Each resource has a slide to assess prior knowledge, introduction to the topic that the lesson covers and a range of tasks, activities and progress checks to assess student understanding throughout each topic.
Lessons are available as a bundle to cover the whole topic of a specification (at a discounted rate) or are available to buy individual lessons.
Each resource has a slide to assess prior knowledge, introduction to the topic that the lesson covers and a range of tasks, activities and progress checks to assess student understanding throughout each topic.
Lessons are available as a bundle to cover the whole topic of a specification (at a discounted rate) or are available to buy individual lessons.
QA Physics New GCSE Spec (Paper 2 Topic 2 - exams 2018) – Waves (4.6)
All lessons to cover the both the TRILOGY and TRIPLE lessons of topic 6 (paper 2, topic 2) – Waves (4.6), from the new spec (exams 2018). .
The lessons include any required practical tasks that AQA have outlined, and an opportunity for learners to complete each of these.
Lessons have differentiated tasks available on slides and progress checks to assess learning throughout the lessons.
There is also opportunity to assess extended answer questions in some of the lessons to allow extended feedback on their work in these tasks.
All of the following specification points are covered for this topic and in brackets is the lesson that the point is covered in:
Trilogy specification points and lessons:
4.6.1.1 - Transverse and longitudinal waves (P6.1 lesson)
4.6.1.2 - Properties of waves (wave calculations) (P6.1 lesson)
4.6.1.2 - Properties of waves - required practical - make observations to identify the suitability of apparatus to measure the frequency, wavelength and speed of waves in a ripple tank and waves in a solid and take appropriate measurements. (P6.2 lesson)
4.6.1.3 - Reflection of waves (physics only) (P6.3 lesson)
Required practical 9: Investigate the reflection of light by different types of surface and the refraction of light by different substances. (physics only) (P6.3 lesson)
4.6.1.4 - Sound waves (physics only) (P6.4 lesson)
4.6.1.5 - Waves for detection and exploration (P6.4 lesson)
4.6.2.1 - Types of electromagnetic waves (P6.6 lesson)
4.6.2.2 - Properties of electromagnetic waves 1 (P6.7a lesson)
4.6.2.3 - Properties of electromagnetic waves 2(P6.7a lesson)
Required practical (P6.7b lesson) - investigate how the amount of infrared radiation absorbed or radiated by a surface depends on the nature of that surface.
4.6.2.4 - Uses and applications of electromagnetic waves (P6.8 lesson)
4.6.2.5 - Lenses (P6.9 lesson)
4.6.2.6 - Visible Light (physics only) (P6.10 lesson)
4.6.3.1 - Emission and absorption of infrared radiation (P6.11 lesson)
4.6.3.2 - Perfect black bodies and radiation (P6.11 lesson)
To buy all of these lessons separately from my shop would cost £30.
AQA P6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Waves)
Lesson: P6.11 – Black body radiation (Physics only)
Specification points covered =
4.6.3.1 - Emission and absorption of infrared radiation
4.6.3.2 - Perfect black bodies and radiation
A fully resourced lesson covering the ‘Black body radiation’ aspect of the physics only specification This is a physics only lesson that covers any higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P6 (Paper 2, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Waves)
Lesson: P6.9 – Lenses(Physics only)
Specification points covered =
4.6.2.5 - Lenses
A fully resourced lesson covering lenses; showing how images are formed using convex and concave lenses. This is a physics only lesson that covers any higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P6 (Paper 2, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
New AQA P6.3 (New Physics GCSE spec 4.6 - exams 2018) - Reflection and refraction of waves (with Required practical)
AQA P6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Waves)
Lesson: P6.3 – Reflection and refraction of waves (with Required practical)
Specification points covered =
4.6.1.3 - Reflection of waves (physics only)
Required practical 9: Investigate the reflection of light by different types of surface and the refraction of light by different substances. (physics only)
A fully resourced lesson about reflection and refraction of waves, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P6 - Triple only content.
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
This is a revision power point to be used when revising the content of AQA Physics paper 1 - it covers the key areas of both the trilogy and physics only routes - these are clearly separated out and so makes it easy to find suitable content activities for your groups.
The power point includes:
Specification points to discuss
All required practical activities - specification points along with example methods and questions for each.
Triple only content
Recall questions for each topic of physics paper 1 (with answers) for retrieval practice.
Content slides covering the key areas of each topic to discuss with your groups.
Various differentiated revision activities for each topic (with answers) for students to complete as you progress through.
The power point is designed to be used in revision lessons and designed in a way that key areas of weakness for individual groups can be found and addressed easily.
AQA Physics New GCSE Spec (Paper 2 Topic 3 - exams 2018) – Magnetism and electromagnetism (4.7)
All lessons to cover both TRILOGY and PHYSICS Only lessons of topic 7 (paper 2, topic 3) – Magnetism and electromagnetism (4.7), from the new spec (exams 2018). .
The lessons include any required practical tasks that AQA have outlined, and an opportunity for learners to complete each of these.
