RE-UPLOADED FREE sample lesson for those teaching GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers. It covers a list of energy stores and energy transfers, transfers between different stores, interpreting diagrams that represent energy transfers and explaining, using examples, that energy is conserved, representing energy transfers using diagrams (Sankey Diagrams) and describing what happens to wasted energy in energy transfers. I have re-uploaded this lesson after discovering that the lesson power point had not uploaded properly, apologies for this but not sure why. This lesson is suitable for Combined and Triple Science, higher and foundation tiers. I have other full lesson for this topic and others in my TES shop. I also have FREE lesson outlines and equipment lists available.

Full Lesson PowerPoint and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on The Electromagnetic Spectrum . It covers the groups of waves in the electromagnetic spectrum, colours of the visible spectrum, how the waves in the electromagnetic spectrum are grouped, use of standard form and the differences in the behaviour of waves in the different parts of the spectrum. The resource is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. (Note: the order and coding for combined and triple science are different, this is lesson 2 for Combined classes and lesson 5 for Triple classes ). You can also download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics CP5 Light and the EM Spectrum Lesson outline and equipment list EDEXCEL 9-1” for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Pressure and Upthrust. It covers how upthrust occurs and that the upthrust is equal to the weight of fluid displaced, the factors that determine whether or not an object will float/sink and relates the upthrust to the floating/sinking of objects immersed/partially immersed in fluids, using the equation relating pressure in a fluid to height, density and gravitational field strength and why the pressure in a liquid depends on density and depth. The resource is appropriate for Higher tier Triple Science classes only. Note: update due to typo. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Pressure in Fluids. It covers the equation relating force, pressure and area, that the pressure in a fluid is due to the fluid and atmospheric pressure, how pressure in fluids increases with depth and density, how pressure is related to area and a force normal to the surface and why pressure varies with height. It also includes examples of hydraulic systems with use of the pressure, force and area equation. The resource is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Lesson outline with details of equipment required and possible worksheets/activities for the GCSE Edexcel topic CP4 Waves. I have full lessons for this unit of work available in my shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Half-Life. It covers how the activity of a substance changes over time using half-life, how half-life can be used to work out how much of a substance will decay in a certain time and calculations involving half-life. The resource is appropriate for Triple and Combined Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. UPDATED 13/07/22: a few additions You can download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics EDEXCEL 9-1 SP6 & CP6 Radioactivity Lesson outline and equipment list” for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Describing Waves . It covers transverse and longitudinal waves - examples and differences, using the terms frequency, wavelength, amplitude, period and velocity to describe waves and understanding that waves transfer energy and information but not matter. The resource is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. Now updated with a worksheet to help lower ability. You can download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics CP4 Waves Lesson outline and equipment list EDEXCEL 9-1” for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop along with other lessons from Topic 4.

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Transferring Energy. It covers the energy transfer that occurs when a current passes through a wire/resistor, the advantages and disadvantages of the heating effect of an electric current, the electron & ion model, the dissipation of energy, how unwanted energy transfers in wires can be avoided (H) and using the equation E = I × V × t to calculate the energy transferred, the current, the potential difference or the time. The resource is appropriate for Triple and Combined Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint (may take 2 lessons) to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Electrical Safety. It covers electrical safety rules, the 3-pin plug, how the earth wire, the fuse and circuit breakers make circuits safer, the difference between the functions of the live and the neutral wires and why switches and fuses are connected in the live wire and the potential differences between the live, neutral and earth wires. The resource is appropriate for Triple and Combined Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Nuclear Fusion . It covers what happens in nuclear fusion, explaining the conditions required for fusion, the difference between fusion and fission and relating the conditions for fusion to the difficulty of making a practical and economic fusion power station. The resource is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. You can download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics EDEXCEL 9-1 SP6 & CP6 Radioactivity Lesson outline and equipment list” for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop. Updated power point 26/09/18 with typo corrected.

Full Lesson PowerPoint and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on EM Radiation Dangers. It covers the harmful effects of microwave, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and gamma rays, how the potential danger of electromagnetic radiation depends on its frequency, the nature of radiation produced by changes in atoms & their nuclei and that absorption of radiation can cause changes in atoms & their nuclei. The resource is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. (Note: the order and coding for combined and triple science are different, this is lesson 5 for Combined classes and lesson 9 for Triple classes ). You can also download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics CP5 Light and the EM Spectrum Lesson outline and equipment list EDEXCEL 9-1” for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Two full Lesson PowerPoints and resources to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Lenses . It covers how the focal length and shape of a lens affect its power, using ray diagrams to show how converging & diverging lenses refract light and explaining how diverging lenses produce virtual images, comparing the way in which converging & diverging lenses refract light and explaining the different types of image that can be formed by converging lenses. The resource is appropriate for Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. (Note: the order and coding for combined and triple science are different for Topic 5, this is lesson 3 for Triple classes and is not needed in the combined science specification). You can download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics SP5 Light and EM Spectrum Lesson outline and equipment list EDEXCEL 9-1” for this topic from my TES shop, which shows the differences between combined and triple science lessons for this topic. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Power. It covers defining power and the units used to measure it, how power transfer depends on the potential difference across a device and the current through it and the equations to calculate power and electrical power, the energy transferred, time taken, current, potential difference or resistance. P = E/t, P = I × V and P = I2 × R. The resource is appropriate for Triple and Combined Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. The FREE sample lesson "GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy" is also available to download from my TES shop.

Full Lesson PowerPoint to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics lesson on Energy and Changes of State. It covers thermal energy and temperature, reducing unwanted energy transfer by thermal insulation, how the temperature of an object changes with time while being heated/cooled to make it change state, how heating affects the particles, specific heat capacity and specific latent heat. The resource is appropriate for Triple and Combined Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

PowerPoint presentation to teach the GCSE 9-1 specification Physics Core Practical on Investigating Refraction. It includes a context, equipment, an introduction to the Core Practical and information on how to collect the required data. The resource is appropriate for Combined and Triple Science classes, Foundation and Higher tiers. You can download the FREE resource “GCSE Physics CP4 Waves Lesson outline and equipment list EDEXCEL 9-1” for this topic from my TES shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.

Lesson outline with details of equipment required and possible worksheets/activities for the GCSE Edexcel topic CP5 Light and EM Spectrum. I have full lessons for this unit of work available in my shop. The FREE sample lesson “GCSE Physics Energy Stores and Transfers FULL LESSON (Edexcel 9-1 CP3a SP3a) Conservation of Energy” is also available to download from my TES shop.