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
ACSPH117
Represent data in meaningful and useful ways, including using appropriate SI units, symbols and significant figures; organise and analyse data to identify trends, patterns and relationships; identify sources of uncertainty and techniques to minimise these …
ACSPH117 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH120
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
ACSPH120 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH119
Select, construct and use appropriate representations, including text and graphic representations of empirical and theoretical relationships, simulations, simple reaction diagrams and atomic energy level diagrams, to communicate conceptual understanding, …
ACSPH119 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH118
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
ACSPH118 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH116
Conduct investigations, including use of simulations and manipulation of spectral devices, safely, competently and methodically for the collection of valid and reliable data
ACSPH116 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH126
Science can be limited in its ability to provide definitive answers to public debate; there may be insufficient reliable data available, or interpretation of the data may be open to question
ACSPH126 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH123
Models and theories are contested and refined or replaced when new evidence challenges them, or when a new model or theory has greater explanatory power
ACSPH123 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH115
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
ACSPH115 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH125
People can use scientific knowledge to inform the monitoring, assessment and evaluation of risk
ACSPH125 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum