AQA GCSE Combined Science Physics: Energy Stores and Transfers: Complete Lesson

This GCSE Physics PowerPoint lesson provides a clear and engaging introduction to energy stores and transfers, tailored for AQA GCSE Combined Science Physics. It introduces the eight main types of energy stores and explains the different ways energy can be transferred between them. The lesson features visual explanations, relatable examples, and practice questions, making it ideal for both classroom teaching and independent revision.

Energy stores describe where energy is kept in a system, such as in a thermal, kinetic, gravitational potential, elastic potential, chemical, magnetic, electrostatic, or nuclear store. Students are guided to understand what each store represents and where they occur in real-life contexts—from food and fuel to stretched rubber bands, moving objects, and charged particles.

The presentation goes on to explore how energy is transferred between these stores by different mechanisms: mechanically (when a force acts), electrically (via a current), by heating, or via waves such as light or sound. These ideas are illustrated using everyday examples, including dropping a ball, using a kettle, stretching a catapult, and turning on a torch.

The PowerPoint includes a variety of activities and assessments:

• Starter tasks and quick recall questions
• Energy transfer flow diagrams
• Matching activities and table completion tasks
• Fill-in-the-gap and multiple-choice questions
• Extended response questions with model answers
• Real-world energy scenarios that link theory to practical understanding

A focus on energy dissipation, useful vs wasted energy, and interpreting energy transfer diagrams ensures students develop both conceptual understanding and exam confidence. The fully editable PowerPoint (.pptx) allows teachers to tailor content to suit their group.

Last updated: March 2025.

This lesson is perfect for teachers and students seeking a solid foundation in energy stores and transfers. Download now to make energy topics more accessible and engaging!