PHYSICS

(CGSE)
(AQA, CCEA, Edexcel, Eduqas, WJEC, OCR (21st Century))
Subject Board Level
Physics AQA CGSE

Topics
1) Energy 1:Changes in energy stores
2:Work, power and efficiency
3:Energy and heating 4:Energy
demands
5:Sample exam questions - energy

2) Electricity 1;Electric circuits

2:Mains electricity
3:Static electricity
4:Sample exam questions - electricity

3) Particle Model of Matter 1:Density of materials 2:Temperature

changes and energy 3:Particles in
gases
4:Sample exam questions - particle
model of matter

4) Atomic Structure
1:Models of the atom
2:Atoms, isotopes and ions
3:Radioactive decay
4:Uses and dangers of radiation
5:Nuclear fission and fusion
6:Sample exam questions - atomic
structure

5) Forces 1:Scalar and vector quantities

2:Contact and non-contact forces
3:Gravity
4:Forces and elasticity
5:Moments, levers and gears
6:Pressure in fluids
7:Describing motion
8:Forces, acceleration and Newton's
Laws
9:Momentum - Higher
10:Sample exam questions – forces\
6) Waves 1:Properties of waves
2:Transverse and longitudinal waves
3:Reflection and refraction
4:Sound and ultrasound - Higher
Lenses
5:Black body radiation
6:Sample exam questions - waves

7) Magnetism and 1:Magnetic fields

electromagnetism 2:Electromagnets
3:Electromagnetic induction - Higher
4:Transformers - Higher
5:Sample exam questions - magnetism
and electromagnetism

8) Space Physics 1:The Solar System 2:The

life cycle of a star
3:The expanding Universe
4:Sample exam questions - space physics

10)Practical Skills 1:Practical skills for carrying out a

scientific investigation
Subject Board Level
Physics CCEA CGSE

Topics
1:Types of motion
1) Motion 2:Distance-time graphs

1:Force and Newton's laws

2) Force 2:Mass and weight
3:Hooke's law
4:Pressure 5:Moment
of a force

1:Measuring density
3) Kinetic theory 2:States of matter

1:Energy forms
4) Energy 2:Energy resources
3:Work, power and efficency
4:Kinetic and gravitational potential
energy
5:Heat transfer

1:The structure of the atom 2:The

5) Atomic and nuclear physics structure of the nucleus
3:Radioactive decay and half-life
4;The dangers and uses of radiation
5:Nuclear fission
6:Nuclear fusion
1:Types of wave
6) Waves 2:Amplitude, wavelength and frequency
3:Reflection and refraction of waves
4:Echoes and sonar
5:Electromagnetic waves and radar

1:Reflection and refraction of light

7) Light 2:Critical angle and total internal
reflection - Higher
3:Lenses
 8) Electricity 1:Conductors and insulators
2:Charge, current and voltage
3:Ohm’s law, electric power and energy
4:Calculating resistance
5:Electricity in the home

1:Magnetic fields
9) Magnetism and 2:The motor effect
3:The a.c. generator
electromagnetism
4:The transformer

10) Space physics 1:The solar system

2:Stars
3:The Universe
4:Space travel and life on other planets

1: Speed and height

11)Prescribed practicals 2: Hooke's law
3: The principle of moments
4: Mass and volume
5: Personal power
6: Angles of incidence and refraction 7:
Ohm's law
8: The resistance of a metallic conductor 9:
The strength of a magnetic field

12) Practical skills 1:Practical skills

Subject Board Level
Physics Edexcel CGSE

Topics
1) Key concepts of physics 1: Key concepts of physics

1: Scalar and vector quantities

2) Motion and forces 2:Motion
3:Newton's laws
4:Momentum - Higher
5:Motion of vehicles
6:Sample exam questions - motions and
forces

1:Changes in energy
3) Conservation of energy 2:Efficiency
3:Energy sources
4:Sample exam questions - conservation of
energy

1:Properties of waves 2:Reflection

4) Waves and refraction 3:Sound and
ultrasound 4:Sample exam
questions - waves

5) Light and the EM spectrum 1:The behaviour of light

2:Lenses 3:Electromagnetic
waves
4:Sample exam questions - light and the
electromagnetic spectrum

1:Atoms
2:Nuclear radiation
3:Uses and dangers of radioactivity
6) Radioactivity
4:Nuclear power
5:Sample exam questions - radioactivity
 7) Astronomy 1:The Solar System
2:The expanding Universe
3:The life cycle of stars
4:Sample exam questions - astronomy

8) Forces doing work 1:Changes in energy

2:Power and efficiency
3:Sample exam questions - forces doing
work

9) Forces and their effects 1:Forces 2:Effects

of forces
3:Sample exam questions - forces and their
effects

10) Electricity and circuits 1:Electric circuits

2:Mains electricity
3:Sample exam questions - electricity and
circuits

11) Static electricity

1:Static electricity
2:Sample exam questions - static electricity

12) Magnetism and the motor effect 1:Magnets and magnetic fields
2:Electromagnets - Higher
3:Sample exam questions - magnetism and
the motor effect

13) Electromagnetic induction 1:Electromagnetic induction

2:Transformers
3:Sample exam questions - electromagnetic
induction

14) The Particle Model 1:Density of materials 2:Temperature

changes and energy 3:Particles in
gases
4:Sample exam questions - the particle
model
15) Forces and matter 1:Forces and elasticity
2:Pressure in fluids
3:Sample exam questions

