Physics National Classes

Welcome to the National area of our Physics website

Course Details

Units of Work Covered:
- Dynamics and Space – Examples of areas covered; Motion, Newtons Laws & Cosmology
- Electricity and Energy – Examples of areas covered; Basic circuits, Ohm’s Law, Energy generation & Conservation of Energy.
- Waves and Radiation – Examples of areas covered; Waves, EM Spectrum, Reflection & Refraction & Radiation.
- Added Value unit/ Assignment – 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 National 3/4/5 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

Successful completion of National 3/4/5 will lead to an opportunity to progress to the next National level or indeed Higher.
N5 to Higher will require learners to have achieved an A or B in the Nat 5 examination. A pass in N5 maths would be desirable.
PT will consider entry to 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.

Revision Materials