Party Physics - Mathematics and Physics
Courses Description
Head of Pathway: Ms M. Yelkur, Ms L. Neveling.
Turns out there’s a bit of maths and science behind throwing a good party! Catering logistics, space requirements, lasers, speakers - someone has to think about those things and plan for a good time.
The "Party Physics" integrated module offers students an opportunity to explore the interconnections between Mathematics and Physics through applied learning. The module is designed to deepen students' understanding of
- Trigonometric methods
- waves
- light
- sound
This course will foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, providing a comprehensive understanding of the principles that underpin both disciplines.
Do you one day wanna run the lighting at coachella? Do sound checks for Rihanna? Or do you want a solid physics and maths foundation for medicine, engineering, and other study? This is the course for you!
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.14 - Apply systems of equations in solving problems
NZQA Info
Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
Disclaimer
The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.
We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.
Course context or content may change by the start of the year.
Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses.
All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).
All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.