2 COMPLETE LESSONS ON HALF-LIFE & NUCLEAR FISSION A complete and detailed lesson on Radioactive half-life and another on nuclear fission (created with AQA and Edexcel specification content). Learning Objectives for Half-life lesson: 1) Review what is meant by isotope and how this is radioactive. 2) Understand the ‘random’ nature of radioactive decay. 3) State and explain what is meant by ‘half-life’. 4) Draw key conclusions from graphs of radioactive decay. The lesson is summarised with review questions on the content covered. Learning Objectives for Fission lesson: 1) State and explain what is meant by Nuclear Fission. (D) 2) State the isotopes commonly used in Nuclear Power stations. (C) 3) Explain the process of a nuclear fission chain reaction. (B) 4) Identify and explain in detail the key features of a Nuclear Power station. (A) The lesson is summarised with exam style questions. Lessons Fusion to come soon.

Complete GCSE lesson on Nuclear Fusion and the life cycle of stars. Learning Objectives: 1) State and explain what is meant by Nuclear Fusion. 2) Identify the products from nuclear fusion reactions. 3) Explain in detail the birth and life cycle of a star. 4) Apply knowledge of nuclear fusion to stars and how different elements have been formed.

Complete AQA GCSE Physics lessons on Current and Charge. Starter begins with discussion of why static electricity couldn't be used as the power source for lighting which follows on from the previous lesson on statics (will add varied starters at a later date) Key circuit symbols & functions are reviewed using the worksheet which can be done with electrical components and highlight the required circuit symbols to recognise by the AQA specification. The main consists simple circuit building and drawing activities to provide a foundation to build the circuits required for experiments later in the unit. Questioning leads to a definition of electrical current and electrical charge with the appropriate equations detailed. Plenary questions are provided and also a true or false activity on the lessons content. Lesson objectives: 1) Identify circuit symbols and their functions. (D) 2) Build electrical circuits using circuit diagrams. (C) 3) Draw circuits using appropriate symbols. (B) 4) Define the term ‘electrical current’ and carry out current calculations. (A) Note: This lesson is formatted is similar content to previously listed 'Circuits, current and charge lesson' 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.

The lesson is summarised with review questions on the content covered. USES OF NUCLEAR RADIATION 1) Review the properties of the 3 types of nuclear radiation. 2) Identify that nuclear radiation can be dangerous and useful. 3) Explain in detail one or two applications of nuclear radiation. 4) Apply your knowledge of nuclear radiation to exam questions. Applications explored in detail: geiger-muller counter, x-rays, badges, automatic thickness monitoring, traces, smoke alarms, carbon dating and uranium dating.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ' Electric Currents (charge) and energy transfer' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. The starter is in the style of the 'countdown conundrum' which is for some of the lessons key words. Questions review key electric current knowledge from earlier current electricity which is relevant to the lesson and also serves as a recap/revision opportunity. Key electrical current concepts are summarised. Current and charge are related together in an explanation and through the relevant equation with questions for pupils to complete using this. Energy in circuits is related to voltage supplied by a supply to electrical charge and how this will then deliver energy to components, this also offers the chance to review some circuit rules. The E = V x Q equation is explained leading to questions using the equation plus ohm's law and circuit rules. A collection of review questions and some exam style questions conclude the lesson. Lesson Objectives: 1) Review key content on electrical current. 2) Identify what a unit of charge is. 3) Perform calculations for energy transfer in circuits using p.d and charge. 4) Relate energy transfer by charge to different electrical components.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Energy and Efficiency' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. The lesson can start with either a task to correct statements provided about energy or to discuss what happens to wasted energy. Different types of bulbs are shown through images which pupils are likely to have comes across, they are then prompted to discuss how they are different and why we use different ones, this lead to talking about efficiency. Useful and wasted energy are explained and related to context and energy flow diagrams previously used. Also a key explanation of what happens to wasted energy is given. Pupils must then identify whether particular energy changes are useful or wasteful for certain devices. Energy efficiency is detailed to students and then presented as 'units of energy' in a form similar to sankey diagrams (which are no longer required by AQA but can help students rationalise percentages). A class activity is outlined which requires groups of pupils to shown how energy is split by different devices and can help students visually see how portions of energy are distributed. Following this the energy equation is given which is then used by two sets of review questions. The lesson concludes with content for higher tier students which looks at ways energy waste can be reduced. Lesson Objectives: 1) Explain what is meant by useful and wasted energy. 2) Explain what eventually happens to wasted energy. 3) Calculate the energy efficiency of different appliances. 4) Detail how energy transfers can be made more efficient. (Higher tier only)

