Course Overview
In this course we will build on Level 1 Physics so that we can better explain the Physical world around us. The standards will be a selection from those below and will allow students to continue on and study Physics at Level 3 and beyond. I will aim to deliver one "lesson" a week of content and new ideas with a further hour of "tutorial" where we will review the work that has been completed between lessons.
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The Teacher
Nigel Scarth
0Students 5 Courses
Course Details
Work independently and be able to seek help when needed
Explain the Physical world around us in terms of Mechanics, Waves, Radioactivity and possibly Electricity
Conduct an investigation in a way that solves problems
Study Physics at a higher level
Science, Physics
Ideally have studied Level 1 Physics; be able to re-arrange simple equations; be able to interpret graphs / data and tables
Google Meets and Google Classroom
School Year
28 Jan 2026
20 Nov 2026
English
Yes
NCEA Level 2
No
| Standard No * | Standard title | credit value | Internal/External | Completion |
| 91168 v2 | Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship (Core Topic) | 4 | Internal | |
| 91171 v2 | Demonstrate understanding of mechanics (Core Topic) | 6 | External | |
| 91172 v2 | Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics (Core Topic) | 3 | Internal | |
| 91169 v2 | Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context | 3 | Internal |
The Scipad internal and external workbooks will be used. Here is a link to see the bundle to get both https://scipad.co.nz/product/level-2-physics-bundle-external-internal-scipads/ and here is the link to purchase them https://shop.scipad.co.nz/the-range/physics/. The cost is $40.
Learning Exchange
1.00 placement
OR Cost
$1976.00
5 - 18
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