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Every lesson is mapped to the national curriculum and to three courses: the AQA KS3 Science Syllabus, the Pearson Edexcel International Award in Lower Secondary Science, and Cambridge Lower Secondary Science (0893). Pick a course in the Course box at the top of the page (in the menu on a phone) to dim the lessons it does not cover, here and on every unit.

192 lessons in 28 units.

Biology

B1Cells9/9
  1. What is a cell?Know that all living things are made of cells.AQA 3.8.2 · Pearson Edexcel 2.5 in part · Cambridge 7Bs.01
  2. Inside an animal cellDescribe the job of each part of an animal cell.AQA 3.8.2 · Pearson Edexcel 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 · Cambridge 7Bs.02
  3. Plant cellsCompare plant and animal cells.AQA 3.8.2 · Pearson Edexcel 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 · Cambridge 7Bs.02, 7Bs.04
  4. Making a slideDescribe how to prepare a slide of cells.AQA 3.8.2
  5. Using a microscopeUse a light microscope and calculate total magnification.AQA 3.8.2
  6. Specialised cellsExplain how a cell’s features suit its job.AQA 3.8.2 · Cambridge 7Bs.03
  7. DiffusionDescribe diffusion and its role in cells.AQA 3.8.2 · Pearson Edexcel 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 in part · Cambridge 8Pf.07, 8Bs.04 in part
  8. Unicellular organismsDescribe how unicellular organisms are adapted.AQA 3.8.2 · Pearson Edexcel 2.7, bacteria only · Cambridge 7Bs.01 in part
  9. From cells to youDescribe how cells are organised into tissues, organs and systems.AQA 3.8.2 · Pearson Edexcel 2.5, 2.6 in part · Cambridge 7Bs.05
B2Skeleton and muscles6/6
  1. What your skeleton doesState the four jobs of the skeleton.AQA 3.8.1
  2. Bones of the bodyName the main bones of the body.AQA 3.8.1
  3. JointsDescribe how joints allow movement.AQA 3.8.1 · Cambridge 8Bs.01
  4. How muscles workDescribe how muscles cause movement.AQA 3.8.1 · Cambridge 8Bs.01 in part
  5. Muscles in pairsExplain how antagonistic muscles work.AQA 3.8.1 · Cambridge 8Bs.01
  6. Measuring muscle forceCompare the force of different muscles.AQA 3.8.1
B3Human reproduction8/8
  1. Egg and sperm cellsDescribe gametes and how they are adapted.AQA 3.10.2 · Cambridge 9Bp.01 in part
  2. The male reproductive systemDescribe the structure and function of the male reproductive system.AQA 3.10.2
  3. The female reproductive systemDescribe the structure and function of the female reproductive system.AQA 3.10.2
  4. The menstrual cycleDescribe the stages of the menstrual cycle.AQA 3.10.2
  5. FertilisationDescribe fertilisation and implantation.AQA 3.10.2 · Cambridge 9Bp.01
  6. Growing in the uterusExplain how the foetus is supported during gestation.AQA 3.10.2
  7. BirthDescribe the stages of birth.AQA 3.10.2
  8. A healthy pregnancyExplain how a mother’s lifestyle affects the foetus.AQA 3.10.2 · Cambridge 9Bp.08
B4Plant reproduction6/6
  1. Parts of a flowerIdentify the parts of a flower and their functions.AQA 3.9.2
  2. PollinationCompare insect and wind pollination.AQA 3.9.2
  3. Fertilisation in plantsDescribe fertilisation in a flowering plant.AQA 3.9.2
  4. Seeds and fruitsDescribe how seeds and fruits form.AQA 3.9.2
