Complete lesson on Electromagnetic Spectrum/Uses/Risks with key content from AQA Physics. This lesson covers the electromagnetic spectrum, waves uses, wave risk, order and size of waves and mobile risks. Starter uses a fun riddle challenge which pupils enjoyed doing in Generating Electricity and so asked for another. The lesson explores the spectrum by order of identities of waves, wavelength, frequency and energy. A quick task on multipliers, standard form and prefixes helps pupils understand the notation commonly seen on the EM spectrum and also as questioned in exams. A task gets pupils to explore different EM waves using information sheet for them to use to summarise key information. Then mobile phone risk is then discussed along with correlation and causation. Plenary quick quiz and some exam style questions which can be used as mini plenaries to link to exams. More lessons in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the Transformers and the National Grid written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Lesson Objectives: Explain the principle behind transformers Explain how the ratio of the p.d across two coils relates the number coil turns Calculate the current from the transformer input supply to provide a set power output Detail the advantages power transmission at high p.d

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Forces and Elasticity written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson starts by discussing what elasticity is in relation to familiar, everyday objects which then challenge pupil thinking with 'slo-mo' videos of these objects being impacted. Elasticity is then further explored with compression and tension in springs and also related to other objects. To assist pupils in their understanding of the force extension graphs for materials proportionality is reviewed mathematically. A class experiment is detailed using simple Physics equipment to test everyday materials for to produce a force-extension graph. Conclusions can then be drawn from the data produced in this experiment. Hooke's law is detailed and related to a simply spring extension experiment and used to highlight spring constants. Plenary poses a summary question for pupils to answer with detailed responses showing their understanding of elasticity. Learning Objectives: - Identify objects in compression or tension. - Explain what is meant by a proportional relationship. - Describe an experiment to extension of an object due to force applied. - Interpret and draw conclusions from a force-extension graph.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Energy Transfer by Conduction' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Choice of two different starters to prompt discussion of heat transfer by conduction. Either looking at cooking using rods through meat or placing ice on different materials to melt. A series of scenarios are shown involving heat conduction which allow pupils to discuss why things feel hot or cold. A class experiment is provided which uses different material rods to identify which one conducts heat quickest. The results of this are then discussed with questions to start promoting good scientific investigation skills. Thermal conductivity is explored by looking at the meaning of each words separately and then together. Pupils are then to put a number of different material in order of thermal conductivity, which is then discussed for common materials which are highly conductive or poorly conductive. This leads onto thermal insulation and some final review questions. Lesson Objectives: 1) Provide definitions for conductors and insulators. 2) Identify common conductors and insulators and explain in relation to thermal conductivity. 3) Relate thermal conductivity to rate of energy transfer. 4) Explain ways in which rate of heat transfer can be reduced.

A completely resourced lesson on GCSE Physics P2 - Electrical Power (E=Pt & P=IV) including key content from AQA exam specification. Starter focuses on units and what they measure as a nice recap of all P2 units of measure. Power and a key definition is provided is reviewed through relatable examples and then put into the context of electrical devices. Examples of calculating power from energy used and time are provided with a worksheet for this. Activity included for power rating circus is optional as alternatively another worksheet is provided allowing the exercise to be completed without a power rating circus. Energy is then related to current and potential difference with the key equations and exercised with a worksheet. Finally questions to identify appropriate fuse ratings for electrical devices. More P2 lessons to come.

