Perfect if you teach GCSE Physics Single or Combined Science, this fully differentiated and resourced topic bundle supports your students in learning about electricity, circuits, and static electricity. Students will: Recall the structure of the atom, limited to the position, mass and charge of protons, neutrons and electrons. Draw and use electric circuit diagrams, and describe the differences between series and parallel circuits. Explain how current and potential difference are measured in series and parallel circuits. Explain how changing the resistance in a circuit changes the current and how this can be achieved using a variable resistor. Recall and use the equation to calculate: energy transferred, charge, potential difference, current, resistance, and power. Explain how current varies with potential difference for the following devices and how this relates to resistance: filament lamps, diodes, fixed resistors. Describe how the resistance of a light-dependent resistor (LDR) varies with light intensity and describe how the resistance of a thermistor varies with change of temperature. Explain how the design and use of circuits can be used to explore the variation of resistance in the following devices: filament lamps, diodes, thermistors, LDRs. Explain energy transfer and ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer. Explain the difference between direct and alternating voltage. Explain the function of the earth, neutral and live wire. Explain how an insulator can be charged by friction, through the transfer of electrons. Explain some of the uses of electrostatic charges in everyday situations. Describe some of the dangers of sparking in everyday situations. Define an electric field and describe the shape and direction of the electric field. This resource includes a detailed and engaging 87 slide PowerPoint Presentation with differentiated activities, exam style questions and progress check questions for students to complete. This resource has been adapted to cover all exam boards. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review. Approx number of lessons: 5-6 INCLUDED IN BUNDLE: 87 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress checks and quizzes

Lesson explaining and applying the equation P = W / t. Includes practise of using the kilo prefix. Includes Powerpoint and worksheets.

Separate lessons for higher and foundation courses on Circuit Devices. Combined Science (Foundation) Combined Science (Higher) and Single Science … Learning Objectives Describe the function of an LED, LDR and thermistor. Explain the shape of resistance graphs for LDRs and thermistors. Explain how LRDs and thermistors can be used in sensing circuits. … 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. … Course Adaptations The foundation lesson features specific teaching of key vocabulary and increased use of visual prompts. Prior knowledge from KS3 is assumed minimal and there are extended check phases with enough questions for a second check phase if needed. The higher lesson accommodates a broader range of abilities and working speeds. Questions with a higher level of challenge are supported by word banks. … 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.

powerpoints for ALL topics AS Level CIE syllabus 39 lessons Each lesson comes with: *lesson objectives *main concepts, formulas and derivations, *Practicals, demos (Where possible) *A variety of questions and answers (past papers, coursebook and workbook and more) I have also included many past paper exam questions and answers (inc. OXBRIDGE PAT & ENGAA questions for high Ability students). I have provided teachers notes on certain slides showing answers/derivations as well as some explanations of more advanced concepts. Hope these are of use to some of you! Please do rate and leave a comment if so or if you feel I missed something! All files are now PPTX format and should open on most devices. Though you can also easily use a free converter online if needed. Thanks for your support! Topics included 0. Practical skills Mechanics Density & Pressure Energy, Work and power Matter and materials Waves Electricity Particle physics

powerpoints for ALL topics for the A Level CIE syllabus The ppts serve as a guide to each topic introducing main concepts, formulas and derivations,Practicals, demos and a variety of questions and answers (past papers, coursebook and workbook and more). Where possible I have provided teachers notes explaining slides and derivations etc as well as providing answers to questions. I have also included many past paper exam questions and answers (inc. OXBRIDGE PAT & ENGAA questions for high Ability students) Hope these are of use to some of you! Please do rate or leave a comment if so or if you feel I missed something! All files are now PPTX format and should open on most devices. Though you can also easily use a free converter online if needed. Thanks for your support! Topics included 8. Planning, Analysis and evaluation 9. Circular Motion 10. Gravitational fields 11. Thermal Physics 12. Ideal gases 13. Simple Harmonic Motion 14. Electric fields 15. Capacitance 16. Magnetic fields & Electromagnetism 17. Quantum Physics 18. Nuclear Physics 19. Medical Physics 20. Astronomy & Cosmology

