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
ACSPH058
Scientific knowledge can enable scientists to offer valid explanations and make reliable predictions
ACSPH058 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH048
Represent data in meaningful and useful ways, including using appropriate SI units and symbols; organise and analyse data to identify trends, patterns and relationships; identify sources of random and systematic error and estimate their effect on measurement …
ACSPH048 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH051
Select, use and interpret appropriate mathematical representations, including linear and non-linear graphs and algebraic relationships representing physical systems, to solve problems and make predictions
ACSPH051 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH049
Interpret a range of scientific and media texts, and evaluate processes, claims and conclusions by considering the quality of available evidence; and use reasoning to construct scientific arguments
ACSPH049 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH050
Select, construct and use appropriate representations, including text and graphic representations of empirical and theoretical relationships, vector diagrams, free body/force diagrams, wave diagrams and ray diagrams, to communicate conceptual understanding, …
ACSPH050 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH054
Development of complex models and/or theories often requires a wide range of evidence from multiple individuals and across disciplines
ACSPH054 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH046
Design investigations, including the procedure to be followed, the materials required, and the type and amount of primary and/or secondary data to be collected; conduct risk assessments; and consider research ethics
ACSPH046 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH047
Conduct investigations, including the manipulation of devices to measure motion and the direction of light rays, safely, competently and methodically for the collection of valid and reliable data
ACSPH047 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | 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
ACSPH057
The use of scientific knowledge may have beneficial and/or harmful and/or unintended consequences
ACSPH057 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum