A powerpoint presentation describing the nature of sound waves including their fundamental properties. The mathematical relationship between intensity and distance (suitable for IB Diploma and A-level) elaborated. Relevant examples are also included.

Resource describes boundary behaviour using a scaffolded approach. First reflection of travelling waves in a rope with fixed/loose boundary is described, followed by reflection of light. Refraction at water and light boundaries is then adequately treated leading up to Snell’s Law. Finally the concepts of reflection and refraction are linked together with the introduction of the concept of total internal reflection. Resource is suitable for A-level and I.B. Physics owing to depth but still suitable for GCSE/MYP level because all concepts are introduced at fundamental level. Teacher may omit/modify higher level content for GCSE/MYP use.

An introduction to forces with illustrated examples of different types of forces. The second part then describes Newton’s second law as applied to horizontal translational motion and for objects in free fall with worked examples. There are 2 versions in the second part; for student and teacher. Teacher can print out the slides in condensed format (e.g. 2/3 slides per page) so that students can work through examples. An introduction to momentum and impulse with simple worked examples with student and teacher versions. The second part describes the principle of conservation with a few worked examples. Suitable for GCSE /IB MYP or as introduction to Mechanics for A-level/IB Diploma.

An introduction to vectors and scale diagrams involving vectors. The second part has a student and teacher version. Teacher can print out the slides in condensed format (e.g. 2/3 slides per page) so that students can work through examples. Note however, the teacher may have to alter the answers provided depending on what size they choose to print the slides. This is because the scale diagrams will give different magnitudes in each case. Direction however, will be the same. Ideal for GCSE level, or as an introduction to measurement/mechanics at A-level.

Suitable for IB Diploma and A-level students but could also be adapted and used in IGCSE to get a more in-depth grasp of fundamental ideas in electricity. The 7 presentations include an introduction to electric fields, static electricity, electrostatic induction, Coulomb’s Law, the meaning of electric field strength, energy transfer in electric fields, the link between electric current and drift speed, an introduction to the electron volt and the meaning of Voltage in circuits. The presentations are illustrated but still contain an in-depth approach based on I.B. diploma physics Core topic on electricity.

In this powerpoint presentation, the development of quantum theory is explained. The merging of insights from the ultraviolet catastrophe and Rutherford’s atom by Niel’s Bohr is elaborated. Eventually classical theories on circular motion are applied to the Bohr model to predict the radii and energy levels of orbits. This content is suitable for A-level and IB Diploma.

A powerpoint presentation with animation to distinguish longitudinal and transverse waves. Properties of waves and their mathematical relationships are described and the wave equation derived. A worked example suitable for high ability KS3/ KS4 students and A-level students is also included.