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Topic plan · A-Level Physics 9702 · Topic 1

Physical quantities and units

The language of physics. SI base units, prefixes, errors, and the scalar versus vector distinction. The chapter every student is tempted to skip and later regrets.

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Unit at a glance

3 lessons, 135 minutes of teaching

Lessons
3, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
3 with answer keys
Quiz questions
53 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
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Scheme of work

The lessons in order

RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
1.1-1.2Physical quantities and units
Write "the speed is 30" and you have said almost nothing.		Connect-Extend-Challenge6 Q, 15 marks18 MCQsim
1.3Errors and uncertainties
Every reading you take is a best estimate wrapped in a band of doubt.		Anticipation / Reaction Guide6 Q, 14 marks17 MCQsim
1.4Scalars and vectors
Mass, energy and temperature are fully described by a number and a unit.		Cooperative Concept Mapping6 Q, 14 marks18 MCQsim

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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Topic resources

Question bank53 questions across the topic Revision notesOne page per lesson Notes PDFPrintable topic notes Concept mapThe topic on one sheet Student syllabus pagePhysical quantities and units Practical trainerGraph trainer Practical trainerResults tables Practical trainerUncertainties and evaluation Practical trainerPlanning an experiment Practical trainerQuestion 1 set-up builders Practical trainerLog graphs and error bars