Science A- Level Physics Curriculum Maps Science A- Level Physics

A Level in Physics curriculum aims to encourage learners to: Statement of intent Key Stage: 5 Subject: A-level Physics Academic Year: 2019-20 A Level in Physics curriculum aims to encourage learners to: develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills develop their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society (as exemplified in ‘How Science Works’ (HSW)). Students will study: Development of practical skills in physics Foundations of physics Forces and motion Electrons, waves and photons Newtonian world and astrophysics Particles and medical physics Key aspects to include in your statement of intent: What is at the heart of your subject? What is it about? What do you want your students to know and be able to do by the end of the Key Stage in this subject? Why is this important? What are the topics that are fundamental for your students to know? Why are they so important? What do you expect your students to know and be able to do by the end of the Key Stage? How is your curriculum designed to build towards and prepare students for the transition to GCSE and A-Level?

Subject: A-level Physics Academic Year 2019-20 Curriculum Overview Key Stage: 5 Subject: A-level Physics Academic Year 2019-20 Year Unit content Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring1 Summer 1 Summer 2 Year 12 Foundations of Physics Motion Forces in action Work, energy and power Materials Laws of motion and momentum Review Charge and current Energy power and resistance Electrical circuits Waves Quantum Physics Summative Assessment Synoptic Test 1 Synoptic Test 2 Synoptic Test 3 Formative Assessment Isaac Physics Assignments Zig-Zag learning grids

Subject: A-level Physics Academic Year 2019-20 Curriculum Overview Key Stage: 5 Subject: A-level Physics Academic Year 2019-20 Year Unit content Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring1 Summer 1 Summer 2 Year 13 Thermal physics Ideal Gases Circular motion Oscillations Stars Cosmology Capacitance Gravitational fields Electric fields Magnetic fields Particle physics Radioactivity Nuclear physics Medical imaging Summative Assessment Synoptic Test 1 Synoptic Test 2 Synoptic Test 3 Formative Assessment Isaac Physics Assignments Zig-Zag learning grids