UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 3

Physics

Physics Year 3: 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 3: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 3Physics

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: 24
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. Plan a comparative test

3 points

question

prediction

variables

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Measure and present results

3 points

table

bar chart

conclusion

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Forces and magnets2 chapters+

1. Contact forces and friction

3 points

surface

movement

measurement

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Magnetic forces

3 points

poles

attraction

repulsion

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Light2 chapters+

1. Light travels from a source

3 points

reflection

seeing

eye safety

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Shadows

3 points

opaque object

position

size

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Materials and Earth2 chapters+

1. Rocks and physical properties

3 points

hardness

permeability

classification

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Water cycle foundations

3 points

evaporation

condensation

precipitation

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 3

Physics

Physics Year 3: 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 3: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 3Physics

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: 24
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. Plan a comparative test

3 points

question

prediction

variables

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Measure and present results

3 points

table

bar chart

conclusion

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Forces and magnets2 chapters+

1. Contact forces and friction

3 points

surface

movement

measurement

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Magnetic forces

3 points

poles

attraction

repulsion

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Light2 chapters+

1. Light travels from a source

3 points

reflection

seeing

eye safety

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Shadows

3 points

opaque object

position

size

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Materials and Earth2 chapters+

1. Rocks and physical properties

3 points

hardness

permeability

classification

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Water cycle foundations

3 points

evaporation

condensation

precipitation

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