Physics Triple Summer Term

Learners will return after the Easter break to finish off their topics from the previous term and then will move onto their new topics, Rate of Reaction and then Space Physics (triple only).

Uses of waves: Learners are to recap the two types of wave. They will learn about the electromagnetic spectrum including the properties and uses of the different waves. They will look at radiation and absorption, including the practical use of a leslie cube to compare the radiation of different coloured materials. They will then look at the use of waves in medicine.

Space Physics: This is a unit for triple scientists only. Learners will learn about the solar system, orbits, the lifecycle of stars and the Big Bang theory. Some of these topics can be controversial and challenge learners' understanding of the universe. Learners will need to be sensitive to the beliefs of others and understand that scientific theories and religious beliefs can co-exist within a tolerant society. While not on the GCSE specification, learners will look at the space race of the 1950s and 1960s. This provides some cross-curricular links with history and discusses the impact of the Cold War on space exploration at the time. Learners will also look at the evidence of the moon landing and use this to evaluate conspiracy theories. 

Waves, radiation and absorption, solar system, orbits, life cycle of a star, the Big Bang Theory 

End of unit assessment will consist of a 40 mark test

Midway assessment set by class teacher which could be an exam question

Learners will receive guidance in a variety of ways.  These include marked assessments, reports, feedback in books, 1:1 interaction, Google Classroom.