Applied Science AQA/Energy and Power
Topic Title
[edit | edit source]Setting Applied context
[edit | edit source]A brief paragraph about where this science is used
| Syllabus Content | What you need to do |
|---|---|
| • calculating the gravitational potential energy of an object
• the formula: GPE = mgh |
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| • calculating the kinetic energy of a moving object
• the formula: KE = 1/2 mv 2 |
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| • calculating the power of a mechanical system
• the formula: P = E/t |
Exploration of key ideas (must be original text, not C&P) – level checked by AQA
[edit | edit source]In general, point students towards the approach to take, as opposed to just giving them information.
Concept 1
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Concept 2
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Concept 3
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Concept 4
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Study Task
[edit | edit source]Work to do to understand this topic e.g. research, analysis
Careers and Organisations
[edit | edit source]Carry out some research into these jobs in this area. (Feel free to add other jobs you find.)
| Research these roles: | What are the benefits of this role to society? | What organisations would employ someone in this role?
(Where would they work?) |
What would someone in this role have to do within the organisation? | What scientifically-related skills do they need to have?
What techniques do they need to have mastered? |
What experience is needed to undertake this role and its responsibilities within an organisation? | What other science personnel will they work with in their organisation. |
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| Job 1 | ||||||
| Job 2 |
Relevant practical/s
[edit | edit source]– relating to criteria skills
Quick questions
[edit | edit source]Example:
quick questions
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Exam-style questions
[edit | edit source]– can we use old AQA qs… e.g. from more than 5 years ago? With Examiner comments
click to reveal answer
Links
[edit | edit source]to other sections within this book
to good external websites (including AQA website, wikipedia, relevant applications / companies) - also considering links in spec
References / Bibliography
[edit | edit source]of recommended text books
including mapped refs to existing books