The new Queensland Senior Physics syllabus (to be implemented from 2019) affects all aspects of teaching and learning – new teaching content, new course structure and a new approach to assessment. As EPAA Secondary Publisher of the Year 2017, 2018 and 2019, Oxford University Press is committed to helping teachers and students in Queensland reach their full potential.

New Century Physics for Queensland 3E provides depth and complete coverage of the new syllabus in a format that offers extensive support for teachers and their students. This comprehensively updated edition will be available as a two-volume edition covering Units 1 & 2 (Book 1), and Units 3 & 4 (Book 2).

Key features include:

• A Physics Toolkit which is a stand-alone reference section that explains the structure of the syllabus, supports the acquisition of key skills and provides practical tips for success in Physics
• A Practical Manual which outlines suggested methodologies for every mandatory practical in the syllabus
• Learning pathways which are clearly mapped directly to the syllabus to ensure complete coverage
• Assessment support and resources which include exam preparation and practice
• Coverage of key subject matter which is presented using clear, concise language supported by engaging visual elements and sequenced to scaffold student learning
• Differentiated teaching which is supported by a range of appropriately levelled questions and activities for each section
• Inquiry learning and critical thinking approaches which are clearly modelled throughout  
• Additional digital learning resources which support teachers and students.

CHAPTER 0: Physics toolkit

UNIT 1 THERMAL, NUCLEAR AND ELECTRICAL PHYSICS
CHAPTER 1: Heat and temperature
CHAPTER 2: Specific heat capacity and calorimetry
CHAPTER 3: Energy in systems
CHAPTER 4: Nuclear model and stability
CHAPTER 5: Radioactive decay and half life
CHAPTER 6: Nuclear energy
CHAPTER 7: Current, potential difference and energy flow
CHAPTER 8: Resistance
CHAPTER 9: Circuit analysis and design

UNIT 2 LINEAR MOTION AND WAVES
CHAPTER 10: Linear motion
CHAPTER 11: Forces
CHAPTER 12: Momentum
CHAPTER 13: Work and energy
CHAPTER 14: Waves
CHAPTER 15: Sound
CHAPTER 16: Light
CHAPTER 17: Practical

Dr Richard Walding
Richard began his career as a scientist and has extensive experience teaching both Physics and Chemistry, including two decades as Head of Science. Richard is also a research fellow at Griffith University and for the past decade has been researching the history and applications of electromagnetic induction particularly as related to harbour defence. Richard was elected Fellow of both the Australian Institute of Physics and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute for his lifetime contribution to these disciplines. He was also awarded a Peter Doherty Award for work in STEM education and in 2019 received the Australian Institute of Physics (QLD Branch) Excellence in Physics Teaching award.

This resource includes a physical copy of the Student book and access to obook assess which is a cloud-based obook that students can use anywhere, anytime on any device.

obook assess provides students with access to:

• a complete digital version of the Student book with added note-taking and bookmarking functionality
• free Oxford Concise Dictionary look-up feature
• targeted instructional videos by one of Queensland’s most experienced Physics teachers designed to help students prepare for assessment tasks and exams
• a set of summary notes for each chapter that form a springboard for student revision
• additional case studies and opportunities for extension
• a range of interactive, auto-correcting, multiple-choice assess quiz questions.

This resource is supported by the New Century Physics for Queensland Units 1 & 2 3E Teacher obook assess (ISBN: 9780190310202).

Teacher obook assess is available FREE to booklisting schools or schools that purchase a class set of 25 or more copies. Contact your Oxford Education Consultant via www.oup.com.au/contact to discuss your requirements and request a demonstration.

obook assess provides teachers with access to:

• detailed course planners, teaching programs and lesson plans
• answers to all questions and assessment tasks in the Student book
• a range of lab tech notes and risk assessment templates to accompany all supplied mandatory and suggested practicals
• printable (and editable) data tests with answers
• printable (and editable) practice exam with answers.

Teachers also have access to the following student resources via obook assess:

• a complete digital version of the Student book with added note-taking and bookmarking functionality
• free Oxford Concise Dictionary look-up feature
• targeted instructional videos by one of Queensland’s most experienced Physics teachers designed to help students prepare for assessment tasks and exams
• a set of summary notes for each chapter that form a springboard for student revision
• additional case studies and opportunities for extension
• a range of interactive, auto-correcting, multiple-choice assess quiz questions.

Here are some sample pages for your reference.
Chapter 1: Heat and temperature