Unit Plan for Transition IGCSE Physics

UNIT 1 (April - June) Theory Alternative to Practical

Energy  Be able to talk about the importance of questions,
 Understand that energy cannot be created or destroyed and that energy is evidence and explanations
always conserved. GIZMOS  Make predictions and review them against evidence.
 Recognise different energy types and energy transfers. Phet
 Plan investigative work
Simulation
 Suggest ideas that may be tested.
Length and time
 Outline plans to carry out investigations, considering the
 Use and describe the use of rules and measuring cylinders to find a
variables to control, change or observe.
length or a volume
 Make predictions referring to previous scientific
 Use and describe the use of clocks and devices, both analogue and
knowledge and understanding
digital, for measuring an interval of time GIZMOS
 Identify appropriate evidence to collect and suitable
Force and Motion
methods of collection.
 Define speed and calculate average speed from total distance total
 Identify depended and independent Variables
time
 Choose appropriate apparatus and use it correctly.
 Plot and interpret a speed–time graph or a distance–time graph
 Make careful observations including measurements

GIZMOS  Present results in the form of tables, bar charts and line

 Recognise from the shape of a speed–time graph when a body is – graphs.

at rest – moving with constant speed – moving with changing  Use information from secondary sources.

speed  Make conclusions from collected data, including those

 Calculate the area under a speed–time graph to work out the presented in a graph, chart or spreadsheet.

distance travelled for motion with constant acceleration

  • Demonstrate understanding that acceleration and deceleration are  Recognise results and observations that do not fit into a
related to changing speed including qualitative analysis of the pattern, including those presented in a graph, chart or
gradient of a speed–time graph • State that the acceleration of free spreadsheet.
fall for a body near to the Earth is constant  Consider explanations for predictions using scientific
knowledge and understanding and communicate these.
Scientific Writing  Present conclusions using different methods
Genre: Letter writing
Imagine yourself as a formula 1 race car tyre.
Activity: Write a letter to your friend explain about your unique design and
how it helps you in the race. Also mention how you are different from normal
automobile tyres.