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
Representation of Cross-curriculum priorities Physics
While the significance of the cross-curriculum priorities for Physics varies, there are opportunities for teachers to select contexts that incorporate the key concepts from each priority. Through an investigation of contexts that draw on Aboriginal and …
Representation of Cross-curriculum priorities | 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
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
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
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
ACSPH013
The use of scientific knowledge may have beneficial and/or harmful and/or unintended consequences
ACSPH013 | 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
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
ACSPH082
Interpret a range of scientific and media texts, and evaluate processes, claims and conclusions by considering the accuracy and precision of available evidence; and use reasoning to construct scientific arguments Interpret a range of scientific and media …
ACSPH082 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH089
People can use scientific knowledge to inform the monitoring, assessment and evaluation of risk
ACSPH089 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | 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
ACSPH005
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
ACSPH005 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1 | 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
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
ACSPH008
Communicate to specific audiences and for specific purposes using appropriate language, nomenclature, genres and modes, including scientific reports
ACSPH008 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSPH014
Scientific knowledge can enable scientists to offer valid explanations and make reliable predictions
ACSPH014 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1 | 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
ACSPH052
Communicate to specific audiences and for specific purposes using appropriate language, nomenclature, genres and modes, including scientific reports
ACSPH052 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Physics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum