pptx, 24.7 MB
pptx, 24.7 MB

This GCSE Physics PowerPoint presentation provides a detailed and structured lesson on states of matter, covering the arrangement, movement, and energy of particles in solids, liquids, and gases. Designed for AQA GCSE Combined Science Physics, this resource explains the particle model, kinetic theory, and properties of different states of matter. The presentation includes clear diagrams, engaging activities, and questions to reinforce key concepts and prepare students for assessments.

Matter exists in three main states: solid, liquid, and gas. Each state has distinct particle arrangements and behaviors that determine its properties. In solids, particles are tightly packed in a fixed, regular arrangement, vibrating in place. Liquids have particles close together but arranged randomly, allowing them to flow. In gases, particles are far apart, moving randomly at high speeds, leading to expansion and compression.

The PowerPoint includes a starter activity prompting students to think about what matter is made of and how changes of state occur. The lesson also features a particle model explanation, requiring students to draw diagrams of solids, liquids, and gases. It introduces key scientific terms such as intermolecular forces, kinetic energy, and conservation of mass.

To consolidate learning, the presentation includes fill-in-the-gap activities, review questions, and structured comparison tables. Students will answer key questions such as why solids have a fixed shape, why liquids flow, and why gases can be compressed. The fully editable PowerPoint (.pptx) allows teachers to adapt the lesson to suit their students’ needs, making it a flexible and valuable resource for classroom instruction.

Last updated: March 2025.

This PowerPoint is ideal for teachers, tutors, and students looking for a comprehensive, curriculum-aligned lesson on states of matter. Download now to enhance your physics lessons!

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AQA GCSE Combined Science Physics: Particle Model of Matter: 5 PowerPoint Lessons

This resource bundle contains five PowerPoint lessons based on the AQA GCSE Combined Science Physics topic: Particle Model of Matter. Each lesson includes clear explanations, engaging visuals, real-world examples, and carefully structured activities. It is ideal for use in class, for revision, or for home learning. The particle model of matter explains the behavior and properties of solids, liquids, and gases in terms of how particles are arranged and how they move. This model underpins key physical concepts like changes of state, density, pressure, and temperature, helping students understand phenomena such as floating and sinking, heating and cooling curves, and gas behavior under different conditions. The bundle includes the following editable PowerPoint files: Lesson 1: States of Matter – Introduces solids, liquids, and gases, including particle diagrams and particle arrangement. Lesson 2: Changes of State – Covers melting, boiling, condensation, evaporation, freezing, sublimation, and includes explanations of heating/cooling curves and conservation of mass. Lesson 3: Density – Explains what density is and how it’s calculated, using the density formula with examples and practice questions. Lesson 4: Required Practical – Density – A full practical lesson with step-by-step methods for calculating the density of regular solids, irregular solids and liquids, using apparatus such as measuring cylinders and displacement cans. Lesson 5: Gas Pressure and Temperature – Explores the relationship between temperature and pressure using the particle model, including Brownian motion and a pressure-temperature demonstration. Features of the bundle: Starter activities to activate prior knowledge Visual diagrams and explanations Key vocabulary and definitions Calculation practice and worked examples Application tasks and review questions Opportunities for graphing and data analysis Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) format Last updated: March 2025. This bundle is ideal for physics teachers looking for a clear, well-sequenced resource that builds understanding of the particle model and its real-world applications. Download now to enhance your lessons with confidence.

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