5 / 6 1.12 Key Concept: Energy transfer To be able to recognise objects with energy To be able to recognise the different types of energy To be able to describe energy transfers To be able to use and describe the law of conservation of energy 4.1 Worksheet 1.12; Practical sheet 1.12.1 and 1.12.2; Technician’s notes 1.12.1 and 1.12.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 5 / 6 1.13 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 4.1 Worksheet 1.13 Technician’s notes 1.13 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5 / 6 1.14 Maths skills: Handling data Recognise the difference between mean, mode and median. Explain the use of tables and frequency tables. Explain when to use scatter diagrams, bar charts and histograms. 4.1.1.1 4.1.3 Worksheet 1.14 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5 / 6 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect Chapter 2: Electricity (15 lessons) Year 10 Term 1 7 / 8 2.1 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. 4.2.5.1 Worksheet 2.1 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 7 / 8 2.2 Electric fields Explain what an electric field is. Draw an electric pattern for a charged sphere. Use the idea of an electric field to explain electrostatic attraction and sparking. 4.2.5.2 Worksheets 2.2.1, 2.2.2 and 2.2.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 7 / 8 2.3 Electric current Know circuit symbols. Recall that current is a rate of flow of electric charge. Recall that current (I) depends on resistance (R) and potential difference (V) Explain how an electric current passes round a circuit. 4.2.1.1 4.2.1.2 4.2.1.3 Worksheets 2.3.1, 2.3.2 and 2.3.3 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
7 / 8 2.4 Series and parallel circuits Recognise series and parallel circuits. Describe the changes in the current and potential difference in series and parallel circuits. 4.2.2 Worksheets 2.4.1, 2.4.2 and 2.4.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 7 / 8 2.5 Investigating circuits Classify materials as either conducting or insulating. Use series circuits to test components and make measurements. Carry out calculations on series circuits. 4.2.2 Worksheets 2.5.1, 2.5.2 and 2.5.3; Practical sheet 2.5; Technician’s notes 2.5 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 1 9 / 10 2.6 Circuit components Set up a circuit to investigate resistance. Investigate the changing resistance of a filament lamp. Compare the properties of a resistor and filament lamp. 4.2.1.4 Practical sheet 2.6; Technician’s notes 2.6 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 9 / 10 2.7 Required practical: Investigate, using circuit diagrams to construct circuits, the I–V characteristics of a filament lamp, a diode and a resistor at constant temperature understand how an experiment can be designed to test an idea evaluate how an experimental procedure can yield more accurate data interpret and explain graphs using scientific ideas. 4.2.1.3 Prac 3 Investigate factors affecting resistance Worksheet 2.7; Practical sheets 2.7.1, 2.7.2 and 2.7.3; Technician’s notes 2.7 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 9/10 2.8 Required practical: Use circuit diagrams to set up and Use a circuit to determine resistance Gather valid data to use in calculations Apply the circuit to determine the resistance of combinations of components 4.2.1.4 Prac 4 Investigate the I–V Worksheet 2.8; Practical sheet Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
appropriate circuits to investigate the factors affecting the resistance of electrical circuits, including the length of a wire at constant temperature and combinations of resistors in series and parallel of circuit elements 2.8; Technician’s notes 2.8 Year 10 Term 1 9 / 10 2.9 Control circuits Use a thermistor and light-dependent resistor (LDR). Investigate the properties of thermistors, LDRs and diodes. 4.2.1.4 Worksheet 2.9; Practical 2.9; Technician’s notes 2.9 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 9 / 10 2.10 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. 4.2.3.1 4.2.3.2 Worksheets 2.10.1, 2.10.2 and 2.10.3 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 11/12 2.11 Transmitting electricity Describe how electricity is transmitted using the National Grid. Explain why electrical is transmitted at high potential differences. Understand the role of transformers. 4.2.4.3 Worksheet 2.11 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 / 12 2.12 Power and energy transfers Describe the energy transfers in different domestic appliances. Describe as a rate of energy transfer. Calculate the energy transferred. 4.2.4.2 Worksheets 2.12.1, 2.12.2 and 2.12.3; Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
Practical sheet 2.12; Technician’s notes 2.12 11 / 12 2.13 Calculating power Calculate power. Use power equations to solve problems. Consider power ratings and changes in stored energy. 4.2.4.1 4.1.1.1 4.1.1.2 4.1.1.3 Worksheets 2.13.1, 2.13.2 and 2.13.3; Practical sheet 2.13; Technician’s notes 2.13 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 / 12 2.14 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. 4.2.1 Worksheet 2.14; Practical sheets 2.14.1, 2.14.2 and 2.14.3; Technician’s notes 2.14 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 10 Term 1 11 / 12 2.15 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. 4.2 Worksheet 2.15.1, 2.15.2 and 2.15.3; Practical 2.15; Technician’s notes 2.15 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11 / 12 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect End of teaching test Collins Connect
