KS3
Year 9
| NAME OF TOPIC | KEY CONTENT OF THE THE TOPIC | ASSESSMENT POINTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HT1 |
Space physics (KS3) |
the solar system and the universe |
Space test 1 prior to parents evening |
|
HT2 |
Seasons, |
End of topic test late December |
|
|
HT3 |
Electricity and Static Electricity (KS4) |
charge, |
Electricity part 1 test at end of HT3 |
|
HT4 |
Electricity and Static Electricity (KS4) |
Power, |
Electricity part 2 test at end of HT4 |
|
HT5 |
Electricity and Static Electricity (KS4) |
Static charge, Density |
Electricity end of topic test at end of HT3
End of year 9 exam |
|
HT6 |
Some parts of: Particle model of matter (KS4) |
Heat transfer: Conduction, convection and radiation. |
Topic test at end of HT6 |
What can parents do to support their sons?
Parents can regularly check and monitor work set on ‘Satchel one’. We have a list of resources that students and parents can use such as online Kerboodle and Seneca learning.
GCSE Physics AQA (Syllabus code 8463)
Choosing GCSE ‘triple science’ or Science ‘dual award’
GCSE physics has a broader range of topics than the alternative Dual award physics. This is an advantage for those who wish to have a wider range of ‘scientific literacy’ and knowledge. It is also beneficial for those who wish go on to study A-level physics. Having said that, the disadvantage of having studied physics in dual award should not be seen as a serious impediment to A-level physics studies. If you take dual award you will be able to take an additional GCSE subject.
All GCSE Physics students will study:
- Forces
- Energy
- Waves (sound and light)
- Electricity
- Magnetism and electromagnetism
- Particle model of matter
- Atomic structure (nuclear physics)
- Space physics
Dual award science (physics) students will study all of the above topics apart from Space physics. However, most of the topics in dual award are explored in less depth but at the same level of demand and difficulty.