SHS2 Physics · Semester 1, Week 2

Basic Physics

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Curriculum details

Strand
Mechanics and Matter (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Basic Physics (1.1)
Content standard
2.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Flotation 2.1.1.LO.1 Use the concept of flotation and its related issues to identify substances that will float and give reasons why they will float.
Indicator
2.1.1.LI.3 - State principle of flotation.
Suggested placement
Semester 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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. 88

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: Following from the activities in Archimedes' principle, let learners compare the weights of substances to their respective fluids they displace for both floating objects and non-floating objects and let learners draw conclusions from that.
Grouping must cater for vulnerable groups of learners. Opportunity for all to participate.
Assessment (2.1.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Stone
- Beaker
- Measuring cylinder
- Electronic
- Water balance
- Kerosene thread * Irregular shaped object
- Regular shaped piece of and wood * Salt spring balance