acceleration of an object varying force or mass on acceleration Technician’s notes 5.10 27/28 5.11 Newton’s third law Identify force pairs. Understand and be able to apply Newton’s third law. 4.5.6.2.3 Worksheets 5.11.1, 5.11.2 and 5.11.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 27/28 5.12 Momentum Explain what is meant by momentum. Apply ideas about rate of change of momentum to safety features in cars. Use momentum calculations to predict what happens in a collision. 4.5.7.1 4.5.7.2 4.5.7.3 Worksheets 5.12.1, 5.12.2 and 5.12.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 27/28 5.13 Keeping safe on the road Explain the factors that affect stopping distance. Explain the dangers caused by large deceleration. Estimate the forces involved in the deceleration of a road vehicle. the idea of rate of change of momentum to explain safety features. 4.5.6.3.1 4.5.6.3.2 4.5.6.3.3 4.5.6.3.4 Worksheets 5.13.1, 5.13.2 and 5.13.3 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 27/28 5.14 Moments Describe the turning effect of a about a pivot. Explain and use the principle of moments. Explain what is by the centre of mass of an object. 4.5.1.3 (centre of mass) 4.5.4 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 Slideshow Year 10 Term 3 27/28 5.15 Levers and gears Describe how levers and gears can be used to transmit the rotational effect of a force. Explain how levers and gears transmit forces. 4.5.4 Worksheets 5.15.1, 5.15.2 and 5.15.3; Practical sheet 5.15; Technician’s notes 5.15 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
estimates of calculations Calculate of magnitude. Homework quiz 31/32 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect Chapter 6: Waves and light (23 lessons) Year 11 Term 1 33/34 6.1 Describing waves Describe wave motion. Define wavelength and frequency. Apply the relationship between wavelength, frequency and wave velocity. 4.6.1.2 Worksheets 6.6.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.3, 6.6.4, 6.6.5 and 6.6.6 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 33/34 6.2 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. 4.6.1.1 4.6.1.2 Worksheets 6.2.1, 6.2.2 and 6.2.3; PowerPoint 6.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 33/34 6.3 Key concept: Transferring energy or information by waves To understand that all waves have common properties To understand how waves can be used to carry information To understand various applications of energy transfer by different of electromagnetic waves 4.6 Worksheets 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.3, 6.34 and 6.35 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 1 33/34 6.4 Measuring wave speeds Explain how the of sound in air can be measured. Explain how the of water ripples can be measured. Describe the use of echo sounding. 4.6.1.2 4.6.1.5 (echo sounding) Worksheets 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.3; Practical 6.4; Technician’s notes 6.4 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 33/34 6.5 Required practical: Measuring the wavelength, frequency and speed of waves Develop techniques for making observations of waves. Select suitable apparatus to measure frequency and wavelength. Use data to answer questions. 4.6.1.2 Prac 8 Measuring the wavelength, frequency Worksheets 6.5.1, 6.5.2 and 6.5.3; Practical sheet 6.5; Technician’s notes 6.5 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
in a ripple tank and waves in a solid and speed of waves in a ripple tank and waves in a solid 35/36 6.6 Reflection and refraction of Describe reflection, transmission and absorption of waves. Construct ray diagrams to illustrate reflection. Construct ray diagrams to illustrate refraction. 4.6.1.3 Worksheets 6.6.1, 6.6.2 and 6.6.3; Practical sheets 6.6.1, 6.6.2 and 6.6.3; Technician’s notes 6.6.1, 6.6.2 and 6.6.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 35/36 6.7 Required 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. 4.6.1.3 Prac 9 Investigate the reflection of light by different types of surface and the refraction of light by different substances Worksheets 6.7.1 and 6.7.2; Practical sheets 6.7; Technician’s notes 6.7 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 1 Slideshow 2 Year 11 Term 1 35/36 6.8 Sound waves 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. 4.6.1.4 Worksheets 6.8.1, 6.8.2 and 6.8.3 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
