Measure the gradient of a distance–time graph at any point. 2.2; Technician’s notes 2.2 Homework quiz 10 1 7/8 2.3 Acceleration Describe acceleration. Calculate acceleration. Explain motion in a circle. P2.1h (part) Worksheets 2.3.1, 2.3.2 and 2.3.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 1 7/8 2.4 Calculations of motion Describe uniform motion. Use an equation for uniform motion. Apply this equation to vertical motion. P2.1h (part) Worksheet 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.5 and 2.4.6 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 1 9/10 2.5 Velocity–time graphs (HT) Draw velocity–time graphs. Calculate acceleration a velocity–time graph. Calculate displacement a velocity–time graph. (HT) P2.1f Worksheets 2.5.1, 2.5.2 and 2.5.3; Practical 2.5; Technician’s notes 2.5 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 1 9/10 2.6 Maths skills: Making estimates of calculations Estimate the results of simple calucations Round numbers to make an estimate Calculate order of magnitude PM2.3i to vi Worksheets 2.6.1, 2.6.2 and 2.6.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 1 9/10 2.7 Forces explain how objects interact (HT) Describe a force Recognise the difference between contact and forces P2.2d, e Worksheets 2.7.1, 2.7.2 and 2.7.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet (HT)Homework quiz 10 1 9/10 2.8 Forces and motion (HT) Understand what a force does. Explain what happens to an object if all the forces acting on it cancel each other out. Analyse how this applies to everyday situations. P2.2d, e Worksheets 2.8.1, 2.8.2 and 2.8.3; Practical sheet 2.8; Technician’s notes 2.8 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
Consider power ratings and changes in stored energy. Practical sheet 3.10; Technician’s notes 3.10 Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 9/10 3.11 Required practical: Investigating series and parallel circuits Use series circuits to test components and make measurements. Carry out calculations on series circuits. PRAC P7 Worksheet 3.11; Practical sheets 3.11.1, 3.11.2 and 3.11.3; Technician’s notes 3.11 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 9/10 3.12 Key concept: What’s the difference between potential difference and current? Understand and be able to apply the concepts of current and potential difference. Use these concepts to explain various situations. P3.2 c, i Worksheet 3.12, Practical sheets 3.12.1, 3.12.2 and 3.12.3, Technician’s notes 3.12 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 9/10 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 =, <, <<, >>, >, ~. Worksheets 3.13.1, 3.13.2 and 3.13.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 9/10 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. 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 2 9/10 Assessment End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect Chapter 4: Magnetism and magnetic fields (10 lessons) 10 2 9/10 4.1 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. P4.1a, b Worksheet 4.1; Practical sheet 4.1; Technician’s notes 4.1; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
10 2 11/12 4.2 Compasses and magnetic fields Describe the magnetic field. Describe the magnetic effect of a current. P4.1c, d, e, f Worksheet 4.2; Practical sheet 4.2; Technician’s notes 4.2; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 11/12 4.3 Magnetic effects (HT) Draw the magnetic field around a conducting wire and a solenoid. Describe the force on a wire in a magnetic field. (HT) Apply the left-hand rule to work out the direction of a magnetic field, a current or a force around a wire. (HT) P4.1g Worksheets 4.3.1 and 4.3.2; Practical sheet 4.3; Technician’s notes 4.3; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 11/12 4.4 Calculating the force on a conductor (HT only) Explain the meaning of magnetic flux density, B. Calculate the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field. P4.2c Worksheets 4.4.1 and 4.4.2; Technician’s notes 4.4; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 11/12 4.5 The generator effect (HT only) Describe how a current is induced in a wire when it moves in a magnetic field. Identify the factors that affect the size and direction of the induced current or induced potential difference. P4.2e Worksheet 4.5; Practical sheet 4.5; Technician’s notes 4.5; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 2 11/12 4.6 Electric motors (HT only) List equipment that uses motors. Describe how motors work. Describe how to change the and direction of rotation of a motor. P4.2d Worksheets 4.6.1 and 4.6.2; Practical sheet 4.6; Technician’s notes 4.6; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
