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We’ve got you covered for the Physics General Senior Syllabus
Senior Physics in Queensland changed in 2019 to support the introduction of new assessment and tertiary entrance systems. The syllabus is designed to help develop the 21st-century skills and knowledge students need for success in their future work and life.
In a two-volume edition, New Century Physics for Queensland provides depth and complete coverage of the 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
Used by 2 in 3 QLD students:
Textbook resource, Australian Publishers Association, 2021
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 27 months from the date of activation. |
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| New Century Physics for Queensland Units 1 & 2 (Third edition) Student obook assess |
Digital student obook access for 27 months from the date of activation. |
| New Century Physics for Queensland Units 1 & 2 (Third edition) Teacher obook assess |
Digital teacher access for the life of the edition. |
| 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 | The Physics toolkit |
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| UNIT 1 | THERMAL, NUCLEAR AND ELECTRICAL PHYSICS |
| Chapter 1 | Heat and temperature View sample chapter |
| 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 1 Practice exam questions | |
| 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 |
| Unit 2 Practice exam questions | |
| Chapter 17 | Practical manual |
New Century Physics for Queensland
Used by 2 in 3 QLD students:
Textbook resource, Australian Publishers Association, 2021
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 obook access for 27 months from the date of activation. |
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| New Century Physics for Queensland Units 3 & 4 (Third edition) Student obook assess |
Digital student obook access for 27 months from the date of activation. |
| New Century Physics for Queensland Units 3 & 4 (Third edition) Teacher obook assess |
Digital teacher access for the life of the edition. |
| 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 | The 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 and fields |
| Chapter 5 | Orbits |
| Chapter 6 | Electrostatics |
| Chapter 7 | Magnetic fields View sample chapter |
| Chapter 8 | Electromagnetic induction and radiation |
| Unit 3 Practice exam questions | |
| UNIT 4 | REVOLUTIONS IN MODERN PHYSICS |
| Chapter 9 | Relativity: time and length |
| Chapter 10 | Relativity: momentum and energy |
| Chapter 11 | Quantum theory and light |
| Chapter 12 | Quantum theory and matter |
| Chapter 13 | The standard model |
| Chapter 14 | Particle interactions |
| Unit 4 Practice exam questions | |
| Chapter 15 | Practical manual |
New Century Physics for Queensland
New Century Physics for Queensland Student workbooks are standalone resources designed to help students succeed in their internal and external assessments. With an engaging design, full-colour photos and relevant diagrams throughout, the Student workbooks include:
- a Toolkit chapter focused on internal assessments and cognitive verbs
- Data drill activities that help students develop the key skills in analysis and interpretation required for the Data test
- Experiment explorer activities that support the modification of a practical as required in the Student experiment
- Research review activities that allow students to practise how to evaluate a claim and identify credible sources for the Research investigation
- Exam excellence activities that allow students to practice multiple choice and short answer questions in preparation for the external examination
- handy study tips throughout the chapters
- practice internal assessments for the Data test, Student experiment and Research investigation
- write-in worksheets for all mandatory and suggested practicals
- appendices such as the periodic table and formulas
- answers to all activities and practice assessments.
| Chapter 0 | Physics toolkit |
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| UNIT 3 | GRAVITY AND ELECTROMAGNETISM |
| Chapter 1 | Projectile motion |
| Chapter 2 | Inclined planes |
| Chapter 3 | Circular motion |
| Chapter 4 | Gravity |
| Chapter 5 | Orbits |
| Chapter 6 | Electrostatics |
| Chapter 7 | Magnetic fields |
| Chapter 8 | Electromagnetism |
| Chapter 9 | Special relativity: time and length |
| Chapter 10 | Special relativity: momentum and light |
| Unit 3: | Practice Assessment |
| UNIT 4 | REVOLUTIONS IN MODERN PHYSICS |
| Chapter 11 | Quantum and light |
| Chapter 12 | Quantum and matter |
| Chapter 13 | The standard model |
| Chapter 14 | Particle interactions |
| Unit 4: | Practice Assessments |
| Chapter 15 | Practical manual |
| Appendices | |
| View detailed contents |
| 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 1: | Practice assessment |
| UNIT 2 | LINEAR MOTIONS 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 |
| Unit 2: | Practice assessments |
| Chapter 16 | Practical manual |
| Answers | |
| View detailed contents |
| Title | New Century Physics for Queensland Units 3 & 4
Student workbook |
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| ISBN | 9780190320379 |
| Title | New Century Physics for Queensland Units 1 & 2
Student workbook |
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| ISBN | 9780190320362 |
| Available | Now |
Revision and Exam Guides written by expert teachers and examiners to help students prepare for their QCE External Assessments and achieve their very best!
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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.
