Physics
2.1 Kinematics 
2.2 Forces and dynamics 
2.3 Work, energy and power 
2.4 Uniform circular motionSL/HL Core
Measurement
Mechanics
Thermal
SHM and Waves
Circuits
Fields
Atomic and Nuclear
Energy and Climate
Thermo
Digital
Waves
Electromag
Motion in Fields
Quantum
AHL
AHL/SL Option
Particle
Astro
Medical
Relativity
Comm
Electro
9.1 Projectile motion
9.2 Gravitational field, potential and energy
9.3 Electric field, potential and energy
9.4 Orbital motion
10.1 Thermodynamics
10.2 Processes
10.3 Second law of thermodynamics and entropy
11.1 Standing (stationary) waves
11.2 Doppler effect 
11.3 Diffraction 
11.4 Resolution
11.5 Polarization
Core (SL and HL)
E1 Introduction to the universe
E2 Stellar radiation and stellar types
E3 Stellar distances
E4 Cosmology
Extension (HL only)
E5 Stellar processes and stellar evolution
E6 Galaxies and the expanding universe
J1 Particles and interactions
J2 Particle accelerators and detectors
J3 Quarks
J4 Leptons and the standard model
J5 Experimental evidence for the quark and standard models
J6 Cosmology and strings
I1 The ear and hearing
I2 Medical imaging
I3 Radiation in medicine
H1 Introduction to relativity 1
H2 Concepts and postulates of special relativity 2
H3 Relativistic kinematics 5
H4 Some consequences of special relativity 4
H5 Evidence to support special relativity 3
H6 Relativistic momentum and energy 2
H7 General relativity 4
H8 Evidence to support general relativity
Core (SL and HL)
G1 Nature of EM waves and light sources
G2 Optical instruments
G3 Two-source interference of waves
G4 Diffraction grating
Extension (HL only)
G5 X-rays
G6 Thin-film interference
Core (SL and HL)
F1 Radio communication
F2 Digital signals
F3 Optic fibre transmission
F4 Channels of communication 
Extension (HL only)
F5 Electronics
F6 The mobile phone system
12.1 Induced electromotive force (emf) 
12.2 Alternating current  
12.3 Transmission of electrical power
13.1 Quantum physics  
13.2 Nuclear physics
14.1 Analogue and digital signals
14.2 Data capture; digital imaging using charge-coupled devices (CCDs)
1.1 The realm of physics  
1.2 Measurement and uncertainties 
1.3 Vectors and scalars
SL/HL Core
3.1 Thermal concepts 
3.2 Thermal properties of matter
4.1 Kinematics of simple harmonic motion (SHM) 
4.2 Energy changes during simple harmonic motion (SHM) 
4.3 Forced oscillations and resonance  
4.4 Wave characteristics 
4.5 Wave properties
5.1 Electric potential difference, current and resistance
5.2 Electric circuits
6.1 Gravitational force and field
6.2 Electric force and field
6.3 Magnetic force and field
8.1 Energy degradation and power generation
8.2 World energy sources
8.3 Fossil fuel power production
8.4 Non-fossil fuel power production
8.5 Greenhouse effect
8.6 Global warming
7.1 The atom 
7.2 Radioactive decay 
7.3 Nuclear reactions, fission and fusion
You are here
Want to know why
Ask questions
Satisfy the need to know
Do experiments
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Understand the models that enable us to make predictions
Know enough about physics to understand the news
Know enough to continue into higher education
Thinkers
Work things out for themselves
Don’t teach methods but concepts
Exams try to be novel
Able to make ethical decisions
Communicators
Group work and working in pairs
Discussion
Collaboration vs cheating
Sharing of knowledge www concept
Principled
Integrity
Honesty
Responsibility
Open-minded
Are there opinions in physics?
Cultural bias
Willing to grow from experience
Caring
Empathy
Compassion
Respect
Peer tutors
Risk-takers
Explore new roles
Unfamiliar situations
Design practicals
Tackling difficult problems
Choosing physics
Writing an EE in Physics
Group 4 Project
Balanced
Importance  of other things
Emotional
Spiritual
Physical
Reflective
Writing practical reports
Conclusion and evaluation
Weekly review
Revision
1.  Provide opportunities for scientific study and creativity within a global context that will stimulate and
challenge students
OBJECTIVES
Objective 1
Define Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical quantity.
Draw Represent by means of pencil lines.
Label Add labels to a diagram.
List Give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation.
Measure Find a value for a quantity.
State Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.

Objective 2
Annotate Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.
Apply Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation.
Calculate Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working (unless instructed 
not to do so).
Describe Give a detailed account.
Distinguish Give the differences between two or more different items.
Estimate Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.
Identify Find an answer from a given number of possibilities.
Outline Give a brief account or summary.
Objective 3
Analyse Interpret data to reach conclusions.
Comment Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.
Compare Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring 
to both (all) of them throughout.
Construct Represent or develop in graphical form.
Deduce Reach a conclusion from the information given.
Derive Manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation or relationship.
Design Produce a plan, simulation or model.
Determine Find the only possible answer.
Discuss Give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the 
relative importance of various factors, or comparisons of alternative hypotheses.
Evaluate Assess the implications and limitations.
Explain Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms.
Predict Give an expected result.
Show Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.
Sketch Represent by means of a graph showing a line and labelled but unscaled axes but with 
important features (for example, intercept) clearly indicated.
Solve Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods.
Suggest Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer.
Waves
A1 The eye and sight
A2 Standing (stationary) waves
A3 Doppler effect
A4 Diffraction
A5 Resolution
A6 Polarization
10.  Encourage an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and the overarching nature of the scientific method.
9.  Develop an appreciation of the possibilities and limitations associated with science and scientists
8.  Raise awareness of the moral, ethical, social, economic and environmental implications of using scienceand technology
7.  Develop and apply the students’ information and communication technology skills in the study of
science
6.  Develop experimental and investigative scientific skills
5.  Engender an awareness of the need for, and the value of, effective collaboration and communication
during scientific activities
4.  Develop an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesize scientific information
4.  Develop an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesize scientific information
3.  Enable students to apply and use a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology
2.  Provide a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology
AIMS
5.  Demonstrate the manipulative skills necessary to carry out scientific investigations with precision and 
safety.
4.  Demonstrate the personal skills of cooperation, perseverance and responsibility appropriate for
effective scientific investigation and problem solving.
3.  Construct, analyse and evaluate:
a.  hypotheses, research questions and predictions
b.  scientific methods and techniques
c.  scientific explanations.
2.  Apply and use:
a.  scientific facts and concepts
b.  scientific methods and techniques
c.  scientific terminology to communicate effectively
d.  appropriate methods to present scientific information.
1.  Demonstrate an understanding of:
a.  scientific facts and concepts
b.  scientific methods and techniques
c.  scientific terminology
d.  methods of presenting scientific information.
Define
Draw
Label
List
Measure
State
Command Terms
Annotate
Apply
calculate
Describe
Distinguish
Estimate
Identify
Outline
Analyse
Comment
Compare
Construct
Deduce
Derive
Design
Determine
Discuss
Evaluate
Explain
Show
Sketch
Solve
Suggest
Visit a farm and see lots of animals
Learn the names of animals
State the animal names
Describe the animals
Comment on the use of the different animals
Paper 1
Paper 1 and 2