39/40 6.15 Required practical: Investigate how the amount of infrared radiation absorbed or radiated by a surface depends on the nature of that surface Explain reasons for the equipment used to out an investigation. Explain the rationale for carrying out an investigation. Apply ideas from an investigation to a range of practical contexts. 4.6.2.2 Prac 10 Investigate how the amount of infrared radiation absorbed or radiated by a surface depends on the nature of that surface Worksheet 6.15; Practical sheet 6.15; Technician’s notes 6.15 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 11 Term 1 39/40 6.16 Microwaves List some properties of microwaves. Describe how microwaves are used for communications. 4.6.2.1 4.6.2.2 4.6.2.4 Worksheet 6.16 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 39/40 6.17 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 waves. 4.6.2.1 4.6.2.2 4.6.2.3 4.6.2.4 Worksheets 6.17.1, 6.17.2 and 6.17.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 39/40 6.18 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. 4.6.2.1 4.6.2.6 Worksheets 6.18.1, 6.18.2 and 6.18.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 41/42 6.19 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. 4.6.2.5 Worksheets 6.19.1, 6.19.2 and 6.19.3; Technician’s notes 6.19 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 1 41/42 6.20 Images and magnification Draw ray diagrams to show the formation of real and virtual images by lenses. 4.6.2.5 Worksheets 6.20.1, 6.20.2 and 6.20.3; Quick starter Homework worksheet
Calculate the magnification of an image. Technician’s notes 6.20 Homework quiz 41/42 6.21 Emission and absorption of infrared radiation Realise that all bodies emit and absorb infrared radiation. Compare emission and absorption of radiation from different surfaces. Define a perfect black body. Explain that the intensity and distribution of wavelengths of any emission depend on the temperature of the body. 4.6.3.1 4.6.3.2 Worksheets 6.21.1, 6.21.2 and 6.21.3; Practical 6.21; Technician’s notes 6.21 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 41/42 6.22 Temperature of the Describe how the atmosphere absorbs radiation in a way that varies with wavelength. List the factors affecting the temperature of the Earth. Explain how the temperature of an object is related to the radiation absorbed and radiation emitted. 4.6.3.2 Worksheets 6.22.1, 6.22.2, 6.22.3 and 6.22.4 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 41/42 6.23 Maths skills: Using and rearranging equations Select and apply the equations T = 1/f and v = f Substitute numerical values into equations using appropriate units. Change the subject of an equation. 4.6.1.2 Worksheet 6.23; Practical sheet 6.23, Technician notes 6.23 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 1 43 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect End of teaching block test Collins Connect Chapter 7: Electromagnetism (12 lessons) Year 11 Term 2 44 7.1 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. 4.7.1.1 4.7.1.2 Worksheet 7.1; Practical sheet 7.1; Technician’s notes 7.1; PowerPoint 7.1 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
44 7.2 Compasses and magnetic fields Describe the Earth’s magnetic field. Describe the magnetic effect of a current. Explain the link between current and magnetic field. 4.7.1.2 4.7.2.1 Worksheet 7.2; Practical sheet 7.2; Technician’s notes 7.2; PowerPoint 7.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 44 7.3 The magnetic effect of a solenoid Draw the magnetic field around a conducting wire and a solenoid. Describe the force on a wire in a magnetic field. the left-hand rule to work out the direction of a magnetic field, a current or a force around a wire. 4.7.2.1 4.7.2.2 Worksheets 7.3.1 and 7.3.2; Practical sheet 7.3; Technician’s notes 7.3; PowerPoint 7.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 44 7.4 Electromagnets in action Describe simple uses of electromagnets. Explain how an electric bell Interpret diagrams of devices that use electromagnets to explain how they work. 4.7.2.1 Worksheets 7.4.1, 7.4.2 and 7.4.3; Practical sheet 7.4; Technician’s notes 7.4; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 11 Term 2 45/46 7.5 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. 4.7.2.2 Worksheets 7.5.1 and 7.5.2; Technician’s notes 7.5; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 45/46 7.6 Electric motors List equipment that uses motors. Describe how motors work. Describe how to change the and direction of rotation of a motor. 4.7.2.3 Worksheets 7.6.1 and 7.6.2; Practical sheet 7.6; Technician’s notes 7.6; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
45/46 7.7 Loudspeakers Describe how a moving-coil loudspeaker works. Compare loudspeakers and headphones. 4.7.2.4 Worksheets 7.7.1 and 7.7.2; Technician’s 7.7; PowerPoint presentation starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 45/46 7.8 The generator effect 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. 4.7.3.1 Worksheet 7.8; Practical sheet 7.8; Technician’s notes 7.8; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 45/46 7.9 Key concept: The link between electricity and magnetism Explore how electricity and magnetism are connected. 4.7 Worksheets 7.9.1 and 7.9.2; Practical 7.9.1, 7.9.2, 7.9.3 and 7.9.4; Technician’s notes 7.9; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 47/48 7.10 Using the generator effect Explain how moving-coil microphones use the generator effect. Explain how a dynamo generates direct current and an alternator generates alternating current. For a dynamo and alternator, draw and interpret graphs of potential difference generated in the coil against time. 4.7.3.2 4.7.3.3 Worksheets 7.10.1 and 7.10.2; Practical 7.10; Technician’s notes 7.10; Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz