Perform calculations to support conclusions. specific heat capacity Year 10 Term 1 5/6 1.7 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. 4.1.2.1 Worksheet 1.7; Practical sheet 1.7.1, 1.7.2 and 1.7.3; Technician’s notes 1.7 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 10 Term 1 5/6 1.8 Energy efficiency Explain what is meant by energy efficiency. Calculate the efficiency of energy transfers. Find out about conservation of energy. 4.1.2.2 Worksheet 1.8; Practical sheet 1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3, 1.8.4 and 1.8.5; Technician’s notes 1.8.1 and 1.8.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 1 5/6 1.10 Using energy resources Describe the main energy sources available for use on Earth. Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable sources. Explain the ways in which the energy resources are used. 4.1.3 Worksheet 1.10; Practical sheet 1.10; Technician’s notes 1.10 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 1 7/8 1.11 Global energy supplies Analyse global trends in energy use. Understand what the issues are when using energy resources. 4.1.3 Worksheet 1.11; Practical sheet 1.11; Technician’s notes 1.11 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 10 Term 1 7/8 1.12 Key Concept: Energy transfer To be able to recognise objects with energy To be able to recognise the different types 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
Year 10 Term 1 11/12 2.5 Investigating circuits 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 2.1; Technician’s notes 2.1 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 1 11/12 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 Year 10 Term 2 13/14 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 Year 10 Term 2 13/14 2.8 Required practical: Use circuit diagrams to set up and check appropriate circuits to investigate the factors affecting the resistance of electrical circuits, including the length of a wire at constant 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 characteristics of circuit elements Worksheet 2.8; Practical sheet 2.8; Technician’s notes 2.8 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
temperature and combinations of resistors in series and parallel Year 10 Term 2 13/14 2.9 Control circuits Use a thermistor and resistor (LDR). Investigate the properties of thermistors, LDRs and diodes. 4.2.1.4 Worksheet 2.9; Practical sheet 2.9; Technician’s notes 2.9 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 2 15/16 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 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 10 Term 2 15/16 2.11 Transmitting electricity Describe how electricity is transmitted using the National Grid. Explain why electrical power is transmitted at high potential differences. Understand the role of transformers. 4.2.4.3 Worksheet 2.11 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 2 15/16 2.12 Power and energy transfers Describe the energy transfers in different domestic appliances. Describe power 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; Practical sheet 2.12; Technician’s notes 2.12 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 2 17/18 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
Year 10 Term 2 17/18 2.14 Partial coverage only 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 sheet 2.14.1, 2.14.2 and 2.14.3; Technician’s notes 2.14 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 10 Term 2 17/18 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 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 2 19/20 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect End of teaching block test Collins Connect Chapter 3: Particle model of matter (9 lessons) Year 10 Term 2 19/20 3.1 Density Use the particle model to explain the different states of matter and differences in density. Calculate density. 4.3.1.1 Worksheet 3.1; Practical sheet 3.1; Technician’s notes 3.1 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 10 Term 2 19/20 3.2 Required practical: To investigate the densities of regular and irregular solid objects and liquids Interpret observations and data. Use spatial models to problems. Plan experiments and devise procedures. Use an appropriate number of significant figures in measurements and calculations. 4.3.1.1 Prac 5 Determine the densities of regular and irregular solid objects Worksheet 3.2; Practical sheet 3.2; Technician’s notes 3.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 2 21/22 3.3 Changes of Describe how, when substances change state, mass is conserved. Describe energy transfer in changes of state. 4.3.1.3 Worksheet 3.3; Practical sheet 3.3; Technician’s notes 3.3 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow
Explain changes of state in terms of particles. Year 10 Term 2 21/22 3.4 Internal energy Describe the particle model of matter. Understand what is meant by the internal energy of a system. Describe the effect of heating on the energy stored within a system. 4.3.2.1 Worksheet 3.4; Practical sheet 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 3.4.5, 3.4.6; Technician’s notes 3.4 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 2 21/22 3.5 Specific heat capacity Describe the effect of increasing the temperature of a system in terms of particles. State the factors that are affected by an increase in temperature of a substance. Explain specific heat capacity. 4.3.2.2 Worksheet 3.5; Practical sheet 3.5; Technician’s notes 3.5 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 10 Term 2 23/24 3.6 Latent heat Explain what is meant by latent heat. Describe that when a change of state occurs it changes the energy stored but not the temperature. Perform calculations involving specific latent heat. 4.3.2.3 Worksheet 3.6; Practical sheet 3.6; Technician’s notes 3.6 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 10 Term 2 23/24 3.7 Partial coverage only Particle motion in Relate the temperature of a gas to the average kinetic energy of the particles. Explain how a gas has a pressure. Explain that changing the temperature of a gas held at constant volume changes its pressure. 4.3.3.1 Worksheet 3.7; Practical sheet 3.7; Technician’s notes 3.7 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
Year 10 Term 2 23/24 3.9 Key concept: Particle and changes of state Use the particle model to explain states of matter. Use ideas about energy and bonds to explain changes of state. Explain the relationship between temperature and energy. 4.3 Worksheet 3.9; Practical sheet 3.9; Technician’s notes 3.9 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 3 25/26 3.10 Maths skills: Drawing and interpreting graphs Draw a graph of temperature against time. Interpret a graph of temperature against time. 4.3.2.3 Worksheet 3.10; Practical sheet 3.10; Technician’s notes 3.10 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 3 25/26 Assessment End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect Chapter 4: Atomic Structure (9 lessons) Year 10 Term 3 25/26 4.1 Atomic Structure Describe the structure of the atom. Use symbols to represent particles. Describe ionisation. 4.4.1.1 4.4.1.2 Worksheets 4.1.1, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 3 27/28 4.2 Radioactive decay Describe radioactive decay. Describe the types of nuclear radiation. Understand the processes of alpha decay and beta decay. 4.4.2.1 Worksheets 4.2.1, 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 10 Term 3 27/28 4.3 Partial coverage only Background radiation Recall sources of background radiation. Describe how different types of radiation have different ionising power. 4.4.2.1 4.4.3.1 Worksheets 4.3.1, 4.3.2 and 4.3.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 3 27/28 4.4 Nuclear equations Understand nuclear equations. Write balanced nuclear equations. 4.4.2.2 Worksheets 4.4.1, 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
