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
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
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
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