  5. Seed dispersalDescribe how seeds are dispersed and why it matters.AQA 3.9.2
  6. Investigating dispersalInvestigate how a seed’s features affect how far it travels.AQA 3.9.2
B5Food and digestion9/9
  1. NutrientsName the parts of a healthy diet and why each is needed.AQA 3.8.4 · Pearson Edexcel 5.2 · Cambridge 8Bp.01
  2. A balanced dietDescribe a balanced diet.AQA 3.8.4 · Pearson Edexcel 5.2 · Cambridge 8Bp.01
  3. Energy in foodCalculate energy needs and compare foods.AQA 3.8.4 · Pearson Edexcel 5.4, 5.5 · Cambridge 8Bp.02 in part
  4. When a diet goes wrongDescribe the effects of an unbalanced diet.AQA 3.8.4 · Pearson Edexcel 5.3 · Cambridge 8Bp.03 in part
  5. The digestive systemName the organs of the digestive system and their functions.AQA 3.8.4 · Pearson Edexcel 5.1
  6. The journey of foodDescribe what happens to food in each organ.AQA 3.8.4 · Pearson Edexcel 5.1
  7. EnzymesDescribe enzymes as biological catalysts.AQA 3.8.4
  8. Absorbing foodExplain how the small intestine is adapted to absorb food.AQA 3.8.4 · Pearson Edexcel 5.1 in part
  9. Helpful bacteriaDescribe the role of bacteria in the gut.AQA 3.8.4
B6Breathing and gas exchange8/8
  1. The gas exchange systemName the parts of the gas exchange system and their functions.AQA 3.8.3 · Cambridge 8Bs.03
  2. AlveoliExplain how alveoli are adapted for gas exchange.AQA 3.8.3 · Cambridge 8Bs.04
  3. Breathing in and outExplain breathing using volume and pressure.AQA 3.8.3 · Pearson Edexcel 1.3 in part · Cambridge 8Bs.03
  4. Measuring lung volumeMeasure and compare lung volumes.AQA 3.8.3
  5. Exercise and breathingExplain how exercise changes breathing.AQA 3.8.3
  6. AsthmaDescribe how asthma affects the airways.AQA 3.8.3
  7. Smoking and the lungsDescribe how smoking harms the gas exchange system.AQA 3.8.3 · Cambridge 8Bp.03 in part
  8. StomataDescribe how stomata allow gas exchange in a leaf.AQA 3.9.4 · Pearson Edexcel 7.5
B7Respiration5/5
  1. What is respiration?State what respiration is and how it differs from breathing.AQA 3.9.3 · Pearson Edexcel 1.3, 1.4 · Cambridge 8Bp.04, 8Bs.03
  2. Aerobic respirationWrite the word equation for aerobic respiration.AQA 3.9.3 · Pearson Edexcel 1.5 · Cambridge 8Bp.05
  3. Running out of oxygenDescribe anaerobic respiration in humans.AQA 3.9.3 · Pearson Edexcel 1.5
  4. FermentationDescribe fermentation by yeast and its uses.AQA 3.9.3 · Pearson Edexcel 1.5 in part
  5. Aerobic or anaerobic?Compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration.AQA 3.9.3 · Pearson Edexcel 1.5
B8Photosynthesis6/6
  1. How plants make foodDescribe how plants make food by photosynthesis.AQA 3.9.4 · Pearson Edexcel 7.5, 7.6 · Cambridge 9Bp.06
  2. The word equationWrite the word equation for photosynthesis.AQA 3.9.4 · Pearson Edexcel 7.6 · Cambridge 9Bp.07
  3. Leaves built for the jobExplain how leaves are adapted for photosynthesis.AQA 3.9.4 · Pearson Edexcel 7.5
  4. Inside a leafDescribe the roles of palisade cells and stomata.AQA 3.9.4 · Pearson Edexcel 7.5 · Cambridge 7Bs.03 in part
  5. Water and minerals from rootsDescribe how roots take in water and minerals.AQA 3.9.4 · Pearson Edexcel 7.1, 7.3 · Cambridge 9Bp.05, 9Bs.01
  6. Why all life depends on itExplain why other organisms depend on photosynthesis.AQA 3.9.4 · Pearson Edexcel 9.2