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Cable and Plugs' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. For starter different plugs from the around the world can be put in bags to be passed around or a dismantled plug. Pupils are to guess what is in the bag. Following this pupils are to discuss why there are different types of plugs around the world which lead to discussion of the AC/DC war between Edison and Tesla (this part of the lesson can be easily removed if not suitable for the class). The anatomy of a plug is shown and explained in detail for all 3 wires, colours and function. Safe wiring of a plug is reviewed which leads to a class activity to wire plugs safely. Plug design is reviewed through questioning required properties of different plug parts and appropriate materials to each property required. How electrical devices can become live or how people can get electric shocks is reviewed and illustrated. The lesson concludes with a collection of review questions. Lesson Objectives: 1) Review AC/DC current and how it caused us to have different plugs. 2) Recall the different colour wires in a plug. 3) Relate different wires to their function. 4) Identify and explain the safety features of a plug.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ‘Life history of a star & formation of a solar system’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: Explain how a star is born. Recall and detail the different stages in a stars life cycle. Explain how different elements are formed. Explain how the solar system formed.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Atmospheric Pressure’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Learning objectives: - Explain what atmospheric pressure is. - Describe a simple model of earth atmosphere and atmospheric pressure. - Identify how atmospheric pressure changes with altitude. - Carry out calculations with atmospheric pressure at different altitudes.

Complete lesson on states of matter, evaporation and condensation with key content from AQA Physics. Starter recaps content from KS3 on states of matter. Very simple experiment included in lessons requiring warm, clear plastic cups and ice allowing for observations to be made leading to evaporation and condensation. Literacy task on evaporation and condensation. Plenary using exam style questions. More P1 lessons in same format. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on forms and conservation of energy (+ energy transfer diagrams) with key content from AQA Physics. Starter includes true or false to deal with misconceptions on energy and check current understanding. Main includes a guide through forms of energy and demo on conservation of energy (just using a ball) leading to class practical with energy circus to draw energy transfer diagrams and identify useful and wasted energy. Plenary uses exam style questions and challenging homework task to summarise learning. More lessons to follow in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on the cost of electricity with key content from AQA Physics. Starter get pupils to identify value of unit prefixes as this is important for using the kWh. Main uses a task where pupils must calculate the cost of a electricity bill for a family of 4 from a months usage of electrical devices detailed within the worksheet - challenging task which requires scaffolding for lower ability pupils. Lesson concludes with relevant exam style questions More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on Energy and Power of Electrical Devices with key content from AQA Physics. Starter uses a discussion on pupils power is based on where they may have encountered it before. Main includes a clear description of what Power is in Physics and an explanation of the units. This lead onto clear example of using the equation and to a classroom activity looking at power rating of electrical devices and making energy transferred calculation from them. Included is a review of the power efficiency calculation with examples. Lesson concludes with task sheet with questions using lessons content. Worksheet includes 'Energy & Power' task to be printed on one A4 sheet to save on printing. Set-up to print '2 pages per sheet' to produce one worksheet. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on the National Grid with key content from AQA Physics. Starter uses a 'say what you see' game for pupils to get key words for lesson Starter of the lesson lets the class explore where their nearest power station is and start discussing how the electricity gets from station to home. This leads on to explanation of major components with a focus on key AQA statements and transformers. Different teacher demos included to be used if equipment is available. Main includes a card sort of national grid parts leading to different consumers at different voltage step downs. Lesson concludes with comparison of overhead and underground power cables with exam style questions. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

