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Welcome to RSD Physics!

Studying Physics

Physics represents a way of organising knowledge that contributes significantly to the cultural and intellectual development of society.

Physics and the related disciplines of engineering and technology, also contribute powerfully to the generation of wealth in society. It is therefore important that schools provide access to basic scientific and technological ideas if young people are to develop an awareness of the inter–relationships between society and Physics.

In addition Physics provides a means whereby an individual can:

organise his or her own concepts and attitudes
communicate with others
develop a sense of logic and a curious mind
classify experience
develop manipulative and practical skills

Physics is taught in the following domains:

1 Physics as an intellectual discipline. The pursuit of scientific knowledge as an end in itself which leads to an understanding of the essential principles and processes of Physics and allied disciplines.

2 Physics as a cultural activity. The more generalised pursuit of scientific knowledge and culture takes account of the history, philosophy and social implications of scientific activities and therefore leads to an understanding of the contribution Physics and Technology make to society and the world of ideas.

3 Physics and its applications. The development of an appreciation and understanding of the ways in which Physics contributes to the world, citizenship, leisure and survival. These would include an understanding of the way scientific and technological ideas are used to create economic surplus, facilitate participation in democratic decision making and enrich and sustain a wide variety of leisure activities and pursuits.

Physics at KS3

Science is taught in an integrated fashion in Forms 1 and 2 when pupils have 6 x 30 minute periods of Science each week. At present resource booklets created by the RSD Science Department are followed. These fully support the Northern Ireland Curriculum, with units of work being taught in 2 - 3 week blocks.

In 3rd Form pupils have 2 x 30 minute periods of Physics each week, 2 of Biology and 2 Chemistry.

Physics at GCSE

In Years 11 and 12pupils study Physics under the umbrella of Double Award Science or as an independent GCSE. Pupils are given many opportunities to reinforce practical skills through experimental activities and improve communication skills through discussion and presentations work.

Physics at A-Level

In sixth year the students are able to develop their learning of this subject with an in-depth study of body Forces, Electricity, Waves, Photons and Medical Physics at AS level. A2 studies continue with a study of Energy, Oscillations, Fields, Electromagnetism, Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics. This is all enhanced with the practicals carried out during the year which not only support the development of knowledge but prepare pupils for a practical examination.

Trips and Events

Year 12

Physics is taught in three recently designed and purpose built laboratories. Each Laboratory is equipped with a data projector and PC. There are also 12 laptops that can be used in the Physics laboratories, along with a range of sensors.

Mrs. W. Chambers, B. Sc., P.G.C.E., M. Ed., Dip. I.T. (Head of Physics)

Mrs. P.L.M. Johnston, B. Sc., P.G.C.E.

Miss D. McCombe, B. Sc., P.G.C.E

Revision Booklets - Solutions

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Trips and Events Year 12

Revision Booklets - Solutions

Trips and Events

Year 12