B9Drugs and health4/4
  1. What is a drug?Define a drug and tell medicines from recreational drugs.AQA Extend only
  2. AlcoholDescribe how alcohol affects behaviour and health.AQA Extend only
  3. SmokingDescribe how smoking harms the body and why it is hard to stop.AQA Extend only · Cambridge 8Bp.03 in part
  4. Drug misuse and addictionDescribe how drug misuse affects behaviour, health and life processes.AQA Extend only
B10Ecosystems6/6
  1. Food chainsConstruct and interpret food chains.AQA 3.9.1 · Pearson Edexcel 9.1, 9.2 · Cambridge 7Be.02
  2. Food websCombine food chains into a food web.AQA 3.9.1 · Pearson Edexcel 9.2 · Cambridge 7Be.02, 7Be.01 in part
  3. InterdependencePredict how a change in one population affects others.AQA 3.9.1 · Pearson Edexcel 9.9, 9.10, 9.11 · Cambridge 8Be.03, 9Be.01 in part
  4. Pollinators and our foodExplain why insect pollinators matter for our food supply.AQA 3.9.1
  5. Living things and their environmentDescribe how organisms affect, and are affected by, their environment.AQA 3.9.1 · Pearson Edexcel 8.3 · Cambridge 9Be.01
  6. Toxins in food chainsExplain how toxic materials build up along a food chain.AQA 3.9.1 · Cambridge 8Be.02
B11Genetics and evolution8/8
  1. VariationDescribe variation between and within species.AQA 3.10.1 · Pearson Edexcel 9.7 in part · Cambridge 9Bp.03, 7Bp.03
  2. Continuous or discontinuous?Classify variation and show it on a graph.AQA 3.10.1
  3. HeredityDescribe how genetic information passes from parents to offspring.AQA 3.10.4 · Cambridge 9Bp.01
  4. Chromosomes, genes and DNADescribe how DNA, genes and chromosomes are related.AQA 3.10.4 · Cambridge 9Bs.03
  5. The DNA storyDescribe how scientists worked out the structure of DNA.AQA 3.10.4 Extend
  6. Natural selectionExplain how natural selection changes a species over time.AQA 3.10.3 · Cambridge 9Bp.04
  7. ExtinctionExplain why species become extinct.AQA 3.10.3 · Cambridge 9Be.01
  8. Biodiversity and gene banksExplain why biodiversity matters and how it is preserved.AQA 3.10.3

Chemistry

C1Particles and states of matter7/7
  1. Solids, liquids and gasesDescribe the properties of the three states of matter.AQA 3.5.1 · Pearson Edexcel 11.1 · Cambridge 7Cm.06 in part
  2. The particle modelExplain the properties of each state using particles.AQA 3.5.1 · Pearson Edexcel 11.1 · Cambridge 7Cm.06
  3. Changes of stateDescribe changes of state using the particle model.AQA 3.5.1 · Pearson Edexcel 11.2
  4. Energy and changes of stateExplain what happens to temperature and particles when a substance is heated.AQA 3.5.1, 3.6.3 · Pearson Edexcel 11.2
  5. Gas pressureExplain gas pressure using particles.AQA 3.5.1 · Pearson Edexcel 11.1 · Cambridge 8Pf.06
  6. DiffusionExplain diffusion using the particle model.AQA 3.5.1 · Pearson Edexcel Biology 4.1 · Cambridge 8Pf.07
  7. DensityCalculate density and explain it with particles.AQA 3.5.1 · Cambridge 9Cp.02, 9Cp.03
C2Elements, atoms and compounds5/5
  1. Atoms and elementsDescribe atoms and elements using Dalton’s model.AQA 3.5.4 · Pearson Edexcel 14.1, 14.2 · Cambridge 7Cm.01
  2. Chemical symbolsRecall the symbols of common elements.AQA 3.5.4 · Pearson Edexcel 14.3, 16.1
