11–12Physics 11–12 Syllabus (2025)
The new Physics 11–12 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Physics Stage 6 Syllabus (2017).
2026
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Physics Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) for Year 12
2027, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2028
- First HSC examination for new syllabus
Content
Life Skills
- PW-LS-09
identifies uses of electricity and magnets in everyday living
- PW-LS-10
identifies properties and behaviours of electricity
- PW-LS-11
demonstrates safe practices related to electricity and magnetism
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
Relevant Working scientifically outcomes and content should be integrated with each focus area based on the strengths and needs of individual students.
LoadingRecognise familiar items that use motors
Recognise safety considerations associated with motors
Safely observe the effects of a motor on the operation of an item
Identify the components of a simple motor
Recognise electrical appliances used in daily living
Recognise safety considerations associated with electrical appliances
Identify useful energy transformations that occur in familiar appliances
Identify wasted energy in electrical appliances
Recognise types of data and information on energy use and efficiency
Interpret data and information about the efficiency of electrical appliances
Compare the efficiency of electrical appliances found in the home
Participate in a practical investigation to explore energy consumption and propose ways to save energy
Identify different sources used to generate electricity
Explore sources used to generate electricity in rural and remote communities
Identify uses of generators