I am currently a Lecturer in Engineering Design at a University, prior to this I worked in secondary schools as a specialist physics teacher. My experience from working at these levels of education has emphasised the need to ensure fundamentals in science are mastered by students for continued success in education & beyond. My resources aim to clearly communicate complex scientific principles through clear visuals and explanations - with well structured tasks to practice what has been learnt.
I am currently a Lecturer in Engineering Design at a University, prior to this I worked in secondary schools as a specialist physics teacher. My experience from working at these levels of education has emphasised the need to ensure fundamentals in science are mastered by students for continued success in education & beyond. My resources aim to clearly communicate complex scientific principles through clear visuals and explanations - with well structured tasks to practice what has been learnt.
Complete lesson on Electromagnetic Spectrum/Uses/Risks with key content from AQA Physics.
This lesson covers the electromagnetic spectrum, waves uses, wave risk, order and size of waves and mobile risks.
Starter uses a fun riddle challenge which pupils enjoyed doing in Generating Electricity and so asked for another.
The lesson explores the spectrum by order of identities of waves, wavelength, frequency and energy.
A quick task on multipliers, standard form and prefixes helps pupils understand the notation commonly seen on the EM spectrum and also as questioned in exams.
A task gets pupils to explore different EM waves using information sheet for them to use to summarise key information. Then mobile phone risk is then discussed along with correlation and causation.
Plenary quick quiz and some exam style questions which can be used as mini plenaries to link to exams.
More lessons in same format for P1.
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New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the motor effect written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
Explain the ‘motor effect’;
Recall and use Flemings left-hand rule
State what is meant by magnetic flux density
Calculate the force on a current carrying wire
Detail how a simple electric motor works
GCSE lesson on specific heat capacity including key content from AQA GCSE Physics.
Includes an example which could be used as an teacher demo if wished for starter.
Lesson focuses on words to inform what specific heat capacity means to help understand the equation and units. Questions included for practice of using equation for exam to secure marks in exam.
Also an exam question is attached at the end.
More P1 lessons in same format.
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New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Seismic Waves’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
State what seismic waves are
Identify and state different layers of the earths structure
Explain how seismic waves are produced
Explain what primary and secondary seismic waves are
Detail how seismic waves can provide information about the Earth’s structure
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Energy Transfer by Conduction' written in line with new AQA Physics specification.
Choice of two different starters to prompt discussion of heat transfer by conduction. Either looking at cooking using rods through meat or placing ice on different materials to melt.
A series of scenarios are shown involving heat conduction which allow pupils to discuss why things feel hot or cold.
A class experiment is provided which uses different material rods to identify which one conducts heat quickest. The results of this are then discussed with questions to start promoting good scientific investigation skills.
Thermal conductivity is explored by looking at the meaning of each words separately and then together. Pupils are then to put a number of different material in order of thermal conductivity, which is then discussed for common materials which are highly conductive or poorly conductive. This leads onto thermal insulation and some final review questions.
Lesson Objectives:
1) Provide definitions for conductors and insulators.
2) Identify common conductors and insulators and explain in relation to thermal conductivity.
3) Relate thermal conductivity to rate of energy transfer.
4) Explain ways in which rate of heat transfer can be reduced.
4 lessons covering the unit of Forces and Pressure for AQA GCSE Physics.
Lesson include:
Pressure and Surfaces
Pressure and Liquids
Atmospheric Pressure
Upthrust and Flotation
Please read individual resources descriptions for each item in the bundle for further detail.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ‘Planet, satellites and orbits’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification.
Lesson Objectives:
Identify what keeps objects in orbit.
Identify the direction of force on an orbiting object.
Explain how the velocity of a body changes as the body moves around its orbit.
Explain how an object stays in orbit
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the Transformers and the National Grid written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
Explain the principle behind transformers
Explain how the ratio of the p.d across two coils relates the number coil turns
Calculate the current from the transformer input supply to provide a set power output
Detail the advantages power transmission at high p.d
5 Lessons on GCSE AQA Physics 'Forces in Balance. Lessons include:
- Vectors and Scalars.
- Resultant Forces.
- Centre of Mass.
- Moment, Gear and Equilibrium.
- Resolution of forces (Parallelogram/Geometric method.
Please see individual item listing for details on each individual lesson.
ALL lessons have answer keys in the PowerPoint
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Light and Colour ’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification.
Lesson Objectives:
Identify what is meant by the visible light spectrum.
Detail the different colours on the visible light spectrum and relate to wavelength.
Explain how surfaces appear to be certain colours.
Compare and contrast translucent and transparent objects and their interaction with light.
(upated 07/11/2019)
5 Lessons on GCSE AQA Physics 'Forces and Motion. Lessons include:
- Forces and acceleration.
- Terminal velocity.
- Forces and Braking.
- Momentum.
- Impact Forces.
- Forces and Elasticity.
Please see individual item listing for details on each individual lesson.
ALL lessons have answer keys in the PowerPoint
Bundles covering the unit of ‘Particle Model of Matter’ for the NEW AQA GCSE Physics course.
Lessons Included:
- Density, Mass and Volume.
- States of matter.
- Melting and Boiling Points.
- Internal Energy.
- Latent Heat.
