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Year 9 IGCSE Physics Outline 2013-2014

Topic Time
1 General Physics – Autumn Term 1.1 Unit, length and time
1.3 Mass and Density 6 lessons + Test
1.4 Density
End of Unit Test
1.2 Speed, velocity and acceleration 12 lessons + Test
End of Unit Test
1.5 Forces 12 lessons + Test
1.7 Pressure
End of Unit Test
1.6 Work, Energy and Power 12 lessons + Test
End of Unit Test
2. Thermal Physics - Spring Term 2.1 Simple kinetic molecular model of 16 lessons + Test
matter
2.2 Thermal properties
2.3 Transfer of thermal energy
End of Unit Test
3. Waves ,Light and Sound 3.1 General Wave properties 7
Spring Summer 3.3 Sound 5
3.2 Light 9
End of Unit Test
Modern English School

Year 9 IGCSE Physics 2013-14

Term 1

Unit and Measurement – 6 lessons + Test


Time Topic Cur objectives Activities Resources Assessment
Frame ref.
Introduce the students to IGCSE Hand out books, brainstorm and Worksheets and
1 Lesson Practical Skills Physics and your expectations. The completing worksheets. PowerPoint’s available
first lesson is to make sure that the on the S-drive.
students understand that scientists
have agreed on SI units, prefixes
and scientific notation.

3 lessons 1.1 A circus of simple measuring experiments


Use and describe the use of rulers
can work well here.
and measuring cylinders to
1.4 determine a length or a volume. Explain to the students to measure a
Use and describe the use of clocks cylinder like a test-tube it is easier to use to
and devices for measuring an wooden blocks and a ruler to measure its
interval of time. diameter.

Use and describe the use of a It may be a good idea to tell the students
mechanical method for the the difference between analogue and
measurement of a small distance digital display.
measure and describe how to
measure a short interval of time Simple activities such as wrapping a length
(including the period of a of thread 10 times round a boiling tube,
pendulum). measuring the length of thread and then
calculating the circumference of the tube,
You can tell the pupils about working out the thickness of paper by the
thickness of the stack and timing 20
micrometers, but it would be better
swings of a pendulum to find the period.
to wait until Year 10 to discuss zero
Stress the importance of reliable, precise
error and how to read them with
and accurate results.
skill.
2 lessons Describe an experiment to Simple experiments measuring mass and
determine the density of a liquid volume of a liquid and calculating density.
and of a regularly shaped solid and Using a solid, finding volume from height,
make the necessary calculation. width and depth.

Describe the determination of the Extend to the displacement method (e.g.


density of an irregularly shaped plasticine of different shapes in a
solid by the method of measuring cylinder with water).
displacement and make the
necessary calculation. Stress the importance of reliable, precise
and accurate results. This is a good
You have now done enough physics opportunity to do some investigative
to introduce Paper 6 questions to work. This would be a good planning
the students. This can either be opportunity.
done as part of a lesson or as a
homework. Remember that the
students will have the past paper
books at home which will contain
the answers as well. End of unit test
1.2 Speed, Velocity and acceleration
Time Topic Cur ref objectives Activities Resources Assessment
Frame
Show familiarity with the idea of the It is useful to ensure that students There is much on this
2 lessons Mass 1.3 mass of a Body. State that weight is a have a feeling for the sizes of forces site about gravity,
/Weight force. Demonstrate understanding that (in N) by asking them to estimate particularly to stretch
weights (and hence masses) may be (e.g. weight of a laboratory stool, the more able students.
compared using a balance. force required to open a drawer) and http://www.curtin.edu.
then to measure using a spring au/curtin/dept/phys-
Demonstrate an understanding that mass (Newton) balance. Similarly, sci/gravity/index2.htm
is a property which ‘resists’ change in estimation and measurement of
motion. Describe, and use the concept masses (in g and kg). Worksheets and
of, weight as the effect of a gravitational Use some ‘novelty’ demonstrations PowerPoint’s available
field on a mass. (e.g. pulling a sheet of paper from on the S-drive.
under a mass, without moving the
W = mg mass) to show the idea of inertia.
Define speed and calculate speed from Work with trolleys using ticker tape Data loggers to be used
6 lessons Speed and 1.2 total distance/ total time or light gates to produce speed/time with trolleys as a Demo
Acceleration graphs for constant speed and and data used by
plot and interpret a speed/time graph constant acceleration. students to produce
recognise from the shape of a graphs on Excel.
speed/time graph when a body is This is a good opportunity to
(a) at rest, reinforce graph drawing skills. Some good work on
(b) moving with constant speed, velocity and
(c) moving with changing speed calculate Although not specifically part of the acceleration with
the area under a speed/time graph to syllabus work on thinking distance animations for student
determine the distance travelled for and braking distance of cars related use.
motion with constant acceleration to safety is useful and relevant here. http://www.fearofphysi
Internet research project and cs.com/Xva/xva.
demonstrate some understanding that PowerPoint presentations on road Make your own space
acceleration is related to changing speed safety. shuttle.
http://school.discovery.
State that the acceleration of free fall for a com/lessonplans/ Click
body near to the Earth is constant. on Physical Science,
then Forces and Motion
Distinguish between speed and velocity Light gates and a data logger can be
Recognise linear motion for which the used to demonstrate free fall. PowerPoint
acceleration is constant and calculate the presentations
acceleration. Boardworks
Education Using
Recognise motion for which the PowerPoint
acceleration is not constant. (S-Drive)

