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Rich has been teaching physics 2009. He is often found scurrying towards the free buffet on teacher training days.

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Rich has been teaching physics 2009. He is often found scurrying towards the free buffet on teacher training days.
Physics Classroom Displays
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Physics Classroom Displays

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Some of my most popular displays bundled together. Includes: Exam command terms Key words in science EM Spectrum History of American spaceflight Newton's Law of Gravitation Radioactive decay Particle physics The Solar System
Modelling half life with Skittles
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Modelling half life with Skittles

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Student activity to model the random nature of radioactive decay. Each group (2 to 3 students) will need a pack of skittles or m&ms. Document includes student instructions, table template and graph template for students to record their data.
IB Physics topic 8.1 Bundle
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IB Physics topic 8.1 Bundle

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Powerpoint slides on energy production, with revision sheets for students on energy production, fossil fuels, pumped storage, wind generators and solar energy.
Key words for science experiments - Display
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Key words for science experiments - Display

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A set of A4 size posters to explain some of the key words needed for science experiments. (Precision, accuracy, errors, variables etc) Included is a PowerPoint version which can be added to and edited. A pdf version which you can print out with the fonts I've used. And also one of the slides as a preview. There are 7 slides (posters) three with images. All images are creative commons, which can be reused for commercial purposes.
Exam Command Terms - (Mainly for Science Exams, but applicable to other subjects!)
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Exam Command Terms - (Mainly for Science Exams, but applicable to other subjects!)

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I made a powerpoint with easy to read font for all the possible command terms in science exams (SATs, GCSEs, AS/A Levels). However, I am certain these command terms are also applicable to many other non-science subjects. There are 25 command terms with definitions, on A4 landscape pages. An example of one of the command terms is below: State: Give a specific name, value or other brief answer. (No supporting argument or calculation is needed) Included is the original powerpoint to add to/edit. As you may not have the font I used installed it will just show up in Arial. I've included a pdf copy as well which will have the font I used on it. I picked the font, as normally these type of displays are written in comic sans to make them easy to read, but I detest that font! This font, named 'complete in him' is easy to read for dyslexic students (I have surveyed some of my students who are dyslexic, and I am also dyslexic)
Temperature scales (Celsius & Kelvin) and the Solar System
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Temperature scales (Celsius & Kelvin) and the Solar System

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A worksheet aimed to teach students how to convert from Kelvin to Celsius and vice versa. Students have to calculate the surface temperature of planets in the Solar System, and then plot a graph of distance from the Sun v temperature. Then use the graph to answer questions.
Resistivity/Resistance investigation - Length vs. Resistance of pencil graphite
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Resistivity/Resistance investigation - Length vs. Resistance of pencil graphite

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I made a PowerPoint a few years back on how to make a resistor with pencils. Here are (differentiated) instructions explaining to students how to carry out the investigation. Included is the original publisher file if you want to edit it. If you don't have publisher a PDF is also included! To do this experiment you will need a digital multimeter that can measure resistance.
Types of Solar Eclipses
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Types of Solar Eclipses

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Lesson explaining what is a Solar Eclipse and the difference between a total, partial and annular solar eclipse. Students should use their phones to simulate the different types of solar eclipses (see cover image) and then be able to explain the conditions for the three types of solar eclipses to occur. Also includes research worksheet.
Energy and Efficiency (IB Physics Topic 8.1)
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Energy and Efficiency (IB Physics Topic 8.1)

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Aimed at IB DP students studying topic 8, but also suitable for A Level physics and higher ability GCSE/IGCSE students: Presentation and questions covering: Energy sources, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, efficiency, Sankey diagrams, energy density, specific heat capacity.