10 2 5/6 2.12 Practical: Investigating the acceleration of an object Plan an investigation to explore an idea. Analysing results to identify patterns and draw conclusions. Compare results with scientific theory. P2.2i, Prac P3, M1c, M2g, M4a, c, d Practical sheet 2.12; Technician’s notes 2.12 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 5/6 2.13 Newton’s law Identify force pairs. Understand and be able to apply Newton’s third law. P2.2o Worksheets 2.13.1, 2.13.2 and 2.13.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 5/6 2.14 Work done and energy transfer Understand what is meant by work done. Explain the relationship between work done and force applied. Identify the transfers between energy stores when work is done against friction. P2.2l, m Worksheets 2.14.1, 2.14.2, 2.14.3; Practical sheets 2.14.1 and 2.14.2; Technician’s 2.14 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 10 2 7/8 2.15 Understanding power Define Compare the rate of energy transfer by various machines and electrical appliances. Calculate power. P2.2n Worksheet 2.15; Practical sheets 2.15.1 and 2.15.2; Technician’s notes 2.15.1 and 2.15.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 7/8 2.16 Key concept: Forces and acceleration Recognise examples of balanced and unbalanced forces. Apply ideas about speed and acceleration to explain sensations of movement. ideas about inertia and circular motion to explain braking and cornering. Key concept Worksheets 2.16.1, 2.16.2 and 2.16.3; Practical sheet 2.16; Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video Slideshow
Technician’s notes 2.16 10 2 7/8 2.17 Forces and energy in springs Explain why you need two forces to stretch a spring. Describe the difference between elastic and inelastic deformation. Calculate extension, compression and elastic potential energy. P2.3a, b Worksheets 2.17.1 and 2.17.2; Practical sheet 2.17; Technician’s notes 2.17 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 10 2 9/10 2.18 Practical: Investigate the relationship between and the extension of a spring Interpret readings to show patterns and trends. Interpret graphs to form conclusions. Apply the equation for a straight line to the graph. P2.3c, d, e, Prac P2, M2b, f, M4a, b, c, d Practical sheet 2.18, Required practical 2.18, Technician’s notes 2.18 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 9/10 2.19 Potential energy Consider what happens when a spring is stretched. Describe what is meant by gravitational potential energy. Calculate the energy stored by an object raised ground level. P2.3f Worksheets 2.19.1, 2.19.2 and 2.19.3; Practical sheet 2.19; Technician’s notes 2.19 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 9/10 2.20 Heavy or massive? Identify the correct units for mass and weight. Explain the difference between mass and weight. Understand how weight is an effect of gravitational fields. P2.3g, h, i Worksheets 2.20.1, 2.20.2 and 2.20.3; Practical sheet 2.20; Technician’s notes 2.20 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 11/12 Assessment End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect End of teaching block test Collins Connect Chapter 3: Electricity and Magnetism (21 lessons)
10 2 11/12 3.1 Static electricity Describe how insulating materials can become charged. Know that there are two kinds of electric charge. Explain these observations in terms of electron transfer. P3.1a, b, c Worksheet 3.1 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video 10 2 11/12 3.2 Electric charge and currents Recall that an electric current is a rate of flow of electric charge. Recall that current has the same value at any point in a single closed loop. Recall and use the relationship between quantity of charge, current and time. P3.1d, e, f Worksheets 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 1/2 3.3 Electric circuits and potential difference Know circuit symbols. Recall that current (I) depends on resistance (R) and potential difference (V) Explain how an electric current passes round a circuit. P3.2 b, c, d Worksheets 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.3 and 3.3.4 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 1/2 3.4 Series and parallel circuits Recognise series and parallel circuits. Describe the changes in the current and potential difference in series and parallel circuits. P3.2a, i and j (part) Worksheets 3.4.1, 3.4.2 and 3.4.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 10 3 1/2 3.5 Resistance Set up a circuit to investigate resistance. Investigate the changing resistance of a filament lamp. Compare the properties of a resistor and filament lamp. P3.2 e, f, g, M1c, M4a, b, d Practical sheet 3.5; Technician’s notes 3.5 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 10 3 3/4 3.6 Practical: Use circuit diagrams to set up and check appropriate circuits to investigate the Use a circuit to determine resistance. Gather valid data to use in calculations. Apply the circuit to determine the resistance of different components. P3.2h, k (part), Prac P6, M1c, M4a, b Practical sheet 3.6 Technician’s notes 3.6 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
