SHS2 Physics · Semester 1, Week 1
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.1 - Explain density.
- Suggested placement
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Semester 1, Week 1
(Week 1 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 and Experiential learning: Set up activity for the determination of density of solid, water and oil in mixed-ability groups of 3 to 5. - Ask learners to compare the densities of the various substances and record their observations. - From the definition of relative density let learners determine the relative densities of the various substances. Grouping must cater for vulnerable groups of learners. Opportunity for all to participate. Assessment (2.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and 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