UK Curriculum · Year 9 Physics · KS3

Year 9 Physics Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

The physics units from our Year 9 science scheme of work for the UK curriculum (Key Stage 3, UK National Curriculum): Physics 2: electricity and magnetism, Physics 2: energy and Physics 2: motion and pressure. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week, taught from May to July. For the full year, including biology and chemistry, see the Year 9 Science lesson plan.

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May · Physics 2 — Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism

Year 9 Physics — May Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
May 1st week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism)		Physics 2 1: 1.1 Charging upPhysics 2 1: 1.1 Charging up 2: 1.7 Magnets and magnetic fields / 1.8 Electromagnets / 1.9 Using electromagnetsPhysics 2 1: 1.1 Charging up 2: 1.7 Magnets and magnetic fields / 1.8 Electromagnets / 1.9 Using electromagnets Applied practice
May 2nd week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism)		Physics 2 1: 1.2 Circuits and current / 1.3 Potential differencePhysics 2 1: 1.2 Circuits and current / 1.3 Potential differencePhysics 2 1: 1.2 Circuits and current / 1.3 Potential difference Applied practice
May 3rd week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism)		Physics 2 1: 1.4 Resistance / 1.5 Changing the subjectPhysics 2 1: 1.4 Resistance / 1.5 Changing the subjectPhysics 2 1: 1.4 Resistance / 1.5 Changing the subject Applied practice
May 4th week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 1: Electricity and magnetism)		Physics 2 1: 1.6 Series and parallelPhysics 2 1: 1.6 Series and parallelPhysics 2 1: 1.6 Series and parallel Applied practice
June · Physics 2 — Chapter 2: Energy

Year 9 Physics — June Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
June 1st week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 2: Energy)		Physics 2 1: 2.1 Food and fuelsPhysics 2 1: 2.1 Food and fuels 2: 2.7 Energy transfer: forces / 2.8 Energy and powerPhysics 2 1: 2.1 Food and fuels 2: 2.7 Energy transfer: forces / 2.8 Energy and power Applied practice
June 2nd week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 2: Energy)		Physics 2 1: 2.2 Energy resources / 2.3 Energy adds upPhysics 2 1: 2.2 Energy resources / 2.3 Energy adds upPhysics 2 1: 2.2 Energy resources / 2.3 Energy adds up Applied practice
June 3rd week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 2: Energy)		Physics 2 1: 2.4 Energy and temperaturePhysics 2 1: 2.4 Energy and temperaturePhysics 2 1: 2.4 Energy and temperature Applied practice
June 4th week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 2: Energy)		Physics 2 1: 2.5 Energy transfer: particles / 2.6 Energy transfer: radiationPhysics 2 1: 2.5 Energy transfer: particles / 2.6 Energy transfer: radiationPhysics 2 1: 2.5 Energy transfer: particles / 2.6 Energy transfer: radiation Applied practice
July · Physics 2 — Chapter 3: Motion and pressure

Year 9 Physics — July Lesson Plan

UK National Curriculum · Physics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
July 1st week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 3: Motion and pressure)		Physics 2 1: 3.1 SpeedPhysics 2 1: 3.1 Speed 2: 3.5 Pressure on solids / 3.6 Turning forcesPhysics 2 1: 3.1 Speed 2: 3.5 Pressure on solids / 3.6 Turning forces Applied practice
July 2nd week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 3: Motion and pressure)		Physics 2 1: 3.2 Motion graphsPhysics 2 1: 3.2 Motion graphsPhysics 2 1: 3.2 Motion graphs Applied practice
July 3rd week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 3: Motion and pressure)		Physics 2 1: 3.3 Pressure in gasesPhysics 2 1: 3.3 Pressure in gasesPhysics 2 1: 3.3 Pressure in gases Applied practice
July 4th week
(Physics 2 — Chapter 3: Motion and pressure)		Physics 2 1: 3.4 Pressure in liquidsPhysics 2 1: 3.4 Pressure in liquidsPhysics 2 1: 3.4 Pressure in liquids Applied practice
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Recall and activate

Open with retrieval questions that connect the week’s physics topic to earlier learning and everyday examples.

25 minutes

Model and calculate

Work through the physics with diagrams, models and worked calculations, then apply it to a practical or data question.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Close with exam-style questions that show what is secure and what to revisit next lesson.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Year 9 Physics

Concept lessons

Clear, visual lessons on each National Curriculum physics topic.

Practice activities

Short questions and checks matched to each week’s focus.

Working scientifically

Investigations, measurements and recording skills linked to each physics unit.

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