NQ Higher Physics
Physics
The Physics course is made up of four mandatory Units: Our Dynamic Universe, Particles and Waves, Electricity and Researching Physics. The concepts, principles and theories are often set in a relevant context, by making reference to applications of Physics and to real-world situations.
Learning and teaching
In this section you will find resources that can be downloaded and adapted, and which are suitable for both teachers and learners
Particles and waves
Investigating fundamental particles, nuclear reactions and the wave properties of matter.
Researching Physics
Develop the essential skills for carrying out investigative scientific research in physics, and then apply these in the context of a topical physics investigation.
Our Dynamic Universe
Study our current understanding of the structure of the universe.
Electricity
Take a deeper look at electricity and investigate an introduction to semiconductors.
| SQA Documents | Web link |
| Course Specification | http://bit.ly/1fR5BwJ |
| Course Assessment Specification | http://bit.ly/PatKJH |
| Course and Unit Support Notes (the original document which has been modified in the succeeding pages) | http://bit.ly/1g75WQk |
| Assessment Overview (published June 2013) | http://bit.ly/PauD4U |
| Specimen Examination paper and marking scheme | http://bit.ly/1qgTNN9 |
| Education Scotland learning materials | |
| Video interviews about the changes to Higher Physics | http://bit.ly/NKciL0 |
| All Education Scotland materials (linked in this document for each relevant content) in the one place. | http://bit.ly/O6e0Gr |
| Researching Physics Unit support materials. | http://bit.ly/1mcwT9p |
| Unit Specification | http://bit.ly/O3LnK1 |
| Video, presentations and notes on key skills | http://bit.ly/1cIUZA4 |
| Exemplar investigations on earthquakes and skin cancer | http://bit.ly/1hVoK5G |
