This resource covers maths skills required for Physics GCSE exam questions (combined science physics also). It is a power point with over 70 slides that include; teaching the required skills, practice tasks and selected past exam questions embedded (from EDEXCEL but could be used for any exam board as practice). It is organised in an order that flows from one skill to another with action buttons that take you directly to each skill and home buttons so you can easily return to the home slide. This resource can be used at the start of the GCSE course (by providing pupils with a copy of the equation sheet) or as revision before the exam when pupils should know the required equations. This cannot be done in 1 lesson and could be spread over a number of lessons or dipped into when a skill is required! Much of this is relevant to Biology and Chemistry also. Skills covered are: Standard index units Significant figures Converting units Equations - Substitution Equations - rearranging Standard form Percentage and efficiency Ratios Unfamiliar Equations Graph interpretation Gradients

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Rotational Forces. It covers situations where forces can cause rotation, how levers and gears transmit the rotational effects of forces, use of the equation for moments and use of the principle of moments to calculate forces and distances in equilibrium situations. The resource is appropriate for Higher and Foundation tier Triple Science classes only. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Electromagnetic Induction. It covers how to produce an electric current by induction on a small scale, how different factors affect the size and direction of an induced current, how the magnetic field produced by an induced potential difference opposes the original change, how electromagnetic induction is used in alternators and dynamos, how microphones work in terms of changing pressure variations into variations in electric current and how loudspeakers change variations in current to variations in air pressure. The resource is appropriate for Triple Science classes and is for** Higher tier only**. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Background Radiation. It covers sources of background radiation and how the amount of radioactivity can be measured, what background radiation is and how radiation measurements need to be corrected to account for background radiation and details of how a Geiger–Müller tube works. Updated 04/03/2021 The resource is appropriate for Triple and Combined Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. You can download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics EDEXCEL 9-1 SP6 & CP6 Radioactivity Lesson outline and equipment list” for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on EM Radiation Dangers. It covers the harmful effects of microwave, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and gamma rays, how the potential danger of electromagnetic radiation depends on its frequency, the nature of radiation produced by changes in atoms & their nuclei and that absorption of radiation can cause changes in atoms & their nuclei. The resource is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. (Note: the order and coding for combined and triple science are different, this is lesson 5 for Combined classes and lesson 9 for Triple classes ). You can also download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics CP5 Light and the EM Spectrum Lesson outline and equipment list EDEXCEL 9-1” for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

A set of revision resources for EDEXCEL Physics paper 1. Covers topics 1-6 for combined science and topics 1-7 for triple science. Each topic has a Picture/animation prompt activity where pupils explain the significance of each one and a Challenge Grid that contains colour-coded tasks that relate to the topic content in the order that it is taught (pupils get a higher score for tasks that are chronologically further back). C/SP1 & C/SP3 activities are combined into 1 activity as they are both small topics as is CP4/5. SP4 and SP5 are done separately. SP6 has 2 of each activity as it is a very large topic! These activities can be used multiple times throughout the course and pupils can aim to improve their scores. Answer slides for all activities are included (I have tried to keep the answers concise so as not to take up more than 1 slide for each activity. Pupils may end up with more detail and can be used as a discussion opportunity). I have used some of these in the run up to the mock exam and each topic takes at least a 1 hour lesson to complete. I have also used them as revision before end of unit tests and also at random points in the course. Separate power points tailored for Triple and Combined Science (some crossover) so you can pick which resource to use depending on which course/class you are teaching. I have the CP1/CP3 activities available as a free sample. Also see my shop for full lesson resources for GCSE EDEXCEL Physics triple science and physics combined science lessons.

Full Lesson PowerPoint and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on The National Grid. It covers how the national grid transmits electricity around the country, that transformers can change the voltage of an alternating current, why step-up and step-down transformers are used, how transformers work and using the turns ratio equation for transformers. The resource is appropriate for Triple Science classes and it covers foundation and higher material. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Pressure and Upthrust. It covers how upthrust occurs and that the upthrust is equal to the weight of fluid displaced, the factors that determine whether or not an object will float/sink and relates the upthrust to the floating/sinking of objects immersed/partially immersed in fluids, using the equation relating pressure in a fluid to height, density and gravitational field strength and why the pressure in a liquid depends on density and depth. The resource is appropriate for Higher tier Triple Science classes only. Note: update due to typo. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Pressure in Fluids. It covers the equation relating force, pressure and area, that the pressure in a fluid is due to the fluid and atmospheric pressure, how pressure in fluids increases with depth and density, how pressure is related to area and a force normal to the surface and why pressure varies with height. It also includes examples of hydraulic systems with use of the pressure, force and area equation. The resource is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

