Physics

Course summary

Course Content Year 1: Students will study Materials, Mechanics, Electricity and Waves, building on content studied at GCSE, as well as being introduced to the topics of Particles and Quantum Phenomena. In addition, they will study Measurements and their Errors, giving them the necessary skills to complete six required practical activities in Year 1. Course Content Year 2: Students will continue their study of Mechanics as well as the nature of Fields. Nuclear and Thermal Physics is followed by the option of studying Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics, Turning Points or Electronics to complete the course (Note: at John Taylor High School, all students are taught the ‘Turning Points in Physics’ option). As part of the Year 2 course, they will also complete six further required practical activities.