UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 4

Physics

Physics Year 4: 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 4: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 4Physics

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: 26
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 1Scientific enquiry2 chapters+

1. Variables and repeated readings

3 points

fair test

repeat

average idea

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Tables, graphs and evidence

3 points

axes

pattern

conclusion

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2States of matter2 chapters+

1. Solids, liquids and gases

3 points

particle model foundation

properties

classification

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Changes of state

4 points

melting

freezing

evaporation

condensation

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Sound2 chapters+

1. Vibrations and travel

3 points

source

medium

ear

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Pitch and volume

3 points

frequency idea

amplitude idea

patterns

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Electricity2 chapters+

1. Build and draw simple circuits

4 points

cell

lamp

switch

wire

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Conductors, insulators and safety

3 points

closed circuit

material test

safe use

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 4

Physics

Physics Year 4: 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 4: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 4Physics

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: 26
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 1Scientific enquiry2 chapters+

1. Variables and repeated readings

3 points

fair test

repeat

average idea

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Tables, graphs and evidence

3 points

axes

pattern

conclusion

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2States of matter2 chapters+

1. Solids, liquids and gases

3 points

particle model foundation

properties

classification

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Changes of state

4 points

melting

freezing

evaporation

condensation

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Sound2 chapters+

1. Vibrations and travel

3 points

source

medium

ear

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Pitch and volume

3 points

frequency idea

amplitude idea

patterns

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Electricity2 chapters+

1. Build and draw simple circuits

4 points

cell

lamp

switch

wire

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Conductors, insulators and safety

3 points

closed circuit

material test

safe use

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