Mr T Rocks (Head of Department)
Mrs L Stewart (Vice Principal)
Mrs C McGrath
Mr S Granville
Mr T Rocks
"This is so that they may exercise their ability in everyday life and future careers..."
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/ PHYSICS IN ST. MALACHY'S
The Physics department at St Malachy’s College aims to provide young people with the ability to understand topics in the field of Physical Science and to approach new
information in life with an analytical mind; to question it, think about it and analyse it in a scientific way. This is so that they may exercise this ability in everyday life and future careers, and that they may be better equipped to appreciate the world in which we live.
We deliver these aims at all levels, which includes:
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KS3 Science
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CCEA GCSE Double Award Science
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CCEA GCSE Physics
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CCEA GCE Physics (AS and A2)
The KS3 Science and CCEA specifications encourage students to be inspired, motivated and challenged by following a broad, coherent, practical and worthwhile course of study; to develop their curiosity about the physical world and provide insight into how science works. They enable students to engage with physics in their everyday lives and to make informed choices both about further study in physics and related disciplines and about their careers.
As well as the courses, a Science Club operates once per week where students can go along to perform fun and interesting practical investigations.
KS3 Science
Year 8: Measuring and Investigating Science
Energy Types and Resources
Motion (to include an investigation into propellors)
Year 9: Forces
Earth and the Universe
Year 10: Science Skills
Waves and Sound
Light Electricity
CCEA GCE Physics
Year 13: - Module 1: Forces, Motion, Energy and Electricity
- Module 2: Waves, Sound, Light, Imaging Techniques and Wave-particle duality
- Module 3: Assessed Practical Examination (in May)
Year 14: - Module 4: Momentum, Circular and Simple Harmonic Motion, Thermal and Nuclear Physics
- Module 5: Gravitational, Electric and Magnetic Fields, Capacitors, Particles and Particle Accelerators
- Module 6: Assessed Practical and Data Analysis Examination (in May)
CCEA GCSE Physics and Double Award Physics
Unit 1: Motion
Basic Forces, Mass and Weight
Matter, Kinetic Theory and Density
Moments
Newton’s Laws
Circular Motion
Momentum
Energy Types and Resources
Work, Power and Efficiency
Kinetic and Potential Energy
Radioactivity
Unit 2: Waves and Sound
Light
Electricity, Current, Voltage and Circuits
Resistance
Domestic Electricity
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Earth and the Universe
Normally Year 11 would study Unit 1 and Year 12 would study Unit 2 but this year (2015-2016) Year 11 will start with Unit 2 as it is less mathematical than Unit 1. Year 12 will continue with Unit 2 as normal.