1. Grade 10 Physics Welcome 10Sc1! What is physics (again)?
G9/10 science course – Your 6th Trimester
What is physics (again)?
Your friend asks you what physics is about –
write down 3 things you tell him/her.

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What is physics?
Study of the natural world around us
From the very small sub-atomic particles to the
very large stars, galaxies, universe.

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To study of the natural world around us we look at:
Motion (G10) speed, acceleration, forces, orbits
Heat (G9) temperature, heat capacity, transfer,
insulation
Waves (G10) wave behaviour in light, sound, water
Electricity (G9) charges, currents, voltage, power
Atomic/Nuclear (IB) fission, fusion, power, bombs
Astrophysics (IB) stars, universe, cosmos.
(Is there anything missing above?)
To study this you need certain scientific skills:

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Science Skills:
List six science skills you use to study any science.

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Science Skills:
Observing the world around you
Designing and completing investigations
Experimenting safely
Recording & processing data
Drawing conclusions
Evaluating your investigations
Solving problems
Being aware of science in the world around you.

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MYP Physics Topics
G11/12
DP Physics Topics
Grade 9
Heat
T2 Motion
Electricity
T3 Heat
Grade 10
Motion
T4 Waves
Waves
T5/6 Electricity
T7 Atomic/Nuclear
Lab Work & Reports
DP internal assessment (24% of DP grade)

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Assessment
Lab designs & reports (B, D, E, F)
One World Essay/Presentation (A, B)
Topic Test (C)
Grade 10 Exam (w/c 20th May 2013)
– covers all G9/10 topics
- (in Bio and Chem too) (C)

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Grade 10 Science Exam (May 2013)
For MYP, will contribute to C grade
% grades will help DP subject choices
Paper 1 – multiple choice
Paper 2 – written questions
Both papers in 3 parts, Bio, Chem, Phy

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Motion Topic Overview:
Topic Question:
How Can we make the roads safer?
How Fast is ‘fast’? (speed, velocity, acceleration)
How can we track motion?
What causes motion? (Newtons Laws)

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So, work hard, study, enquire, contribute!