Science
Science · Pioneers 11–15 · Year 9
Physics: forces, energy and electricity
Where does the energy go?
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What you will learn
- Calculate speed, acceleration and interpret distance–time graphs
- Describe energy stores, transfers, efficiency and power
- Build and analyse series and parallel circuits with V = IR
- Evaluate an engineering design against criteria
Helpful to know first: Forces and fair tests
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Discover
Think first: Where does the energy go? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- Trolley motion graphs
- Efficiency of a hand-crank generator
- Circuit build and measure
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · Science
Practise — check a common mix-up
Energy is used up.
Adding bulbs in parallel dims them all.
Apply / Create — Engineering Design Challenge
Design, build and test a device (e.g. insulated cup, wind turbine blade) against measurable criteria; iterate once and report efficiency and improvements.
Evidence type: project · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).
How it is judged (rubric)
- Beginning: Builds a device
- Developing: Tests once
- Secure: Tests, measures, iterates, explains energy transfers
- Extending: Quantifies efficiency and trade-offs
Explain — say what you did
Review later
We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.
For grown-ups · framework mappings
- aligned to UK NC · KS3 Physics: energy; motion and forces; electricity
- aligned to NGSS · MS-PS3-3, MS-ETS1-2
Status: Live · reviewed
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