Describe qualitatively the motion of Video 36


bodies falling in a uniform gravitational Science in Focus
field with and without air resistance ‘Forces and Motion’
(including reference to terminal velocity).
Data loggers to be used
with trolleys as a Demo
and data used by
students to produce
graphs on Excel.

1 lesson F = ma Recap the idea of resultant forces.


Introduce inertia. Define the Newton.
The calculation F = ma
Demonstrate an understanding of the Past paper questions on scale Worksheets and
2 lessons Scalars and 1.5e difference between scalars and vectors drawing PowerPoint’s available
vectors and give common examples. Add vectors on the S-drive.
by graphical representation to determine
a resultant. Determine graphically a
resultant of two vectors.
1 lesson Circular Centripetal force and the idea that Demonstration: The ball attached to Worksheets and End of Unit
motion velocity changes but not speed. the force meter. PowerPoint’s available Test
on the S-drive.
1.5 Effect of Forces
Time Topic Cur ref objectives Activities Resources Assessment
Frame
Go over the importance of balanced forces. Hooke’s Law experiment.
2 lessons Effects of 1.5a State that a force may produce a change in This site provides a
Forces size and shape of a body. Plot This is a good opportunity to biographical sketch of
extension/load graphs and describe the reinforce graph drawing skills. Isaac Newton, with links
associated experimental procedure. to other scientists
Describe the ways in which a force may relevant to this and
change the motion of a body. Find the other areas of the
resultant of two or more forces acting along the syllabus.
same line http://www.treasure-
recall and use the expression F = kx troves.com/bios/Newto
n.html

Worksheets and
PowerPoint’s available
on the S-drive.

