About this Subject
- Length of Study: Full Year
- Number of SACE Credits: 20
- Pre-Requisite Information: Essential Knowledge: At least a C grade in Stage 1 Physics A and B
Subject Overview
Students develop and apply their understanding of the complex ways in which science interacts with society, and investigate the dynamic nature of physics. They explore how physicists develop new understanding and insights, and produce innovative solutions to everyday and complex problems and challenges in local, national and global contexts. 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 undertake study in Stage 2 Physics through the following topics:
- Motion and Relativity
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Light and Atoms
Assessment
Stage 2 assessment is comprised of 70% school-based assessment which is externally moderated by the SACE Board and 30% external assessment which is externally marked by the SACE Board. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
70% School Based Assessment
Assessment Type 1: Folio (30%)
- Practical Design Investigation (Drag)
- Science as a Human Endeavour Task
Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (40%)
- Motion Test (Projectiles and Momentum)
- Relativity, Electricity and Magnetism Test
- Light and Atoms Test
- Motion Test (Gravity, Satellite Motion and Relativity)
30% External Assessment
- 2 Hour External Examination
