Grade 7 Physics Lessons for Spring 2026
Assessments: to be arranged
Test date: 21.4
| Week number | Date | Lesson content | Lesson resources and links | Homework |
| 2 | 6.1 | |||
| 3 | 13.1 | Introduction to Physics The Particle Model Science is based on observations about phenomena in the world. To explain and understand these observations, a hypothesis is made and tested. Scientific laws are made as a conclusion from the results of our tests and observations. Matter is made from particles. These particles are extremely small. The behaviour of these particles explain many aspects of physics, chemistry and biology | Terms and Conditions 7.1 ppt Video - have you ever seen an atom? Lesson notes | Read the Terms and Conditions from the blog and then complete this form |
| 4 | 20.1 | States of matter What are solids, liquids and gases? How do they change from one state to another? Heat energy amd particle movement Particle vibration causes expansion when materials are heated. How thermometers (liquid) work. Temperature measurement scales. Hot water temperatures | Particles in solids, liquids and gases What is plasma? Particle model exercise Particle model answer sheet 7.1a ppt 7.2 ppt Lesson notes Extra resources: Galileo thermometer video - short More complicated video Homework sheet answers Thermometer sheet answers: first page second page | Complete the sheet on thermometers |
| 5 | 27.1 | Comparing different thermometers Correct formats for recording data from experiments Heat capacity | Introductory video to specific heat capapcity Heating up water, oil and a metal. Lesson notes | Homework form |
| 6 | 3.2 | Variables | Experiment on cooling water - 'milk before or after'? Video - what are variables? Information sheet Understanding variables Easier video on variables Detailed video on independent, dependent and controlled variables Powerpoint Lesson notes |  |
| 7 | 10.2 | Conduction and convection | Conduction video - including a bad explanation! Better conduction video Convection particle video Demonstration of convection current in water Hot air balloon video Cloud from hot liquid What is dry ice? Quick video clip explaining convection currents Surviving the sauna How to dress for winter in Finland Lesson worksheet Lesson notes 7.4 ppt | Complete the worksheet from the lesson Homework sheet answers |
| 8 | 17.2 | Radiation - heat movement without particles | Radiation video Animal image Heat loss from a human body in cold weather Thermal images of clothing YLE A human body losing heat radiation Black, white and silver bottles - taking and processing results Lesson notes 7.5 ppt | Homework: Did these results agree with your prediction? Was it a reliable experiment? |
| 9 | 24.2 | Reviewing work done on heat so far | Arctic adaptations video | No homework |
| 11 | 10.3 | Investigation | Instruction sheet . Writing frame Screenshot from the board Video from the lesson | Finish the first two sides of the investigations sheet |
| 12 | 17.3 | Investigation | Carrying out the experiment | No homework, unless you still have to finish the first two sheets |
| 13 | 24.3 | Investigation | Conclusion and evaluation of the experiment Lesson notes - updated to 5 out of 6 groups had the same results | Complete your investigation. The deadline to hand it in is the start of next lesson |
| 14 | 31.1 | I was absent so a substitute covered work on the electromagnetic spectrum Diagram | ||
| 15 | 7.4 | Light | The electromagnetic spectrum Diagram Waves - energy movement: frequency, wavelength Video on characteristics of waves The dress Colours of light and how we see them. Primary and secondary colours - introduction video (OLD!) Lesson notes Optical illusions with colour Worksheet for after the videos Note - if you are disbelieving about the Swedish flag under yellow light, check the video Opaque objects in different colours of light at 3 minutes 20 seconds in. | Study for the test. Before you start, watch this video |
| 16 | 14.4 | Viewing colour | More resources about colour and light: A longer video if you would like to know more. It is also old but valid Why is the sky blue ? Light in nature Light pillars, YLE November 2022 Lesson notes | Study for the test |
| 17 | 21.4 | TEST | ||
| 18 | 28.4 | Refraction | Lenses, refraction and optical illusions with light video | Homework -in your notebook briefly explain how a natural light phenomenon uses refraction: choose one of a) rainbow, b) solar halo or light pillar c) mirage |
| 19 | 5.5 | |||
| 20 | 12.5 | |||
| 21 | 19.5 |
