This is a fully-resourced revision lesson that uses a combination of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the content found within Module P1 (Matter) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specification. The sub-topics and specification points that are tested within the lesson include: Describe how the atomic model has changed over time Define density Measure length, volume and mass to calculate density Explain the differences in density between the different states of matter in terms of the arrangements of atoms and molecules Describe how physical changes differ from chemical changes Define the term specific heat capacity and distinguis between this term and specific latent heat Carry out calculations to apply the equations involving specific heat capacity and specific latent heat Students will be engaged through the numerous quiz rounds whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which require their further attention during general revision or during the lead up to the actual GCSE terminal exams

This is a fully-resourced revision lesson that could be used over a series of lessons to help students to revise and assess their knowledge of the content in topics P1 (Matter), P2 (Forces) and P3 (Electricity and magnetism) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specifiction which can be assessed in paper 5. This revision lesson uses a combination of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to cover the following sub-topics and specification points: Describe how and why the atomic model has changed over time Describe the structure of the atom and the charges of the particles Define the term specific latent heat Conversions from non S.I. units to S.I. units Explain the vector-scalar distinction Recall examples in which objects interact Represent forces as vectors by drawing free-body diagrams Know the definition of Newton’s three laws of motion Define momentum and describe examples of momentum in collisions Recall and apply Newton’s third law Describe the relationship between force and the extension of a spring Calculate the spring constant in linear cases Define mass and weight Recall that current depends upon both potential difference and resistance Recall and apply the relationship between I, R and V Show that Fleming’s left hand rule represents the relative orientations of current, magnetic field and force This lesson contains a big emphasis on the mathematical calculations that will be involved in these exams, and as a result students are challenged to recall the equations and to apply them. Students will be engaged through the numerous quiz rounds whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which require their further attention during general revision or during the lead up to the actual GCSE terminal exams. A lot of the tasks have been differentiated so that students of all abilities can access the work and be challenged appropriately.

This is a fully-resourced revision lesson that could be used over a series of lessons to help students to revise and assess their knowledge of the content that is found in topics P1 (Energy), P2 (Electricity), P3 (Particle model of matter) and P4 (Atomic structure) of the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification and will be assessed on PAPER 5. This revision lesson uses a combination of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to cover the following sub-topics and specification points: Energy stores and systems Changes in energy Energy changes in systems Standard circuit diagram symbols Electrical charge and current Current, resistance and potential difference Series and parallel circuits Power Specific heat capacity The structure of an atom Mass number, atomic number and isotopes The development of the model of the atom Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation Nuclear equations Half-lives This lesson contains a big emphasis on the mathematical calculations that will be involved in these exams, and as a result students are challenged to recall the equations and to apply them. Students will be engaged through the numerous quiz rounds whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which require their further attention during general revision or during the lead up to the actual GCSE terminal exams. A lot of the tasks have been differentiated so that students of all abilities can access the work and be challenged appropriately.

This is a fully-resourced revision lesson that uses a combination of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the content found within Topic P3 (Conservation of energy) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The sub-topics and specification points that are tested within the lesson include: Recall and use the equation to calculate the change in gravitational potential energy Recall and use the equation to calculate the change in kinetic energy of a moving object Explain what is meant by the conservation of energy Analyse the way energy is stored when a system changes Explain how mechanical processes become wasteful Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer Recall and use the equation to calculate efficiency Describe the main energy sources available for use on Earth Explain patterns and trends in the use of energy resources Students will be engaged through the numerous quiz rounds whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which require their further attention during general revision or during the lead up to the actual GCSE terminal exams

This is a fully-resourced revision lesson that could be used over a series of lessons to help students to revise and assess their knowledge of the content that is found in topics P5 (Forces), P6 (Waves) and P7 (Magnetism and electromagnetism) of the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification and will be assessed in Paper 6 This revision lesson uses a combination of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to cover the following sub-topics and specification points: Scalar and vector quantities Contact and non-contact forces Gravity Work done and energy transfer Forces and elasticity Speed Velocity Acceleration Newton’s laws of motion Momentum Conservation of momentum Transverse and longitudinal waves Properties of waves The EM waves Fleming’s left-hand rule This lesson contains a big emphasis on the mathematical calculations that will be involved in these exams, and as a result students are challenged to recall the equations and to apply them. Students will be engaged through the numerous quiz rounds whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which require their further attention during general revision or during the lead up to the actual GCSE terminal exams. A lot of the tasks have been differentiated so that students of all abilities can access the work and be challenged appropriately.

This is a fully-resourced revision lesson that uses a combination of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the content found within Topic P14 (Particle model) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The sub-topics and specification points that are tested within the lesson include: Explain the different states of matter in terms of movement and arrangement of particles Recall and use the equation to calculate density Explain the differences in density between the different states of matter Describe how mass is conserved during changes of state and understand how these physical changes differ from chemical changes Define the terms specific heat capacity and specific latent hear and explain the differences between them Use the equations to calculate change in thermal energy and thermal energy for a change in state Knows way to reduce unwanted energy transfer Describe the term absolute zero, in terms of the lack of movement of particles Convert between the kelvin and Celsius scales Students will be engaged through the numerous quiz rounds whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which require their further attention during general revision or during the lead up to the actual GCSE terminal exams

This is a fully-resourced revision lesson, that is likely to be most effective when used over the course of a series of lessons, and has been designed to help students to revise and assess their knowledge of the content that is found in topics P4 (Waves and radioactivity), P5(Energy) and P6 (Global challenges) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specification. This is the content that will be assessed in paper 6 in the terminal exams. This revision lesson uses a combination of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to cover the following sub-topics and specification points: Wave behaviour The electromagnetic spectrum Radioactivity Work done Power and efficiency Physics on the move Powering Earth This lesson contains a big emphasis on the mathematical calculations that will be involved in these exams, and as a result students are challenged to recall the equations and to apply them. Students will be engaged through the numerous quiz rounds whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which require their further attention during general revision or during the lead up to the actual GCSE terminal exams. A lot of the tasks have been differentiated so that students of all abilities can access the work and be challenged appropriately.

This is a fully-resourced revision lesson that uses a combination of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the content found within Topic P6 (Radioactivity) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The sub-topics and specification points that are tested within the lesson include: Describe the structure of an atom, including the charge and mass of the subatomic particles Describe the structure of nuclei of isotopes Be able to explain why an atom is neutral Recall the radiation that can be emitted from an unstable nucleus Explain what is meant by background radiation and know the origins of this radiation Recall that an alpha particle is equivalent to a helium nucleus Compare alpha, beta and gamma radiations in terms of their abilities to penetrate and ionise Describe the processes of beta plus and beta minus decay Explain the effects on the atomic and mass number of radioactive decays Balance nuclear decay equations Recall that the unit of activity of a radioactive isotope is the Becquerel Use the concept of half life to carry out simple calculations Describe the differences between contamination and irradiation Students will be engaged through the numerous quiz rounds whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which require their further attention during general revision or during the lead up to the actual GCSE terminal exams

This is an engaging REVISION lesson which uses a range of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the content within topic 1 (General Physics) of the CIE IGCSE Physics (0625) specification. The lesson covers the content in both the core and supplement sections of the specification and therefore can be used with students who will be taking the extended papers as well as the core papers. The specification points that are covered in this revision lesson include: CORE Define speed and calculate average speed from total distance divided by total time Plot and interpret a speed-time graph or a distance-time graph Recognise from the shape of a speed-time graph when a body is at rest, moving at a constant speed or changing speed Calculate the area under a speed-time graph to work out the distance travelled for motion with constant acceleration Show familiarity with the idea of the mass of a body State that weight is a gravitational force Distinguish between mass and weight Recall and use the equation W = mg Recall and use the equation density = mass divided by volume Understand friction as the force between two surfaces which impedes motion and results in heating Calculate moment using the product force × perpendicular distance from the pivot Identify changes in kinetic, gravitational potential, chemical, elastic (strain), nuclear and internal energy that have occurred as a result of an event or process Recognise that energy is transferred during events and processes, including examples of transfer by forces (mechanical working), by electrical currents (electrical working), by heating and by waves Apply the principle of conservation of energy to simple examples Describe how electricity or other useful forms of energy may be obtained from a range of sources Show a qualitative understanding of efficiency Demonstrate understanding that work done = energy transferred Relate (without calculation) power to work done and time taken, using appropriate examples SUPPLEMENT Distinguish between speed and velocity Define and calculate acceleration Understand deceleration as a negative acceleration Describe, and use the concept of, weight as the effect of a gravitational field on a mass State Hooke’s Law and recall and use the expression F = k x, where k is the spring constant Apply the principle of moments to different situations Understand that vectors have a magnitude and direction The students will thoroughly enjoy the range of activities, which include quiz competitions such as “Are you the KING of the KINGDOMS” where they have to name the kingdoms involved based on a feature whilst crucially being able to recognise the areas of this topic which need their further attention. This lesson can be used as revision resource at the end of the topic or in the lead up to mocks or the actual IGCSE exam

This is an engaging REVISION lesson which uses a range of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the content within topic 2 (Electricity) of the AQA GCSE Physics (8463) specification. The specification points that are covered in this revision lesson include: Standard circuit diagram symbols Current, resistance and potential difference Resistors Series and parallel circuits Direct and alternating potential difference Mains electricity Power Static charge The students will thoroughly enjoy the range of activities, which include quiz competitions such as “GRAFT over these GRAPHS” where they have to compete to be the 1st to recognise one of the graphs associated with the resistors whilst all the time evaluating and assessing which areas of this topic will need their further attention. This lesson can be used as revision resource at the end of the topic or in the lead up to mocks or the actual GCSE exams

This is a fully-resourced REVISION lesson which uses a range of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the content within topic 4 (Magnetism and magnetic fields) of the OCR GCSE Physics A 9-1 specification. The specification points that are covered in this revision lesson include: Describe the attraction and repulsion between unlike and like poles for permanent magnets Describe the difference between permanent and induced magnets Explain how the behaviour of a magnetic (dipping) compass is related to evidence that the core of the Earth must be magnetic Apply: force on a conductor (at right angles to a magnetic field) carrying a current = magnetic flux density x current x length Apply: potential difference across primary coil (V)/potential difference across secondary coil (V) = number of turns in primary coil / number of turns in secondary coil Describe how a magnet and a current-carrying conductor exert a force on one another Show that Fleming’s left-hand rule represents the relative orientations of the force, the current and the magnetic field Explain how the force exerted from a magnet and a current-carrying conductor is used to cause rotation in electric motors Explain the action of a loudspeaker and headphones Of all of the Physics topics, this one tends to be one of the least well understood. Therefore, time has been taken to not only make this an engaging revision lesson but to go into detail on some of the topics which are commonly assessed in the exams. LInks have also been made to topic 3 (electricity) as these can often be combined in questions on Paper 1. This lesson can be used as revision resource at the end of the topic or in the lead up to mocks or the actual GCSE exams

This is a concise REVISION lesson that contains an engaging powerpoint (34 slides) and associated worksheets. The lesson uses a range of activities which include exam questions (with displayed answers), differentiated tasks and quiz competitions to engage students whilst they assess their knowledge of the content that is found within topic P7 (Magnetism and electromagnetism) of the AQA Trilogy 9-1 GCSE Combined Science specification. Generally, this is a topic which isn’t particularly well understood by students but is regularly assessed through questions in the GCSE exams and so time has been taken to design the lesson so that the key points are covered and common misconceptions addressed. The following sub-topics in the specification are covered in this lesson: Poles of a magnet Magnetic fields Electromagnetism Fleming’s left hand rule Electric motors This lesson can be used throughout the duration of the GCSE course, as an end of topic revision lesson or as a lesson in the lead up to mocks or the actual GCSE exams

This is fully-resourced REVISION lesson that contains an engaging PowerPoint (98 slides) and associated differentiated worksheets and has been designed to challenge the students on their knowledge of the content in TOPIC 4 (Electricity and magnetism) of the Cambridge IGCSE Physics specification. The lesson includes a wide range of activities which aim to motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content and recognise those areas which need further attention. The lesson was designed to include as many sub-topics as possible but the following have been given a particular focus: Logic gates Series and parallel circuits and circuit calculations Resistors Diodes and their roles as rectifiers Fleming’s left-hand rule and the motor effect Transformers This lesson is suitable for revision purposes at numerous times of the year, whether it be at the end of the topic or in the lead up the mocks or actual IGCSE exams

An engaging lesson presentation (43 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within unit P5 (Energy) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specification The topics that are tested within the lesson include: Conservation of energy Efficiency Energy transfer by heating Mechanical energy transfers Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like “The TRANSFER market” whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention

A fully resourced lesson which includes an informative lesson presentation (25 slides) and an associated worksheet that show students how to give answers to a certain number of significant figures. The answers to questions in Science are often required to be given in significant figures and this lesson guides students through this process, including the rules of rounding that must be applied for success to be likely. This lesson has been designed for GCSE students but is suitable for KS3

An engaging lesson presentation (30 slides) that looks at electric current and ensures that students know the key details about this factor in preparation for their GCSE studies. The lesson begins by forming a definition for this electrical term and then as the lesson progresses, this definition is broken so that each element is understood. Students will be introduced to the difference between electron flow and conventional current. Time is taken to ensure that students understand that an ammeter must be set up in series. The remainder of the lesson will focus on the mathematical calculations which include current and important skills such as converting between units is covered.] As stated above, this lesson has been designed primarily for those students taking their GCSE exams (14 - 16 year olds in the UK) but is suitable for younger students too.

A fully-resourced lesson that looks at the meaning of thinking, braking and stopping distances and focuses on the factors that would cause each of them to increase. The lesson includes an engaging lesson presentation (45 slides) and an associated worksheet for the calculations. The lesson begins by introducing the term stopping distance and then challenging students to recognise that both the distance travelled during the driver’s reaction time and under the braking force will contribute to this. Students are constantly challenged to think about the factors that would cause either the thinking or braking distance to increase and to be able to explain why scientifically. Moving forwards, the mathematical element that is associated with this topic is explored as students are shown how to calculate the braking distance at different speeds as well as convert between speeds in miles per hour and metres per second. There is also a set homework included as part of the lesson. There are regular progress checks written into the lesson so that students can assess their understanding. This lesson has been written for GCSE students but could be used with those at KS3.