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UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / KS3 Year 8

Physics

Physics Year 8: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

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Link each topic to equations, units, data handling, and required practical thinking.

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KS3 practical split - verify with the school's scheme of work

Physics Year 8: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 8Physics

SUBJECT STUDY HUB

The complete subject route on one page

Curriculum, chapters, theory, worked examples, practice, homework, and tests stay connected to the correct year and subject.

units
1
chapters
6
subtopics
48
source review
2026-05-15

Recommended route

Start with the first chapter, complete its checkpoint test, then return to the curriculum map for the next step.

Every chapter includes theory, worked examples, 8+ practice tasks, homework, and a marked timed test.

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Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Curriculum6 chapters+

1. Forces and pressure

8 points
Resultant force
Hooke's law
Extension and force
Friction and drag
Pressure in solids
Pressure in liquids
Pressure in gases
Floating and sinking in simple form
Theory, examples, and practice

2. Motion graphs

4 points
Speed calculations
Distance-time graphs
Relative motion introduction
Interpreting gradients in simple cases
Theory, examples, and practice

3. Energy and thermal physics

9 points
Energy transfers
Power
Energy bills
Efficiency
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Thermal equilibrium
Insulation
Theory, examples, and practice

4. Waves

9 points
Wave features
Amplitude
Wavelength
Frequency
Reflection
Refraction
Absorption
Sound and hearing
Ultrasound introduction
Theory, examples, and practice

5. Electricity and magnetism

10 points
Current
Potential difference
Resistance
Measuring current and voltage
Series circuits
Parallel circuits
Static electricity
Magnets
Electromagnets
Motor effect demonstration
Theory, examples, and practice

6. Matter and space

8 points
Density
Gas pressure
Changes of state
Internal energy in simple terms
Solar system
Gravity
Orbits
Stars introduction
Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Forces and pressure
2Motion graphs

Recommended practice

Common mistakes
Worked examples
Homework and practice
Related daily material

NEXT STEP

Find a tutorOpen tutors matched to this subject and continue with a profile or message.Post a lesson requestDescribe the year, chapter, and goal so the right tutors can respond.Daily materialOpen daily explainers, exercises, and practical posts without mixing them with study guides.

Sources and verification

Based on the England National Curriculum KS3 framework, split into practical Year 7/8/9 pages.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15

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