AQA trilogy- Specific latent heat masterclass

This resource is a structured GCSE Physics lesson (or masterclass) on Specific Latent Heat, designed to deepen understanding of energy changes during phase changes and develop confidence with calculations and graphs.

The lesson explicitly compares specific latent heat and specific heat capacity, before applying the formula E=mL to a range of increasingly challenging exam-style problems. Pupils also analyse heating and cooling curves to identify phase changes and explain why temperature remains constant.

Learning objectives

Compare and contrast specific latent heat and specific heat capacity

Deduce the units of specific latent heat and apply
𝐸=𝑚𝐿

Analyse heating and cooling graphs involving phase changes

Included in this resource

Retrieval practice on specific heat capacity and prior calculations

Guided reading task to identify and explain key ideas about latent heat

Clear comparison of latent heat of fusion and vaporisation

Heating curve interpretation and phase change analysis

Structured calculation questions with increasing demand

Extended and challenge problems involving real-world contexts

Mini whiteboard questions to check conceptual understanding

Exam-style written questions and structured summaries

Suitable for

GCSE Physics (Higher tier)

GCSE Combined Science (Higher)

Revision lessons, intervention sessions or masterclass delivery

This resource is ready to use with minimal preparation and is ideal for supporting pupils to link mathematical skills, energy concepts and exam-style explanations.