The Higher Physics course contains three units (Our Dynamic Universe, Particles and Waves and Electricity). The three units will be individually assessed in school and will all be assessed together in a final exam in May. pupils will also complete an assignment on an aspect of the Higher course worth 20 marks. A range of resources to support pupils are shown below.
Resources
Homework
Our Dynamic Universe
- Dynamics pupil notes Universe pupil notes
- Dynamics questions Dynamics answers
- Universe questions Universe answers
- BBC bitesize resources for Our Dynamic Universe
- SUVAT video
- Projectiles video 1 Projectiles video 2
- Newtons laws video Forces video 1 Forces video 2
- Momentum video Impulse video
- Doppler effect video
- Relativity video
Particles and Waves
- Particles pupil notes Waves pupil notes
- Particles questions Particles answers
- Waves questions Waves answers
- BBC bitesize resources for Particles and Waves
- Standard model flashcards
- Standard model video
- Nuclear reactions video
- Refraction video Diffraction video
- Spectra video
Electricity
- Electricity pupil notes
- Electricity questions Electricity answers
- BBC bitesize resources for Electricity
- Internal resistance video
- Capacitors video
- Semiconductors video
Uncertainties and Skills
Other useful school websites
Past papers
Past papers are an excellent way for pupils to prepare for a prelim or final exam. Pupils should attempt questions then mark them themselves. If they are unsure of anything they should contact their class teacher. Pupils can attempt all questions from the new CfE Higher papers. Pupils can attempt all questions from the Revised Higher past papers although the mark allocations are now different. Pupils can attempt some questions from the Old Higher past papers and should consult the guide to see which are suitable.
Past papers organised per topic
- Higher PPQ by Topic Dynamics Book 1
- Higher PPQ by Topic Dynamics Book 2
- Higher PPQ by Topic Dynamics Answers
- Higher PPQ by Topic Particles Book 1
- Higher PPQ by Topic Particles Book 2
- Higher PPQ by Topic Particles Answers
- Higher PPQ by Topic Waves Book 1
- Higher PPQ by Topic Waves Book 2
- Higher PPQ by Topic Waves Answers.docx
- Higher PPQ by Topic Electricity Book 1
- Higher PPQ by Topic Electricity Book 2
- Higher PPQ by Topic Electricity Answers
CfE past papers (pupils can attempt all questions)
- CfE Higher 2019 questions CfE Higher 2019 answers
- CfE Higher 2018 questions CfE Higher 2018 answers
- CfE Higher 2017 questions CfE Higher 2017 answers
- CfE Higher 2016 questions CfE Higher 2016 answers
- CfE Higher 2015 questions CfE Higher 2015 answers
Revised past papers (pupils can attempt all questions)
- Revised Higher 2015 questions Revised Higher 2015 answers
- Revised Higher 2014 questions Revised Higher 2014 answers
- Revised Higher 2013 questions Revised Higher 2013 answers
- Revised Higher 2012 questions Revised Higher 2012 answers
Old past papers (pupils can attempt some questions and should consult the guide)
- Guide for using Old Higher past paper questions
- Old Higher 2015 questions Old Higher 2015 answers
- Old Higher 2014 questions Old Higher 2014 answers
- Old Higher 2013 questions Old Higher 2013 answers
- Old Higher 2012 questions Old Higher 2012 answers
- Old Higher 2011 questions Old Higher 2011 answers
- Old Higher 2010 questions Old Higher 2010 answers