Physics

Science

Year 10

Elective

Science Elective – 1 Semester
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Why are astronauts weightless in space? Why do people appear to have short, stocky legs in water? In Year 10 Physics students build on the study of Physics introduced in Years 7 to 9.  They investigate the theoretical and practical aspects of topics that are related to their lives.

Content/Skills

Areas of study include: forces, kinematics, electricity and more.

Skills and ideas targeted will include terminology, practical skills, empirical experiments, ethical issues and undertaking projects and research.

 

 

Selection advice

These topics would be of interest and helpful in a range of future careers. Students need to study a minimum of one Science subject in Year 10.

Links to further pathways

This unit is a sound preparation for VCE Physics and a pathway into all VCE Sciences.