Physics Y7-13
Subject Aims
The aim of our physics curriculum is to engage students and enhance their curious and active nature to inspire students to understand, appreciate and apply the underlying structure of the universe around us, beyond the functional. In a changing world, challenges faced by following generations will require scientific literacy and techniques to overcome in the hope the society will flourish. Physics is the study of how nature behaves at all levels from the sub-atomic to the observable limits of outer space, leading to scientific models which explain the consequences of changes in a variety of situations.
Staff
Mrs R Mahmood – Head of Faculty
Mr Beason – Physics Lead
Mrs Z Reinikovas
Miss F Clark
Miss K Smith
Mr D Littler
Curriculum Overview
KS3 – Year 7-9
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Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 7 |
Working scientifically- Structure and function of living organisms the structure and functions of the human skeleton.
Physical changes & The particulate nature of matter & Pure and impure substances-states of matter and separating techniques
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Reproduction & Differences between species- Variation and reproduction
Motion and forces- balanced and unbalanced forces, speed |
Reproduction & Differences between species- Variation and reproduction
Materials & Earth and atmosphere- Climate and earth resources
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Sound Waves & Light Waves- sound and light
Space Physics & Earth and atmosphere- Earth structure and universe
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Calculation of fuel uses and costs in the domestic context- Costs and energy transfer
Electricity and electromagnets- circuits and electricity
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Relationships in an ecosystem-Food chains and plant reproduction
Chemical reactions- Acid and Alkalis, metals and non-metals
Science Investigaton and enquiry processes |
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Year 8 |
Gas exchange systems & health- Breathing and gas exchange
Atoms Elements and compounds & Periodic table- Elements and periodic table |
Space Physics & Earth and atmosphere- Earth structure and universe
Energy changes and transfer-Heating and cooling
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Cellular respiration & Photosynthesis- Respiration and photosynthesis
Materials & Earth and atmosphere- Climate and earth resources |
Sound Waves & Light Waves- sound and light (Content from year 7)
Balanced Forces & pressure in fluids. -contact and non-contact forces |
Magnetism & static electricity-Magnetism and EM
Observed Waves &Energy Waves-Wave properties and effects
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Chemical reactions: Type of reactions
Genetics and Evolution-Evolution and inheritance
Science investigation and enquiry processes |
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Year 9 |
Cell Biology Cell structure: Animal and Plant cells, Cell specialisation, cell differentiation.
RP Microscopy
Transport in cells: Diffusion.
Electricity Current, potential difference and resistance (basics) Series and parallel circuits (basics) Domestic uses and safety Mains electricity RP: Investigate resistance in a wire.
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Chemical Fundamentals (Elements, compounds and mixtures).
Energy (no equations) Energy stores and system, conservation and dissipation of energy, Efficiency. RP: Thermal conductivity National and global energy resources.
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Organisation Principles of organisation Animal tissues, organs and organ system: RP: Food tests, RP: Enzymes. Plant tissues, organs and systems
Atomic structure and the periodic table.
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Diseases 1 Communicable diseases: Viral, bacterial, fungal and protsit diseases. Human defence system.
Chemical analysis
Energy changes
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Diseases 2 Communicable diseases: Vaccinations, antibiotics, discovery of drug development.
Magnetism and electromagnetism Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields. The motor effect: Electromagnetism
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Ecology Adaptations, interdependence and competition: Food chains, food webs, energy transfer. Sampling techniques.
Quantitative Chemistry
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KS4 – Year 10-11
Exam Board at GCSE - AQA
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Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 10 |
Quantitative Energy Kinetic Energy Gravitational Potential Energy Power Efficiency |
Quantitative Electricity Ohms Law Electrical Power RP: Resistance |
Particle Model 2 Internal Energy Specific Latent heat Gas Laws TRIPLE Boyles Law TRIPLE Work done on Gases |
Atoms and Radiation Atomic Structure Radioactivity and half Life TRIPLE Background Radiation TRIPLE Fission and Fusion |
Forces 1 Scalars and vectors Vector addition and resolution Newtons Laws TRIPLE Moments |
Forces 2 Motion Motion graphs Forces and Motion TRIPLE Forces and Pressure |
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Year 11 |
Waves Transverse and Longitudinal Wave properties Electromagnetic Spectrum TRIPLE Colour TRIPLE Lenses TRIPLE Blackbody Radiation RP Wave measurements RP Infra red radiation |
Magnetism and Electromagnetism 2 Flemings LH rule The Motor Effect F=BIl TRIPLE: Electromagnetic Induction TRIPLE Transformers |
Space The Solar System The lifecycle of a star Red shift and the expanding Universe |
Review content identified in the snagging list.
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Review content identified in the snagging list.
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Review content identified in the snagging list.
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KS5 – Year 12–13
Exam Board at A level - AQA
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Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 12 |
3.1 Biological Molecules Monomers, polymers, carbohydrates, lipids, Nucleic acids, ATP, Water
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3.1 Biological Molecules Proteins RP 1: Enzyme activity 3.2 Cell Structure Cell structure, cells from other cells, transport across cell membrane, cell recognition and immune system. RP 2: Preparation of stained squashes. RP 3: Production of dilution series. RP 4: Cell permeability. 3.3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment. SA:VOl ratio, Gas exchange, Digestion and absorption.
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3.3 Organisms exchange substances with their environment. RP 5: Dissection 3.4 Genetic Information, Variation, Relationships between Organisms. DNA, genes and chromosomes, DNA protein synthesis, Genetic diversity
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3.4 Genetic Information, Variation, Relationships between Organisms. Genetic diversity and adaptation. RP 6: Aseptc Technique
Species taxonomy, Biodiversity within a community, Investigating diversity.
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3.5 Energy Transfers in and between Organisms. Respiration, Energy and Ecosystems, Nutrient Cycles
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3.5 Energy Transfers in and between Organisms. Photosynthesis, Populations in an Ecosystems. RP 7: Chromatography. RP 12: Distribution of species.
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Year 13 |
3.5 Energy Transfers in and between Organisms. Respiration, Photosynthesis
3.6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 3.6.1 Stimuli, both internal and external, are detected and lead to a response |
3.6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments RP: Investigation into the effect of an environmental variable on the movement of an animal using either a choice chamber or a maze. RP 11. Production of a dilution series of a glucose solution
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3.7 Genes, populations, evolution and ecosystem
3.8 The control of gene expression |
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Useful Websites
Extra-Curricular
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Science Club
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Trip - Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
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Trip - The National Space Centre, Leicester
