Acceleration – Lesson, Worksheet & Mark Scheme – Unit 1 – IGCSE Physics

Acceleration – Lesson, Worksheet & Mark Scheme – Unit 1 – IGCSE Physics
Velocity, Acceleration, Deceleration and v² = u² + 2as

This Synapse Science resource teaches the difference between speed and velocity and how to calculate acceleration using a = (v − u) ÷ t, including deceleration as a negative value. It is part of the Synapse Science Unit 1: Forces and Motion pack.

Students also use and rearrange v² = u² + (2 × a × s) and choose the right equation by asking whether time is given or needed.

TOPICS COVERED – SPECIFICATION POINTS

• 1.6: Know and use the relationship between acceleration, change in velocity and time taken: acceleration = change in velocity ÷ time taken, a = (v − u) ÷ t
• 1.10: Use the relationship between final speed, initial speed, acceleration and distance moved: (final speed)² = (initial speed)² + (2 × acceleration × distance moved), v² = u² + (2 × a × s)

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Editable PowerPoint lesson with worked examples, graded practice, video review and exit ticket
• Printable differentiated worksheet (Easy, Medium and Hard questions, 52 marks)
• Teacher notes and a full mark scheme in Edexcel exam style

KEY FEATURES

• Common misconceptions tackled head-on, such as “negative acceleration means moving backwards”
• “Which equation?” flowchart for multi-step problems
• Exam-style stopping distance question with reaction and braking distances
• Consistent Synapse Science format for seamless delivery

PAIRS WELL WITH

• IGCSE Teacher Toolkit: Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies and Student Activities