6 lessons Forces – 1.5 (b) Describe the moment of a force as a Experiments involving balancing a Video on the network
Turning 1.5 (c) measure of its turning effect and give rule on a pivot with a variety of ‘Machines and
effects 1.5 (d) everyday examples describe, qualitatively, different weights should be used Moments’
the balancing of a beam about a pivot. here.
Worksheets and
Apply the idea of opposing moments to PowerPoint’s available
simple systems in equilibrium. on the S-drive.
State that, when there is no resultant force Centre of mass
and no resultant turning effect, a system is A variety of shapes of lamina should
in equilibrium be used in experiments to find the
centre of mass. Standard shapes
Perform and describe an experiment to (circle, square, etc.) can be used first
determine the position of the centre of mass and then ‘non-standard’ shapes for
of a plane lamina. Describe qualitatively the which the position of the centre of
effect of the position of the centre of mass mass is not so obvious. Extension
on the stability of simple objects students can be challenged with a
lamina that has its centre of mass in
a space (e.g. hole in the lamina).
2 lessons Pressure 1.7 Relate (without calculation) pressure to Calculate the pressure various Worksheets and
force and area, using appropriate examples objects exert PowerPoint’s available
• Describe the simple mercury barometer on the S-drive.
and its use in measuring atmospheric Demonstrate the peeing can.
pressure
• Relate (without calculation) the pressure Demonstrate a barometer/
beneath a liquid surface to depth and to manometer.
density, using appropriate examples
• Use and describe the use of a manometer If you have not already you can show
• Recall and use the equation p = F/A the collapsing can using a vacuum
• Recall and use the equation p = hρg pump or collapsing soft drink can
using steam and cold water.
1-2 lesson Gas Relate the change in volume of a gas to A direct measuring Boyle’s Law Worksheets and End of Unit
pressure change in pressure applied to the gas at apparatus can be used here. Useful PowerPoint’s available Test
and constant temperature. graph plotting on the S-drive.
volume Use p1v1=p2v2 If you have not already you can show
the collapsing can using a vacuum Use of data loggers to
They should have already covered pump or collapsing soft drink can record data from demos
p1/T1=p2/T2 so should be able to use using steam and cold water. and students to use
p1v1/T1=p2v2/T2 data in Excel to produce
Understanding of the Kelvin scale and This is a good opportunity to graphs.
absolute zero. reinforce graph drawing skills.
A good simulation on
PHETT Physics on the
network to get ideal
results.
1.6 Work , Energy and Power
1 lesson Types of 1.6a These three lessons are to A number of devices which convert Worksheets and
energy and introduce energy. energy from one form to another e.g. PowerPoint’s available on Video 23a
energy Demonstrate an understanding that loudspeaker, steam engine, solar- the S-drive. ‘Science in
transfers an object may have energy due to powered motor, candle etc. can be used. Action’ is a
its motion or its position, and that A circus of simple experiments can be set good video
Some unusual and fun energy
energy may be transferred and up for students to identify the energy on energy
change experiments
stored. Give examples of energy in conversions. changes.
http://littleshop.physics.colost
different forms, including kinetic, ate.edu/ click on ideas for
gravitational, chemical, strain, teachers changes in energy
nuclear, internal, electrical, light Download .pdf document now
and sound. Give examples of the
conversion of energy from one
form to another and of its transfer
1-2 lessons from one place to another. Apply
the principle of energy conservation Go over the very basic structure of a
to simple examples. power station.
Go over with the students that we
generate electricity using fossil
fuels. At that with these running
out we require alternative sources
of energy e.g. solar, wind, etc.
Introduce the Sankey diagram to
the students.
Use the terms kinetic and Some heavy maths here that some Worksheets and
potential energy in context. students find difficult. PowerPoint’s available on
3 lessons Kinetic and 1.6a Recall and use the expressions the S-drive.
potential k.e.= 1/2mv2 and p.e. = mgh Practice rearranging both equations.
energy Good questions in Physics
Investigation of the speed of a marble
for You (SS14)
leaving a ramp (altering the height of the
ramp) related to the horizontal distance PPTs available in
travelled.
Boardworks and Education
GPE (at top) = KE (at bottom) using PowerPoint
Students can word process lab report.
Describe how electricity or other Important discussions here to Worksheets and
useful forms of energy may be consolidate the students’ PowerPoint’s available on
3 lessons Energy 1.6b obtained from (i) chemical understanding of energy processes the S-drive.
Resources energy stored in fuel (ii) water, both in physical and environmental
including the energy stored in impact terms.
waves, in tides and in water This site provides a useful
behind hydroelectric dams (iii) A good opportunity for independent
investigation into alternative
internet research and PowerPoint
geothermal resources (iv) energy. http://ericir.syr.edu/
nuclear fission (v) heat and light presentations here to provide This site gives much
students with a complete set of interesting information about
from the Sun.
notes. different types of power
stations and includes a virtual
A detailed idea of how electricity is tour of a power station.
Show an understanding that generated in a power station. http://www.ergon.com.au/
energy is released by nuclear Click on EnergyEd, EnergyEd
fusion in the Sun Show a An excellent site.
qualitative understanding of
www.alternativeenergy.com
efficiency.
3 lessons Work and 1.6c Relate, without calculation; In this and the following sections it Worksheets and
power work done to the magnitude of may be useful to calculate (although PowerPoint’s available on
a force and distance moved. only required for the extension the S-drive.
paper) personal work done and
Recall and use work done = Fd = power. For example, by walking up
1.6d energy transformed. Describe steps, recording the student’s weight,
energy changes in terms of work the vertical height climbed and the
done. time taken.
Relate, without calculation,
power to work done and time
taken, using appropriate
examples.

