2013 Year 11 Physics 2B
Teaching and learning program: Physics Unit 2B
Week
1
2
3
Learning
context
Materials
Materials
Content

describe and explain matter as a collection of atoms

describe and explain the kinetic theory of matter and apply it to
explain properties of matter and changes of state

distinguish between temperature, internal energy and heat

describe and explain effects of heat: thermal expansion and
contraction

describe and explain sources of heat and modes of heat transfer
(conduction, convection, radiation)
Materials
Lab 1: Insulators.
(STAWA p.107)
Materials
Lab 2: The Power of
a Bunsen Burner
(STAWA p.101)
Cooling (p. 91 – 92)
Questions 3.5 – 3.9
Heat Transfer (p. 94 –
97)
Questions 3.10 & 3.11
Specific Heat (p.87 88)
Lab 3: Investigation:
Specific heat
capacity of a brick
(STAWA p.121)
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5
describe and explain specific heat capacity—this will include applying the
relationship
Study Guide
describe and explain effects of heat: change of state and latent heat—this
will include applying the relationship:
Physics: Unit 2B
Assessment
Heat
(p.81 – 86)
Questions 3.1 – 3.4
Materials

4
Lab work
Lab 4: Melting Ice
(STAWA p.127)
Task 1
Heat Transfer
Quiz
Task 2
Lab Validation
– Specific heat
of a brick
Task 3
Skills Test –
heating and
cooling
Change of State
(p. 89 – 90)
Question 1.13
1
Week
6
7
8
Learning
context
Content

describe and explain the conversion of different forms of energy into
heat (energy degradation, and its relationship to conservation of
energy)

explain that atoms can gain or lose electrons so gaining a net
charge, and state that like charges repel and unlike charges attract

explain and apply the concept of ‘electric current’ as the rate of flow
of electric charge in an electric field—this will include applying the
q
relationship: I 
t

state that the direction of conventional current is that in which the
flow of positive charge takes place, while the electron flow is in the
opposite direction

explain using electric fields the connection between electrical work,
charge and potential difference—this will include applying the
relationships of electrical work and power
Motor Vehicles
Domestic Power
Study Guide
Chapter Review 3.1 –
3.3
(p.103 – 106)
Lab 5: Creating and
storing electric
charge (STAWA p.
139)
Assessment
Task 4
Test 1:
Heating and
Cooling
Electricity
(p.108 – 109)
Questions 4.1 & 4.2
Electricity
(p. 109 – 113)
Questions 4.3 & 4.4
Domestic Power
Work  qV  VIt
9 &10
Lab work
Domestic Power
P  VI  I2R 
V2
R

draw and interpret simple circuit diagrams including the use of
standard symbols for resistor (fixed and variable), light bulb, switch,
ammeter, voltmeter, dry cell and power supply

understand and apply the concepts of electrical current, potential
difference and resistance in series and parallel circuits

explain and apply Ohm’s law and the concepts of ohmic and nonohmic conduction—this will include applying the relationship: V  IR
Physics: Unit 2B
Lab 6: Simple circuits
– parallel and series
Electrical Circuits
(p. 114 – 117)
Questions 4.5 - 4.7
Task 5
Test 2: Simple
Circuits Quiz
2
Learning
context
Week
Term 4
Week
1
2
3&4
5
Content
Lab work

determine the total resistance of a number of resistors in series
using: RT  R1  R2  ...

determine the total resistance of a number of resistors in parallel
1
1
1
using:


 ...
RT R1 R2

connect components in simple circuits and measure, or predict and
verify values of current and potential difference using ammeters and
voltmeters

identify energy transfers in electrical circuits and devices

describe the cause of electric shock and identify hazardous situations
and safety precautions in everyday uses of electrical energy
Domestic Power
Domestic Power
Exam Revision
Exams

explain the electrical principles behind the operation of various safety
devices.

revise year’s material

semester examination
Study Guide
Assessment
Lab 7: Potential
difference, current
and resistance
(STAWA, p.154)
Series and Parallel
Circuits
(p. 118 – 121)
Questions 4.8 & 4.9
Task 6
Potential
difference,
current and
resistance Lab
Report
Lab 8: Short Circuits
(STAWA, p. 177)
AC Power & Electricity
in the Home
(p. 121 – 123)
Task 7
Electrical
Safety
Assignment
Chapter Review
(p. 124 – 127)
Task 8
Test 3:
Electrical
Fundamentals
Trial Tests
(p. 128 – 152)
Task 9
Examination
References
Heinemann Physics. Contents and Contexts. Units 2A & 2B
Academic Associates. WACE Study Guide 2A & 2B Physics
STAWA. Exploring Physics Stage
Physics: Unit 2B
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Assessment outline: Unit 2BPHY
Assessment Type
Experiments and
Investigations
Tests and
Examinations
Assessment Type
Weightings
35%
Tasks
Tasks
Weightings
Outcomes Coverage
O1
O2
Task 2
Specific heat of a brick lab validation test
10%
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Task 3
Heating and cooling skills test (reading thermometers, balances, calculating
specific heat)
5%
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Task 5
Potential difference, current and resistance lab report
10%
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Task 8
Electrical safety assignment
10%
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Total
35%
Task 1
Test 1—Heat Transfer Quiz
5%
Task 4
Test 2— Heating and Cooling
10%
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Task 5
Test 3— Simple Circuits Quiz
5%
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Task 9
Test 4—Electrical Fundamentals
10%
Task 7
Semester examination
35%
Total
65%
O3
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65%
Physics: Unit 2B
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