factors affecting resistance 10 3 3/4 3.7 Investigating circuits Use series circuits to test components and make measurements. Carry out calculations on series circuits. P3.2j (part) Worksheets 3.7.1, 3.7.2 and 3.7.3; Practical sheet 3.7; Technician’s notes 3.7 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 3/4 3.8 Control circuits Use a thermistor and light-dependent resistor (LDR). Investigate the properties of thermistors, LDRs and diodes. P3.2k (part) Worksheet 3.8; Practical 3.8; Technician’s notes 3.8 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 5/6 3.9 Power and energy transfers Describe the energy transfers in different domestic appliances. Describe power as a rate of energy transfer. Calculate the energy transferred. P3.2l (part) Worksheets 3.9.1, 3.9.2 and 3.9.3; Practical sheet 3.9; Technician’s notes 3.9 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 5/6 3.10 Calculating power Calculate power. Use power equations to solve problems. Consider power ratings and changes in stored energy. P3.2l (part) Worksheets 3.10.1, 3.10.2 and 3.10.3; Practical sheet 3.10; Technician’s notes 3.10 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 5/6 3.11 Practical: Investigating series and parallel circuits Use a circuit to determine resistance. Gather valid data to use in calculations. Apply the circuit to determine the resistance of combinations of components. Prac P6, M4a, Worksheets 3.11.1, 3.11.2 and 3.11.3; Practical sheet 3.11; Technician’s notes 3.11 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 7/8 3.12 Key concept: What’s the difference between Understand and be able to apply the concepts of current and potential difference. Use these concepts to explain various situations. Key concept Worksheets 3.12.1, 3.12.2 and 3.12.3; Practical sheet Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
potential difference and current? 3.12; Technician’s notes 3.12 Video Slideshow 10 3 7/8 3.13 Maths skills: Using algebra in electric circuit calculations Solve algebraic equations including using appropriate substitutions, numerical values and units. Change the subject of an equation. Use the symbols =, <, <<, >>, >, ~. P3.2m, M1a, c, M3a, b, c, d Worksheets 3.13.1, 3.13.2 and 3.13.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 7/8 3.14 Maths skills: Using formulae and understanding graphs Recognise how algebraic equations define the relationships between variables. Solve simple algebraic equations by substituting numerical values. Describe relationships expressed in graphical form. PM3.1i, 3.2i to iv, M1a, c, M3a, b, c, d, M4a, b, d Worksheets 3.14.1, 3.14.2 and 3.14.3; Practical sheet 3.14, Technician’s notes 3.14 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 9/10 3.15 Magnetism and magnetic forces Explain what is meant by the poles of a magnet. Plot the magnetic field around a bar magnet. Describe magnetic materials and induced magnetism. P3.3a, b Worksheet 3.15; Practical sheet 3.15; Technician’s notes 3.15; PowerPoint presentation starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 9/10 3.16 Compasses and magnetic fields Describe the Earth’s magnetic field. Describe the magnetic effect of a current. P3.3c, d, e, f Worksheet 3.16; Practical sheet 3.16; Technician’s notes 3.16; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video Slideshow 10 3 9/10 3.17 Magnetic effects Draw the magnetic around a conducting wire and a solenoid. Describe the force on a wire in a magnetic field. P3.3g, h, i Worksheets 3.17.1 and 3.17.2; Practical sheet 3.17; Technician’s notes 3.17; Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow
