S3 Science with Physics
Physics gives you an understanding of underlying nature of our world and its place in the universe. From the sources of power we use, to the exploration of space, it covers a range of relationships that have been discovered through experiments and calculation, including those used in modern technology.
In S3 pupils will study:
Energy – focusing on heat energy and electrical energy, the operation of electrical and electronic systems, with the mathematical treatment of these systems and energy transfers.
Technology – exploring sound and electromagnetic waves, particularly in communications technology and medicine, together with some applications of mechanics.
Space – looking at the central role of physics in how we learn about the universe, including the analysis of radiation from space, and calculations involving forces and motion in space.
In common with all the science courses in S3 and S4, Science with Physics will develop pupils' skills of scientific investigation and problem solving. Together with researching, analysing and presenting information, pupils will find out where science is important to everyday life, and will be able to make judgements about the science-based claims that they see every day.
In S3 pupils will study:
Energy – focusing on heat energy and electrical energy, the operation of electrical and electronic systems, with the mathematical treatment of these systems and energy transfers.
Technology – exploring sound and electromagnetic waves, particularly in communications technology and medicine, together with some applications of mechanics.
Space – looking at the central role of physics in how we learn about the universe, including the analysis of radiation from space, and calculations involving forces and motion in space.
In common with all the science courses in S3 and S4, Science with Physics will develop pupils' skills of scientific investigation and problem solving. Together with researching, analysing and presenting information, pupils will find out where science is important to everyday life, and will be able to make judgements about the science-based claims that they see every day.