This PowerPoint resource introduces middle school students to the concept of power, how it relates to energy transfer, and the financial cost of electricity usage. The lesson emphasizes practical applications and provides hands-on opportunities for students to perform calculations. Key learning objectives: Defining power as the rate at which energy is transferred and understanding its unit, the watt (W). Calculating power using the formula: Power (W) = Energy (J) / Time (s) Converting between watts and kilowatts, and using these values to calculate the cost of electricity. Understanding how the power rating of devices affects their energy consumption and cost. Resource features: The lesson begins with a starter activity that revisits the concept of energy efficiency and explores energy transfer in everyday devices. Core topics include: What is Power? Explains power as energy transferred per second, with relatable examples like comparing two microwaves with different power ratings. Energy and Power Calculations: Step-by-step guidance on calculating power and energy usage, with examples such as light bulbs and kitchen appliances. Watts and Kilowatts: Covers unit conversions between watts and kilowatts, with practice questions to reinforce understanding. Cost of Electricity: Introduces the formula to calculate the cost of electricity: Cost §=Power (kW)×Time (hours)×Cost per kWh § Real-life scenarios, such as calculating the weekly cost of using a television, make the concept relatable. Interactive activities include: Solving problems to calculate energy transfer and power. Completing tables to convert between units and analyze energy consumption. Calculating the cost of using various appliances based on provided power ratings and usage times. The plenary consolidates learning by reviewing key calculations and discussing energy-saving tips to reduce electricity costs. File details: This editable ‘.pptx’ file aligns with middle school science curricula. It includes structured explanations, real-world examples, and practical tasks, making it an essential resource for teaching power, energy, and the cost of electricity.

This PowerPoint resource provides an engaging and comprehensive lesson designed to teach students about efficient energy transfers, calculating efficiency, and understanding energy dissipation in everyday systems. It is ideal for high school physics classes focusing on energy concepts. Key learning objectives: Defining efficiency as the proportion of energy transferred usefully in a process. Calculating efficiency using the equation: Efficiency= Useful Output Energy (or Power)/Total Input Energy (or Power) Rearranging the efficiency equation to calculate input, output, or wasted energy. Understanding why real-life systems can never achieve 100% efficiency due to energy dissipation. Resource features: The lesson begins with a starter activity to activate prior knowledge about energy units, forces, and the impact of friction on work done. Students are introduced to the concept of energy efficiency through relatable examples, such as lightbulbs, blenders, and mobile phones. Key topics include: Differentiating between useful and wasted energy outputs. Analyzing energy transfers in common devices and identifying inefficiencies. Practical examples and scenarios, such as calculating the efficiency of a filament lightbulb or a blender. Using both energy and power values to calculate efficiency in a variety of contexts. Interactive activities guide students through calculating efficiency as a decimal and percentage, rearranging formulas, and interpreting energy dissipation in systems. Students also explore why some devices are more efficient than others and how efficiency impacts energy conservation and cost savings. Updated: April 2025 File details: This editable ‘.pptx’ file aligns with physics curricula and is suitable for classroom instruction or independent study. It includes clear visuals, worked examples, and practice problems, making it an essential tool for mastering energy efficiency and conservation concepts.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the circuit symbols for: a thermistor and a LDR. Describe how resistance changes in a thermistor and LDR. Explain why both LDRs and thermistors are used.

