Forces and energy. Energy transformations and energy efficiency. Elements, compounds and mixtures. Chemical and physical changes.

Balanced and unbalanced forces acting on objects, including gravitational force. Changes in an object’s motion related to its mass and the magnitude and direction of the forces acting on it.
Energy including thermal, chemical, gravitational and elastic. Energy transfers, conduction, convection and radiation analysed in terms of energy efficiency.
The difference between elements, compounds and mixtures represented as models, symbols and chemical formulas.
The differences between physical and chemical changes and identifying chemical changes.
Electrical circuits using different components. The operation of circuits using the concepts of voltage and current.

The unit cost indicated is the 2025 fee. Please note that all unit fees are currently being reviewed and 2026 costs will be provided once approved by School Council.

Materials, etc.