Complete lesson on 'Wave Properties/Natures of Waves/Measuring Waves' with key content from AQA Physics. This lesson covers types of waves, parts of waves/characteristics, wave speed equation, terms and starts discussing EM waves. Starter uses a cryptogram for pupils to solve and produce the key words for the topic Guidance provided on Slinky demo and questioning to prompt pupils to produce key statements which are later detailed (as common exam questions). Wave speed question explained and modelled with practice questions. Task sheet with stretch and challenge questions which can be edited out. Lesson includes some simple exam style questions which can be used as mini plenaries to link to exams. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Uses of Electromagnetic Waves for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. The lesson covers GCSE Physics 4.6.2.4 / Combined Science 6.6.2.4 As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe the uses of different electromagnetic waves, including: Radio waves: communication, including television and radio. Microwaves: satellite communications and cooking food. Infrared: heating, cooking food and infrared cameras. Visible light: fibre optic communications. Ultraviolet: energy efficient lamps, sun tanning. X-Rays and Gamma Rays: medical imaging and treatments. Explain why each type of electromagnetic waves is suitable for its use. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Ultrasound and Seismic Waves for AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics. The lesson covers all of AQA Physics 4.6.1.5 "Waves for Detection and Exploration. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Electromagnetic Waves / Spectrum for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Combined Science 6.2.2.1 / GCSE Physics 4.6.2.1. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe electromagnetic waves as transverse waves and give examples that show how they transfer energy from a source to an absorber. Describe the speed of electromagnetic waves and use the wave speed equation to explain the relationship between wavelength and frequency. Describe the continuous electromagnetic spectrum, including the patterns in wavelength, frequency and energy. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Physics! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how sound transfers energy. Students will describe how sound transfers energy, describe the link between amplitude or frequency and energy, and explain how a microphone and loudspeaker work. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Waves topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 25 slides in total for the lesson PPT

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Transverse and Longitudinal Waves for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.6.1.1 / Combined Science 6.6.1.1 As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe the features of transverse and longitudinal waves and the differences between them. Identify examples of transverse and longitudinal waves. Describe evidence that waves transfer energy but not matter The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Tricky Word practice ‘wave’ sheets Trace, copy and fill the wave. You could use with gel pens or felt tips to make it more exciting for your children! Table sign included. Contains 4 different sheets (Phase 2, 3 & 4)

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Wave Speed (including measuring the speed of sound) and the wave equation (including the ripple tank and vibrating string required practicals) for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. I have split AQA GCSE Physics 4.6.1.2 / Combined Science 6.6.1.2 over two lessons because to teach it fully requires more than one lesson. This is part two and covers the parts of AQA GCSE Physics 4.6.1.2 / Combined Science 6.6.1.2 relating to wave speed, measuring the speed of sound, the wave equation and preparation and understanding of the required practicals. All other aspects of 4.6.1.2 / 6.6.1.2 (i.e. wavelength, amplitude, frequency and period) are covered in the previous lesson except for: *“(Physics only) students should be able to show how changes in velocity, frequency and wavelength, in transmission of sound waves from one medium to another, are inter-related”. As that particular exam spec point relates to sound, and is for GCSE Physics students only, I have included it in the lesson on Sound which is also for GCSE Physics only. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Sound Waves and Hearing for AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.6.1.4. and a small, Physics only part of 4.6.1.2 that fitted into this lesson better than that lesson. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe how sound waves can travel through different media including solids. Use examples to describe how sound waves can be converted to vibrations in solids. Describe how sound waves cause the ear drum to vibrate and cause the sensation of sound. Explain why human hearing range is limited by the frequency range in which sound waves can be converted to vibrations in solids. Use the wave equation to explain how wave speed (velocity), frequency and wavelength change when sound waves move from one medium to another. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Absorbing, Emitting and Dangers of Electromagnetic Waves / Radiation for AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics and Combined Science. This lesson covers all of GCSE 4.6.2.3 / Combined Science 6.6.2.3. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning Objectives: Describe how changes in atoms are linked to the absorption and emission of electromagnetic waves. Describe how some electromagnetic waves are ionising radiation and how they can damage the body. Describe how radiation dose is measured and draw conclusions from data about the risks and consequences of exposure to radiation. Explain how radio waves can be produced by, and cause, alternating currents. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

