Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Valentine.
Entry RequirementsIf you have not taken Physics before, please see the teacher in charge before selecting this option.
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
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.
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Supplementary Materials/ EquipmentOptional workbook
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.