SHS1 Physics · Semester 2, Week 2

Waves

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Curriculum details

Strand
Energy (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Waves (2.2)
Content standard
1.2.2.CS.3 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of refraction. 1.2.2.LO.3 Explain refraction and recognise its relevance in different media.
Indicator
1.2.2.LI.2 - Determine the refractive index of a medium.
Suggested placement
Semester 2, Week 2 (Week 22 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 56

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Think-pair-share: With the materials provided set up experiment for students to determine the refractive index of a rectangular prism. Exemplars
- Determine sin i, sin r, i = angle of incidence r = angle of refraction.
- Determine the ratio of sin i to sin r
Encourage the appreciation and valuing of the skills and abilities of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and disabilities.
Assessment (1.2.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Bowl/ basin
- Stick
- audio-visual
- internet projectors
- Interactive virtual laboratory