Step-by-step OCR Foundation Physics for Grades 1–5: clear concepts, key equations, practical skills, and exam-style practice.
In this topic, you’ll learn about the structure and properties of matter, including particles, states of matter, mixtures and methods of separation. You’ll also study atoms, elements, compounds and bonding, and how these ideas explain the behaviour of materials.
In this topic, you’ll learn how forces affect motion, including speed, velocity, acceleration and Newton’s laws. You’ll also cover pressure, moments, momentum and force calculations, using graphs and exam-style questions to build confidence.
In this topic, you’ll learn about charge, current, potential difference and resistance, and how electrical circuits work. You’ll practise using key equations, comparing series and parallel circuits, and applying your knowledge to exam-style calculations.
In this topic, you’ll learn about permanent and induced magnets, magnetic fields and how magnetic forces act. You’ll also study electromagnets, magnetic materials and how magnetism is used in devices and real-life applications.
In this topic, you’ll learn how waves travel through different materials and how they transfer energy. You’ll study wave properties such as speed, frequency and wavelength, and explore sound waves, seismic waves and other wave behaviour in matter.
In this topic, you’ll learn about atomic structure, isotopes and different types of nuclear radiation. You’ll also study radioactive decay, half-life, uses of radiation, and how to answer exam questions involving nuclear equations and safety.
In this topic, you’ll learn about energy stores, energy transfers and the conservation of energy. You’ll cover work done, power, efficiency and heating, and apply the key equations to calculations and everyday energy problems.
In this topic, you’ll explore how science helps us understand and respond to major global issues such as climate change, energy demand, pollution and resource use. You’ll apply your scientific knowledge to real-world contexts and exam-style questions.
In this topic, you’ll cover the required practical skills, including methods, variables, controls, equipment and safety. You’ll practise analysing results, evaluating errors and improvements, and answering practical-based exam questions clearly.
