Unit at a glance
3 lessons, 135 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1-13.2 | Gravitational field and Newton's law A gravitational field is a region where a mass feels a force. | Mix-Pair-Share | 4 Q, 45 marks (topic) | 4 checks | tab 1 |
| 13.2-13.3 | Orbits and field strength An orbit is not a balance of forces. | Jigsaw | 4 Q, 44 marks (topic) | 4 checks | tab 1 |
| 13.4 | Gravitational potential Gravitational potential measures the work per kilogram to escape to infinity. | Corners | 4 Q, 48 marks (topic) | 4 checks | tab 3 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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