Recall and use the equation P =


E/t in simple systems.
End of Unit
They also need an appreciation Test
of efficiency.
Term 2

2 Thermal Physics
Time Topic Cur ref objectives Activities Resources Assessment
Frame
2 lesson Thermal Use examples of phenomena that Worksheets and
Physics 2.1a State the distinguishing properties of are explained by the particle theory PowerPoint’s available
States of solids, liquids and gases. to build up understanding e.g. on the S-drive.
matter diffusion in liquids, diffusion of gases
2.1b Describe qualitatively the molecular (bromine in air – fume cupboard This site has a good
structure of solids, liquids and gases. required), crystal structure etc. JAVA Applet that shows
Interpret the temperature of a gas in Students should observe Brownian diffusion.
terms of the motion of its molecules. motion e.g. using the ‘smoke cell’ http://www.geocities.c
Describe qualitatively the pressure of a experiment. Models should be used om/piratord/browni/Di
gas in terms of the motion of its to illustrate as much as possible (e.g. fus.html Brownian
molecules. Describe qualitatively the crystal model). motion is well
effect of a change of temperature on the illustrated on this site.
pressure of a gas at constant volume. This needs to be set-up beforehand. http://www.phys.virgini
Show an understanding of the random a.edu/classes/109N/mo
motion of particles in a suspension as re_stu ff/Applets/ Click
evidence for the kinetic molecular model on Einstein's
of matter. Describe this motion Explanation of
(sometimes known as Brownian motion) Brownian Motion.
in terms of random molecular
bombardment.
2 lessons Evaporation Simple demo: Acetone (propanone) Worksheets and
2.1c Describe evaporation in terms of the on the skin. PowerPoint’s available Lab report
escape of more-energetic molecules on the S-drive.
from the surface of a liquid. Relate An investigation into the factors
evaporation and the consequent cooling. affecting rate of evaporation.
This is a good opportunity to do
Demonstrate an understanding of how some investigative work. This would
temperature, surface area and draught be a good planning opportunity.
over a surface influence evaporation.
Mention how refrigerators use the
cooling effect of evaporation.
1 lesson You could demonstrate temperature Worksheets and
Heating gases 2.1d Relate the change in temperature of a and volume change using a round PowerPoint’s available
gas to change in pressure applied to the bottom flask (containing air) and a on the S-drive.
gas at constant volume. capillary tube (containing a small
The use of p1/T1=p2/T2 amount of coloured liquid). Warm Use of data loggers to
the air and the coloured liquid will record data from demos
Understanding of the Kelvin scale and rise. Or you can turn it upside down, and students to use
absolute zero. so the capillary tube is in the water data in Excel to produce
and you can see bubbles in the graphs.
water.
This is a good opportunity to A good simulation on
reinforce graph drawing skills. PHETT Physics on the
network to get ideal
results.
3 lessons Thermal 2.2(a) Describe qualitatively the thermal Experiments to show expansion of a Worksheets and
expansion of 2.2(b) expansion of solids, liquids and gases. metal rod and the ‘bar breaker’ PowerPoint’s available
solids, liquids Identify and explain some of the demonstration. Bi-metallic strips. A on the S-drive.
and gases everyday applications and consequences large round bottom flask filled with
of thermal expansion. Describe (coloured) water and fitted with a Video 13a on network
Measurement qualitatively the effect of a change of long glass tube shows expansion of ‘Heat and Temperature’
of temperature on the volume of a gas at the water when heated gently. The
Temperature constant pressure. ‘fountain’ experiment shows the
expansion of air and brings in good
Show an appreciation of the relative discussion of the effect of pressure
order of magnitude of the expansion of difference to stretch the more able
solids, liquids and gases. students.