  3. CompoundsDescribe how a compound differs from the elements in it.AQA 3.5.4 · Pearson Edexcel 14.1 · Cambridge 7Cm.04
  4. Chemical formulaeRead and write simple chemical formulae.AQA 3.5.4 · Pearson Edexcel 14.3, 14.4
  5. Elements, compounds and mixturesUse particle diagrams to tell elements, compounds and mixtures apart.AQA 3.5.4 · Pearson Edexcel 12.1, 14.1 · Cambridge 7Cm.04, 7Cm.07
C3Separating mixtures8/8
  1. Pure substances and mixturesTell a pure substance from a mixture.AQA 3.5.2 · Pearson Edexcel 12.1 · Cambridge 8Cm.04, 7Cm.04 in part
  2. DissolvingExplain dissolving using particles.AQA 3.5.2 · Pearson Edexcel 12.2 · Cambridge 8Cp.01 in part
  3. SolubilityDescribe how solubility changes with temperature.AQA 3.5.2 · Pearson Edexcel 12.2 in part · Cambridge 8Cc.05
  4. FiltrationDescribe how filtration separates an insoluble solid from a liquid.AQA 3.5.2 · Pearson Edexcel 13.1 · Cambridge 9Cc.03 in part
  5. Evaporation and crystallisationDescribe how to get a dissolved solid back from a solution.AQA 3.5.2 · Pearson Edexcel 13.1 · Cambridge 9Cc.03 in part
  6. DistillationDescribe how distillation separates a solvent from a solution.AQA 3.5.2 · Pearson Edexcel 13.1
  7. ChromatographyUse chromatography to separate and identify substances.AQA 3.5.2 · Pearson Edexcel 13.1 · Cambridge 8Cp.02
  8. Choosing a methodChoose the right technique to separate a mixture.AQA 3.5.2 · Pearson Edexcel 13.1
C4The periodic table6/6
  1. Metals and non-metalsCompare the properties of metals and non-metals.AQA 3.6.1 · Pearson Edexcel 16.3 · Cambridge 7Cm.03, 7Cp.05
  2. Organising the elementsDescribe how the periodic table is arranged.AQA 3.5.3 · Pearson Edexcel 16.4, 16.5, 17.2 · Cambridge 7Cm.02
  3. Reading the periodic tableUse the table to find an element and say whether it is a metal.AQA 3.5.3 · Pearson Edexcel 16.2 · Cambridge 7Cm.02, 7Cm.03
  4. Group 1: the alkali metalsDescribe how Group 1 metals react and the trend down the group.AQA 3.5.3 · Pearson Edexcel 17.3, 17.4 · Cambridge 9Cp.01
  5. Group 7 and Group 0Describe the halogens and the noble gases.AQA 3.5.3 · Cambridge 8Cc.06 in part
  6. Predicting from patternsUse patterns in the periodic table to make predictions.AQA 3.5.3 · Pearson Edexcel 17.4 · Cambridge 9Cm.01 in part, 9Cp.01
C5Chemical reactions8/8
  1. Physical and chemical changesTell a chemical change from a physical change.AQA 3.6.4 · Pearson Edexcel 20.1 · Cambridge 7Cc.01
  2. Atoms rearrangeDescribe a reaction as atoms rearranging.AQA 3.6.4 · Pearson Edexcel 14.2, 23.1 · Cambridge 7Cc.03
  3. Word equationsWrite word equations for reactions.AQA 3.6.4 · Pearson Edexcel 23.1 · Cambridge 8Cc.01
  4. Conservation of massExplain why mass is conserved in a reaction.AQA 3.6.4 · Pearson Edexcel 23.2 · Cambridge 9Cc.05
  5. CombustionDescribe combustion and its products.AQA 3.6.4 · Pearson Edexcel 20.2, 21.1
  6. Thermal decompositionDescribe thermal decomposition.AQA 3.6.4 · Pearson Edexcel 20.3
  7. Exothermic and endothermicTell exothermic from endothermic reactions.AQA 3.6.3 · Pearson Edexcel 22.1 · Cambridge 8Cc.02
  8. CatalystsDescribe what a catalyst does.AQA 3.6.3
C6Acids and alkalis7/7
  1. Acids and alkalis around usName common acids and alkalis and handle them safely.AQA 3.6.2 · Pearson Edexcel 24.1, 44.10 in part · Cambridge 7TWSp.05, 7Cp.02 in part