2 New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Infrared Radiation & Black body radiation' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Bundled together is 2 complete lessons on infra-red radiation with different learning objectives and activities. LESSON 1 - Infrared radiation and black body radiation Lesson starts with optical illusion which makes white dots appear black, this is to start thoughts on what black is and engage students with something a bit different. The difference between heat and temperature is discussed to lead to what infrared radiation is. A question posed about whether ice gives off infrared radiation consolidates a key point. Thermal imaging is explored with how it works and a guess what it is exercise of infrared images. Different shades of black are shown to discuss what black does in terms of visible light, leading to an explanation of perfect black body radiation. Black body radiation and infrared emission at varied temperatures is discussed (including a link to a useful simulation). The effect of absorption and emission of infrared on bodies is detailed concluding with summary question on the topic. Lesson Objectives: State the difference between heat and infra-red radiation. Explain what is meant by ‘black-body radiation’. Identify the effects of infra-red radiation can have on a body. Relate the effects of absorption and emission of infra-red radiation has on a body. LESSON 2 - Infrared radiation, surfaces and bodies The use of black balls on the LA reservoir is shown in gif images to pupils to discuss why they did this. Absorption and emission of infrared is reviewed briefly. This leads to factors which effect the Earth's temperature and how greenhouse gases impact this. An experiment to investigate different surfaces and infrared emission, absorption and reflection is outlined. The key points from this investigation are summarised for note taking. A true or false activity reviews previous content followed by review questions. Infrared emission, absorption and reflection is applied through questioning to the Earth & the moon, satellites in space and the starter on the LA reservoir. Lesson Objectives: Identify and explain key factors that effect the temperature of the Earth. Investigate and identify the properties of different materials and their effect on infra-red radiation. Apply your knowledge of infrared radiation and surfaces to real life problems. Explain why the temperature on the Moon is different to the Earth.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the AC DC generators written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Explain how the generator effect is used in an alternator to generate ac Explain how a ‘dynamo’ generates dc current Interpret graphs of potential difference generated in the coil against time. Explain how a moving-coil microphone works.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ‘Velocity - time graphs’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Starter prompts pupils to discuss what would win a race, a sports car on the road or a car falling from the sky in a mile race. Pupils are then asked to put cars in order acceleration in terms of 0-60 mph. The difference between speed and velocity is highlighted. A class activity uses a video car chase for pupils to time the duration of different events which is then used to create a velocity time graph. This allows for the v-t graph to be discussed in terms of what the trends show. Key v-t graph trends are highlighted and reviewed with how gradients of v-t graphs can give acceleration. Pupils are then tasked to answer questions in relation to the v-t graph from the car chase video. A quick task requires pupils to match v-t graph trends with d-t graph trends. The plenary takes a look at a v-t graph for a sky diver to start discussing this area. Lesson Objectives: Plot a v-t graph. Identify key v-t graph trends. Use the gradient of a v-t graph to calculate the acceleration of an object. Analyse motion of a body using a v-t graph.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the motor effect written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Lesson Objectives: Explain the ‘motor effect’; Recall and use Flemings left-hand rule State what is meant by magnetic flux density Calculate the force on a current carrying wire Detail how a simple electric motor works

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Light and Colour ’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: Identify what is meant by the visible light spectrum. Detail the different colours on the visible light spectrum and relate to wavelength. Explain how surfaces appear to be certain colours. Compare and contrast translucent and transparent objects and their interaction with light. (upated 07/11/2019)

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Atoms and Radiation' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson provides a basic introduction to the unit of Nuclear Radiation, ideal for introduction and low ability groups. Starter prompts pupils to write or draw what they know about nuclear radiation onto a post-it note, this can then be reviewed by the teacher to start a discussion on misconceptions and highlighting good knowledge. A brief background on the discovery of radiation is given in relation to Henri Becquerel and Marie Curie. A simple explanation of nuclear radiation is given with some review of the nucleus and ionising radiation. Detection of radiation is highlight with a Geiger-muller tube and counter. The three types of nuclear radiations are stated and the nature of random nuclear decay is highlighted. The lesson concludes with a fun true or false about nuclear radiation with some videos to offer further explanation where appropriate. A summary worksheet is provided. Lesson Objectives: - Explain what a radioactive substance is & what makes a substance radioactive. - Explain how radioactivity can be detected. - Recall the different types of radiation that is emitted from a radioactive substance. - Explain what is meant by ‘nuclear decay’.

A periodic table made with the the relative atomic mass at the top and the atomic (proton) number listed at the bottom. Useful for the radioactivity component of the Physics course for writing equations describing alpha and beta decay of atoms.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Energy resources and environment + Supply and Demand written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Lesson Objectives: Describe the environmental impact arising from the use of different energy resources Identify why some energy resources are more reliable than others Explain patterns and trends in the use of energy resources Consider the environmental issues that may arise from the use of different energy resources Discuss environmental issues arising from the use of energy resources in relation to political, social, ethical and economic aspects.