INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI
Year 9 Curriculum
Physics
Unit 4: Thermal Physics
Learning Objective 4.1
To be able to state, describe and explain the properties of solids, liquids and gases.
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Learning Objective 4.2
To describe and explain changes of state in terms of energy.
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Learning Objective 4.3
To compare and contrast the changes of state of evaporation and boiling.
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Learning Objective 4.4
To qualitatively describe the pressure of a gas in terms of motion of its particles.
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Learning Objective 4.5
To understand that substances expand when heated and discuss some uses of this, including for thermometers.
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Learning Objective 4.6
To conduct an experiment to demonstrate the properties of good and bad conductors and then explain the theory behind conduction.
- Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE Science - Coordinated (Double) - 0654
Learning Objective 4.7
To conduct an experiment to demonstrate convection and then explain the theory behind it.
- Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE Science - Coordinated (Double) - 0654
Learning Objective 4.8
To describe factors that effect radiation by experimental and theoretical means.
- Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE Science - Coordinated (Double) - 0654
Learning Objective 4.9
To identify and explain some of the everyday applications of conduction, convection and radiation.
- Cambridge Curriculum Learning Objective - IGCSE Science - Coordinated (Double) - 0654