**Save 56% with the Complete Radiation and Radioactivity Bundle! ** Get this lesson as part of our GCSE Physics Radiation and Radioactivity Bundle and enjoy a huge discount! Instead of buying lessons individually, grab the entire unit with 8 lessons for just £7.00. Click here to get the bundle now: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-radioactive-decay-12987327 This PowerPoint resource provides a comprehensive and engaging lesson on the practical applications of radioactivity in everyday life and specialized fields. It is designed for high school science classes, with a focus on physics and chemistry concepts. Key learning objectives: Identifying the types of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma) and their properties, such as penetration, range, and ionizing power. Exploring real-world applications of radiation, including its use in medicine, industry, and safety devices. Understanding the importance of half-life and selecting appropriate radioactive sources for specific purposes. Resource features: The lesson begins with a revision-based starter activity to review the properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. Students are introduced to practical uses of radiation, supported by detailed explanations and real-world examples, including: Checking the Thickness of Materials: Beta radiation ensures consistent thickness in manufacturing processes, such as paper production. Cancer Treatment (Radiotherapy): Gamma rays are directed at tumors to kill cancerous cells, with long half-life sources ensuring consistent dosages. Cancer Diagnosis (Radioactive Tracers): Short half-life gamma-emitting tracers minimize risk while providing diagnostic imaging. Smoke Alarms: Alpha radiation ionizes air particles, enabling early smoke detection and consistent functionality over time. Sterilization and Food Irradiation: Gamma rays kill bacteria and microorganisms, preserving medical equipment and food without making them radioactive. Interactive tasks include analyzing scenarios to determine the most suitable type of radiation and half-life for each application. Exam-style questions reinforce learning, such as completing nuclear equations and identifying radiation types based on experimental data. File details: This editable ‘.pptx’ file aligns with science curricula and supports classroom instruction and independent study. It includes visuals, examples, and guided practice, making it an invaluable resource for teaching the practical applications of radiation.

Great resource for using in Choreography. Encourages independent learning.

This resource offers the opportunity to take a look at semiconductor devices in general.

i used this resource with a low ability yr 10 can be used as a homework to cement learning

Hydrogen device cuts fuel bills and emissions for larger vehicles. The bolt-on system produces small amounts of hydrogen which helps engines to burn conventional fuels more efficiently.

Complete lesson on Electromagnetic Spectrum/Uses/Risks with key content from AQA Physics. This lesson covers the electromagnetic spectrum, waves uses, wave risk, order and size of waves and mobile risks. Starter uses a fun riddle challenge which pupils enjoyed doing in Generating Electricity and so asked for another. The lesson explores the spectrum by order of identities of waves, wavelength, frequency and energy. A quick task on multipliers, standard form and prefixes helps pupils understand the notation commonly seen on the EM spectrum and also as questioned in exams. A task gets pupils to explore different EM waves using information sheet for them to use to summarise key information. Then mobile phone risk is then discussed along with correlation and causation. Plenary quick quiz and some exam style questions which can be used as mini plenaries to link to exams. More lessons in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Covers skills and information students need to know from the Practical Skills Handbook - Physics. This PowerPoint is a 100+ slide lesson included with student activities and animated answers to the questions. Hazards in a lab - biological, chemical, physical, and radiation hazards. Hazard pictograms Health and safety in the lab Risk assessments Reading a micometer Using significant figures Rounding Errors Scientific terminology - Accurate, Precision, Repeatable, Reproducible, Validity, Confidence level , Error, Anomaly, Resolution, Uncertainty. Uncertainty in measurements in analogue and digital devices Uncertainty in measurements with a stopwatch and ruler Absolute and percentage uncertainty Combining Uncertainties Percentage difference between your experimental result and an accepted reference value. Presentation of scientific data in tables Presentation of scientific data in graphs Logarithms in tables Referencing and plagiarism

Welcome to SciencEd: Science Resources for teachers! This resource is fully differentiated resource that includes answers for teaching students about the efficiency of devices. The lesson is split into 3 chunks to make sure that you meet the needs of your students when delivering the new GCSE Physics and Combined Science: Physics courses. Are your students aiming towards a grade 5? This resource aims to get your students to: *Identify the types of useful and waste energy in a system *Describe how to find the efficiency of a device Are your students aiming for a grade 5? Get your students to: *Explain, using calculation, which device is the most efficient Are your students aiming above a grade 5? Stretch them to: *Link ideas of specific heat capacity to work out the efficiency of a spirit burner. This resource includes little extras to help challenge all of your students. *On your toes boxes - Prepare students for feedback by putting their name into the orange boxes on screen. * Self assessment opportunities - Reduce your workload by getting students to self assess their work by using the green boxes and answers on screen. * Stretch your most able - Stretch yourself! opportunities placed throughout the lesson to get your most able to think about their answers and the applications of science.

