Physics
(4 periods per week)
Physics is an optional second-level BSCGE
science course available at Queen's College. This BGCSE course
is designed for three years starting in Grade 10 and ending in
Grade 12 with students sitting the national BGCSE Physics
examination at either the core or extended level.
The aims of the Queen’s College Physic
programme are:
- to
develop techniques for solving problems through
experimentation
- to
follow the scientific approach by developing skills of
observation, processing and interpretation of data
- to
encourage students to apply, quantitatively and qualitatively,
their knowledge and understanding of physical principles to
familiar and unfamiliar situations
- to
ensure that students follow instructions including safety
procedures
- to
develop an appreciation of the scientific, social, economic,
environmental and technological contributions and applications
of Physics
- to
stimulate the interest and enjoyment of the environment
through the study of Physics
In addition to formal yearly examinations,
Physics also contains Assesses Practical work which is carried
out over the three year of study. There are four areas of
Skill development:
Skill A Using and Organising
Techniques, Apparatus and Materials
Skill B Observing, Measuring and
Recording
Skill C Handling Experimental
Observations and Data
Skill D Planning, Carrying Out and Evaluating
Investigations
Prerequisite:
BJC General Science
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The primary goal of the science curriculum is for all students
to achieve scientific literacy. Students' must understand and
be aware of their environment in order to make sense of a
world flooded with scientific and technical information.
Science is studied as a process, including the role of
experimentation, the development of theories, and practical
applications.
