I have used a powerpoint and plenary sheet found on the TES in this lesson so can't take all the credit. In an info hunt the powerpoint should be pinned up around the room. Success criteria- List some uses of an electromagnet. Describe the advantages of using electromagnets in comparison to permanent magnets. Describe the operation of some electromagnetic devices in detail. Describe and record observations and evidence systematically.

Record observations and evidence systematically. Describe patterns and trends in results. Describe the test for hydrogen. Write word equations for reactions.

Uses an information hunt (info sheets are pinned around the room and pupils must find the info for themselves). Recap the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves. Use and manipulate the equation to calculate wave speed. Research the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Compare the EM by wavelength and frequency. Use these ideas to realise which are the most dangerous waves.

Success criteria- State the law of reflection. Describe how an image is formed by a mirror using a ray diagram. Show (using a ray diagram) how light is refracted as it enters and leaves a glass block. Explain why a pool of water appears to be shallower than it really is.

AQA Science A P2 (pre 2011). This was what I used for revision of forces. It uses some slides from power points I got from the TES.

Success criteria- State what we use a microscope for. Label the parts of the microscope. Write instructions for using a microscope. Describe to calculate the magnification of microscope. Look at hair samples under a microscope to find a thief.

Success criteria- State what factors affect the cost of using electrical appliances. Calculate the energy transferred by an electrical appliance. Calculate the cost of using an appliance for a certain amount of time.

Three lessons on this topic, used for WJEC P1..

Uses some slides and questions from worksheets already on TES. Used for P3 to invetsigate refraction and caluclate the refractive index.

Success criteria- State the equation between potential difference, current and resistance. Investigate the relationship between current and potential difference using a filament lamp. Recognise that temperature can have an effect on the resistance of a device. Compare graphs to show the relationship between potential difference and current.

Introductory lesson on background radiation. Includes QWC 6 mark question.

Made using a variety of resources from TES Success Criteria: Define the terms potential difference and resistance Recall the units needed for V = IR Rearrange V = IR Use V = IR REQUIRED PRACTICAL 3 Part 1- Investigating how does the resistance of a wire depend on its length.

Success criteria- State what voltage is and how it is measured. Carry out an experiment to investigate voltage in series and voltage circuits. Describe how voltage behaves in series and parallel circuits. Apply your understanding of series and parallel circuits to the model provided.

Success criteria- State the basic structure of a transformer. Describe how a transformer works. Explain the difference between a step-up and step-down transformer. Use the transformer equation.

Success criteria- Recognise a change. Classify a change as reversible or irreversible. Explain why a change is reversible or irreversible. Describe and record observations and evidence systematically.

Success criteria- State sense organs and how they respond to stimuli. Investigate reaction times and interpret results. Explain what happens in a reflex arc. Relate ideas on reactions to stimulus to plants.

Recognise characteristics of ionising radiation and how they are similar and different. State where background radiation comes from and draw a pie chart to show this. State uses of different forms of radiation. Describe what is meant by half life. Calculate half life of radioactive substances.

Using new AQA practical guidance for the 9-1 GCSE and some resources taken from TES. 2/3 lessons depending on the ability of pupils. First lesson introduced density meaning and calculations. Then the AQA required practicals. All methods and info are from the draft AQA practical guidance.

General revision lesson on how electricity is generated and then transported to our homes. The model on voltage and current has always helped pupils I've taught to understand the relationship through the National Grid easier.

Power point uses slides from resources on Tes and the worksheets are from Btec Collins resources. Experiments involve deciding what type od lenses pupils are given and calculating focal length.

Success criteria- State where radiation comes from. Describe the differences between the types of ionising radiation. Explain which type of radiation is the most damaging. Skill- Constructing a table to compare different types of radiation.