This resource is a simple worksheet that you can use with your class once you have taught the wave speed calculation (wave speed = frequency x wavelength). This worksheets helps students to: Convert units Simple calculations Worded calculation questions Rearranging the equation questions Application questions This can also be used as homework to help further embed the knowledge being taught. We have worksheets for the following physics equations: Paper 1: Energy Kinetic Energy = 0.5 x Mass x (Speed)2) Elastic Potential Energy = 0.5 x Spring Constant x (Extension)2 Gravitational Potential Energy = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength x Height Change in Thermal Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change Efficiency calculation Power = Energy Transferred / Time Power = Work Done / Time Electricity Charge Flow = Current x Time Potential Difference = Current x Resistance Power = Potential Difference x Current Power = (Current)2 x Resistance Energy Transferred = Charge Flow x Potential Difference Particle Model of Matter Density = Mass / Volume Energy for a Change of State = Mass x SLH Paper 2: Forces Weight = Mass x Gravitational Field Strength Force = Spring Constant x Extension Speed = Distance / Time Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time Resultant Force = Mass x Acceleration Work Done = Force x Distance Momentum = Mass x Velocity Waves Period of a Wave = 1 / Frequency Wavespeed = Frequency x Wavelength Magnetism Force = Magnetic Flux Density x Current X Length Thank you.

What is This Resource About? This PowerPoint supports AQA GCSE Physics students in completing the required practical for measuring wave speed. It explains how to measure wave speed in different media, how to apply the wave equation, and how to analyze experimental errors to improve accuracy. What’s Included? Measuring wave speed in a solid (vibrating string method) Step-by-step practical setup and method. Explanation of how frequency, wavelength, and tension affect wave speed. Example results table and calculation of mean wave speed. Discussion on why wave speed varies and how to improve accuracy. Measuring wave speed in water (ripple tank method): How to create and observe waves using a signal generator and ripple tank. How to measure frequency (counting waves over time) and wavelength (using a meter ruler). Example calculations. Sources of error and improvements. The relationship between frequency, wavelength, and wave speed: Explains why changing frequency does not change wave speed in the same medium. Examines factors that do change wave speed (e.g., water depth, string tension). Review questions: Calculating wave speed from given data. Explaining experimental errors and suggesting improvements. Why Use This Resource? Aligned with AQA GCSE Physics required practicals. Fully editable PowerPoint (.pptx) for classroom use. Clear explanations, structured lessons, and practical guidance. Supports practical work, scientific analysis, and evaluation skills. Includes practice questions and activities to reinforce key concepts. Last updated: February 2025. This PowerPoint is ideal for teachers, tutors, and students looking for a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned resource on measuring wave speed in solids and liquids. Download now to support practical physics teaching!

KS3 new for the Activate 1 unit ‘Sound’. Full lesson ready to use straight ‘out of the box’. Similar structure to my other power points following the input - activity - review phasing plenary sections for progress checking Clear learning objectives and outcomes Modern and engaging layout Little adaptation needed Covers an hour lesson of content matched to the specification 25 ppt slides Please give constructive feedback :D

60 calculation questions for Wave speed, with FULL WORKING OUT AND ANSWERS. There is a fully worked example question for each variable. This worksheet is split into 5 sections: Section A: 10 questions to calculate Wave speed Section B: 10 questions to calculate Frequency Section C: 10 questions to calculate Wavelength Section D: 15 mixed questions Section E: 15 more mixed questions I have similar worksheets for other GCSE physics equations here.

Very comprehensive resource on waves and their uses.

A nice presentation on the EM Spectrum

Very, very very simple link the type of EMS wave to the picture of a device, with a few extra questions of famous people waving. The famous people may need up dating!

Worksheet created to help class understand how an oscilloscope can be used to find the time period of a wave and calculate the frequency. Designed for Edexcel iGCSE.