Stage 2 Physics

Subject Overview

By studying physics, students understand how new evidence can lead to the refinement of existing models and theories and to the development of different, more complex ideas, technologies, and innovations. Students integrate and apply a range of understanding, inquiry, and scientific thinking skills that encourage and inspire them to contribute their own solutions to current and future problems and challenges. Students also pursue scientific pathways, for example, in engineering, renewable energy generation, communications, materials innovation, transport and vehicle safety, medical science, scientific research, and the exploration of the universe.

Topics may include:

• Motion and Relativity
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Light and Atoms

Assessment:

School Assessment (70%)
• Investigation Folio
• Skills and Application Tasks

External Assessment (30%)
• Examination

Cost:
N/A

Additional Information:
Students can select Physics if they were successful in Semester 1 or 2 Physics in Year 11 – Stage 1.