Demonstrate understanding of
sensitivity, range and linearity. Describe The calibrating a thermometer using
the structure of a thermocouple and ice and steam as a class practical.
show understanding of its use for
measuring high temperatures and those A simple thermocouple can be
which vary rapidly. constructed and used.
2 lessons Describe an experiment to measure the This can be extended to a Worksheets and
Specific heat 2.2c specific heat capacity of a substance. quantitative determination of PowerPoint’s available A good point to
capacity specific heat capacity. A good on the S-drive. give practice in
Use the equation Q=mc∆T practical is finding the specific heat paper 3
capacities of different metal blocks question4
using an electric heating element.
The pupils will need voltmeters and
ammeters to work out the power.
They will also need a stopwatch so
they can calculate the energy
supplied.
A good opportunity to analyse
results.
2 lessons State the meaning of melting point and Heating and cooling curves can be Worksheets and
Melting/boilin 2.2d boiling point. Describe condensation and plotted from experimental readings PowerPoint’s available
g and latent solidification. using data loggers. Stress the on the S-drive.
heat advantages of using them.
Distinguish between boiling and
evaporation Use the term latent heat and This is a good opportunity to
give a molecular interpretation of latent reinforce graph drawing skills.
heat. Describe an experiment to measure
specific latent heats for steam and for Experimental determination of
ice. latent heat of ice. This is a good
Use E=Lm opportunity to do some investigative
work. This would be a good planning
opportunity. The pupils will need
voltmeters and ammeters to work
out the power. They will also need a
stopwatch so they can calculate the
energy supplied.
Describe experiments to demonstrate Simple experiments to compare Worksheets and End of Unit test
4 lessons Conduction, 2.3a the properties of good and bad thermal conductivity e.g. using metal PowerPoint’s available
convection 2.3b conductors of heat. conductivity rods, ice cube on on the S-drive.
and radiation 2.3c Give a simple molecular account of the metal/insulator.
2.3d heat transfer in solids. Thermometers wrapped in foil, black Education using
paper and white paper. PowerPoint has some
Relate convection in fluids to density good animations and
changes and describe experiments to Ice cube in the bottom of a boiling everyday examples.
illustrate convection. tube that doesn’t melt if heated
from the top.
Identify infra-red radiation as part of the
electromagnetic spectrum. Stress the importance of reliable,
Describe experiments to show good and precise and accurate results.
bad emitters/absorbers of radiation. Students could evaluate all the
different experiments.
Identify and explain some of the
everyday applications and consequences Potassium permanganate demo.
of conduction, convection and radiation.

Lesley’s cube
Use data loggers. Stress the
advantages of using them.

A thermos flask is a good example


here.

How houses are insulated against


heat loss
3.3 Sound
Time Topic Cur ref objectives Activities Resources Assessment
Frame
3 lessons sound 3.3 Describe the production of sound Use a variety of musical instruments Worksheets and
by vibrating sources. Describe the to introduce this section. A signal PowerPoint’s available on
longitudinal nature of sound generator and loudspeaker can be the S-drive.
waves. State the approximate used to investigate the range of
range of audible frequencies. audible frequencies. A bell in a bell jar This site contains much
Show an understanding that a that can be evacuated can be used to interesting work on
medium is required in order to show that a medium is required for resonance including a video
transmit sound waves. Describe an the transmission of sound (at the of the Tacoma Narrows
experiment to determine the same time showing that light travels Bridge disaster.
speed of sound in air. Relate the through a vacuum). Use of a C.R.O. http://www.enm.bris.ac.uk/
loudness and pitch of sound waves and microphone gives a visual picture This site about sound waves
to amplitude and frequency. of amplitude and frequency. is informative and includes
Extension candidates can analyse the audio!
Describe compression and C.R.O. traces in more detail. http://library.thinkquest.org
rarefaction /26585/index.html
Basic idea of resonance
1-2 lesson Uses of sound Describe how the reflection of You could take the students Worksheets and
sound may produce an echo. – outside to measure the speed of PowerPoint’s available on
Sonar sound using an echo. the S-drive.
Ultrasound
3.1 Wave properties
Time Topic Cur ref objectives Activities Resources Assessment
Frame