PowerPoint presentation 10 3 11/12 3.18 Calculating the force on a conductor Explain the meaning of magnetic flux density, B. Calculate the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field. P3.3j Worksheet 3.18; PowerPoint presentation starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 10 3 11/12 3.19 Electric motors List equipment that uses motors. Describe how motors work. Describe how to change the speed and direction of rotation of a motor. Explain how a dynamo generates direct current. P3.3k Worksheets 3.19.1 and 3.19.2; Practical 3.19; Technician’s notes 3.19; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 11/12 3.20 Key concept: The link between electricity and magnetism Explore how electricity and magnetism are connected. Key concept Worksheets 3.20.1 and 3.20.2; Practical sheets 3.20.1, 3.20.2, 3.20.3 and 3.20.4; Technician’s notes 3.20; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 10 3 13/14 3.21 Maths skills: Rearranging equations Change the subject of an equation. Explain how the potential differences in two circuits linked by a transformer depend on the ratio of the numbers of turns. PM3.3i, M1a, b, c, M3b, c, d Worksheets and 4.10.2 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 4.1
10 3 13/14 Assessment End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect End of teaching test Collins Connect End of year test Collins Connect Chapter 4: and radioactivity (21 lessons) 11 1 1/2 Describing Describe wave motion. Define wavelength and frequency. the relationship between wavelength, frequency and wave velocity. P4.1a, b, c, d, M3b, c, d Worksheets 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video 11 1 1/2 4.2 Transverse and longitudinal Compare the motion of transverse and longitudinal waves. Explain why water waves are transverse waves. Explain why sound waves are longitudinal waves. P4.1e Worksheets 4.2.1, 4.2.2 and 4.2.3; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video 11 1 1/2 4.3 Measuring wave speeds Explain how the speed of sound in air can be measured. Explain how the of water ripples can be measured. Describe the use of echo sounding. P4.1f (part) Worksheets 4.3.1, 4.3.2 and 4.3.3, Practical sheet 4.3, Technician’s notes 4.3 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 1 3/4 4.4 Practical: Measuring the wavelength, frequency and speed of waves in a ripple tank and waves in a solid Develop techniques for making observations of waves. Select suitable apparatus to measure frequency and wavelength. Use data to answer questions. P4.1f (part), Prac P4 Practical sheet 4.4; Technician’s notes 4.4 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
Homework quiz 11 1 7/8 4.11 Radio and microwave communication Describe how radio waves are used for television and radio communications. Describe how microwaves are used in satellite communications. Describe the reflection and refraction of radio waves. P4.2g (part), i Worksheets 4.11.1, 4.11.2 and 4.11.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 1 7/8 4.12 Reflection, refraction and wave fronts Explain reflection and refraction and how these may vary with wavelength. Construct ray diagrams to illustrate refraction. Use wave front diagrams to explain refraction in terms of the difference in velocity of the waves in different substances. P4.2j (part), k Worksheets 4.12.1, 4.12.2 and 4.12.3; Practical sheet 4.12; Technician’s notes 4.12 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 1 9/10 4.13 Practical: Investigate the reflection of light by different types of surface and the refraction of light by different substances Make and record observations of how light is reflected and transmitted at different surfaces. Measure angles and discuss the method, apparatus and uncertainty in measurements. Draw conclusions from experimental results. P4.2j (part), Prac P4 Worksheets 4.13.1 and 4.13.2; Practical sheets 4.13.1, 4.13.2, 4.13.3 and 4.13.4; Technician’s notes 4.13 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 1 9/10 4.14 Atomic structure Describe the structure of the atom. Use symbols to represent particles. Describe ionisation. P4.3a, b, c, h Worksheets 4.14.1, 4.14.2 and 4.14.3 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 1 9/10 4.15 Radioactive decay Describe radioactive decay. Describe the types of nuclear radiation. Understand the processes of alpha decay and beta decay. P4.3d, e Worksheets 4.15.1, 4.15.2 and 4.15.3; Technician’s notes 4.15 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow
