IGCSE Physics: Specific Heat Capacity | Edexcel Modular | L8

This lesson covers spec points 4.12P and 4.13P — defining specific heat capacity, and using ΔQ = mcΔT to calculate energy, mass, specific heat capacity and temperature change.
PowerPoint includes:

Retrieval starter reviewing change of state and energy from previous lessons
Direct Instruction (I Do) — SHC defined, equation introduced with two fully worked examples including rearranging for mass
Guided Practice (We Do) — three scaffolded problems of increasing difficulty
Independent Practice (You Do) — four exam-style questions including a mystery metal identification problem
High/low SHC misconception check with true/false reasoning reveal
Real-world application — Qatar beach sand vs sea context question
Review and Reflect exit ticket

Activity Sheet includes:

SHC reference table (water, sand, aluminium, copper, iron, lead)
8 exam-style questions using Edexcel command words
Questions covering calculation, rearrangement, explanation and real-world application
Stretch question using the Qatar beach/sand context
Full mark scheme for teacher use

This lesson is part of the complete Unit 4 resource pack, available separately at a discounted bundle price.