Lesson
01States of Matter & Particle Model
Use the particle model to explain the states of matter and their behaviour.
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Year 11
Thermal Physics
Use the particle model to explain states of matter, gas pressure, thermal expansion, heating, phase change, and thermal transfer.
Part of Year 11 CIE Physics 0625.
Topic Overview
What students will cover
This topic connects microscopic particle ideas to visible thermal behaviour. Students should move between model, experiment, and explanation throughout the unit.
The transfer of thermal energy lessons should keep conduction, convection, and radiation clearly separated while also showing how they compare.
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02Pressure in Gases and the Absolute Temperature Scale
Relate gas pressure to particle behaviour and introduce the absolute temperature scale.
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03Thermal Expansion
Explain expansion in solids, liquids, and gases using particle ideas.
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04Specific Heat Capacity
Use specific heat capacity to connect energy input to temperature change.
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05Melting, Boiling & Evaporation
Compare melting, boiling, and evaporation using the particle model and energy ideas.
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06Transfer of Thermal Energy Pt 1 - Conduction & Convection
Use conduction and convection to explain thermal transfer in different systems.
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07Transfer of Thermal Energy Pt 2 - Radiation & Practice
Complete the thermal transfer sequence with radiation and mixed practice.
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08Test
Assessment checkpoint for thermal physics.
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09Review
Review lesson for thermal physics.
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