Physics

Aims

The overarching aim of the Physics Curriculum is to provide physics-related learning experiences for students to develop scientific literacy, so that they can participate actively in our rapidly changing knowledge-based society, prepare for further studies or careers in fields related to physics, and become lifelong learners in science and technology.

Curriculum Objectives

To enable students to:

• develop interest in the physical world and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about it;
• construct and apply knowledge of physics, and appreciate the relationship between physical science and other disciplines;
• appreciate and understand the nature of science in physics-related contexts;
• develop skills for making scientific inquiries;
• develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and to solve problems individually or collaboratively in physics-related contexts;
• understand the language of science and communicate ideas and views on physics-related issues;
• make informed decisions and judgments on physics-related issues; and
• be aware of the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of physics, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship.

Curriculum Content

Compulsory Part (184 hours)

• Heat and Gases (23 hours)
• Force and Motion (50 hours)
• Wave Motion (47 hours)
• Electricity and Magnetism (48 hours)
• Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy (16 hours)

Elective Part (Total 50 hours, any 2 out of 4)

• Astronomy and Space Science (25 hours)
• Atomic World (25 hours)
• Energy and Use of Energy (25 hours)
• Medical Physics (25 hours)

Investigative Study (16 hours)