End of year test Collins Connect Chapter 5: Waves in matter (19 lessons) 10 3 1/2 5.1 Describing waves Describe wave motion. Define wavelength and frequency. Apply the relationship between wavelength, frequency and wave velocity. P5.1a, b, c, d Worksheets 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 3/4 5.2 Transverse and longitudinal waves Compare the motion of transverse and longitudinal waves. Explain why water waves are transverse waves. Explain why sound waves are longitudinal waves. P5.1e, f, k Worksheets 5.2.1, 5.2.2 and 5.2.3; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 3/4 5.3 Reflection and refraction of waves Describe reflection, transmission and absorption of Construct ray diagrams to illustrate reflection. Construct ray diagrams to illustrate refraction. P5.1g Worksheets 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.3.3; Practical sheets 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.3.3; Technician’s notes 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 3/4 5.4 Sound waves (HT only) Describe how we hear sound and state the range of frequencies we can hear. Explain that sound travels faster in a denser medium. Explain about reflection, absorption and transmission of sound. P5.1h, i Worksheets 5.4.1, 5.4.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 3/4 5.5 Exploring ultrasound (HT) Explain what ultrasound is Describe how ultrasound can be used in industry to investigate or detect hidden or buried objects. Explain how ultrasound is used in medicine. P5.2i Worksheets 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 3/4 5.6 Required 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. P5.1j Practical sheet 5.6; Technician’s notes 5.6 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
Describe the reflection and refraction of radio waves. (HT) 10 3 7/8 5.14 Reflection, refraction and wave fronts (HT) Explain reflection and refraction and how these may vary with wavelength. (HT) 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. (HT) P5.3a (part), b Worksheets 5.14.1, 5.14.2 and 5.14.3; Practical sheet 5.14; Technician’s notes 5.14 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 7/8 5.15 Required practical: Investigate how the amount of infrared radiation absorbed or radiated by a surface depends on the nature of that surface (HT only) Explain reasons for the equipment used to carry out an investigation. Explain the rationale for carrying out an investigation. Apply ideas from an investigation to a range of practical contexts. P5.3a (part) Practical 5.15, Technician’s notes 5.15 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 7/8 5.16 Required practical: Investigate the reflection of 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. P5.3c (part) Worksheets 5.16.1 and 5.16.2; Practical sheets 5.16.1, 5.16.2, 5.16.3 and 5.16.4; Technician’s notes 5.1 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 9/10 5.17 Lenses Understand what a lens does. Draw ray diagrams to show the formation of images by lenses. Describe the difference between a real and a virtual image. P5.3c (part) Worksheets 5.17.1, 5.17.2 and 5.17.3; Technician’s 5.17 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
10 3 9/10 5.18 Images and magnification Draw ray diagrams to show the formation of real and virtual images by lenses. Calculate the magnification of an image. P5.3c (part) Worksheets 5.18.1, 5.18.2 and 5.18.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 9/10 5.19 Colour Describe what happens when light of different wavelengths lands on an object. Explain what determines the colour of an opaque object. Explain the effect of coloured filters. P5.3e Worksheets 5.19.1, 5.19.2 and 5.19.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 9/10 Assessment End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect Chapter 6: Radioactivity (12 lessons) 10 3 9/10 6.1 Atomic structure Describe the structure of the atom. Use symbols to represent particles. Describe ionisation. P6.1a, b, c, h Worksheets 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 9/10 6.2 Radioactive decay Describe radioactive decay. Describe the types of nuclear radiation. Understand the processes of alpha decay and beta decay. P6.1d, e Worksheets 6.2.1, 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 11/12 6.3 Nuclear equations Understand nuclear equations. balanced nuclear equations. P6.1f, g Worksheets 6.3.1, 6.3.2 and 6.3.3 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 11/12 6.4 Radioactive half-life (HT) Explain what is meant by radioactive half-life. Calculate half-life. (HT) Choose the best radioisotope for a task. P6.1j Worksheets 6.4.1, 6.4.2 and 6.4.3; Practical 6.4; Technician’s notes 6.4 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 10 3 11/12 6.5 Background radiation Recall sources of background radiation. Describe how different types of radiation have different ionising power. P6.1l Worksheets 6.5.1, 6.5.2 and 6.5.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz