UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 1

Physics

Physics Year 1: 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 1: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 1Physics

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: 4
chapters: 8
subtopics: 28
source review: 2026-07-16

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 1Working scientifically2 chapters+

1. Observe, ask and record

3 points

simple questions

use senses safely

draw and label

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Compare and classify

3 points

similarities

differences

simple tests

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Everyday materials2 chapters+

1. Name and describe materials

4 points

wood

metal

plastic

glass

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Choose materials for a purpose

4 points

hard

soft

transparent

waterproof

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Light and sound2 chapters+

1. Sources of light

4 points

natural

artificial

darkness

safety

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Everyday sounds

3 points

source

loud and quiet

hearing safety

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Seasons and movement2 chapters+

1. Seasonal change

3 points

weather

day length

patterns

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Pushes and pulls

4 points

start

stop

speed

direction

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

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

1Safe scientific enquiry

2Observation and measurement

3Patterns and evidence

4Models and explanations

5Data presentation and evaluation

Recommended practice

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: 2026-07-16

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 1

Physics

Physics Year 1: 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 1: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 1Physics

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: 4
chapters: 8
subtopics: 28
source review: 2026-07-16

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 1Working scientifically2 chapters+

1. Observe, ask and record

3 points

simple questions

use senses safely

draw and label

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Compare and classify

3 points

similarities

differences

simple tests

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Everyday materials2 chapters+

1. Name and describe materials

4 points

wood

metal

plastic

glass

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Choose materials for a purpose

4 points

hard

soft

transparent

waterproof

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Light and sound2 chapters+

1. Sources of light

4 points

natural

artificial

darkness

safety

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Everyday sounds

3 points

source

loud and quiet

hearing safety

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Seasons and movement2 chapters+

1. Seasonal change

3 points

weather

day length

patterns

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Pushes and pulls

4 points

start

stop

speed

direction

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

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

1Safe scientific enquiry

2Observation and measurement

3Patterns and evidence

4Models and explanations

5Data presentation and evaluation

Recommended practice

NEXT STEP

Sources and verification

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

Last reviewed: 2026-07-16