Applied Science AQA/Energy and Power

Topic Title

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
• calculating the kinetic energy of a moving object • the formula: KE = 1/2 mv ²
• calculating the power of a mechanical system • the formula: P = E/t

In general, point students towards the approach to take, as opposed to just giving them information.

explanation 1

mad scientist

explanation 2

explanation 3

explanation 4

Work to do to understand this topic e.g. research, analysis

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.
Job 1
Job 2

– relating to criteria skills

Example:

quick questions

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– can we use old AQA qs… e.g. from more than 5 years ago? With Examiner comments

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to other sections within this book

to good external websites (including AQA website, wikipedia, relevant applications / companies) - also considering links in spec

of recommended text books

including mapped refs to existing books