Year 10 Physics - How things work
ELECTIVE Science
Northern Bay
College invites
applications from
students with a
keen interest in
obtaining their
VCE or VET.
Year 10 Subject Selection:
COURSE OVERVIEW
In this unit, students will explore the
concepts of Physics, using a hands
on approach where they will be
using as many different materials
and scientific equipment.
The Physics in this unit will explain the
physical world around us and how
everyday things work.
Students will choose one elective
from each of the learning areas: In this unit students will explore
concepts of:
Arts, Technology, and Health &
Road Science – the motion of cars,
Physical Education.
aircraft and other travelling
machines
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Lights and Optics – exploring light
using mirrors, lenses, telescopes and
lasers
Electric Circuits – discovering the
PATHWAYS into Year 11
shocking truth about static
• VCE Physics (1 & 2)
electricity, building circuits,
• VCE Chemistry (1 & 2)
household electricity and
• VCE Biology (1 & 2)
electromagnetism.
• VCE Psychology (1 & 2)
Sound and Acoustics – discovering
how musical instruments, music
recording and playback and the
human ear work.
Astronomy – looking at the night sky
ENROLMENT
planets and the solar system, stars
There are no pre-requisites for
and galaxies.
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Nuclear Energy and Radioactivity –
looking at the awesome power of
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atoms, isotopes, nuclear energy,
Geiger counters and medical
radiation.
Be prepared to be amazed!!!
In addition to the core subject
areas, Year 10 students will
complete one Central Study
comprising of 2 electives from
one learning area during
Semester 2 and another three
Electives over the two semesters.
Further information
Enrolments: Mr. Pierre Grzybek, Assistant Principal
Northern Bay College – Goldsworthy Campus Goldsworthy Rd, Corio, 3214
Telephone (03) 52751158