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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
Term 1
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.
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.
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.
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
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.