UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / KS3 Year 9

Physics

Physics Year 9: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

How it works

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

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Status

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

Physics Year 9: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 9Physics

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: 5
subtopics: 37
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.

Start the first chapter

Detailed curriculum

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

Unit 1Curriculum5 chapters+

1. Energy

7 points

Energy conservation

Power

Efficiency

Work done

Energy resources

Sankey diagrams introduction

Energy stores and pathways

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Forces and motion

8 points

Speed and acceleration

Distance-time graphs

Velocity-time graphs

Resultant force

Newton's first law in simple contexts

Pressure

Moments introduction

Work done by a force

Theory, examples, and practice

3. Electricity and magnetism

8 points

Current, potential difference and resistance

Series and parallel circuits

I-V characteristics introduction

Static electricity

Electric fields in simple form

Electromagnets

Motor effect introduction

Generator effect introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

4. Waves and matter

9 points

Wave speed

Reflection

Refraction

Electromagnetic spectrum introduction

Sound

Particle model

Density

Internal energy

Specific heat capacity introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

5. Space

5 points

Gravity and orbits

Stars and galaxies

Solar system models

The universe introduction

Redshift introduction where appropriate

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

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

1Energy

2Forces and motion

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

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / KS3 Year 9

Physics

Physics Year 9: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

How it works

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

Back to year

Status

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

Physics Year 9: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 9Physics

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: 5
subtopics: 37
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.

Start the first chapter

Detailed curriculum

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

Unit 1Curriculum5 chapters+

1. Energy

7 points

Energy conservation

Power

Efficiency

Work done

Energy resources

Sankey diagrams introduction

Energy stores and pathways

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Forces and motion

8 points

Speed and acceleration

Distance-time graphs

Velocity-time graphs

Resultant force

Newton's first law in simple contexts

Pressure

Moments introduction

Work done by a force

Theory, examples, and practice

3. Electricity and magnetism

8 points

Current, potential difference and resistance

Series and parallel circuits

I-V characteristics introduction

Static electricity

Electric fields in simple form

Electromagnets

Motor effect introduction

Generator effect introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

4. Waves and matter

9 points

Wave speed

Reflection

Refraction

Electromagnetic spectrum introduction

Sound

Particle model

Density

Internal energy

Specific heat capacity introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

5. Space

5 points

Gravity and orbits

Stars and galaxies

Solar system models

The universe introduction

Redshift introduction where appropriate

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

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

1Energy

2Forces and motion

Recommended practice

Common mistakes

Worked examples

Homework and practice

Related daily material

NEXT STEP

Sources and verification

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

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15