UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / KS3 Year 7

Physics

Physics Year 7: 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 7: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 7Physics

Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Curriculum6 chapters+

1. Working scientifically

9 points

Variables

Fair tests

Hypothesis

Measuring instruments

SI units

Tables

Graphs

Safety

Drawing conclusions

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Forces and motion

8 points

Contact and non-contact forces

Weight and mass

Friction

Air resistance

Balanced and unbalanced forces

Distance and time

Speed = distance / time

Simple distance-time graphs

Theory, examples, and practice

3. Energy

7 points

Energy stores

Energy transfers

Heating

Energy resources

Fossil fuels

Renewable resources

Simple efficiency ideas

Theory, examples, and practice

4. Matter and thermal physics

5 points

Solids, liquids and gases

Particle model

Changes of state

Density introduction

Thermal expansion

Theory, examples, and practice

5. Waves, light and sound

7 points

Sound as vibration

Pitch and loudness

Light sources

Reflection

Shadows

Refraction introduction

Colour introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

6. Electricity, magnetism and space

9 points

Circuit symbols

Series circuits

Cells and bulbs

Current introduction

Conductors and insulators

Magnetic poles

Magnetic fields

Earth, Moon and Sun

Day, year and seasons

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Working scientifically

2Forces and motion

Recommended practice

Common mistakes

Worked examples

Homework and practice

Related daily material

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: 2026-05-15

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / KS3 Year 7

Physics

Physics Year 7: 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 7: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 7Physics

Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Curriculum6 chapters+

1. Working scientifically

9 points

Variables

Fair tests

Hypothesis

Measuring instruments

SI units

Tables

Graphs

Safety

Drawing conclusions

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Forces and motion

8 points

Contact and non-contact forces

Weight and mass

Friction

Air resistance

Balanced and unbalanced forces

Distance and time

Speed = distance / time

Simple distance-time graphs

Theory, examples, and practice

3. Energy

7 points

Energy stores

Energy transfers

Heating

Energy resources

Fossil fuels

Renewable resources

Simple efficiency ideas

Theory, examples, and practice

4. Matter and thermal physics

5 points

Solids, liquids and gases

Particle model

Changes of state

Density introduction

Thermal expansion

Theory, examples, and practice

5. Waves, light and sound

7 points

Sound as vibration

Pitch and loudness

Light sources

Reflection

Shadows

Refraction introduction

Colour introduction

Theory, examples, and practice

6. Electricity, magnetism and space

9 points

Circuit symbols

Series circuits

Cells and bulbs

Current introduction

Conductors and insulators

Magnetic poles

Magnetic fields

Earth, Moon and Sun

Day, year and seasons

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Working scientifically

2Forces and motion

Recommended practice

Common mistakes

Worked examples

Homework and practice

Related daily material

NEXT STEP

Sources and verification

Based on the England National Curriculum KS3 framework, split into practical Year 7/8/9 pages.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15