Chapter 5: Energy (9 lessons) 11 2 3/4 5.1 Investigating kinetic energy Describe how the kinetic energy of an object changes as its speed changes. Calculate kinetic energy. Consider how energy is transferred. P5.1b (part), e (part) Worksheets 5.1.1, 5.1.2 and 5.1.3; Practical sheets 5.1.1 and 5.1.2; Technician’s notes 5.1 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 11 2 3/4 5.2 Work done and energy transfer Recall what is meant by work done. Use the relationship between work done and force applied. Identify the transfers between energy stores. P5.1b (part), c (part) Worksheets 5.2.1, 5.2.2 and 5.2.3; Practical sheets 5.2.1 and 5.2.2; Technician’s 5.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 11 2 5/6 5.3 Specific heat capacity Understand how things heat up. Find out about heating water. Find out about specific heat capacity. P5.1c (part) Worksheets 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.3.3; Practical sheet 5.3; Technician’s notes 5.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 2 5/6 5.4 Energy and power Recall that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred. Describe the energy transfers in different domestic appliances. Describe power as a rate of energy transfer. Calculate the energy transferred. P5.1c (part), d, P5.2b, c Worksheets 5.4.1, 5.4.2 and 5.4.3, Practical sheet 5.4, Technician’s notes 5.4 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
11 2 5/6 5.5 Dissipation of energy Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer. Describe what affects the rate of cooling of a building. Understand that energy is dissipated. P5.2a, g Worksheets 5.5.1, 5.5.2 and 5.5.3; Practical sheets 5.5.1, and 5.5.2, Technician’s notes 5.5 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video Slideshow 11 2 7/8 5.6 Energy efficiency Explain what is meant by energy efficiency. Calculate the efficiency of energy transfers. Find out about conservation of energy. P5.1a, P5.2d, e (part), g, PM5.2i, M1c, M4a, c, d, e Worksheets 5.6.1 and 5.6.2; Practical sheets 5.6.1, 5.6.2, 5.6.3 and 5.6.4 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 2 7/8 5.7 Practical: Investigating ways of reducing the unwanted energy transfers in a system Use scientific ideas to make predictions Analyse data to identify trends. Evaluate an experimental procedure. P5.2e (part), f, Prac P5 Worksheet 5.7; Practical sheet 5.7; Technician’s notes 5.7 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 2 7/8 5.8 Key concept: Energy transfer Understand why energy is a key concept in science. Use ideas about stores and transfers to explain what energy does. Understand why accounting for energy transfers is a useful idea. Key concept Worksheet 5.8, Practical sheets 5.8.1 and 5.8.2, Technician’s notes 5.8.1 and 5.8.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 11 2 9/10 5.9 Maths skills: Calculations using significant figures Substitute numerical values into equations and use appropriate units. Change the subject of an equation. Give an answer to an appropriate number of significant figures. M1a, c, M2a, b, c, d Worksheets 5.9.1, 5.9.2 and 5.9.3, Technician’s 5.9 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 2 9/10 Assessment End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect Chapter 6: Global challenges (5 lessons)
11 2 9/10 6.1 Keeping safe on the road Explain the factors that affect stopping distance. Explain the dangers caused by deceleration. P6.1d, e, f Worksheets 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 2 11/12 6.2 Transmitting electricity Describe how electricity is transmitted the National Grid. Explain why energy is transmitted at high potential differences. Understand the role of transformers. P6.2c, d, e Worksheet 6.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 1 Video 2 11 2 11/12 6.3 Using energy resources Describe the main energy resources available for use on Earth. Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources. Explain the ways in the energy resources are used. P6.2a Worksheet 6.3, Practical sheet 6.3, Technician’s notes 6.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 1 Video 2 11 2 11/12 6.4 Global energy supplies Analyse global trends in energy use. Understand what the issues are when using energy resources. P6.2b Worksheets 6.4.1, 6.4.2 and 6.4.3; Practical sheet 6.4, Technician’s notes 6.4 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video Slideshow 11 3 1/2 6.5 Electricity in the home Recall that the domestic supply in the UK is a.c. at 50 Hz and about 230 V. Describe the main features of live, neutral and earth wires. P6.2f, g, h, i Worksheets 6.5.1, 6.5.2 and 6.5.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 11 3 1/2 Assessment End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect End of teaching block test Collins Connect