Physics 物理 | Ning Po No.2 College

Introduction

Physics is an important branch of natural science that focuses on the study of the relationships between matter, space, time, and the fundamental principles that govern them. Physics plays an essential role in various fields such as engineering and medicine.

Studying physics helps students develop a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of science, technology, society, and the environment. Therefore, choosing to study physics in high school provides students with a solid foundation of knowledge for related subjects at the university or college level.

Goals

Our school's physics curriculum combines traditional face-to-face teaching with an online platform for self-directed learning to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Guided by the curriculum framework, students will use traditional note-taking and problem-solving methods to ensure a deep understanding of fundamental concepts.

Through the self-learning platform, students can review and delve into different topics at their own pace. They will learn how to manage their time autonomously, set learning goals, find resources, and solve problems. This self-directed learning approach cultivates students' learning abilities and autonomy, making them proactive, self-disciplined, and creative learners.

In terms of physics experiments, students will not only learn how to conduct experiments but also develop skills in writing experiment reports. They will understand the process and standards of writing experiment reports, cultivating clear, accurate, and systematic expression skills. Such training helps enhance students' scientific innovation and communication skills, which are essential in the 21st-century era of scientific and technological advancements.

Physics provides rigorous training in scientific reasoning and analysis, focusing not only on analyzing and understanding natural laws but also on developing problem-solving abilities. After receiving foundational physics training, students are expected to enhance their problem-solving skills, logical reasoning and analytical abilities. More importantly, they cultivate a scientific literacy and mindset that is unafraid of facing challenges.

Curriculum

Form	Topics	Remarks
S1	N.A.	N.A.
S2	N.A.	N.A.
S3	Book 1: Heat and Gases: Ch.1 - 4 Ch.1 Temperature and Thermometers Ch.2 Heat and Internal Energy School-based curriculum 1. Reflection and Refraction of Light 2. Classification of Lenses 3. Visible Spectrum and Dispersion 4. Electromagnetic Spectrum
S4	Book 2: Forces and Motion: Ch.1 - 6 Ch.1 Motion I Ch.2 Motion II Ch.3 Forces and Motion Ch.4 Work, Energy, and Power Ch.5 Momentum Ch.6 Projectile Motion Book 3: Waves I: Ch.1 - 5 Ch.1 Reflection of Light Ch.2 Refraction of Light Ch.3 Lenses Ch.4 Electromagnetic Spectrum Ch.5 Nature of Waves
S5	Book 3: Waves II: Ch.6 - 8 Ch.6 Wave Phenomena Ch.2 Light Waves Ch.3 Sound Book 4: Electricity and Magnetism: Ch.1 - 5 Ch.1 Electrostatics Ch.2 Circuits Ch.3 Domestic Electricity Ch.4 Electromagnetism Ch.5 Electromagnetic Induction Book 5: Radiation and Nuclear Energy: Ch.1 - 3 Ch.1 Radiation and Radioactivity Ch.2 Atomic Structure and Radioactive Decay Ch.3 Nuclear Energy Book 1: Heat and Gases: Ch.5 Gases Book 2: Forces and Motion: Ch.6 - 8 Ch.6 Projectile Motion Ch.7 Circular Motion Ch.8 Gravitation
S6	E2: Atomic World Ch.1 Atomic Models 1 Ch.2 Atomic Models 2 Ch.3 Exploring the Nanoworld E3: Energy and Use of Energy Ch.1 Household Electricity Ch.2 Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Transportation Ch.3 Renewable and Non-renewable Energy

Evaluation

The undergraduate physics curriculum emphasizes the cultivation of students' problem-solving abilities. Through teacher-student and peer discussions, the classroom focuses on constructing knowledge and emphasizes students' deduction and conceptual understanding.

The coursework places a strong emphasis on building concepts and training students' problem-solving abilities, enabling them to establish basic problem-solving models. Therefore, the classroom utilizes formative assessments to assist students in building relevant knowledge. Summative assessments are also used to understand students' learning progress. The assessments are closely linked to the coursework, emphasizing multiple approaches to a single problem and diverse interpretations of the same question.

Physics activities are also organized to showcase students' abilities in different areas.

The curriculum also regularly trains students in answering techniques for the HKDSE examination. This includes enhancing their responses to questions in various scenarios and helping them understand the assessment requirements, making it easier for them to grasp the content of the examination questions.