New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the AC DC generators written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Explain how the generator effect is used in an alternator to generate ac Explain how a ‘dynamo’ generates dc current Interpret graphs of potential difference generated in the coil against time. Explain how a moving-coil microphone works.

A completely resourced lesson on GCSE Physics P2 - Electrical Power (E=Pt & P=IV) including key content from AQA exam specification. Starter focuses on units and what they measure as a nice recap of all P2 units of measure. Power and a key definition is provided is reviewed through relatable examples and then put into the context of electrical devices. Examples of calculating power from energy used and time are provided with a worksheet for this. Activity included for power rating circus is optional as alternatively another worksheet is provided allowing the exercise to be completed without a power rating circus. Energy is then related to current and potential difference with the key equations and exercised with a worksheet. Finally questions to identify appropriate fuse ratings for electrical devices. More P2 lessons to come.

A complete and detailed lesson on Radioactivity, focusing on atomic structure, alpha particles, beta particles and gamma radiation. (created with AQA specification content). Lesson Objectives: - Recall and detail the basic structure of an atom. - Relate number of protons, electrons and neutrons to mass and atomic numbers. - Explain how atoms form ions & identify the isotopes of different elements. - Explain radioactivity in terms of alpha, beta and gamma radiation. The lesson guides pupils very clearly through exactly what radioactivity is by starting with the atom and so isotopes. Starter prompts pupils to find the key words for the lesson using a ‘say what you see’ game. Following a review of the atoms structure and properties through questioning. A task exploring the periodic table using relative atomic mass and atomic number familiarises pupils with these as they are important later. Ions are reviewed through a task using visuals of atoms/ions to identify ions or atoms with appropriate charge. This then leads onto explaining what isotopes which can then be linked to unstable elements. Radioactivity is then explained through a basic description relating to like charges of protons in the nucleus and the required binding energy to hold the nucleus together. Alpha, Beta and Gamma are then reviewed with visuals of the process to relate to pupils clearly what happens. A literacy task summarises and reviews the lesson.

Complete lesson on methods of generating electricity with key content from AQA Physics. Starter uses a series of riddles for pupils to identify different energy resources. Activity sheet included to identify key part of a fossil fuelled power station leading to discussion on processes and advantages & disadvantages. Main includes a timed web-quest for pupils to research the different methods of generating electricity (useful links are included in the Power Point comment box which can be used for lower ability pupils to assist in finding appropriate information). Following webquest the slides provide key notes on each method with advantages & disadvantages. Lesson concludes with literacy task to compare and contrast the different methods of generating electricity (can be set as homework). More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete GCSE Physics lessons on I-V Characteristics using key content from AQA Physics P2. Starter provides a discussion of graph trends and what graphs tell us, this leads on to wider details of how to interpret graph results and key vocabulary. Sometime can be spent getting pupils to plan an experiment to investigate I-V characteristics of different electrical components but you can choose to move straight to the guided investigation. On collection of data for fixed resistors, diodes and filaments bulbs the class can plot their data on graphs. Key data trends are summarised with explanations of trends for each component. Exam style questions are provided in the relation the new specification. Lesson finished with questioning on LDR's and thermistors with an activity which can be in class or for homework. Lesson Objectives: 1) Identify relationships shown by graphs. (D) 2) Design & carry out an experiment to investigate the relationship between I & V for different electrical components. (C) 3) Explain how current and voltage vary for a filament bulb, diode and fixed resistor. (B) 4) Explain in detail what causes the current and voltage to change for key electrical components. (A) Note: This lesson is formatted is similar content to previously listed 'I_V charasteristics' but in the new Nteach style and also with new content relevant to the new specification for AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson will be updated as all lessons are as I create new , engaging and challenging content relevant to the subject.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ‘Pressure and Temperature’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: - Recall how scientific theory and evidence work together. - Explain how the observation of ‘Brownian motion’ provides evidence for kinetic theory. - Relate the effects of changing temperature of a gas to pressure. - Use knowledge of the relationship of pressure and temperature to different scenarios.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Forces and Elasticity written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson starts by discussing what elasticity is in relation to familiar, everyday objects which then challenge pupil thinking with ‘slo-mo’ videos of these objects being impacted. Elasticity is then further explored with compression and tension in springs and also related to other objects. To assist pupils in their understanding of the force extension graphs for materials proportionality is reviewed mathematically. A class experiment is detailed using simple Physics equipment to test everyday materials for to produce a force-extension graph. Conclusions can then be drawn from the data produced in this experiment. Hooke’s law is detailed and related to a simply spring extension experiment and used to highlight spring constants. Plenary poses a summary question for pupils to answer with detailed responses showing their understanding of elasticity. Learning Objectives: - Identify objects in compression or tension. - Explain what is meant by a proportional relationship. - Describe an experiment to extension of an object due to force applied. - Interpret and draw conclusions from a force-extension graph.

Complete lesson on 'Wave Properties/Natures of Waves/Measuring Waves' with key content from AQA Physics. This lesson covers types of waves, parts of waves/characteristics, wave speed equation, terms and starts discussing EM waves. Starter uses a cryptogram for pupils to solve and produce the key words for the topic Guidance provided on Slinky demo and questioning to prompt pupils to produce key statements which are later detailed (as common exam questions). Wave speed question explained and modelled with practice questions. Task sheet with stretch and challenge questions which can be edited out. Lesson includes some simple exam style questions which can be used as mini plenaries to link to exams. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

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)

A completely resourced lesson on GCSE Physics P2 - Momentum including key content from AQA exam specification. The starter begins with getting pupils to relate size and velocity of moving bodies to momentum. The equation for momentum is clearly explained and designed with an exercise in rearranging the equation (with the triangle technique). Questions follow to practice the use of this equation. Momentum is consolidated with a literacy task relating to a Newtons cradle. Conservation of momentum is detailed in relation to collisions with questions and answers to practice answering questions relating to this. Conservation of momentum is detailed in relation to explosions with questions and answers to practice answering questions relating to this. More P2 lessons to come

A completely resourced lesson on GCSE Physics P2 - Terminal Velocity including key content from AQA exam specification and relevant to Edexcel. The starter begins with a question regarding throwing a penny off the Empire State Building - a common myth surrounding this which is dealt with during this lesson on terminal velocity. Forces and size represented by arrows are quickly recapped and related to skydiving which allows for good class discussion. A class activity is detailed which uses just a stopwatch, meter rule and cut-out provided. This task investigates air resistance and it's effect on time to fall to the ground. The conclusions drawn from this can lead to the class to summarise what air resistance is and how it increases and decreases. Terminal velocity is then explained through an animation of a skydive which is summarised by the class. An extended activity uses a v-t graph relating to a skydive with key questions to challenge pupils. The lesson finishes with a TRUE or FALSE quiz and then revisiting the initial started question. More P2 lessons to come

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Nuclear Fusion ’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: State and explain what is meant by Nuclear Fusion. Explain the process of nuclear fusion. Identify the reactants and products in a nuclear fusion reaction. Write nuclear fusion reactions. Apply knowledge of nuclear fusion and fission to compare and contrast both methods for generating electricity.

Complete lesson on u-values and payback time with key content from AQA Physics. Starter includes 10 questions to serve as a summary of previous heat transfer content. Main includes simple insulation experiment leading to explanation of u-values explaining the units clearly. Pupils often get confused with U-values and what they mean, direct link to experiment can help by discussing results from the experiment and which material would have a higher or lower u-value. U-values related to key home insulation methods, this lead onto cost effectiveness and payback time. Plenary uses exam style questions including a 6 mark question. More lessons to follow in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Changes in energy stores' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lessons starts with a 'true or false' activity to review students understanding and misconceptions on the topic. The importance of energy in physics is highlighted in brief to show relevance of the topic. Forms of energy are reviewed as this is likely the manner in which many students have learnt the basics of the topic at KS3. KS3 knowledge is then put in context to the way in which energy is considered at AQA GCSE level. Energy stores and energy transfers are reviewed for students leading to energy flow diagrams. Following examples of how to detail changes in energy stores the students have review questions to answer and this is followed by an energy circus activity. The lesson finished with exam style questions. Lesson Objectives: 1) Recall different forms of energy. 2) Identify different energy stores 3) Explain how energy can be transferred between energy stores. 4) Detail how the energy stores change for various different processes.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Conservation of energy' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lessons starts with a 'energy store' description in regards to a pendulum (using interesting animations) which consolidates the previous lessons on energy stores. The swinging pendulum back towards the face is used as the vehicle to discuss conservation of energy, posing the question 'will you be hit in the face when the pendulum swings back?'. Students are led to an experiment to investigate a pendulum swing using basic lab equipment (clamp, string and mass for end of pendulum, can use a bobbin or plasticine) to make observations. This allows for an informed discussion and conclusion to be made to the original question. Energy in closed systems are explained with the reason for them to be used in science, open systems are also looked at in order to allow contrast. The conservation of energy is summarised through discussion of systems which lead to comparing and contrasting a bouncy ball and also bungee jumps in relation to changes in energy stores and conservation of energy. Lesson Objectives: 1) Use ideas about changes in energy stores to explain a pendulum swinging. 2) State what the ‘conservation of energy’ is and explain why conservation of energy is important. 3) Explain what is meant by a ‘closed system’ and how they are used in science. 4) Compare and contrast changes to energy stores between closed and open systems

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Atomic model, Plum pudding and Bohr's model of the atom ' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: 1) Explain how and why ideas in Science change over time. 2) Identify and explain the conclusions from the alpha scattering experiment. 3) Explain why the new evidence from the scattering experiment led to a change in the atomic model. 4) Compare and contrast the plum pudding model of the atom and the nuclear model of the atom.

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

Complete lesson on thermal radiation and surfaces with key content from AQA Physics. Starter includes picture prompts for key words from heat transfer topic. Main includes experiment which requires some resources to be prepared with simple materials if not already available but can be easily produced. Fun infra-red images of different objects and animals for a guessing game. Plenary uses recent news item on LA reservoir to challenge pupil thinking. Included are plenty of questions where some can be set as homework. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach