Physics for Ages 11 to 14 Course

What you will learn in 2 lessons

1. 1

   Energy Stores and Transfers

   Start here

   The learner describes energy stores and the ways energy is transferred, applies conservation of energy, calculates efficiency, and works out the cost of running appliances from power ratings.

   6 learning goals

   What you will learn

   1. 1.Describe where energy is stored
   2. 2.Explain how energy is transferred
   3. 3.Account for energy with conservation and dissipation
   4. 4.Calculate and compare efficiency
   5. 5.Work out energy use and cost from power ratings
   6. 6.Explain the energy in food
2. 2

   Heat Transfer

   The learner distinguishes temperature from thermal energy, explains conduction, convection and radiation with the particle model, and evaluates insulation and thermal equilibrium.

   6 learning goals

   What you will learn

   1. 1.Tell temperature, thermal energy and heat apart
   2. 2.Explain conduction and choose conductors and insulators
   3. 3.Explain convection currents in liquids and gases
   4. 4.Explain energy transfer by infrared radiation
   5. 5.Explain cooling by evaporation
   6. 6.Control energy transfer in homes and devices