A collection of slides to help students revise the particle physics topics in Unit 1 of AQA Physics A. They are a collection of my old university notes and materials I have developed on the following topics: The Particle Zoo (Hadrons, Leptons etc) Conservation Rules Quarks The Photoelectric Effect One version is a printable PDF version, one is suitable for IWBs Feedback is very welcome as I am recently qualfied teacher always looking to improve my resources (please be kind though!)

If you are teaching the life cycle in stars in GCSE/IGCSE physics, GCSE Astronomy or the astrophysics options of IB or A Level. I have embedded videos from Crash Course Astronomy, in to the the life cycle of stars diagram.

Instructions on how to use a marshmallow and a syringe to demonstrate the principle of Boyle's Law (p1V1 = p2V1) Links to video instructions are on the sheet as well.

Quick set of research questions for KS3 students about magnetic fields, the aim is for them to produce a powerpoint or presentation on as many questions as possible.

A practical I do with my year 9 group (but could be adapted for GCSE). We make a basic variable resistor by shading in an area on grid paper using graphite pencils. Then see how resistance is affected with length.\n\nI originally got the idea from a video clip I saw on YouTube, the link is attached here.\n\nYou will need to have digital multimeters to do this, that have a setting to measure resistance.\n\nNB: I'm a recently qualified teacher, so constructive comments on my resources and how they can be improved are really welcome! So please leave a comment if you used them! Thanks!

I've used this PowerPoint for both Physics and Applied Science classes.The PowerPoint discusses the different types of energy; then leads into energy transformations and the law of conservation of energy.

Using the film (and book) 'The Martian' as a theme, this A3 sheet asks questions based on Newton's Law of Gravitation. Aimed at KS5 Students. Original publisher file attached, as well as a pdf in case you do not have Publisher installed.

Questions on focal length, and magnification of refracting telescopes.

Lesson slides, worksheet, and lesson activity on dispersion of light. Worksheet is as a pdf and docx

Questions on focal length, and magnification of refracting telescopes.

Lesson slides, worksheet, and lesson activity on dispersion of light. Worksheet is as a pdf and docx

Introductory resource describing the features of the structure of the Earth. Suitable for topic 1 - Planet Earth (topic 1.3) Includes lesson slides and worksheet.

Lesson slides for introducing atoms and the periodic table to middle ability KS3 students.Worksheet for lesson slides is available here:https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/atoms-and-periodic-table-worksheet-11065565

Introduction for relativity, starting with Galilean transformations, and the postulates of special relativivity. Taken from my resources for IB Physics options on Relativity, but suitable for any sixth form or high school physics on relativity.

This guide will show you how to download the Vernier Graphical Analysis app for your (and your students') iPhone, iPad and Android tablets and phones. It will also show you how to manually record data on the app, and how to share the data so that it can be processed in Excel.

I use this with my middle to high ability year 10s when discussing moments. The powerpoint shows the flow of the lesson.

The first three lesson slides from my IB physics lessons on Energy Power and Climate Change. Including the IB Style questions I ask the students at the end of each lesson, and a research task on energy sources.

Designed for IB Design Technology, but useful for GCSE Design Technology Systems and Control, Electronics, A Level Electronics.Worksheets to revise the basics of electricity. definitions, units, Ohm's law, resistance, resistivity, capacitors, alternating current, power...

I use this activity with my middle ability year 9 group, but it can be adapted to other abilities. \n\nI showed the YouTube video of the Brazuca ad first, as a quick intro. Then the students need to read through the National Geographic article on the Brazuca and attempt to answer the questions. The article and questions should take around 25 mins or so. \n\nOn the electronic copy of the article, the hyperlinks still work if you want to take it further.

Activity I do with my groups on size of doses from sources. I teach in Mexico so the word document mentions figures for Mexico. Students can graph using Excel or by hand and then compare different doses of radiation. The image is from the website xkcd and is public domain so can be reproduced. Its a big image and needs to be printed in A3 to be readable. If you cannot print it out the weblink is attached. I really welcome feedback, on how I can improve this resource! Thanks!