16) Practical skills 1:Practical skills for carrying out a

scientific investigation
Subject Board Level
Physics Eduqas CGSE

Topics
1) Energy 1:Energy changes in a system 2:Specific
heat capacity and latent heat
3:Conservation, dissipation and energy
4:sources
5:Energy transfers
6:Sample exam questions

2) Particle model of matter 1:Density of materials

2:Particles in gases
3:Sample exam questions

3) Forces 1:Forces and their interactions 2:Forces

and change of shape 3”Pressure and
pressure differences in fluids
4:Moments, levers and gears
5:Sample exam questions

4) Forces and motion 1:Describing motion using graphs and

equations
2:Forces, acceleration and Newton's laws
of motion
3:Safety in vehicles
4:Sample exam questions

5) Waves in matter 1:Properties of waves 2:Reflection

and refraction 3:Sound and
ultrasound - Higher 4:Sample
exam questions

6) Light and EM Waves 1:Electromagnetic waves

2:Lenses
3:Black body radiation
4:Sample exam questions
 1:Current, potential difference and
7) Electricity resistance
2:Series and parallel circuits
3:Static electricity - forces and electric
fields
4:Domestic uses and safety
5:Sample exam questions

8) Magnetism and 1:Permanent and induced magnetism,

magnetic forces and fields
electromagnetism
2:Magnetic effects of currents and the
motor effect
3:Induced potential and transformers -
Sample exam questions

9) Atomic structure 1:Nuclear atom and isotopes

2:Absorption and emission of ionising
radiations
3:Nuclear fission and fusion
4:Sample exam questions

10) Space physics 1:Solar System, stability of orbital motions,

2:satellites
3:Red-shift, Big Bang and universal
expansion
4:Sample exam questions

11) Practical skills 1:Practical skills

Subject Board Level
Physics WJEC CGSE

Topics
1) Electric circuits
2) Generating electricity
3) Making use of energy
1) Electricity, energy and waves
4) Domestic electricity
5) Features of waves
6) The total internal reflection of
waves
7) Seismic waves
8) Kinetic theory
9) Electromagnetism

1) Distance, speed and acceleration

2) Forces, space and radioactivity 2) Newton’s Laws
3) Work and energy
4) Further motion concepts
5) Stars and planets
6) The Universe
7) Types of radiation
8) Half-life
9) Nuclear decay and nuclear energy

1) Obtaining, analysing and

3) Practical skills evaluating results
Subject Board Level
Physics OCR (21st Century) CGSE

Topics
1:What are the risks and benefits of
1) Radiation and waves using radiations?
2:What is climate change and what is
the evidence for it?
3:How do waves behave?
4:What happens when light and sound
meet different materials?
5:Sample exam questions
1:How much energy do we use?
2) Sustainable energy 2:How can electricity be generated?
3:Sample exam questions
1:What is electric charge?
3) Electric circuits 2:What determines the current in an
electric circuit?
3:How do series and parallel circuits
work?
4:What determines the rate of energy
transfer in a circuit?
5:How do electric motors work? -
Higher
6:What is the process inside an electric
generator?
7:Sample Questions
1:What are forces?
4) Explaining motion 2:How can we describe motion?
3:What is the connection between
forces and motion?
4:How can we describe motion in terms
of energy transfers?
5:Sample exam questions
1:What is radioactivity?
5) Radioactive materials 2:How can radioactive materials be
used safely?
3:How can radioactive materials be
used to provide energy?
4:Sample exam questions
 1:How does energy transform matter?
6) Matter - models and explanations 2:How does the particle model explain
the effects of heating?
3:How does the particle model relate to
material under stress?
4:How does the particle model relate to
pressure in fluids?
5:How can scientific models help us
understand the Big Bang?
6:Sample exam questions

1:What needs to be considered when

7) Ideas about science investigating a phenomenon?
2:What processes are needed to draw
conclusions from data?
3:How are scientific explanations
developed?
4:How do science and technology
impact society?
8) Practical skills 1:Practical skills
 Breakdown of Lesson Example
Topic 1) Radiation and waves (OCR)

1:What are the (i)Electromagnetic Waves. (II) Behaviour and uses of (III) Hazards of (IV) Medical
risks and benefits of (I.I) Electromagnetic electromagnetic waves. electromagnetic uses of
using radiations? Spectrum. (II.I) Radio waves. radiation. electromagnetic
(II.II) Producing radio (III.I) Ionising waves.
waves – Higher. radiation. (IV.1) Infrared
(II.III) Microwaves. radiation.
(II.IV) Infrared radiation. (IV.II) X-rays.
(II.V) Visible light. (IV.III) Gamma
(II.VI) Ultraviolet rays.
radiation.

2:What is climate change (I) Emission and absorption of (II)The Earth's temperature – Higher.
and what is the evidence for radiation. (II.I) Factors affecting the Earth's temperature.
it? (I.I) Poor absorbers and (II.II) The greenhouse effect.
emitters. (II.III) Evidence for global warming.

3:How do (I)Types of (III)Transverse (IV) Wave (v) Practical - (VI) Reflection of waves
waves behave? waves. and longitudinal speed. measuring (VII)Refraction of waves.
(II)Parts of a waves. (IV.I) Example waves in a (VII.I) Explaining refraction –
wave. calculation. ripple tank. Higher.
(II.I) Peak. (V.I) Example (VIII) Suggested practical -
(II.II) Trough. results table. reflection and refraction of light
(II.III)
Amplitude.
(II.IV)
Wavelength.
(II.V) Time
period.
(II.VI)
Frequency.