GCSE Physics: Space and Ionising Radiation

GCSE Physics: Science Week

This is a series of six lessons for science week exploring space travel and key concepts in the GCSE physics curriculum. * Natural satellites * Code breaking * Calculating density * Converting from cm to m * Converting from g to kg * Density practical activity instructions * Testing for hardness * Life on Earth due to the density of ice being less than water * Converting from degrees Celsius to Kelvin * Thermal conductivity definition * Thermal conductivity practical activity * Specific heat capacity definition * Rearranging equations * Specific heat capacity practical activity * Atoms, ions, and ionising radiation * Alpha, beta, and gamma radiation * Calculating surface area * Ultraviolet practical activity * Speed, distance, and time. * Model of the solar system * The speed of light * The extent of human radio broadcasts * The light-year * Converting from miles per hour to meters per second * The Blue planet and the Goldilocks zone * Specific latent heat definition * Rearranging equations * Specific latent heat practical activity * Atmospheric pressure * Homework activity with the use of AI * Structured debate * Fact sheets to aid students in the debate