PowerPoint presentation to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics Core Practical on Investigating Radiation. It includes a context, equipment, an introduction to the Core Practical and information on how to collect the required data. The resource is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. (Note: the order and coding for combined and triple science are different for Topic 5, this goes with lesson 7 for Triple classes and is not needed in the combined science specification). You can download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics SP5 Light and EM Spectrum Lesson outline and equipment list EDEXCEL 9-1” for this topic from my TES shop, which shows the differences between combined and triple science lessons for this topic. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Two full Lesson PowerPoints and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Lenses . It covers how the focal length and shape of a lens affect its power, using ray diagrams to show how converging & diverging lenses refract light and explaining how diverging lenses produce virtual images, comparing the way in which converging & diverging lenses refract light and explaining the different types of image that can be formed by converging lenses. The resource is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. (Note: the order and coding for combined and triple science are different for Topic 5, this is lesson 3 for Triple classes and is not needed in the combined science specification). You can download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics SP5 Light and EM Spectrum Lesson outline and equipment list EDEXCEL 9-1” for this topic from my TES shop, which shows the differences between combined and triple science lessons for this topic. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Nuclear Energy. It covers three types of nuclear reactions, advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear power to generate electricity and evaluating the use of nuclear power. The resource is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers doing the EDEXCEL specification. You can download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics EDEXCEL 9-1 SP6 & CP6 Radioactivity Lesson outline and equipment list” for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on The Electromagnetic Spectrum . It covers the groups of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum, colours of the visible spectrum, how the waves in the electromagnetic spectrum are grouped, use of standard form and the differences in the behaviour of waves in the different parts of the spectrum. The resource is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. (Note: the order and coding for combined and triple science are different, this is lesson 2 for Combined classes and lesson 5 for Triple classes ). You can also download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics CP5 Light and the EM Spectrum Lesson outline and equipment list EDEXCEL 9-1” for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Dangers & Uses of Static Electricity . It covers earthing, static shocks, hazards caused by charged objects discharging and how earthing can be used to reduce risks (fuelling, lightning) and uses of static (electrostatic spraying, electrostatic precipitators). The resource is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. You can download the FREE resource ‘GCSE Physics SP11 Static Electricity Lesson outline and equipment list EDEXCEL 9-1 Triple Science’ for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson ‘GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy’ is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Newton’s Third Law. It covers describing Newton’s Third Law, identifying action-reaction pairs and distinguishing between action–reaction pairs and balanced forces. Higher only: Describing how objects affect each other when they collide. The resource is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. You can also download the FREE resources “GCSE Physics EDEXCEL 9-1 SP2 & CP2 Forces and Motion Lesson outline and equipment list” for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop. Updated 25/09/18 - few slight tweaks to power point.

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Gas Pressure and Volume. It covers how gases can be compressed or expanded by pressure changes, how the pressure of a gas produces a force at right angles to any surface, why changing the volume of a gas changes the pressure, using the formula relating pressure and volume changes in a gas of fixed mass at constant temperature and why doing work on a gas can increase its temperature. The resource is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lessons on SP15a/CP13a Bending and Stretching and SP15b/CP13b Extension and Energy Transfers. It covers the relationship between force and extension for a spring and a rubber band (also comparing them), the difference between elastic and inelastic distortion, that more than one force is needed to distort an object, the equation that links force, extension and the spring constant, the equation relating the energy transferred to the extension of a spring and that work has to be done to stretch a spring. The resource is appropriate for Triple and Combined Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. Note: I have combined these 2 lessons in an attempt to save some time but it may take 2 lessons to cover – depends on your class and how much time you have available. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Revision resource for the Motion and Energy topics for GCSE EDEXCEL Physics - for combined and triple science. This resource includes: A challenge grid that contains colour-coded tasks relating to the C/SP1 and C/SP3 content in the order that it is taught - pupils get higher score for tasks that are chronologically further back. This can be used multiple times throughout the year and pupils can aim to improve their score! A picture/animation prompt activity where pupils explain the significance of each one and why they are important to the topics. Answer slides for both are included - I have tried to keep the answers concise so as not to take up more than one slide for each activity. Pupils may end up with more detail! I have included a slightly easier version of the challenge grid on the last 2 slides of the presentation for lower ability classes as an option. See my shop for the full paper 1 revision resource ‘Physics EDEXCEL Paper 1 revision - retrieval practice activities for triple & combined’ and for full lesson resources for GCSE EDEXCEL Physics triple science and combined science physics lessons.