Choreographic Devices flashcards suitable for KS3 or GCSE level students. Flashcards contain 8 Choreographic Devices and their definitions, and 12 Choreographic Tasks, with Challenge tasks integrated throughout. Flashcards can be used in two ways: Folded in half, with the Choreographic Device on one side and the definition on the other As one A4 sheet, with both the Choreographic Device and definition on the same side Clipped together, with the definition and tasks for each Choreographic Device in one mini ‘pack’ Useful for students developing choreography independently, or for students to be responsible for finding out definitions to challenging devices. Suitable for use with AQA GCSE Dance Specification.

The development of new materials with incredible properties is changing the way we live. From LCD TVs to super light airliners, these materials have quickly found their way into pretty much all of the modern technology around us. One area where modern materials have made a huge impact is in the development of prosthetic devices. Some of these devices are beginning to outperform ‘natural’ body parts. Activity info,  teachers’ notes and curriculum links to KS3 science materials Using the short video ‘Bionic Limbs’, this activity is a quick, engaging introduction to a KS3 science materials lesson looking at the properties of modern materials. It encourages students to think about how technology is changing our society by generating their own ideas for prosthetic devices that they think will be realistic in the near future. There are takeaways for KS4 biology and KS3 product design. The activity sheet includes teachers’ notes, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Download the activity sheet and quiz for free! All activity sheets and supporting resources (including film clips!) are free to download, and all the documents are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs. And please do share your classroom learning highlights with us @IETeducation.

This knowledge organiser provides clear summaries and diagrams to aid teaching and studying Electricity at A-Level. It follows the AQA A-Level Physics specification, 2015 onwards. This revision resource can be printed out double sided on A4 paper or viewed on a device. It is designed to be able to find key information easily. Top Tip for students: Refer to the knowledge organiser when you are stuck on a practice paper question. Topics Covered: Basics of Electricity Ohm’s Law I-V Characteristics Resistivity Superconductivity Electrical Energy and Power Emf and Internal Resistance Circuits Potential Dividers

KS3 Physics 4 Forces worksheets include defintion and effects, a force name and description, drawing force diagrams and Newton’s first law and Newton’s second law. Interactive worksheets to use in KS3 Physics lessons when introducing forces and resultant forces. The 4 worksheets are editable .docx files and a pdf, they have teacher’s answers at the back and hints on how to mark pupils work to give useful feedback. Intro page with sections for: a definition, effects of a force, list of contact and non-contact forces, measuring devices and units. A link the force name to the description, surrounded by drawings with and without force diagrams for pupils to reference in the future Newton’s First Law, Definition and 4 scenarios to draw force diagrams Newton’s Second Law, Definition and 4 scenarios to draw force diagrams Answers included for all worksheets.

Complete lesson on Energy and Power of Electrical Devices with key content from AQA Physics. Starter uses a discussion on pupils power is based on where they may have encountered it before. Main includes a clear description of what Power is in Physics and an explanation of the units. This lead onto clear example of using the equation and to a classroom activity looking at power rating of electrical devices and making energy transferred calculation from them. Included is a review of the power efficiency calculation with examples. Lesson concludes with task sheet with questions using lessons content. Worksheet includes 'Energy & Power' task to be printed on one A4 sheet to save on printing. Set-up to print '2 pages per sheet' to produce one worksheet. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach