physics

Basic Physics

physics

A basic physics course covers fundamental principles of motion, force, energy, and matter, often including Newtonian mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, and sometimes relativity and quantum mechanics.

Course Content

Grade 7 (Introduction to Physics)
1. Forces and Motion
4 Topics
1 Quiz
Types of forces (gravity, friction, magnetic)
Speed vs. velocity
Simple machines (levers, pulleys, inclined planes)
Newton’s First Law (Inertia)
Grade 7, Module 1: Forces and Motion
2. Energy Basics
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Forms of energy (kinetic, potential, thermal)
Energy transformations (e.g., pendulum swings)
Renewable vs. non-renewable energy sources
Grade 7, Module 2: Energy Basics
3. Light and Sound
3 Topics
1 Quiz
How light travels (reflection, refraction)
Colors and the visible spectrum
Sound waves (pitch, volume, echolocation)
Grade 7, Module 3: Light and Sound
4. Electricity (Introductory)
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Static electricity (charges, lightning)
Simple circuits (conductors, insulators, switches)
Batteries and bulbs
Grade 7, Module 4: Electricity (Introductory)
5. Scientific Skills
2 Topics
1 Quiz
Measurement (mass, volume, density)
Lab safety and basic experiments (e.g., building a circuit)
Grade 7, Module 5: Scientific Skills
Grade 8 (Intermediate Physics)
1. Motion and Forces (Advanced)
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Acceleration and free fall
Newton’s Second and Third Laws (F=ma, action-reaction)
Momentum and collisions
Grade 8, Module 1: Motion and Forces (Advanced)
2. Energy and Heat
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Law of conservation of energy
Heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)
Phase changes (melting, boiling)
Grade 8, Module 2: Energy and Heat
3. Waves and Optics
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Properties of waves (amplitude, frequency)
How lenses work (concave/convex)
Applications (microscopes, telescopes)
Grade 8, Module 3: Waves and Optics
4. Electricity and Magnetism
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Ohm’s Law (V=IR)
Series vs. parallel circuits
Electromagnets (making one with a nail and wire)
Grade 8, Module 4: Electricity and Magnetism
5. Earth and Space (Intro)
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Solar system basics
Gravity’s role in orbits
Seasons and moon phases
Grade 8, Module 5: Earth and Space (Intro)
6. Practical Work
2 Topics
1 Quiz
Experiments (e.g., measuring acceleration, building electromagnets)
Data analysis (graphs, trends)
Grade 8, Module 6: Practical Work
Grade 9 (Pre-IGCSE/High School Prep)
1. Advanced Mechanics
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Projectile motion
Work, power, and efficiency
Pressure in fluids (Pascal’s Principle)
Grade 9, Module 1: Advanced Mechanics
2. Thermal Physics
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Kinetic theory of matter
Thermal expansion (bridges, thermometers)
Specific heat capacity (why water heats slowly)
Grade 9, Module 2: Thermal Physics
3. Electricity (Advanced)
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Resistance and resistivity
Electrical power (P=IV)
Household circuits (safety, fuses)
Grade 9, Module 3: Electricity (Advanced)
4. Waves and Sound
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Wave calculations (speed = frequency × wavelength)
Ultrasound and seismic waves
Doppler effect (why sirens change pitch)
Grade 9, Module 4: Waves and Sound
5. Magnetism and Electromagnetism
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Magnetic fields (Earth’s magnetism)
Motors and generators (how they work)
Transformers (step-up/step-down)
Grade 9, Module 5: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
6. Modern Physics (Glimpse)
3 Topics
1 Quiz
Atomic structure (protons, neutrons, electrons)
Nuclear energy (fission vs. fusion)
LEDs and semiconductors (basic idea)
Grade 9, Module 6: Modern Physics (Glimpse)
7. Experimental Skills
2 Topics
1 Quiz
Designing experiments (e.g., testing insulation materials)
Using sensors (temperature, light) for data collection
Grade 9, Module 7: Experimental Skills