SHS3 Physics · Semester 1, Week 3
Basic Physics
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Curriculum details
- Strand
- Mechanics and Matter (Strand 1)
- Sub-strand
- Basic Physics (1.1)
- Content standard
- 3.1.1.CS.2 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of gravitation. 3.1.1.LO.2 Explain the concept of gravitation.
- Indicator
- 3.1.1.LI.1 - State Newton's law of universal gravitation.
- Suggested placement
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Semester 1, Week 3
(Week 3 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. 151
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
Enquiry learning: Learners develop Newton's law of universal gravitation using their previous knowledge from Coulomb's law. Explore contributions of vulnerable groups in the class. Assessment (3.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding. Teaching and Learning Resources: - Audio-visuals - PhET interactive simulations - Internet, projectors - Laptop/computer - YouTube - Field visit - Reference books