This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining how a microphone works. This is the seventh lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the basic idea of a dynamic microphone and how it functions. The lesson then extends to optional work on reading oscilloscope traces and utilises the wave equation for an example. Ideas for differentiation and homework also included in lesson plan as well as the equipment list for a recommended investigation and demonstration using tuning forks on an oscilloscope.

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

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.

This is a 14 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topics of Resistors and Resistance. This lesson describes the four main resistor types and applies these to Ohm’s Law. Resistivity calculations are covered which is linked to conductivity. Temperature coefficient of resistance is explained, together with a worked example. Kirschhoff’s laws for voltage and current are also briefly introduced. This is the third PowerPoint in this section (Electricity and circuits).

This is a 10 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Resistors in both series and parallel circuits. This PowerPoint includes circuit diagrams and worked examples of the resistance, current and voltage calculations needed for basic circuits. This is the fifth PowerPoint in this section (Electricity and circuits). v1.01 (18th Nov 2020) - Minor corrections v1.02 (Nov 2021) - Minor improvements

This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of induced electromotive force e.m.f. (emf). This includes an explanation of how a rotating coil creates an AC sinusoidal output and why eddy currents need to be reduced in ferromagnetic cores. This is the third PowerPoint in this section (Magnetism and Electromagnetic induction).

This is an 8 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of B-H curves. This PowerPoint includes a description of how to plot a graph of B (magnetic flux density in a material) against H (magnetic field from a solenoid) and then goes into detail about analysing the graph to consider coercivity and hysteresis based on permeability. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Magnetism and Electromagnetic induction).

This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Thermal Expansion. This lesson covers the calculations for expansion of metals due to heating. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Thermodynamics). v1.01 - amended a superscript issue in the worked example (2/9/21)

This is a lesson and PowerPoint introducing alpha, beta and gamma radiation. This is the fifth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the diagrams and make up of the four main radiation types (including neutron radiation). There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching and a PowerPoint to support the lesson.

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

This is a lesson and PowerPoint introducing the history and development of the model of the atom. This is the third lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the main scientists that have built up the theory of the atom over the centuries. The idea of theories and how they are developed and refined is discussed and some ideas for classroom activities are also included.

This is a 15 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of calculating an Equilibrant plus a worksheet and answers. This covers the mathematical and physics which builds on vector diagrams and includes a 7 slide animated worked example of how to calculate the equilibrant for a system of 3 non-concurrent forces; this covers vector and moment calculations in the system. This PowerPoint forms Lesson 2 in this series

This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Recap of charges and charge carriers Description of the phenomena of static charge and the conditions under which it occurs Description of two student led experiments, plus two teacher led demonstrations Extension information about lightning and lightning rods on buildings Electric fields around point charges Homework idea and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the tenth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour to 60- 90 minutes of teaching including writing up and analysing the results of the experiments.

This is a lesson and PowerPoint revising and summarizing the Particle Model of Matter. This is the eighth lesson in the Particle Model unit of work (P3). The lesson quickly recaps lessons 1 - 7 from this unit (which are available on this site and as a bundle) and covers the theories of solids, liquids and gases; the particle diagrams, density, specific heat capacity, specific latent heat and a qualitative assessment of the gas law.

This is a 13 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Fluid Flow in Pipes. This lesson covers the calculations for volumetric flow rate, mass flow rate and how these are applied to tapering pipes. This is the fourth PowerPoint in this section and includes definitions, formulae and worked examples.

This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Calculations examples and descriptions of: Electrical power Electrical power via heating Energy transfer linked to current flow Energy transfer linked to potential difference Homework idea and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the ninth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour of teaching.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint introducing the Particle Model of Matter. This is the first lesson in the Particle Model unit of work (P3). The lesson covers the theories of solids, liquids and gases; the particle diagrams for them and a qualitative assessment of density in the three states of matter. The lesson plan is step by step including extension ideas and the learning objectives linked directly to the syllabus.

This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Comparison of Alternating and Direct Current Use of oscilloscopes to investigate the AC / DC traces Conversion of frequency to time period for an AC supply National Grid (UK system) Homework ideas and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the seventh lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour to 90 minutes of teaching including writing up and analysing the oscilloscopes and drawing out the National Grid system.

This lesson covers both the apparent and absolute magnitude of stars, brightness and luminosity, the logarithmic scale and the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. The H-R diagram includes the positions of the main stellar types, the Sun and the evolutionary path of the Sun. There is a worksheet of questions on these topics, including an answer sheet. This is the fourth (of 6) lessons in this section entitled “Astrophysics” which is available as a bundle in our shop.

This is the first lesson of three from the Gas Laws chapter. Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link. A set of sample data and a PDF of this as a P vs 1/V graph is also included. This also includes a mini-PowerPoint and lesson outline for required practical #8 from the AQA All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper. I have the complete Year 1 scheme and 80 PowerPoints available in a single ZIP file in my shop for under 50p per lesson!