Floreat scholar The Crypt Physics Department PoS KS4 2023-24 Cryptiensis Our primary aim is to instil a genuine love of the sciences and the confidence to question our understanding of the natural and physical world. The programme of study aims to develop inquisitive minds into critical thinkers through acquiring theoretical knowledge, practical skills and scientific literacy. Students will understand how science continuously builds upon previous advancements and understanding; linking the topics studied with realworld application ensures that our pupils develop key investigative, analytical and evaluative skills to prepare for their life ahead. In years 7 and 8, our bespoke curriculum embeds the key foundations of biology, chemistry and physics whilst allowing students’ natural enthusiasm and curiosity to flourish. From year 9 onwards, the three science strands are taught separately through challenging and enriching lessons which build students’ resilience. Additional opportunities beyond the classroom at all key stages further strengthen the curriculum and reinforce the key role science and its applications have in understanding contemporary issues, future developments and the challenges of the modern world. Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Topics: Waves 1 (Properties)
Topics: Waves 2 (Electromagnetic Spectrum), Energy 1 (Energy, Work, Power)
Topics: Energy 2 (Energy Resources)
Topics: Energy 2 Topics: Forces and (continued) Forces and Motion Motion
Summer 2
Year 9
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AQA GCSE Physics
Topics: Forces and Motion
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Key Skills: Calculations, learning equations, units, significant figures, standard form, prefixes, practical skills, key words
MP1: Wave Equation GAT
Key Skills: Calculations, learning equations, units, significant figures, standard form, practical skills, extended writing, literacy, key words
Key Skills: key words, comparing, evaluation, discussion, research, ethics, Calculations, units, significant figures, standard form, prefixes
MP3: Mid-year Exam
Key Skills: Graph Key Skills: calculating drawing and resultant forces, scale interpretation, drawings calculations, learning equations, units, significant figures, standard form, prefixes MP4: Motion Test
Key Skills: Extended writing, explanation, application
MP6: Year 9 Exam
Use strategies for learning and recalling the key equations Rearrange and use the equations to make calculations, showing clear working and writing the units carry out experiments appropriately, having due regard to the correct manipulation of apparatus, the accuracy of measurements and health and safety considerations
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Confidently use prefixes and powers of ten for orders of magnitude and express answers in both decimal and standard form.
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Convert between units
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Understand that energy can be transferred from one store to another. Describe the energy stores and pathways for a variety of scenarios. Apply the principle of conservation of energy to make calculations.
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Evaluate the use of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources and understand the economic, environmental, social and ethical issues surrounding energy resources.
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Understand the difference between scalar and vector quantities; explain the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces on the motion of objects and draw and interpret motion graphs.
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Describe the properties of waves and understand the uses and dangers of the waves in the electromagnetic spectrum.
MP2: Properties of Waves Test