Wave Speed Equation and Waves Required Practical: a complete, no-prep PowerPoint lesson for AQA GCSE Physics and Combined Science (Trilogy), with exam questions, worked examples, tasks and answers – no worksheets needed.
Covers wave speed, measuring the speed of sound in air, the wave equation v = fλ with worked calculations, and preparing for and understanding the waves required practical with the ripple tank and vibrating string.
AQA GCSE Physics 4.6.1.2 / Combined Science 6.6.1.2 is too big for one lesson, so I’ve split it over two, and this is part two. Wavelength, amplitude, frequency and period are in the previous lesson, Wave Properties. The one Physics-only point, on sound waves moving from one medium to another, is in my Sound Waves and Hearing lesson. This lesson is also in both my Waves Topic Bundles:
- GCSE Physics (16 lessons): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/waves-gcse-physics-12747109
- Combined Science (8 lessons): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bundle-waves-topic-combined-science-12706442
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!
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Bundle: Waves Topic (GCSE Physics)
**Waves Topic Bundle: 16 complete, no-prep PowerPoint lessons** covering the whole AQA GCSE Physics Waves topic (4.6), **with exam questions, worked examples, tasks and answers** – no worksheets needed. Covers transverse and longitudinal waves, wave properties and the wave speed equation, reflection, sound waves and hearing, ultrasound and seismic waves, the electromagnetic spectrum, refraction, absorbing and emitting EM waves and their dangers, uses of EM waves, convex and concave lenses, visible light and colour, and black body radiation, plus the ripple tank, vibrating string, reflection and refraction, and infrared Required Practicals, including the equations v = fλ, T = 1/f and magnification = image height ÷ object height. This bundle has every lesson needed for the Waves topic in AQA GCSE Physics. If you only teach AQA Combined Science, there is a smaller 8-lesson bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bundle-waves-topic-combined-science-12706442 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.** These high quality lessons include 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 videos** show a representative sample of slides from each resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. **Lessons included:** 1. Transverse and Longitudinal Waves 2. Wave Properties: Wavelength, Amplitude, Frequency, Period 3. Wave Speed Equation and Required Practicals: Ripple Tank & Vibrating String 4. Reflection (Physics only) 5. Required Practical: Reflection and Refraction (Physics only) 6. Sound Waves and Hearing (Physics only) 7. Ultrasound and Seismic Waves (Physics only) 8. Electromagnetic Spectrum 9. Refraction 10. Absorbing, Emitting and Dangers of Electromagnetic Waves 11. Uses of Electromagnetic Waves 12. Required Practical: Infrared 13. Convex Lenses (Physics only) 14. Concave Lenses and Magnification (Physics only) 15. Visible Light and Colour (Physics only) 16. Black Body Radiation and Infrared (Physics only) **What's Included in each lesson:** • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with **animated diagrams**. • Worked examples of calculations / questions where applicable • 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 lessons were written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but are very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. **Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!**
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Waves Topic Bundle – AQA GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy)
**Waves Topic Bundle: 8 complete, no-prep PowerPoint lessons** covering the whole AQA GCSE Combined Science (Trilogy) Waves topic (6.6), **with exam questions, worked examples, tasks and answers** – no worksheets needed. Covers transverse and longitudinal waves, amplitude, wavelength, frequency and period, the wave speed equation, the electromagnetic spectrum, refraction, absorbing and emitting EM waves and their dangers, and uses of EM waves, plus the ripple tank, vibrating string and infrared Required Practicals, including the equations v = fλ and T = 1/f. This bundle has every lesson needed for the Waves topic in AQA Combined Science. If you teach AQA GCSE Physics, the 16-lesson GCSE Physics bundle adds the Physics-only lessons on reflection, sound, ultrasound and seismic waves, lenses, visible light and black body radiation: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/waves-gcse-physics-12747109 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.** These high quality lessons include 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 videos** show a representative sample of slides from each resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. **Teaching Order** 1) Transverse and Longitudinal Waves 2) Wave Properties (Wavelength, Amplitude, Frequency, Period) 3) Wave Speed Equation and Required Practicals: Ripple Tank & Vibrating String 4) Electromagnetic Spectrum 5) Refraction 6) Absorbing, Emitting and Dangers of Electromagnetic Waves 7) Uses of Electromagnetic Waves 8) Required Practical: Infrared **What's Included in each lesson:** • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with **animated diagrams**. • Worked examples of calculations / questions.where applicable • 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 lessons were written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but are very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. **Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!**
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