Waves and Electricity yr 9Scx Science ideas I need to know Pre-test 1 Science ideas I need to know Success Criteria Start of Unit End of Unit I know this I know some of this I need to learn this I know this 1a. Define a wave and Distinguish between transverse and longitudinal waves 1b. Use a diagram of a wave to label and explain wavelength, amplitude and frequency 3a. Draw rays to show how a shadow is formed 3b. Relate the length of shadows to the sun changing position in the sky 4a. Observe what happens when rays of light are reflected off a flat plane mirror 4b. Label a ray of light hitting a mirror with Incident ray, Reflection ray, angle of incidence and reflection and a normal line 4c. Observe the effect of convex and concave mirrors on rays of light 4d. Define and give examples of transparent, translucent and opaque mediums 4e. Investigate refraction in lenses of various shapes (limited to square, convex and concave shapes) 6a. Investigate that light can be dispersed 6b. Label a spectrum with its colours 7a. Associate the terms radio, gamma, microwave, infra-red, ultraviolet and X-rays with the appropriate parts of the electromagnetic spectrum 7b. Research some of the uses to which parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are put

Waves and Electricity yr 9Scx Science ideas I need to know Pre-test 2 Science ideas I need to know Success Criteria Start of Unit End of Unit I know this I know some of this I need to learn this I know this 8a. Identify static electricity in a given situation 8b. Discuss why hair is repelled when charged including: The role of insulators and movement of charges, and repulsion and attraction of charge 9a. Define electric current as a flow of charge and voltage is a measure of energy transferred to a component 9b. Investigate the need for a complete circuit in order for a current to flow 9c. Draw simple circuit diagrams using circuit symbols 9d. Construct circuits from circuit diagrams 9e. Identify the type of circuit as either series or parallel 10a. Investigate conductors that allow the flow of current through them and insulators that prevent the flow of current through them. 10b. Research a use of the conducting and insulating properties of materials in technological applications. 11a. Understand how Ammeters and Voltmeters are placed in a circuit 11b. Explain the rules of current and voltage in series and parallel circuits 11c. compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of parallel and series circuits 11d. Use ammeters and voltmeters in a circuit to make predictions 11e. Compare, in terms of voltage and current, the brightness of bulbs in parallel and series circuits