Parallel Circuits Lessons GCSE Physics

Separate lessons for all three GCSE courses, already adjusted for ability and different course content!

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Physics~ Parallel Circuits

• Combined Science (Foundation)
• Combined Science (Higher)
• Single Science (Higher)
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  Learning Objectives
• Explain why most everyday electronics use parallel circuits.
• Describe how potential difference, current and resistance are affected by adding components in parallel.
• Calculate resistance, potential difference and current in parallel circuits.
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  All Lessons Contain
• Starter activity (retrieval practice/recall)
• Teach/Check/Practice (I do/We do/You do) cycles with tasks which demonstrate that the learning objectives have been met in student books
• Check phases are compatible with cold-calling, mini-white boards or can be delivered as quick quizzes in books.
• Practice phases encourage writing in full sentences using correct vocabulary and phrasing
• Opportunities for assessment for learning and independent practice with scaffolded tasks building to independence.
• Self-assessment answer slides
• Challenge extension work for higher ability students
• SEND adaptations: lessons are chunked to avoid working memory overload, blue background for Irlens, word banks are provided, text is broken up for dyslexia and a consistent format is followed for ASD.
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  This lesson is suitable for supply teaching, cover supervisors and home learning (remote, distance or online). It is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. This presentation is fully editable.