The South African Physical Science curriculum aims to build students’ understanding of recording, summarising, interpreting, and using financial information for effective decision-making. Here are the key topics our tutors can help with, catering to grades 10-12:
Grade 10: Introduction to Physical Science
Mechanics:
- Introduction to vectors & scalars
- Motion in one dimension
- The principles of energy
Waves, Sound & Light:
- Study of transverse pulses and waves
- Understanding sound and its properties
- Investigation of electromagnetic radiation
Electricity & Magnetism:
- Introduction to magnetism and electrostatics
- Basics of electric circuits
Matter & Materials:
- Revision of matter and classification
- Exploration of atomic structure
- Detailed study of the periodic table
- Understanding chemical bonding
- Recognising the particles that substances are made of
Chemical Systems:
Chemical Change:
- Understanding physical and chemical change
- Representing chemical change
- Reactions in aqueous solution
- Introduction to stoichiometry
Grade 11: Intermediate Physical Science
Mechanics:
- Further exploration of vectors in two dimensions
- Advanced study of Newton’s Laws and their application
Waves, Sound & Light:
- Detailed study of geometrical optics
- Understanding 2D & 3D wavefronts
Electricity & Magnetism:
- Deeper exploration of electrostatics
- Study of electromagnetism
- Advanced understanding of electric circuits
Matter & Materials:
- Deep dive into the molecular structure
- Understanding intermolecular forces
- Studying ideal gases
Chemical Systems:
- Understanding the lithosphere and its implications
Chemical Change:
- Advanced stoichiometry
- Understanding energy and chemical change
- Studying different types of reactions
Grade 12:
Mechanics:
- Momentum and Impulse
- Vertical projectile motion in one dimension (1D)
- Understanding work, energy & power
Waves, Sound & Light:
- Study of the Doppler Effect
Electricity & Magnetism:
- Comprehensive study of electric circuits
- Understanding electrodynamics
Matter & Materials:
- Optical phenomena and properties of materials
- Detailed study of organic chemistry and organic macromolecules
Chemical Systems:
- Exploring the Chemical industry
Chemical Change:
- Reaction rate
- Understanding chemical equilibrium
- Advanced study of acids and bases
- Detailed exploration of electrochemical reactions
Our Physical Science tutors understand that these topics can be complex. They will guide your child through each concept with clear explanations and practical exercises. Each tutor will adapt their teaching style to match the student’s pace, ensuring thorough understanding.
