1. Science A- Level Physics
Curriculum Maps
Science A- Level Physics

2. A Level in Physics curriculum aims to encourage learners to:
Statement of intent
Key Stage: 5
Subject: A-level Physics
Academic Year:
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?

3. Subject: A-level Physics Academic Year 2019-20
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage: 5
Subject: A-level Physics
Academic Year
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

4. Subject: A-level Physics Academic Year 2019-20
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage: 5
Subject: A-level Physics
Academic Year
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