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Simon has been teaching Physics for over 27 years in British state schools and international school around the world. He specializes in International Baccalaureate, A level and IGCSE. He is now head of the secondary school at the British School of Tashkent, a Nord Anglia school and in August he will become International Principal of NAS Guangzhou Panyu. He is a regular contributor to the Times Educational Supplement and is one of their "Subject geniuses" for Science.

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Simon has been teaching Physics for over 27 years in British state schools and international school around the world. He specializes in International Baccalaureate, A level and IGCSE. He is now head of the secondary school at the British School of Tashkent, a Nord Anglia school and in August he will become International Principal of NAS Guangzhou Panyu. He is a regular contributor to the Times Educational Supplement and is one of their "Subject geniuses" for Science.
Uncertainty and Errors in measurement
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Uncertainty and Errors in measurement

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Everything they need to know for A level or IB presented in a humorous fashion by a very experienced teacher. Worksheets and practical activities too. Propagating uncertainties too.
The Doppler effect
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The Doppler effect

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Written for IB, this can also be used for A level. Includes derivation of formulae, qualitative descriptions and Doppler effect with light. Worked examples and accompanying worksheet. Written with humour too by a very experienced (26 years!) Physics teacher.
Law of Reflection
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Law of Reflection

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A lesson for IGCSE (14-6 year old) Coordinated Science although this will also work at KS3 (11-14 year olds). The slide that says 'Follow Mr Porter' I normally take them outside and show them how to play 'Wall Ball' and hence demonstrate the law of reflection. Please message me if you don't know 'wall ball'. The sheets are exercises in using the law, either drawing rays of light to show light being bounced off mirrors to find treasure on a treasure map or trying to 'zap' a dog (I have a running joke about my hate of dogs in my lessons). Please feel free to substitute something other than a dog!
Science Open evening presentation
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Science Open evening presentation

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Perfect for putting on a screen during Science open evenings or assemblies. A presentation containing animated gifs showing the wonder (and humour) of science. Always a big hit, especially with young audiences.
Free-body diagrams
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Free-body diagrams

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Written for IB/A level, could also be used lower down the school. Includes worksheet and practical activity. Written by experienced and humorous (?!) Physics teacher.
IB Physics COMPLETE
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IB Physics COMPLETE

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EVERYTHING you need to teach IB Physics (Options sold separately) for Standard and Higher level. PowerPoints (world famous!), activities, worksheets the lot. Produced by experienced IB teacher. Save 46 pounds by buying the bundle.
'Following instructions' activity
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'Following instructions' activity

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I used this as a competition whilst working at a school in Peru (hence the title). Can be used as an introduction to writing a scientific method or just as a fun little competition at the end of term etc. Students have to do exactly what the instructions say using a piece of paper.Check out more of my resources at www.mrsimonporter.wikispaces.com
Equations of Motion SUVAT
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Equations of Motion SUVAT

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Presentation, examples, worksheet and practical activities for the Equations of Motion (SUVAT). Written for IB but fine for A level and GCSE. Written with humour by a very experienced Physics teacher.
IB Physics Topic 10 (HL): Fields
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IB Physics Topic 10 (HL): Fields

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EVERYTHING you need to teach this topic. Presentations, worksheets, practicals and revision material. Very useful for A level too. Great value for money for the amount of work you will save. Written by a very experienced IB Physics teacher. Presentations feature humour too!
SCIENCE DISPLAY - Science jokes
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SCIENCE DISPLAY - Science jokes

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Ready made Science display for any lab. 20 Science jokes and their explanations. Print out and stick randomly on board (all jokes have humorous cartoons etc too). Students have to match the joke with the correct explanation. Will cover a large board! (just miss a few jokes out to cover smaller board). Very popular! Probably best for seondary, but why not push those primary kids?
Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat
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Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat

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Fully comprehensive and explanatory Powerpoint for Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat. Includes practical activities and worksheets. Written for IB but could also be used for A level and some GCSE/IGCSE syllabuses. Written with humour by a very experienced (26 years!) Physics teacher.
Standard model and Feynman diagrams
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Standard model and Feynman diagrams

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Written for IB Physics this should be easily adaptable for A level (they are now almost the same in terms of content). Structure of matter, standard model and Feynman diagrams. Written by an experienced Physics teacher (26 years) with humour!
Year 9 Light revision lesson
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Year 9 Light revision lesson

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Please give me feedback if you have time. These are PowerPoints and sheets I use in lessons and will need some adaption to your classes. Most lessons start with a 'Do now' that students do as they enter. I should mention that there are running jokes about my dislike of dogs (sorry!). See more at www.mrsimonporter.wikispaces.com