Year 11 Term 1 37/38 5.8 Resultant forces Calculate the resultant of a number of forces. Draw free-body diagrams to find resultant forces. Understand that a force can be resolved into two components acting at right angles to each other. 4.5.1.3 (centre of mass) 4.5.1.4 Worksheets 5.8.1, 5.8.2 and 5.8.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 1 39/40 5.9 Forces and acceleration Explain what happens to the motion of an object when the resultant force is not zero. Analyse situations in which a resultant force is acting. Explain what inertia is. 4.5.6.2.1 (inertia) 4.5.6.2.2 Practical sheets 5.9.1, 5.9.2 and 5.9.3; Technician’s notes 5.9 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 1 39/40 5.10 Required 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. 4.5.6.2.2 Prac 7 Investigate the effect of varying force or mass on acceleration Worksheets 5.10.1, 5.10.2 and 5.10.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 1 39/40 5.11 Newton’s third law Identify 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 Year 11 Term 1 41/42 5.12 Partial coverage only 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 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
Year 11 Term 1 45/46 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect Chapter 6: Waves and light (14 lessons) Year 11 Term 1 45/46 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 Year 11 Term 1 45/46 6.2 Partial coverage only Transverse and longitudinal waves Compare the motion of transverse and longitudinal waves. Explain why water waves are transverse waves. Explain why waves are longitudinal waves. 4.6.1.1 4.6.1.2 Worksheets 6.2.1, 6.2.2 and 6.2.3; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 1 47/48 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 and 6.3.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 1 47/48 6.4 Partial coverage only Measuring wave speeds Explain how the speed of sound in air can be measured. Explain how the speed 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 sheet 6.4; Technician’s notes 6.4 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 11 Term 1 47/48 6.5 Required practical: Measuring the wavelength, frequency and speed of waves in a 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 and Worksheets 6.5.1, 6.5.2 and 6.5.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
ripple tank and waves in a solid of waves in a ripple tank and waves in a solid Year 11 Term 2 49/50 6.6 Partial coverage only Reflection and refraction of waves 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 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 2 49/50 6.11 The electromagnetic spectrum Recall the similarities and differences between transverse and longitudinal waves. Recognise that electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. Describe the main groupings and wavelength ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum. 4.6.2.1 Worksheets 6.11.1, 6.11.2 and 6.11.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 2 49/50 6.12 Reflection, refraction and wave fronts Explain reflection and refraction and how these may vary with wavelength. Construct ray diagrams to illustrate refraction. Use wave diagrams to explain refraction in terms of the difference in velocity of the waves in different substances. 4.6.1.3 4.6.2.2 Worksheets 6.12.1, 6.12.2, 6.12.3; Practical sheet 6.12.1; Technician’s notes 6.12.1 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 2 51/52 6.13 Gamma rays and X-rays List the properties of rays and Compare gamma rays and X-rays. 4.6.2.1 4.6.2.2 4.6.2.3 Worksheets 6.13.1, 6.14.2 and 6.13.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
4.6.2.4 Year 11 Term 2 51/52 6.14 Ultraviolet and infrared radiation Describe the properties of ultraviolet and infrared radiation. Describe some uses and hazards of ultraviolet radiation. Describe some uses of infrared radiation. 4.6.2.1 4.6.2.2 4.6.2.3 4.6.2.4 Worksheet 6.14; Practical sheet 6.14; Technician’s notes 6.14 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 11 Term 2 51/52 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 carry 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 2 53/54 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 Year 11 Term 2 53/54 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 radio 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 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 2 53/54 6.23 Maths skills: Using and rearranging equations Select and apply the equations T = 1/f and v = f 4.6.1.2 Worksheet 6.23 Quick starter Homework worksheet
Partial coverage only Substitute numerical values into equations using appropriate units. Change the subject of an equation. Homework quiz Year 11 Term 2 55/56 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect End of teaching block test Collins Connect Chapter 7: Electromagnetism (7 lessons) Year 11 Term 2 55/56 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 presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 2 55/56 7.2 Compasses and magnetic fields Describe the Earth’s magnetic field. Describe the magnetic effect of a current. 4.7.1.2 4.7.2.1 Worksheet 7.2; Practical sheet 7.2; Technician’s notes 7.2; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 11 Term 2 57/58 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. 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 presentation; Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 11 Term 2 57/58 7.5 Calculating the force on a conductor Explain the meaning of magnetic flux density, B. Calculate the force on a 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 Year 11 Term 2 59/60 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
Year 11 Term 2 59/60 7.9 Partial coverage only 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 sheet 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 Year 11 Term 2 59/60 7.12 Partial coverage only Maths skills: Rearranging equations Change the subject of an equation. 4.7.3.4 (see also Lesson 2.10) Worksheets 7.12.1 and 7.12.2; PowerPoint presentation; cards for F = BIL, cards for transformers Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 2 61 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect End of course test Collins Connect