Physics (Y12-13)

Physics is the science that is of immediate relevance to everyday life, allowing you to make sense of many environmental and technological issues, whilst at the same time addressing momentous questions concerning the existence and properties of the Universe; not quite the answer to everything - but almost.

The appeal of Physics lies in the beauty of its logic. In addition it involves creativity since originality and imagination are vital for developing novel solutions to problems, theoretical explanations and experimental approaches.

Physics today is a truly international enterprise with constant communication and co-operation between physicists in different countries.

You will be considering this, as well as the contributions of physicists of many nationalities and cultures, as theories have developed over the centuries.

The technological applications of Physics have a huge impact across the globe and you will investigate this, discussing issues such as the importance of using science in an equitable way to make the world a fairer place.

We will be pursuing links with schools overseas, and so you may have opportunities to correspond with Physics students in other countries and hence develop a deeper international perspective on all aspects of science.

Year 12/13 IB

NOTE: As this is a new specification, the topic orders we teach are subject to change.

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