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Physics Higher

Welcome to the Higher area of Levenmouth Academy's Physics page

 

Course details

  • Units of Work Covered:
    • Our Dynamic Universe – Examples of areas covered; Motion, Energy and The Universe.
    • Particles and Waves – Examples of areas covered; Sub atomic particles, Refraction, Diffraction, Spectra and Nuclear Reactions.
    • Electricity – Examples of areas covered; Electrical Circuits, Semi-conductors and Capacitors.
    • Researching Physics – Pupils focus on a particular area of Physics and utilise their research and practical skills to produce a scientific report that is marked externally by the SQA.
  • Units 1, 2 and 3 have an end of unit assessment and grading test.
  • The Higher Physics Course develops learners’ curiosity, interest and enthusiasm for Physics in a range of contexts. Practical activities are performed throughout the course. Real life topics are discussed and explored to keep the content current and in context with everyday life.

 

Expectations

  • Attendance is essential and any work missed through absence will need to be caught up on in your own time.
  • All deadlines are final (unless there are exceptional circumstances)
  • Pro-active approach required in terms of self-study and revision at home.
  • A positive, hardworking ethos is required to succeed.

 

Progression Routes

Please include the school learner pathway (e.g. successful completion of Higher > AH), potential study options at college/university and possible career options.

  • Successful completion of Higher with an A or B grade will lead to an opportunity to progress to Advanced Higher. A pass at Higher Maths is also desirable.
  • PT will consider entry to Advance Higher on a case by case basis if learners do not meet entry criteria
  • Required for a wide range of Further Learning courses and Apprenticeships.
  • Range of career opportunities are vast. Examples include Medicine, Nuclear Energy, Renewable Energy, Engineering, Banking, Space Exploration and Teaching.

 

Below are a number of homework exercises for pupils to learn from at home. The topic is Our Dynamic Universe.