UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 5

Physics

Physics Year 5: 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 5: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 5Physics

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 1Working scientifically2 chapters+

1. Plan an investigation

3 points

variables

range

repeatability

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Evaluate data

3 points

line graph

anomaly

evidence

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Forces2 chapters+

1. Gravity, friction and resistance

3 points

weight

air resistance

water resistance

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Levers, pulleys and gears

3 points

force

distance

mechanical effect

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Earth and space2 chapters+

1. Earth, Moon and Sun

3 points

rotation

orbit

day and night

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Solar system models

3 points

planets

scale

evidence

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Materials and energy2 chapters+

1. Reversible and irreversible changes

3 points

dissolving

separation

reaction evidence

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Energy transfers

4 points

heating

movement

light

efficiency idea

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 5

Physics

Physics Year 5: 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 5: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 5Physics

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 1Working scientifically2 chapters+

1. Plan an investigation

3 points

variables

range

repeatability

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Evaluate data

3 points

line graph

anomaly

evidence

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Forces2 chapters+

1. Gravity, friction and resistance

3 points

weight

air resistance

water resistance

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Levers, pulleys and gears

3 points

force

distance

mechanical effect

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Earth and space2 chapters+

1. Earth, Moon and Sun

3 points

rotation

orbit

day and night

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Solar system models

3 points

planets

scale

evidence

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Materials and energy2 chapters+

1. Reversible and irreversible changes

3 points

dissolving

separation

reaction evidence

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Energy transfers

4 points

heating

movement

light

efficiency idea

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