Physics concepts resources

Task: Describe which cyclist uses more energy and why. Assessment focus: forces created by air resistance.

Task: Match statements about materials that sound travels through, with corresponding science idea. Assessment focus: choosing evidence to support a science idea.

Students place five statements in order to show how sound travels from its source to the brain.

Task: Answer a multiple choice question and explain the reason for choice. Assessment focus: simple circuits and switches.

Students use keywords to label a simple circuit, and then explain how someone would know if the circuit is on or off.

Task: Select the corect term for stored energy, identify the type of stored energy of three examples, and describe energy transformations. Assessment focus: potential energy.

Students investigate magnetic repulsion using two magnets and pieces of iron. They are assessed on their understanding of like poles repelling.

Task: Answer a multiple choice question about the material attracted to magnets, select which magnet of four is strongest, and give a reason for choice. Assessment focus: magnetism.