S.1 Physics, Term 1
Measurements in Physics
What you will learn
S.1 · Physics · Term 1
Measurements in Physics
Competency
The learner should be able to estimate and measure length, area, volume, mass, density, and time and express them using appropriate units.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understand how to estimate and measure physical quantities: length, area, volume, mass, and time UnderstandingSkillsGeneric skills | UnderstandingSkillsGeneric skills |
| 2 | Explain how they choose the right measuring instrument and units; explain how to use the instruments to ensure accuracy UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 3 | Appreciate that the accuracy of measurements may be improved by making several measurements and taking an average value Generic skillsValues & attitudes | Generic skillsValues & attitudes |
| 4 | Identify potential sources of error in measurement and devise strategies to minimise them UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 5 | Understand the scientific method and explain the steps used in relation to the study of physics know that practical investigations Understanding | Understanding |
| 6 | Involve a ‘fair test’, analysis, prediction and justification of results, and observations, and apply learning in practice KnowledgeSkills | KnowledgeSkills |
| 7 | Record data in graphs and charts and look for trends understand and be able to use UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 8 | Scientific notation and significant figures UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 9 | Understand density and its application to floating and sinking determine densities of substances and UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 10 | Relate them to purity UnderstandingSkillsGeneric skills | UnderstandingSkillsGeneric skills |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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