Unit 3: Gravity and electromagnetism Physics
Field theories have enabled physicists to explain a vast array of natural phenomena and have contributed to the development of technologies that have changed the world, including electrical power generation and distribution systems, artificial satellites …
Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 4: Revolutions in modern physics Physics
The development of quantum theory and the theory of relativity fundamentally changed our understanding of how nature operates and led to the development of a wide range of new technologies, including technologies that revolutionised the storage, processing …
Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 1: Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics Physics
An understanding of heating processes, nuclear reactions and electricity is essential to appreciate how global energy needs are met. In this unit, students explore the ways physics is used to describe, explain and predict the energy transfers and transformations …
Unit 1 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 2: Linear Motion and Waves Physics
In this unit, students develop an appreciation of how an understanding of motion and waves can be used to describe, explain and predict a wide range of phenomena. Students describe linear motion in terms of position and time data, and examine the relationships …
Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Structure of Physics Physics
Units In Physics, students develop their understanding of the core concepts, models and theories that describe, explain and predict physical phenomena. There are four units: Unit 1: Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics Unit 2: Linear motion and waves Unit …
Structure of Physics | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Links to Foundation to Year 10 Physics
Progression from the F-10 Australian Curriculum: Science The Physics curriculum continues to develop student understanding and skills from across the three strands of the F-10 Australian Curriculum: Science. In the Science Understanding strand, the Physics …
Links to Foundation to Year 10 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
Rationale/Aims Physics
Rationale Physics is a fundamental science that endeavours to explain all the natural phenomena that occur in the universe. Its power lies in the use of a comparatively small number of assumptions, models, laws and theories to explain a wide range of …
Rationale/Aims | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH012
The use of scientific knowledge is influenced by social, economic, cultural and ethical considerations
ACSPH012 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH056
The use of scientific knowledge is influenced by social, economic, cultural and ethical considerations
ACSPH056 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH015
Scientific knowledge can be used to develop and evaluate projected economic, social and environmental impacts and to design action for sustainability
ACSPH015 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH059
Scientific knowledge can be used to develop and evaluate projected economic, social and environmental impacts and to design action for sustainability
ACSPH059 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH088
The acceptance of science understanding can be influenced by the social, economic and cultural context in which it is considered
ACSPH088 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH092
Scientific knowledge can be used to develop and evaluate projected economic, social and environmental impacts and to design action for sustainability
ACSPH092 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH124
The acceptance of science understanding can be influenced by the social, economic and cultural context in which it is considered
ACSPH124 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH128
Scientific knowledge can be used to develop and evaluate projected economic, social and environmental impacts and to design action for sustainability
ACSPH128 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum