UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 2

Physics

Physics Year 2: 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 2: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 2Physics

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: 25
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 1Enquiry2 chapters+

1. Questions, predictions and observations

3 points

simple prediction

equipment

record

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Fair comparison

3 points

change one factor

compare outcome

conclusion

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Uses and changes of materials2 chapters+

1. Properties and suitability

3 points

strength

flexibility

absorbency

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Changing shape

4 points

bend

twist

stretch

squash

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Forces and magnets2 chapters+

1. Movement on surfaces

3 points

push

pull

friction idea

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Magnetic and non-magnetic materials

3 points

test

sort

attract

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Water, light and sound2 chapters+

1. Water and temperature

3 points

freeze

melt

observe safely

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Shadows and vibrations

3 points

block light

shadow

sound source

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 2

Physics

Physics Year 2: 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 2: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 2Physics

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: 25
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 1Enquiry2 chapters+

1. Questions, predictions and observations

3 points

simple prediction

equipment

record

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Fair comparison

3 points

change one factor

compare outcome

conclusion

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Uses and changes of materials2 chapters+

1. Properties and suitability

3 points

strength

flexibility

absorbency

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Changing shape

4 points

bend

twist

stretch

squash

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Forces and magnets2 chapters+

1. Movement on surfaces

3 points

push

pull

friction idea

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Magnetic and non-magnetic materials

3 points

test

sort

attract

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Water, light and sound2 chapters+

1. Water and temperature

3 points

freeze

melt

observe safely

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Shadows and vibrations

3 points

block light

shadow

sound source

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