A large collection of GCSE AQA exam style questions. In Power Point so can easily be inserted into lessons to use as starters, plenaries, AFL or as revision resource. Questions are marked as foundation or higher tier level. All questions have the answers animated to appear. Topics covered include: -Heat transfer (32 questions) -Using Energy (19 questions) -Electrical Energy (17 questions) -Generating Electricity (24 questions) -Waves (32 questions) -Electromagnetic Waves (22 questions) Included in ‘GCSE Physics - Complete P1 Lessons’ pack. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources-shop/Nteach

Complete GCSE Physics lessons on Static Electricity using key content from AQA Physics P2. Starter begins with discussion of a popular lightning myth/misconception which will be revisited at the end of the lesson. The structure of the atom is reviewed leading to how atoms can gain a charge and therefore how objects can become charged. The main consists of two simple experiments for pupils to do using safe and simple equipment to explore statics. Questions on the Van der Graaf are included with links to videos and a simulator if the teacher doesn't have access to a Van der Graaf. Lesson is consolidated by revisiting the starter reviewing pupil knowledge. More P2 lessons to come.

A collection of complete lessons which address the fundamental concepts in electricity, starting from static electricity moving to current electricity with key definitions and explanations of concepts, moving to key circuits rules and characteristics.. Lessons in consistent format all following on from each other with review on previous contents on previous lessons. L1 - Static Electricity L2 - Circuit Symbols (including current and charge) L3 - Current, Voltage and Resistance, Ohm's Law L4 - I-V characteristics (also LDRs and thermistors) L5 - Series Circuits L6 - Parallel Circuits Review individual lessons in my shop for greater detail on each individual lessons.

A complete and detailed lesson on Radioactivity, focusing on atomic structure, alpha particles, beta particles and gamma radiation. (created with AQA and Edexcel 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. MORE RADIOACTIVITY LESSONS TO FOLLOW SOON!

Complete set of lessons for OLD AQA GCSE Physics P2 including key content from AQA. The content of GCSE Physics P2 is covered over 25 separate resourced lessons all in the same format for continuity and direction for pupils (some of which are suitable for double lessons). Please do look at the shop if you wish to look at more detailed breakdowns of the lessons included in this bundle. P2.1 Forces and their Effects L1 - Resultant Forces L2 - Forces and motion: d-t L3 - Forces and motion:Acceleration & v-t L4 - Forces and Braking L5 - Forces & Terminal Velocity L6 - Forces & Elasticity P2.2 Kinetic energy of objects L7 - Forces & Energy L8 - Momentum P2.3 Current Electricity L9 - Statics/Charges L10 - Circuits Symbols & Current L11 – Current, Voltage & Resistance L12 - I-V Characteristics L13 – Series Circuits L14 - Parallel Circuit P2.4 Main Electricity L15 - AC/DC L16 - Plug Wiring L17 – Fuses, Circuit Breakers & RCCBs L18 – Electrical Power L19 - Electrical Energy & Charge P2.5 Radioactivity L20 - Atomic Structure & Radioactivity L21 - Properties of Alpha, Beta & Gamma radiation L22 - Properties of Radiation/Uses L23 - Half-life P2.6 Nuclear Fission & Fusion L24 - Nuclear Fission L25 - Nuclear Fusion/Stars

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Refraction of Light ' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: 1) Detail steps to investigate how light travels through materials. 2) Investigate how light travels through materials. 3) Describe what happens to waves when they travel through materials of different densities. 4)Draw ray diagrams to show refraction of light through a glass blocks. 5) Use knowledge of refraction to explain phenomena of light travelling between boundaries.