Having taught in the UK and abroad, I've experienced teaching many different syllabi including SABIS, AQA, WJEC and Cambridge. I develop resources to help teachers model key concepts, provide practice for students and include answers to help students self-assess their work. Planning for a 27 lesson week can be stressful to say the least, so I hope you find my resources useful. Thank you for choosing my lesson/s, I hope they enrich your teaching practice and make your life easier.
Having taught in the UK and abroad, I've experienced teaching many different syllabi including SABIS, AQA, WJEC and Cambridge. I develop resources to help teachers model key concepts, provide practice for students and include answers to help students self-assess their work. Planning for a 27 lesson week can be stressful to say the least, so I hope you find my resources useful. Thank you for choosing my lesson/s, I hope they enrich your teaching practice and make your life easier.
Learning Objectives:
• State the factors that affect the change in the gravitational potential energy store of a system.
• Calculate the gravitational potential energy store of a system using the mass, gravitational field strength, and height.
• To investigate how the gravitational potential energy store of different objects is affected by their mass and height.
Learning Objectives:
• State the factors that affect the size of a kinetic energy store of an object.
• Calculate the kinetic energy store of an object.
• Investigate how mass and speed affect the kinetic energy store.
Learning objectives:
• State the factors that affect the elastic potential energy store of a spring.
• Calculate the elastic potential energy store of a stretched spring.
• Perform calculations involving the rearrangement of the elastic potential energy equation.
This GCSE physics resource bundle offers a complete introduction to the fascinating world of atomic structure and radioactivity. With seven detailed lessons, students will explore the fundamentals of atoms and isotopes, radioactive decay, and the practical applications of radiation. This bundle is designed to align with the GCSE physics curriculum, making it an essential tool for effective teaching and learning.
The bundle includes:
Atoms and Isotopes: Introduces the structure of atoms, isotopes, and their differences, with clear explanations and engaging examples.
Radioactive Decay: Explains the concept of unstable nuclei and how radioactive decay results in the emission of radiation.
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Radiation: Examines the properties and differences of the three types of radiation, with visual aids and practical examples.
Nuclear Decay Equations: Teaches students how to write and balance nuclear equations for alpha and beta decay, linking theory to exam requirements.
Activity and Half-Life: Explores how to measure radioactive activity and understand half-life, with examples of real-world applications.
Working with Half-Life: Guides students through calculations involving half-life, providing plenty of practice opportunities.
Uses of Radiation: Discusses the practical and beneficial uses of radiation in medicine, industry, and power generation, as well as the associated risks.
How to use:
Each lesson features engaging activities, clear explanations, and exam-style questions to reinforce learning. Teachers can use the materials for structured lessons, revision sessions, or interventions. With this bundle, students will develop a deep understanding of atomic physics and radiation, preparing them for exams and sparking their curiosity about the natural world.
Lesson 1 Atoms and Isotopes
Lesson 2 Radioactive Decay
Lesson 3 Alpha Beta and Gamma
Lesson 4 Nuclear Decay Equations
Lesson 5 Activity and Half Life
Lesson 6 Working with Half Life
Lesson 7 Uses of Radiation
Learning objectives:
Describe what radioactive decay is and how it can cause ionisation.
Describe what background radiation is and its possible sources.
Describe the risks and health effects of using radioactivity and how to minimise them.
Learning objectives:
To label the structure of an atom.
To describe the charge, relative mass and location of the subatomic particles.
To explain what isotopes are.
Learning objectives:
Describe the process involved in genetic engineering.
Apply knowledge of the process of genetic engineering to explain how certain crops have been genetically modified.
Evaluate the potential benefits and risks of GM crops.
Learning objectives:
Describe the stages involved in a reflex action.
Identify stimuli, receptors, coordination centres, and effectors in examples of reflex actions.
Learning objectives:
List some examples of human variation.
Categorise some human traits as being due to genetic causes, environmental causes, or both.
Interpret data on twin studies and describe some of the issues scientists face when conducting twin studies.
This interactive PowerPoint presentation, titled Solutions, is designed for secondary-level science students to explore the concept of solutions, how substances dissolve, and the particle model of dissolution. It provides clear, engaging, and practical content, aligning with key science curriculum standards.
The lesson begins with well-defined learning objectives: understanding key terms related to solutions, describing observations during the dissolution process, and explaining how substances dissolve using the particle model. A starter activity using word unscrambling ensures students are immediately engaged while introducing core vocabulary such as solute, solvent, and solution.
Core content includes detailed explanations and examples of everyday solutions like sugar in tea, copper sulfate in water, and nail polish in acetone. The lesson uses visual aids, such as particle diagrams, to illustrate the arrangement and interaction of particles during the dissolution process. Practical tasks, like filling in the gaps and analyzing real-world examples, deepen students’ understanding.
A hands-on demonstration reinforces the law of conservation of mass by measuring the mass of a solute, solvent, and solution. Students are guided to observe and calculate that mass remains unchanged during dissolution, emphasizing key scientific principles. The lesson concludes with review questions that assess comprehension and encourage critical thinking.
Updated with modern examples and enhanced visuals, this resource provides an up-to-date and adaptable tool for educators. Delivered in a PowerPoint format (.pptx), it ensures compatibility with most devices and platforms. This lesson is perfect for both classroom teaching and independent learning.
Keywords: Solutions, Solute, Solvent & Conservation of Mass.
Learning objectives:
To be able to describe what a physical property is.
To be able to define common properties.
To be able to describe the properties of metals and non-metals.
Learning objectives:
Describe the difference between scalars and vectors.
List some common scalars and vectors.
Draw a scale diagram to represent a single vector.
Learning objective:
Describe the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying wire and use the corkscrew rule to determine the direction of the field around it.