  2. IndicatorsUse indicators to identify acids and alkalis.AQA 3.6.2 · Pearson Edexcel 24.2 · Cambridge 7Cp.03
  3. The pH scaleUse the pH scale to describe how acidic or alkaline a liquid is.AQA 3.6.2 · Pearson Edexcel 24.3 · Cambridge 7Cp.02
  4. NeutralisationDescribe what happens when an acid and an alkali react.AQA 3.6.2 · Pearson Edexcel 24.4, 24.5 · Cambridge 7Cc.04
  5. Making a saltDescribe how to make a salt and work out its name.AQA 3.6.2 · Pearson Edexcel 24.4, 24.6 · Cambridge 9Cc.03 in part
  6. Acids and metalsDescribe how acids react with metals.AQA 3.6.1 · Pearson Edexcel 23.1 in part, 26.2 in part · Cambridge 7Cp.04 in part, 8Cc.03 in part, 9Cc.03 in part
  7. Using neutralisationExplain everyday uses of neutralisation.AQA 3.6.2
C7Metals and reactivity6/6
  1. Metals and oxygenDescribe how metals and non-metals react with oxygen.AQA 3.6.1 · Pearson Edexcel 26.1 · Cambridge 8Cc.03
  2. Metals with water and acidsCompare how metals react with water and with acids.AQA 3.6.1 · Pearson Edexcel 26.1, 26.2 · Cambridge 8Cc.03
  3. The reactivity seriesUse the reactivity series to compare metals.AQA 3.6.1 · Pearson Edexcel 26.1, 26.2, 26.4 · Cambridge 8Cc.03
  4. Displacement reactionsPredict displacement reactions.AQA 3.6.1 · Pearson Edexcel 26.6, 26.7, 26.8 · Cambridge 9Cc.02
  5. Extracting metalsExplain how carbon is used to extract metals.AQA 3.7.4 · Pearson Edexcel 26.3, 26.5, 26.9
  6. Ceramics, polymers and compositesLink the properties of ceramics, polymers and composites to their uses.AQA 3.5.4 Extend · Pearson Edexcel 19.1 to 19.4
C8Earth and atmosphere7/7
  1. Inside the EarthDescribe the structure of the Earth.AQA 3.7.1 · Cambridge 7ESp.01 in part
  2. Three types of rockDescribe how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks form.AQA 3.7.1
  3. The rock cycleExplain how rocks change from one type to another.AQA 3.7.1
  4. The atmosphereState what the air is made of.AQA 3.7.3 · Pearson Edexcel 18.1 · Cambridge 7ESp.03
  5. The carbon cycleDescribe how carbon is recycled.AQA 3.7.3 · Pearson Edexcel Biology 10.1, 10.2 · Cambridge 9ESc.01
  6. Climate changeExplain how human activity affects the climate.AQA 3.7.3 · Pearson Edexcel 21.5, Biology 10.3 · Cambridge 8ESc.02, 9ESc.02
  7. Resources and recyclingExplain why the Earth’s resources are limited and why recycling matters.AQA 3.7.4 · Pearson Edexcel 19.5 · Cambridge 8ESp.02 in part

Physics

P1Forces7/7
  1. What forces doDescribe what forces can do and how they are measured.AQA 3.1.1, 3.1.3 · Pearson Edexcel 39.1, 39.3 · Cambridge 8Pf.03 in part
  2. Contact and non-contact forcesTell contact forces from non-contact forces.AQA 3.1.2, 3.1.3 · Pearson Edexcel 39.2 · Cambridge 7Pf.03 in part
  3. Force diagramsShow forces as arrows.AQA 3.1.3 · Pearson Edexcel 39.4
  4. Balanced and unbalanced forcesExplain what balanced and unbalanced forces do to motion.AQA 3.1.1, 3.1.3 · Pearson Edexcel 41.1, 41.2, 41.3 · Cambridge 8Pf.03
  5. FrictionDescribe friction and when it helps or hinders.AQA 3.1.3 · Pearson Edexcel 39.6
  6. Air and water resistanceDescribe drag and how streamlining reduces it.AQA 3.1.3 · Pearson Edexcel 39.6, 41.4 in part · Cambridge 7Pf.04
