SHS2 Physics · Semester 1, Week 4
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.3 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of vectors 2.1.1.LO.3 Use the concept of vectors to represent quantities
- Indicator
- 2.1.1.LI.2 - Determine the resultant of two vectors.
- Suggested placement
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Semester 1, Week 4
(Week 4 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. 91
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Collaborative learning: In mixed-ability group of 5, give learners two vectors of the same quantity but different magnitudes and directions as components of a vector and let learners determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector. Assessment (2.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning. Teaching and Learning Resources: - Paper - Ruler - Protractors - Calculator - Computer