as there is an overlap in the standards assessed.


Course Overview

Term 4
Revision for the NCEA examinations.

Pathway

Level 2 Physics, Level 2 General Science

Career Pathways

Zoologist, Geologist, Electrical Engineering Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Marine Biologist, Architect, Medical Physicist, Electronics Engineer, Biochemist



			
					
					Supplementary Materials/ Equipment
										

$17 Optional Workbook


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.