Level 2 Physics 2025
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Bev Pantry.
This course consists of two external and two internal achievement standards. The external standards include: Mechanics – the study of motion and forces; Electricity – the study of how electricity is made and its effects. The internal standards include: A practical investigation; The study of nuclear radiation. This course leads to Level 3 Physics.
View Level 2 Physics video here
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Science, or at the discretion of the Head of Department for Sciences. Taking Level 2 Mathematics is an advantage.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Subject Endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship
NZQA Info
Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
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Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
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Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism
Course Videos
Disclaimer
- Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
- Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small
- Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable
- It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects
- Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond