Level 3 Physics
L3PHY Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr P. Daines.
Recommended Prior LearningLevel 2 Physics
In Level 3 Physics, students will continue to develop their understanding of physical world concepts and laws to solve quantitative, real-world, problems. This will prepare them for further study in Physics as they build knowledge on how physics laws have evolved over the past. Students will develop their understanding of modern atomic physics, mechanical systems, and wave systems.
They will learn applications of the concepts listed above in the real world via a range of practical activities, experiments and demonstrations.
This course is suitable for students who wish to pursue further study in Physics, such as through Engineering or Biomedical Science.
Course Overview
Term 1
NCEA Assessment Title: “Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship” (AS91521)
Credits: Four (Internally assessed)
Key ideas: Uncertainties, experimental methods, graphing data, finding relationships, and writing conclusions
NCEA Assessment Title: “Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems” (AS91524)
Credits: Six (Externally assessed)
Key ideas: Linear mechanics, circular motion, gravity, rotating systems, oscillating systems
Learning will continue into Term 2
Term 2
NCEA Assessment Title: “Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context” (AS91522)
Credits: Three (Internally assessed)
Key ideas: Research links between physics concepts and the way they are portrayed in a given movie
Term 3
NCEA Assessment Title: “Demonstrate understanding of wave systems” (AS91523)
Credits: Four (Externally assessed)
Key ideas: Standing waves, interference patterns, doppler effect
NCEA Assessment Title: “Demonstrate understanding of modern physics” (AS91525)
Credits: Three (Internally assessed)
Key ideas: The photoelectric effect, atomic energy levels, nuclear reactions
Learning will continue into Term 4
Term 4
Revision for external exams (91171 and 91173)
Assessment Policy & Procedures