Download SACE Stage 1 Physics Program 3

SACE Stage 1 Physics Program 3
This program articulates with LAP 3
Week
Topic
Science Understanding and Activities
Nuclear Models and Radioactivity
1.1
Nucleus
 Structure of the atom
o https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/build-an-atom
 Atomic symbols
 Forces within the nucleus
o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpDDQ4uEH6M
1.2
Radioactive decay
 Unstable nuclei
 Alpha decay
o https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/legacy/alphadecay
 Beta decay
o https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/legacy/betadecay
 Gamma decay
1.3
Radioactive half-life
 Random nature of decay
 Constant probability of decay and half-life
o Simulate decay using dice (SIS)
 Activity
o Use Geiger counter to test activity of various samples
(SIS)
 Estimating age using radioisotopes
o https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/legacy/radioactiv
e-dating-game
1.4
Properties of ionising  Penetrating ability
o Use Geiger counter to investigate penetration of various
radiation
radiation through various materials
 Ionising ability
 Introduce electronvolt (to describe energy of ionising
radiation)
1.4
Radioactivity and
 Somatic effects (SHE)
 Genetic effects
health
 Medical applications
o ANSTO website
1.5-6
Extension –Standard  Introduce fundamental particles of Standard Model
 Structure of proton and neutron
Model
 Fundamental forces
 Anti-particles and annihilation/pair production (PET)
 Beta decay (introduce neutrino/antineutrino)
o http://www.particleadventure.org/index.html
SHE Task
1.7-8
 Atomic, Subatomic and Nuclear Physics
SAT
1.9
 Nuclear Models and Radioactivity test
Week
Topic
Electrical Circuits
1.10
Electrical Charge
1.11
Current and Potential
Ref: A502932, 0.4
Last Updated: 8/9/2017 5:48 PM
Science Understanding and Activities
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Charge and forces between charged objects
o van der Graaf generator
 Conductors and Insulators
 Electrical Current
 Potential difference
o https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physic
s/electricity-magnets-and-circuits
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Week
1.11
Topic
Resistance
Science Understanding and Activities
 Ohm’s Law
2.1
Circuits
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2.2
Practical
Investigation
2.3
Power
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Power
Power and energy units
o Home energy audit kit (SHE)
Heat Energy and
Temperature
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Heat transfer
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Temperature (Particle model)
Heat Energy
o Eureka! Heat video series (available on YouTube)
Heat (flow and equilibrium)
Conduction
o Investigate conduction of heat through various metals
(SIS/SHE)
Convection
o Demonstrate convection using permanganate crystals
Radiation (SHE)
Thermal expansion (Particle model)
o Demonstrate thermal expansion using ball and ring
apparatus
Bimetallic strips and thermostats
o Investigate various metal combinations in bimetallic
stips
Heat Capacity
Electrical heating (linking Electrical Circuits and Heat topic)
o Determine heat capacity of water using electric kettle (or
calorimeter) (SIS)
Electrical Circuits and Heat Energy test
Heat
2.4
2.4
Using multimeters
Analysing series and parallel circuits
o Construct and analyse circuits (SIS)
 Ohmic and non-ohmic conductors
 Ohmic and non-ohmic conductors
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2.5
Thermal expansion
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2.6
Heat Capacity
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2.7-8
SAT
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Ref: A502932, 0.4
Last Updated: 8/9/2017 5:48 PM
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