Physics
The A level course follows the Edexcel Specification. The link below gives a brief overview of the course
At a glance guide to the new A level Physics
If you’d like to look at the Specification in detail feel free to do so using this link
Pearson Edexcel A-Level Physics
Transition activities to help prepare you for starting the course
This booklet links your GCSE content to what you will be studying at A Level. It includes information and plenty of activities to allow you to review your GCSE work and extend it in preparation for the start in September.
Year 12 Physics A Level Preparation Booklet
Complete the activities in the guide – there is plenty to do
In the first year of the course you will cover Newton’s Laws in more detail
Using the above linked site: Produce a summary document on Fundamental Particles
In year 13 you cover a new area of Physics - fundamental particles like Quarks and Leptons. Click the link to access a beginners’ guide to get you thinking:
Using the above linked site: Produce a summary document on Fundamental Particles
To watch at your leisure:
- An interesting Brian Cox BBC program for you to watch
- A couple of good YouTube channels: Minute Physics & Kurzgesagt
Something to worry you… Why Alien Life Would be our Doom - The Great Filter