CIE IGCSE Combined Science P1 REVISION (Motion)

This lesson has been written to act as a revision tool for students at the completion of topic P1 of the CIE IGCSE Combined Science specification or in the lead up to mock or terminal exams. This motion topic is extensive and the engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources have been designed to include a wide range of activities that will allow the students to assess their understanding of the core and supplement sections and to recognise any areas which need further attention. This specification is fairly heavy in mathematical content and so a lot of opportunities are presented for a range of skills to be tested and the PowerPoint guides students through the application of these requirements such as rearranging the formula and converting between units.

The following specification points have received a particular focus in this lesson:

• Calculate average speed using total distance and total time
• Plot and interpret a speed-time graph
• Recognise different motions on a speed time graph and relate this to the resultant force
• Calculate acceleration and distance travelled from a speed-time graph
• Distinguish between mass and weight
• Recall and use the equation W = mg to calculate the weight
• Recall and use the equation to calculate density
• Interpret extension-load graphs and calculate the spring constant
• Recognise the significance of the term, “limit of proportionality”
• Recall and use the equation to calculate pressure

A number of quick quiz rounds, such as FILL THE VOID and THE BIG REVEAL, are used to maintain engagement and motivation and to challenge the students on their recall of important points.

It is estimated that it will take in excess of 2 hours of IGCSE teaching time to cover the detail included in this lesson