Physics

Year 12 Physics    (12PHY)

The modules include:

• Getting in to physics
• Energy is the key
• Expanding our sight
• A shocking experience
• Electricity in a spin
• Moving along with physics
• Nuclear issues
• Explaining light
• Car and house circuits
• Getting electricity to our homes

Students study four topics (standards) that count for 19 credits towards Level 2 NCEA.

Internal Standards (Assignments)

• 91172  (P.2.5)  Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics  (3 credits) 

External Standards (Exams)

• 91170  (P.2.3)  Demonstrate understanding of waves  (4 credits)
• 91171  (P.2.4)  Demonstrate understanding of mechanics  (6 credits)
• 91173  (P.2.6)  Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism  (6 credits)

Year 13 Physics    (13PHY)

Modules of study will include:

• Cars and planes in linear and rotation                          
• Music, colours and sound
• Understanding oscillations                                            
• Generating and transforming electricity
• Electrical circuit devices                                              
• Nothing goes faster than light
• Tuning the TV and radio                                               
• Photons and planck
• Nuclear reactors and reactions 

Students study four topics (standards) that count for 19 credits towards Level 3 NCEA.  

External Standards (Exams)

• 91523  (P.3.3)  Demonstrate understanding of wave systems  (4 credits)
• 91524  (P.3.4)  Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems  (6 credits)
• 91525  (P.3.5)  Demonstrate understanding of modern physics  (3 credits)  
• 91526  (P.3.6)  Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems  (6 credits)