Example set of physics practicals

Example set of physics practicals 03 April 2017

Physics (Gateway Science J249 and Twenty First Century Science J259)

To exemplify how the requirements of the minimum numbers of practical activities and coverage of required apparatus and techniques can be achieved, we have compiled below a suggested list of activities. These activities have been mapped into a copy our (optional) Practical Activity Tracker to show how the requirements are covered. There are also links below to the activity documents and the (optional) Learner Record Sheets.

Number of activities:	8
PAG 1 – Materials	Suggested Activity 1: Determining density
PAG 2 – Forces	Suggested Activity 1: Investigating the effects of forces on the extension of a spring
PAG 3 – Motion	Suggested Activity 1: Investigating acceleration of a trolley down a ramp
PAG 4 – Measuring waves	Suggested Activity 1: Investigating water waves
PAG 5 – Energy	Suggested Activity 1: Determining the specific heat capacity of a metal
PAG 6 – Circuit components	Suggested Activity 1: Investigate the I-V characteristics of circuit elements
PAG 7 – Series and parallel circuits	Suggested Activity 1: Investigate the brightness of bulbs in series and parallel
PAG 8 – Interaction of waves	Suggested Activity 1: Investigating the reflection of light off a plane mirror and the refraction of light through a rectangular prism

Physics practical tracker (optional)

Physics learner record sheet (optional)

Suggested sets for the other specifications are available via the science news feed, and compiled together in one document.