1. Energy
7 pointsEnergy conservation
Power
Efficiency
Work done
Energy resources
Sankey diagrams introduction
Energy stores and pathways
UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / KS3 Year 9
Physics
Physics Year 9: 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.
Status
KS3 practical split - verify with the school's scheme of work
Physics Year 9: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.
UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBYear 9Physics
Detailed curriculum
The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.
Unit 1Curriculum5 chapters+
Theory, examples, and practice
2. Forces and motion
8 pointsSpeed and acceleration
Distance-time graphs
Velocity-time graphs
Resultant force
Newton's first law in simple contexts
Pressure
Moments introduction
Work done by a force
3. Electricity and magnetism
8 pointsCurrent, potential difference and resistance
Series and parallel circuits
I-V characteristics introduction
Static electricity
Electric fields in simple form
Electromagnets
Motor effect introduction
Generator effect introduction
4. Waves and matter
9 pointsWave speed
Reflection
Refraction
Electromagnetic spectrum introduction
Sound
Particle model
Density
Internal energy
Specific heat capacity introduction
5. Space
5 pointsGravity and orbits
Stars and galaxies
Solar system models
The universe introduction
Redshift introduction where appropriate
What you must know
These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.
1Energy
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