Describe the formation, and give the Use simple experiments with optical Worksheets and
6 lessons Reflection, 3.2a characteristics, of an optical image by a pins to find the position of the image PowerPoint’s available Consolidation
Refraction, plane mirror. Use the law angle of incidence in a plane mirror. Use ray box on the S-drive. exercises from
= angle of reflection. experiments to investigate angle of Instructions for a Physics Matters
Total incidence = angle of reflection. demonstration of total
Internal Describe an experimental demonstration of internal reflection
Reflection 3.2b the refraction of light. Use rectangular transparent blocks http://www.learn.co.uk
(Perspex or glass) with optical pins or /learnthings click on
Use the terminology for the angle of ray boxes to investigate refraction. enter, then KS4 science
incidence i and angle of refraction r and Develop this to experiments with a foundation, then light
describe the passage of light through semicircular transparent block to and colour, then total
parallel-sided transparent material give the investigate critical angle and total internal reflection.
meaning of critical angle. internal reflection. More details on further
experiments related to
Describe internal and total internal Internet research to produce own total internal reflection
reflection. notes on uses of fibre optics: and much more
communication and medical http://www.phys.virgini
Recall and use definition of refractive index a.edu/Education/outrea
n in terms of speed. Recall and use the Extend the refraction work with the ch click on 8thgrade
equation sin i/sin r = n. Describe the action rectangular block to include Physical Science Sol
of optical fibres. quantitative use of sin i/sin r. Activities then PS.9 to
Encourage deeper thought with able find total internal
candidates by discussing refractive reflection
index in terms of the speed of light
in different materials. Use
inexpensive ‘novelty’ light items to PPTs available on
demonstrate optical fibres. network
Boardworks

Video 25a has several


good 20min videos on
Light/Colour/Reflection
/and Refraction
3.2 Give a qualitative account of the dispersion Use a simple experiment, or Worksheets and
1 lesson Colour (d) of light as illustrated by the action on light of demonstration, to show that white PowerPoint’s available
a glass prism. light from a ray box or slide projector on the S-drive.
is dispersed by a prism. A single slit Interactive colour
can be cut from a piece of stiff card mixing (no need for a
and inserted in the slide carrier of colour mixing kit or
the projector to produce a ray that blackout)
can be shone through the prism on http://www.phy.ntnu.e
to a screen. Although not part of the du.tw/java/shadow/sha
syllabus, students will find it dow.html
interesting to learn a little about
mixing coloured lights at this stage.
Term 3
3.2 Light
Time Topic Cur ref objectives Activities Resources Assessment
Frame
Describe the action of a thin converging lens Investigate converging lenses by: Worksheets and
4 lessons lenses 3.2c on a beam of light. Use the terms principal forming an image of a distant object PowerPoint’s available
focus and focal length. Draw ray diagrams to (e.g. a tree or building seen from the on the S-drive.
illustrate the formation of a real image by a laboratory window), bringing parallel
single lens. rays from a ray box to a focus There is a large amount
through a cylindrical lens, drawing of information and
Draw ray diagrams to illustrate the ray diagrams to scale to show the teaching on this site
formation of a virtual image by a single lens. formation of a real image. http://www.physicsclas
Use and describe the use of a single lens as a sroom.com/Class/refrn/
magnifying glass. U14L5a. html
Extend the ray diagram work to
include the formation of a virtual Boardworks PPT shows
image and use a magnifying glass. this clearly

This is a good opportunity to do


some investigative work. This would
be an evaluation opportunity. The
students could look at paper 6
questions and try the lens
experiments on them, so they can
evaluate them.
2 lessons Wave Give the meaning of the term wave front. Use a set of ripple tank projection Worksheets and
equation Recall and use the equation v = f x. Interpret slides to reinforce the ripple tank PowerPoint’s available
reflection, refraction and diffraction using work and focus on more detailed on the S-drive.
wave theory. discussion http://www.colorado.e
du/physics/2000/index.
pl

Describe the main features of the Include plenty of examples to show opportunity for End of Unit test
3 lessons EM electromagnetic spectrum and state that all students that they already have research project and or End of year
spectrum e-m waves travel with the same high speed much general knowledge regarding students to present exam
in vacuum. the uses of electromagnetic waves ‘uses and dangers’ of
EM waves in ppt to
Use the term monochromatic form class notes
1-2 lessons Revision for end of General revision to remind Year 9 Personal revision, revision tests, Worksheets and End of year exam
Year 9 Exam what has been covered this year. making revision notes, open book PowerPoint’s available on
tests, revision posters and class the S-drive.
discussion.
1-4 lessons Start Radioactivity You should have enough time to Worksheets and
recap/introduce the structure of PowerPoint’s available on
the Atom. Alpha, Beta and the S-drive.
Gamma. See Year 10 Scheme of
work.

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