Science - Physics

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Staff	Mr William Young	- Head of Physics
	Mr Tom Norman	- Teacher of Physics
	Mr Jackson Day	- Teacher of Physics
	Mrs Maggie Bointon	- Teacher of Physics

Statement about Physics

•	Physics is arguably the most basic of the natural sciences. It is the foundation science that underpins the other science, technological and engineering disciplines.
•	Physics helps us to understand how our world works, from the smallest particles to great clusters of galaxies beyond our imagination.
•	In physics we examine how energy and matter interact and develop rules which can be applied to gain a deeper understanding of our universe.

Curriculum Overview

Key Stage 4 - GCSE
Physics GCSE can be taken alongside Biology and Chemistry resulting in 2 x GCSE grades, or it can be studied as the triple award resulting in 3 x GCSE’s

Year 10 Science B

Type	Examined Jan	Examined Jun	Weighting %	Total Mark
Written Examination	P1	P2	66.6	120
Coursework	‘Can-Do’ tasks and Science in the news		33.3	60

Year 11 Additional Science B

Type	Examined Jan	Examined Jun	Weighting %	Total Mark
Written Examination	P3	P4	66.6	120
Coursework	Research study, Data Task and Practical Skills		33.3	60

Physics B

Type	Examinations			Weighting %	Total Mark
Written Examination Yr10	P1	P2	P3	66.6	120
Written Examination Yr11	P4	P5	P6	66.6	120
The coursework module is assessed by one of the following:
Unit3	‘Can-Do’ tasks and report on Science in the News			33.3	60
Unit 4	Research Study, Data Task and Practical Skills			33.3	60

K.S.5 ‘A’ level

The course is taught in a total of 4 modules, two in year 12 at AS level and two in year 13 at A2 level.

Assessment is in two parts. Units 1 and 2 are assessed at the end of year 12 and units 3 and 4 at the end of year 13.

AS level

Unit 1 G481 Mechanics
Unit 2 G482 Electrons, Waves and Photons

Coursework G483 Practical skills in Physics 1
The practical skills are assessed throughout the course.

A2 level

Unit 3 G484 The Newtonian World
Unit 4 G485 Fields, Particles and Frontiers of Physics

Coursework G486 Practical skills in Physics 2
The practical skills are assessed throughout the course.

Trips and Events

Year 12 and 13 trip to theme park to study forces and their effect
Year 12 Trip to BRNC at Dartmouth to see how physics is used in the Royal Navy
Year 12 take part in annual Sixth Form Science Quiz

What comes Next?

Employers actively seek out people who can prove their ability to think logically, understand complex ideas and apply them to the real world. Whether you want to pursue a career in Science, The Media, Education, Business or a host of other fields, Physics can give you the edge. The applications, like the career opportunities, are infinite.