12PHY

Year 12 Physics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. McManaway.

Physics is the study of the physical world and related phenomena. Students will make sense of the physical world through practical and problem-solving activities. This will help them expand their ability to think, understand scientific language and symbols, relate to others and act independently. Physics is recommended for courses at tertiary level relating to the medical profession, architecture and design, engineering, electronics, aviation, geology, computing and meteorology, among many others.


Course Overview

Term 1
We build on the skills and knowledge you gained from the investigations carried out in Level 1 to complete a portfolio of experimental reports for the first internal achievement standard worth four credits.
The second half of the term is dedicated to investigating the structure of the atom and nuclear physics. This is also an internal assessment worth three credits.

Term 2
We will be delving into the world of mechanics – the physics of moving things and how we can numerically measure physical phenomena. This is an externally assessed standard and is worth six credits.

Term 3
Here we investigate the wild and wonderful world of Electricity – Electrostatics, circuits and then electromagnetism.
This is an externally assessed standard and is worth six credits

Term 4
Revision for the external NCEA examination.

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that students have passed the level one physics investigation 1.2 

It is also advised that they have a strong understanding of algebra and trigonometry. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Description Type Value
sciPAD Voluntary $20.00
$20.00

Pathway

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 7
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91168 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91171 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91172 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91173 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.