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Complete schemes of work, lesson plans and powerpoints to teach Science, written by a current Head of Physics rated Outstanding in his teaching and currently working at a school rated Outstanding by OfSted
A-Level Physics / Maths - Exponential decay (Lesson plan and PowerPoint)
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A-Level Physics / Maths - Exponential decay (Lesson plan and PowerPoint)

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This is a lesson that explains basic differentiation leading onto a proof of Euler's number and the use of this in creating exponential decay formulae. This PowerPoint is designed to take you step by step through the derivation of the formulae used in Physics for the decay of isotopes or other exponential experiments.
BTec Engineering - Simply supported Beams (PowerPoint & Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Simply supported Beams (PowerPoint & Worksheet)

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This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Simply Supported Beams which is supported with a worksheet with three questions including answers. This covers the mathematical and physics for a Beam system including point forces, Uniformly Distributed Forces (UDL) on a beam with pins and rollers. There is a brief recap of the principle of moments and an animated worked example of a beam question. This PowerPoint forms Lesson 3 in this series
BTec Engineering - Energy in Rotational Mechanics (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Energy in Rotational Mechanics (PowerPoint)

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This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Energy in Rotational Mechanics. This is the sixth PowerPoint in this section which covers Work Done, Power, Moment of Inertia, and Kinetic Energy for uniform circular motion. This PowerPoint is a descriptive walk through of each of these topics with some supporting calculations.
A-Level Physics / Maths - Introduction to logarithms (Lesson plan and PowerPoint)
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A-Level Physics / Maths - Introduction to logarithms (Lesson plan and PowerPoint)

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This is the first of three lessons that introduce the idea of logarithms The PowerPoint takes students through the difficulties in graphing data of wide ranging numbers and then, using the E-M spectrum and H-R diagrams, shows how log-log graphs can be used to display this data. This is part of the essential mathematics skills needed for A-Level Physics
BTec Engineering - Natural Logarithms (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Natural Logarithms (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Natural Logarithms. This lesson covers the basic rules for Natural Logarithms (powers) in algebra. There is a worksheet included and answers for the questions. This is the third PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods) and it is recommended that you have covered basic logarithms before this lesson (lesson two in this series).
BTec Engineering - Rotational Motion (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Rotational Motion (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is a 17 slide PowerPoint and a worksheet of questions that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Rotational Motion. This is the fifth PowerPoint in this section which covers an introduction to circular mathematics and applies this to rotational engineering. This includes Angular Displacement, Radians, Angular Velocity, Angular Displacement, Tangential Velcoity, Centripetal Acceleration, and Torque.
GCSE Science / Physics - Required practical - Density (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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GCSE Science / Physics - Required practical - Density (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a lesson plan and PowerPoint explaining how to perform the required practical on Density. This is the third lesson in the Particle Model unit of work (P3). The lesson covers the calculation of the volume of cuboids, recaps the conversion of units and calculation of density and then describes the methods needed to calculate the density of regular and irregular shapes. The lesson plan is step by step including extension ideas and the learning objectives linked directly to the syllabus v1.1 - Picture of a Eureka-can added to slide to assist understanding of alternative procedure v1.2 - Some minor editing to slides to improve comprehension
GCSE Science / Physics - Calculating Density (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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GCSE Science / Physics - Calculating Density (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a detailed lesson plan and PowerPoint explaining how to calculate density, conversion of units for mass and volume and the effect of density on floating. This is the second lesson in the Particle Model unit of work (P3). The lesson plan is step by step including extension ideas and the learning objectives linked directly to the syllabus plus a detailed practical idea and demonstrations. See my shop for a huge number of lessons and bundles
BTec Engineering - Indices (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Indices (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of indices. This lesson covers the basic rules for indices (powers) in algebra. There is a worksheet included and answers for the questions. This is the first PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).
BTec Engineering - Logarithms (PowerPoint and worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Logarithms (PowerPoint and worksheet)

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This is a 17 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of logarithms. This lesson covers the basic rules for logarithms in algebra and their uses in Engineering and Physics. There is a worksheet included and answers for the questions. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods). v1.1 - Worksheet made slightly easier and removed natural logs questions, replaced with log base 10.
BTec Engineering - Linear Equations (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Linear Equations (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic ofLinear Equations. This lesson covers converting equations (formulae) into the form y = mx + c and how these are then compared and how they would appear graphically. There is a worksheet and answers included. This is the forth PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).
BTec Engineering - Combining Sinusoidal Waveforms (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Combining Sinusoidal Waveforms (PowerPoint)

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This is an 15 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of combining sinusoidal waveforms. This lessons starts with a graphical representation of waveforms for AC voltage, and shows how a resultant wave is formed from two sinusoidal waveforms. This is then extended to a graphical solution method, using vectors for phasors, and then a mathematical method using the cosine and sine rules to add two wave equations together. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Single phase alternating current). v1.01 (Dec 2021 ) - Minor improvements
BTec Engineering - Mensuration, Volume and Area (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Mensuration, Volume and Area (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Mensuration (Volume and Surface Area of Shapes). It covers cuboids, spheres, cylinders, prisms and cones as well as composite shapes made from these. This is the eleventh PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).
Mathematics - Vectors and Phasors (PowerPoint + 2 Worksheets)
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Mathematics - Vectors and Phasors (PowerPoint + 2 Worksheets)

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This is a 13 slide PowerPoint that covers the topics of Vectors and Phasors. It covers an introduction to vectors, resolving vectors into components (using trigonometry), finding the sum of vectors in 2 dimensions (using trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem), introduction to phasors and the sinusoidal formula including phase-difference. A knowledge of trigonometry (see previous lessons in this series) is needed.
BTec Engineering - Vectors and Phasors (PowerPoint + 2 Worksheets)
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BTec Engineering - Vectors and Phasors (PowerPoint + 2 Worksheets)

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This is a 13 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topics of Vectors and Phasors. It covers an introduction to vectors, resolving vectors into components (using trigonometry), finding the sum of vectors in 2 dimensions (using trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem), introduction to phasors and the sinusoidal formula including phase-difference. A knowledge of trigonometry (see previous lessons in this series) is needed. This is the tenth PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).
Mathematics - Trigonometry and Triangles (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
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Mathematics - Trigonometry and Triangles (PowerPoint and Worksheet)

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This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that the topic of Trigonometry and Triangles. It covers the use of the trigonometric functions applied to right-angled triangles, Pythagoras’ theorem, and the Sine and Cosine rules applied to any triangle. There is a worksheet and answers to the worksheet are included.
BTec Engineering - Trigonometry and Triangles (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Trigonometry and Triangles (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Trigonometry and Triangles. It covers the use of the trigonometric functions applied to right-angled triangles, Pythagoras’ theorem, and the Sine and Cosine rules applied to any triangle. There is a worksheet and answers to the worksheet are included. This is the ninth PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).
BTec Engineering - Quadratic Equations (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Quadratic Equations (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is a 12 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of quadratic equations and the methods of solution including factorisation, completing the square and the universal formula. There is a worksheet and answers to the worksheet are included. This is the seventh PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).