1. Waves and Electricity yr 9Scx Science ideas I need to know
Pre-test 1
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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

2. Waves and Electricity yr 9Scx Science ideas I need to know
Pre-test 2
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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