UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / Year 6

Physics

Physics Year 6: 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 6: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 6Physics

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 1Scientific practice2 chapters+

1. Reliable investigation and uncertainty

3 points

control variables

repeats

precision

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Interpret and communicate data

3 points

scatter and line graphs

trend

evaluation

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Light2 chapters+

1. Ray model and reflection

3 points

straight lines

mirror

angle idea

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Refraction, lenses and colour

3 points

transparent media

spectrum

applications

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Electricity2 chapters+

1. Series and parallel circuits

3 points

current paths

brightness

faults

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Voltage, current and circuit reasoning

3 points

measurement

symbols

safety

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Forces, waves and transition2 chapters+

1. Speed and force models

3 points

distance

time

resultant force idea

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Sound and wave foundations

4 points

frequency

amplitude

reflection

KS3 readiness

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 6

Physics

Physics Year 6: 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 6: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 6Physics

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 1Scientific practice2 chapters+

1. Reliable investigation and uncertainty

3 points

control variables

repeats

precision

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Interpret and communicate data

3 points

scatter and line graphs

trend

evaluation

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 2Light2 chapters+

1. Ray model and reflection

3 points

straight lines

mirror

angle idea

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Refraction, lenses and colour

3 points

transparent media

spectrum

applications

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 3Electricity2 chapters+

1. Series and parallel circuits

3 points

current paths

brightness

faults

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Voltage, current and circuit reasoning

3 points

measurement

symbols

safety

Theory, examples, and practice

Unit 4Forces, waves and transition2 chapters+

1. Speed and force models

3 points

distance

time

resultant force idea

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Sound and wave foundations

4 points

frequency

amplitude

reflection

KS3 readiness

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