  7. Forces and motionDescribe how forces change speed and direction.AQA 3.1.1, 3.1.3 · Pearson Edexcel 41.1 · Cambridge 8Pf.03
P2Speed and motion4/4
  1. SpeedDescribe speed and its units.AQA 3.1.1 · Pearson Edexcel 41.5, 41.6 · Cambridge 8Pf.01 in part
  2. Calculating speedCalculate speed from distance and time.AQA 3.1.1 · Pearson Edexcel 41.6 · Cambridge 8Pf.01
  3. Distance-time graphsDraw and interpret distance-time graphs.AQA 3.1.1 · Pearson Edexcel 41.7 · Cambridge 8Pf.02
  4. Relative motionDescribe how speed depends on who is measuring it.AQA 3.1.1
P3Gravity and space6/6
  1. Mass and weightTell mass from weight.AQA 3.1.2 · Pearson Edexcel 39.5 · Cambridge 7Pf.03 in part
  2. Calculating weightCalculate weight from mass.AQA 3.1.2 · Pearson Edexcel 40.2, 40.3
  3. Gravity and orbitsDescribe how gravity depends on mass and distance and keeps objects in orbit.AQA 3.1.2 · Pearson Edexcel 40.1, 40.4, 40.5, 40.6 · Cambridge 7Pf.03, 7ESs.02
  4. The Sun, stars and galaxiesDescribe our place in the universe.AQA 3.7.2 · Cambridge 8ESs.01
  5. Days, years and seasonsExplain day length and the seasons using the Earth’s tilt.AQA 3.7.2
  6. Light yearsUse the light year as a unit of distance.AQA 3.7.2
P4Pressure, moments and stretching8/8
  1. Pressure on surfacesCalculate pressure from force and area.AQA 3.1.4 · Cambridge 8Pf.05
  2. Pressure in liquidsDescribe how pressure in a liquid changes with depth.AQA 3.1.4 · Cambridge 8Pf.06
  3. Floating and sinkingExplain floating and sinking using upthrust.AQA 3.1.4 · Pearson Edexcel 41.1 in part · Cambridge 9Pf.01 in part
  4. Atmospheric pressureExplain atmospheric pressure and why it falls with height.AQA 3.1.4 · Cambridge 8Pf.06 in part
  5. Stretching springsDescribe how a spring stretches as the force on it increases.AQA 3.1.3 · Pearson Edexcel 43.1
  6. Turning forcesCalculate the moment of a force.AQA 3.1.3 Extend in part · Pearson Edexcel 42.1, 42.2 · Cambridge 8Pf.04
  7. BalancingUse moments to decide whether something balances.AQA 3.1.3 Extend in part · Pearson Edexcel 42.3 · Cambridge 8Pf.04
  8. Work and simple machinesCalculate work done and explain how a machine makes work easier.AQA 3.3.3 · Pearson Edexcel 42.4
P5Energy9/9
  1. Energy storesName the ways energy is stored.AQA 3.3.2 · Pearson Edexcel 28.2 · Cambridge 7Pf.01 in part
  2. Energy transfersDescribe how energy moves between stores.AQA 3.3.2 · Pearson Edexcel 28.3 to 28.6 · Cambridge 7Pf.01
  3. Conservation of energyExplain that energy is conserved but spreads out.AQA 3.3.2 · Pearson Edexcel 28.3, 29.1 · Cambridge 7Pf.02, 9Pf.03
  4. Energy in food and fuelsCompare the energy in foods and fuels.AQA 3.3.1 · Pearson Edexcel 28.1
  5. Power and the cost of energyCalculate the cost of running an appliance.AQA 3.3.1
  6. Energy resourcesCompare renewable and non-renewable energy resources.AQA 3.3.1 · Cambridge 8ESp.02
  7. Heating and temperatureDescribe how energy moves from hot objects to cold ones.AQA 3.3.4 · Cambridge 9Pf.02, 9Pf.04
  8. Conduction, convection and radiationDescribe three ways energy is transferred by heating.AQA 3.3.4 · Pearson Edexcel 28.4 in part · Cambridge 9Pf.05
  9. InsulationExplain how insulators reduce energy transfer.AQA 3.3.4 · Cambridge 9Pf.05 in part
