Physics

STAGE 1 - 2026

Physics
1 & 2

Year 11

Length

1 Semester (10 SACE Credits) 
OR
Full Year (20 SACE Credits)

Preferred

B Grade in year 10 Science and C in exam 

B Grade in year 10 Maths and C in exam 

Additional Costs

Stage 1 Workbook - $70 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Learning Concepts

Physics 1: 

NOTE: This option is aimed for students interested in an Electrical VET pathway. Stage 2 physics requires a full year. 

  • Motion & Forces
  • Electricity

 

Physics 2:

  • Light and Waves
  • Energy
  • Momentum
  • Atoms and Nuclei

 

Assessment Types

Physics 1 & 2

Assessment Type 1: Folio (50%) 

  • Deconstruct Practical 
  • Science as a Human Endeavour Assignment 

 

Assessment Type 2: Skills and application Tasks (50%) 

  • Topic test 
  • End of semester exam

*Physics 1 & 2 must be completed for Stage 2 Physics

 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

  1. Connected
  2. Driven
  3. Flexible Thinker

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