SHS3 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
3.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of moments 3.1.1.LO.1 Use the concept of moments to determine the mass of a body
Indicator
3.1.1.LI.2 - State the principle of moments.
Suggested placement
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.

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  • exemplars - p.149: the document prints this assessment code as 3.1.1.AS.3 beside learning indicator 3.1.1.LI.2
Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 149

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential learning and Collaborative learning: Set up experiment for students in groups of mixed abilities to establish the principle of moments.
Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Assessment (3.1.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Metre rule,
- Standard masses,
- Knife edge
- Unknown masses. E.g., Stone, erasers, reference internet. books,