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
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