This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining the effect on atomic number and mass number when elements undergo alpha and beta decay. This is the seventh lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the use of nuclear formulae in explaining the changes in the elements as they decay. There is a lesson plan with notes on teaching, a PowerPoint to support the lesson and ideas for extending the lesson for more able students.

This is a lesson and PowerPoint introducing the history and development of the model of the atom. This is the third lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the main scientists that have built up the theory of the atom over the centuries. The idea of theories and how they are developed and refined is discussed and some ideas for classroom activities are also included.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the cosmological red shift and how this was used by Edwin Hubble to theorise about the expanding universe and the Theory of the Big Bang. There is a brief worksheet (ideal for a homework task) and a marked version to assist the non-specialist teacher. This is the fifth lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the elements of the periodic table formed. This is the third lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). The lesson covers the theory of the formation of the element in the big bang, in main sequence stars, giant stars and supernova. It also contains animated explanations of neutron production from proton collisions linking to the P-P chain. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining magnets and the fields around them. This is the first lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the theory of magnets, magnetic fields and their interactions as well as the practical ideas and risk assessments to investigate these in the classroom. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining background radiation and its sources. This is the tenth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the main reasons for background radiation and then links to external web sources for Radon gas causes. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching, a PowerPoint to support the lesson and a worksheet to aid in delivery / test understanding through the use of four differentiated activities to choose from.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining electromagnets and the fields around them. This is the second lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the theory of electromagnets, magnetic fields around solenoids and wires as well as the practical experiment and risk assessment to investigate these in the classroom. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan. V1.01 - Additional slides added for experiment and the Starter, Main, Plenary added to lesson plan - 17th Sept 2018

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the solar system. This is the first lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). The lesson covers the theory of the formation of the solar system, what it contains, links between the planets and days of the week (and religions), definition of moons and galaxies and also an activity on modelling the positions of the planets to scale (with an answer key) Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan. Version 1.01 - Amended an error in the data table, Neptune/Uranus

This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining the penetrating and ionising ability of alpha, beta and gamma radiation. This is the sixth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the main diagram used when discussing penetration through materials, recaps the depth expected to penetrate through air and summarises the overall properties in a table. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching, a PowerPoint to support the lesson and a copy of two of the slides in word format for easy printing for less able pupils. Also included is a risk assessment for the use of radiation in the classroom (by teachers)

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the current two main issues in cosmology, dark matter and dark energy. This lessson is designed to encourage pupils to think about what makes a good theory, it utilises the evolution of the theory of Gravity from Newton to Einstein as an examplar of this process and then describes the two main issues of an accelerating universe and spinning galaxies. This is the sixth lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

GCSE Science / Physics - Nuclear Fusion (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan) This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining nuclear fusion. This is the thirteenth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the basic idea of combining atomic nuclei. Mass loss and both current and future uses of fusion are considered. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching this topic as well as ideas to assist the teacher in differentiating the lesson and setting homework; a PowerPoint also supports the lesson.

GCSE Science / Physics - Nuclear Fission (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan) This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining nuclear fission. This is the twelfth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the basic idea of splitting the atomic nucleus from neutron capture and expressing this as a diagram and nuclear equation. Chain reactions, nuclear bombs and nuclear power are also used to discuss fission in context. The good and bad aspects of fission are used to stimulate a discussion with a differentiated task list for pupils to then create work of their own on the topic. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching this topic as well as ideas to assist the teacher in differentiating the lesson and setting homework; a PowerPoint also supports the lesson. Updated March 2017 (Corrected mass numbers on fission diagram)

This is lesson 26.4 The dangers of radioactivity from the latest syllabus. Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper

This is a brief lesson and PowerPoint explaining the heating and cooling effect of changing the pressure f a gas in a fixed volume. This is the tenth lesson in the Particle Model unit of work (P3). The lesson covers the heating and cooling of gases, work done calculation and links to two external youtube clips showing these effects. The lesson plan is step by step including extension ideas and the learning objectives linked directly to the syllabus.