P6Electricity9/9
  1. Electric currentDescribe current as a flow of charge.AQA 3.2.2 · Pearson Edexcel 30.1, 30.2 · Cambridge 7Pe.01, 7Pe.03
  2. Circuit symbolsDraw and read circuit diagrams.AQA 3.2.2 · Pearson Edexcel 30.2, 32.3 in part · Cambridge 7Pe.05, 9Pe.04
  3. Series circuitsDescribe current in a series circuit.AQA 3.2.2 · Pearson Edexcel 31.1 · Cambridge 7Pe.03, 7Pe.04
  4. Parallel circuitsDescribe current in a parallel circuit.AQA 3.2.2 · Pearson Edexcel 31.2, 31.3 · Cambridge 9Pe.01
  5. Potential differenceDescribe potential difference and how it is measured.AQA 3.2.1 · Pearson Edexcel 32.1 to 32.4 · Cambridge 9Pe.02
  6. ResistanceCalculate resistance.AQA 3.2.1 · Pearson Edexcel 35.1, 35.2 · Cambridge 9Pe.03
  7. Conductors and insulatorsCompare electrical conductors and insulators.AQA 3.2.1 · Pearson Edexcel 35.1 in part · Cambridge 7Pe.02
  8. Static electricityExplain how objects become charged.AQA 3.2.2 · Pearson Edexcel 34.1, 34.2
  9. Electric fieldsDescribe the field around a charged object.AQA 3.2.2
P7Magnets and electromagnets6/6
  1. Magnetic polesDescribe how magnets attract and repel.AQA 3.2.4 · Pearson Edexcel 33.1, 33.3 · Cambridge 8Pe.01 in part
  2. Magnetic fieldsDraw the magnetic field around a magnet.AQA 3.2.4 · Pearson Edexcel 33.4, 33.5 · Cambridge 8Pe.01
  3. The Earth’s magnetismExplain how a compass works.AQA 3.2.4 · Pearson Edexcel 33.2, 33.6 · Cambridge 8ESp.01
  4. ElectromagnetsDescribe how to make an electromagnet.AQA 3.2.3 · Pearson Edexcel 33.7, 33.8 · Cambridge 8Pe.02
  5. Stronger electromagnetsInvestigate what changes the strength of an electromagnet.AQA 3.2.3 · Pearson Edexcel 33.9 · Cambridge 8Pe.03
  6. Using electromagnetsExplain how electromagnets are used, including in a motor.AQA 3.2.3 · Cambridge 8Pe.02 in part
P8Sound7/7
  1. WavesDescribe what a wave is.AQA 3.4.4 · Cambridge 9Ps.02 in part
  2. Making soundExplain how sounds are made and how they travel.AQA 3.4.1 · Pearson Edexcel 36.1 · Cambridge 7Ps.01
  3. The speed of soundCompare the speed of sound in different materials.AQA 3.4.1 · Pearson Edexcel 36.3 · Cambridge 7Ps.01
  4. Loudness and pitchLink loudness to amplitude and pitch to frequency.AQA 3.4.1 · Pearson Edexcel 36.2 · Cambridge 9Ps.01
  5. EchoesExplain echoes and how sound is absorbed.AQA 3.4.1 · Cambridge 7Ps.02
  6. HearingDescribe how the ear detects sound and what we can hear.AQA 3.4.1 · Pearson Edexcel 37.1
  7. Using soundDescribe uses of sound and ultrasound.AQA 3.4.3 · Pearson Edexcel 37.2
P9Light7/7
  1. How light travelsDescribe how light travels and compare it with sound.AQA 3.4.2, 3.4.4
  2. ReflectionUse the law of reflection.AQA 3.4.2 · Pearson Edexcel 38.1, 38.2 · Cambridge 8Ps.01
  3. RefractionDescribe refraction.AQA 3.4.2 · Pearson Edexcel 38.3 · Cambridge 8Ps.02
  4. Lenses and the eyeDescribe how a convex lens and the eye focus light.AQA 3.4.2
  5. Colour and prismsExplain how a prism splits white light.AQA 3.4.2 · Cambridge 8Ps.03
  6. Coloured objects and filtersExplain why objects look coloured.AQA 3.4.2 · Cambridge 8Ps.04
  7. Light and materialsDescribe what happens when light meets different materials.AQA 3.4.2

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