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We’ve got you covered for the new Physics Syllabus
Senior Physics in Queensland is changing to support the introduction of new assessment and tertiary
entrance systems. The new syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge
students need for success in their future work and life.
Changes to Queensland Senior Physics affect all aspects of teaching and learning – new teaching content,
new course structure and a new approach to assessment.
In an updated two-volume edition,New Century Physics for Queensland provides depth and complete coverage of the new
syllabus in a format that encourages all students to succeed.
Key features of the Student books
Our Senior Physics resources are designed to reduce the stress of syllabus implementation,
save you time when lesson planning, and ensure the best learning outcomes for your students.
Each Student book:
provides a clear learning pathway mapped directly to the syllabus to ensure complete coverage
offers targeted support and resources for assessment (including exam preparation and practice)
presents key subject matter using clear, concise language supported by engaging visual elements
scaffolds student learning and aids navigation by sequencing key subject matter in 2–8 page sections
supports differentiation through a range of appropriately levelled questions and activities for each section
clearly models approaches to inquiry learning and critical thinking
contains a stand-alone reference section (known as the Physics Toolkit) that explains the structure of the syllabus, supports the acquisition of key skills and provides practical tips for success in Physics
offers a Practical Manual that outlines suggested methodologies for every mandatory practical in the syllabus.
New Century Physics for Queensland
New Century Physics for Queensland Units 1 & 2 (Third edition) covers topics from Unit 1: Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics. These topics include heating processes, ionizing radiation and nuclear reactions and electrical circuits, and Unit 2: Linear motion and waves including linear motion, force and waves.
The Student book includes a number of features and is supported by a range of additional digital resources via the obook assess platform. These resources support teachers and students.
| New Century Physics for Queensland Units 1 & 2 (Third edition) Student book + obook assess |
Print student book with digital obook access for 2 years to enable revision during Year 12. |
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| New Century Physics for Queensland Units 1 & 2 (Third edition) Student obook assess |
Digital student obook access for 2 years to enable revision during Year 12. |
| New Century Physics for Queensland Units 1 & 2 (Third edition) Teacher obook assess |
Digital teacher access |
| Institutional purchases Please contact your Education Consultant if your school purchases resources on behalf of students and requires multi-year digital subscriptions. If your school has a different model, ask your Education Consultant about purchase options. |
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| Chapter 0 | Physics toolkit |
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| 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 |
| Title | New Century Physics for Queensland Units 1 & 2 (Third edition) Student book + obook assess |
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| ISBN | 9780190310158 |
| Available | September 2018 |
| Price | $69.95 |
New Century Physics for Queensland
New Century Physics for Queensland Units 3 & 4 (Third edition) covers syllabus content from Unit 3: Gravity and Electromagnetism including gravity and motion and electromagnetism, and syllabus content from Unit 4: Revolutions in modern physics, including special relativity, quantum theory and the Standard Model.
The Student book includes a number of features and is supported by a range of additional digital resources via the obook assess platform. These resources support teachers and students.
| New Century Physics for Queensland Units 3 & 4 (Third edition) Student book + obook assess |
Print student book with digital access |
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| New Century Physics for Queensland Units 3 & 4 (Third edition) Student obook assess |
Digital student access (12 months access) |
| New Century Physics for Queensland Units 3 & 4 (Third edition) Teacher obook assess |
Digital teacher access |
| Institutional purchases Please contact your Education Consultant if your school purchases resources on behalf of students and requires multi-year digital subscriptions. If your school has a different model, ask your Education Consultant about purchase options. |
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| Chapter 0 | Physics toolkit |
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| UNIT 3 | GRAVITY AND ELECTROMAGNETISM |
| Chapter 1 | Vectors and projectile motion |
| Chapter 2 | Inclined planes |
| Chapter 3 | Circular motion |
| Chapter 4 | Gravitational force, fields and orbits |
| Chapter 5 | Electrostatics |
| Chapter 6 | Magnetic fields |
| Chapter 7 | Electromagnetic induction |
| UNIT 4 | REVOLUTIONS IN MODERN PHYSICS |
| Chapter 8 | Special relativity |
| Chapter 9 | Quantum theory: light |
| Chapter 10 | Quantum theory: matter |
| Chapter 11 | The Standard Model |
| Chapter 12 | Particle interactions |
| Chapter 13 | Practical |
| Title | New Century Physics for Queensland Units 3 & 4 (Third edition) Student book + obook assess |
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| ISBN | 9780190313647 |
| Available | August 2019 |
| Price | $69.95 |
New Century Physics for Queensland is supported by a range of engaging and relevant digital resources via obook assess.
Resources for students
Students receive:
- a complete digital version of the Student book with notetaking and bookmarking functionality
- free Oxford Concise Dictionary look-up feature
- targeted instructional videos by some 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.
Resources for teachers
In addition to the student resources, teachers receive:
- 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.