- Pressure and Temperature
- Pressure and Volume
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Impact Forces written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Starter 'Car Wars' looks at the test collision between an old and a new vehicle to stimulate discussion of collisions and safety - posing the question which car is safer and why?
This is discussed and reviewed focusing on crumple zones and comparing how each car crumpled and why this is good (or for the old car, bad).
Crumple zones, air bags and seat belts are detailed and discussed for common function - to increase impact time to decrease impact force. This concept is highlighted by exploring the physics mathematically.
Review questions with answers are provided for the topic.
Lesson Objectives:
- Identify key safety features of vehicles to reduce impact force.
- Explain how ‘impact time’ affects impact force.
- Relate momentum to impact forces in collisions and explain how impact forces can be reduced in car collisions.
- Calculate impact forces resulting from collisions.
2 New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Infrared Radiation & Black body radiation' written in line with new AQA Physics specification.
Bundled together is 2 complete lessons on infra-red radiation with different learning objectives and activities.
LESSON 1 - Infrared radiation and black body radiation
Lesson starts with optical illusion which makes white dots appear black, this is to start thoughts on what black is and engage students with something a bit different. The difference between heat and temperature is discussed to lead to what infrared radiation is. A question posed about whether ice gives off infrared radiation consolidates a key point. Thermal imaging is explored with how it works and a guess what it is exercise of infrared images.
Different shades of black are shown to discuss what black does in terms of visible light, leading to an explanation of perfect black body radiation. Black body radiation and infrared emission at varied temperatures is discussed (including a link to a useful simulation). The effect of absorption and emission of infrared on bodies is detailed concluding with summary question on the topic.
Lesson Objectives:
State the difference between heat and infra-red radiation.
Explain what is meant by ‘black-body radiation’.
Identify the effects of infra-red radiation can have on a body.
Relate the effects of absorption and emission of infra-red radiation has on a body.
LESSON 2 - Infrared radiation, surfaces and bodies
The use of black balls on the LA reservoir is shown in gif images to pupils to discuss why they did this. Absorption and emission of infrared is reviewed briefly. This leads to factors which effect the Earth's temperature and how greenhouse gases impact this. An experiment to investigate different surfaces and infrared emission, absorption and reflection is outlined. The key points from this investigation are summarised for note taking. A true or false activity reviews previous content followed by review questions. Infrared emission, absorption and reflection is applied through questioning to the Earth & the moon, satellites in space and the starter on the LA reservoir.
Lesson Objectives:
Identify and explain key factors that effect the temperature of the Earth.
Investigate and identify the properties of different materials and their effect on infra-red radiation.
Apply your knowledge of infrared radiation and surfaces to real life problems.
Explain why the temperature on the Moon is different to the Earth.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Lenses’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
Explain the purpose of lenses.
Describe what a convex and concave lenses are.
Construct ray diagrams for convex and concave lenses.
Calculate magnification produce by a lens.
Resources for new GCSE AQA Physics 2016 specification.
Bundled lessons cover the Electricity resources content of the GCSE.
This includes:
- Electric Charges and fields
- Current and charge
- Potential Different and Resistance
- Component Characteristics
- Series Circuits
- Parallel Circuits
- AC/DC
- National Grid
- Cables and plugs
- Electrical Power and potential difference
- Electrical currents and energy transfer (charge)
For clear detail on aspects of each lesson please review each lesson bundled into the packaged to ensure it meets your requirements. I hope this gives you and your pupils a great start to the new Physics GCSE.
I do update each lesson in the bundle with new and varied content as I often revisit lessons to further improve them.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Forces and Braking written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions are provided with answer within the Power Point.
Lesson starts by discussing the speed limit for vehicles against the maximum speeds vehicles can achieve. Stopping distances is explored by looking at different size vehicles going at the same velocity and then braking. Stopping distance is also reviewed against different velocities.
Thinking distance and braking distance are highlighted and discussed with a class activity exploring the effects of different factors on thinking distance with higher or lower activity. A class activity is also provided to investigate pupils reaction time to relate to thinking distance.
A quick review on resultant forces in relation to vehicles is explored through questioning, this leads to the physics of stopping vehicles through braking. This leads to an exploration of the physics of braking in terms of changes to energy stores and then also how to calculate braking force.
Summary questions are provided on this topic to finish the lesson.
Plenary poses the starting question again in light of new information pupils will now have.
Lesson Objectives:
- Evaluate different vehicle speeds for stopping distances
- Explain what happens during braking of a vehicle.
- Identify and explain what can effect the stopping distance of a vehicle.
- Investigate how a drivers reaction time effect stopping distance.
- Calculate the braking force of a required for moving vehicles.
A fun christmas quiz to end term on.
Different rounds on general knowledge, tv & film, music, who is the celebrity santa, christmas riddles and pixelated objects.
A worksheet to help pupils design/plan their own experiment/investigation.
Some pupils still struggle with the intention of science experiments and each aspect required to carry out a successful experiment. The worksheet which is the same format as the experiment planning sheet poses each aspect as a question for pupils to really think what each aspect is about.
This can be used as sheet to complete with a guided experiment allowing pupils to understand what each part of planned experiment is about or it can be used as a guide to help a pupil design an experiment (with some guidance of course)