Lessons have differentiated tasks available on slides and progress checks to assess learning throughout the lessons.
There is also opportunity to assess extended answer questions in some of the lessons to allow extended feedback on their work in these tasks.
All of the following specification points are covered for this topic and in brackets is the lesson that the point is covered in:
Trilogy specification points and lessons:
4.7.1.1 - Poles of a magnet (P7.1 lesson)
4.7.1.2 - Magnetic fields (P7.1 lesson)
4.7.2.1 – Electromagnetism (P7.2 lesson)
4.7.2.2 - Fleming’s left-hand rule (HT only) (P7.3 lesson)
4.7.2.3 - Electric motors (HT only) (P7.3 lesson)
4.7.2.4 - Loudspeakers (Triple/HT Only) (P7.4 lesson)
4.7.3.1 - Induced potential (Triple/HT Only) (P7.4 lesson)
4.7.3.2 - Uses of the generator effect (Triple/HT Only) (P7.4 lesson)
4.7.3.3 - Microphones (Triple/HT Only) (P7.4 lesson)
4.7.3.4 - Transformers (Triple/HT Only) (P7.5 lesson)
New AQA P7.5 (New Physics GCSE spec 4.7 - exams 2018) - Transformers (Triple only)
AQA P7 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.7 – Magnetism and electromagnetism)
Lesson: P7.5 – Transformers (Triple only)
Specification points covered =
4.7.3.4 - Transformers (HT Only)
A fully resourced lesson about Itransformers, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P7 (Paper 2, Topic 3).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing. Retrieval practice from this unit as well as other physics questions are built in as a starter to the lesson.
New AQA P7.4 (New Physics GCSE spec 4.7 - exams 2018) - Induced potential, uses of generators (Triple only)
AQA P7 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.7 – Magnetism and electromagnetism)
Lesson: P7.4 – Induced potential, uses of generators (Triple only)
Specification points covered =
4.7.3.1 - Induced potential (Higher tier)
4.7.3.2 - Uses of the generator effect (HT only)
4.7.3.3 - Microphones (HT Only)
4.7.2.4 - Loudspeakers
A fully resourced lesson about Induced potential, uses of generators, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P7 (Paper 2, Topic 3).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing. Retrieval practice from this unit as well as other physics questions are built in as a starter to the lesson.
AQA P5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Forces and their interactions)
Lesson: P5.14 – Changes in momentum (Physics only)
Specification points covered =
4.5.7.3 - Changes in momentum (Physics only)
A fully resourced lesson covering changes in momentum and the equation used to calculate this, along with the safety features that use changes in momentum to reduce force . This is a physics only lesson that covers any higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P5 (Paper 2, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA Physics New GCSE Spec (Paper 2 Topic 1 - exams 2018) – Forces and their interactions (4.5)
All lessons to cover the both the combined and physics only route of topic 5 (paper 2, topic 1) – Forces and their interactions (4.5), from the new spec (exams 2018). .
The lessons include any required practical tasks that AQA have outlined, and an opportunity for learners to complete each of these.
Lessons have differentiated tasks available on slides and progress checks to assess learning throughout the lessons. All higher and foundation aspects covered and clearly outlined with tasks suited to ability to go with.
There is also opportunity to assess extended answer questions in some of the lessons to allow extended feedback on their work in these tasks.
All of the following specification points are covered for this topic and in brackets is the lesson that the point is covered in:
Trilogy specification points and lessons:
4.5.1.1 - Scalar and vector quantities (P5.1 lesson)
4.5.1.2 - Contact and non-contact forces (P5.1 lesson)
4.5.6.1.1 - Distance and displacement (P5.1 lesson)
4.5.6.1.2 - Speed (in part) (P5.1 lesson)
4.5.1.4 - Resultant forces (P5.2 lesson)
4.5.2 – Work done and energy transfer (P5.3 lesson)
4.5.1.3 – Gravity (P5.4 lesson)
4.5.3 - Forces and elasticity (P5.5 lesson)
Required practical 6 - investigate the relationship between force and extension for a spring. (P5.5 lesson)
4.5.4 - Moments, levers and gears (P5.6 lesson TRIPLE ONLY)
4.5.5.1.1 - Pressure in a fluid 1 (P5.7 lesson TRIPLE ONLY)
4.5.5.1.2 - Pressure in a fluid 2 (HT Only)(P5.7 lesson TRIPLE ONLY)
4.5.5.2 - Atmospheric pressure (P5.8 TRIPLE ONLY)
4.5.6.1.2 – Speed (P5.9 lesson)
4.5.6.1.3 – Velocity (P5.9 lesson)
4.5.6.1.4 - The distance-time relationship (P5.9 lesson)
4.5.6.1.5 – Acceleration (P5.10 lesson)
4.5.6.2.1 - Newton’s First Law (P5.11 lesson)
4.5.6.2.2 - Newton’s Second Law (P5.11 lesson)
4.5.6.2.3 - Newton’s Third Law (P5.11 lesson)
Required practical 7 - Investigate the effect of varying the force on the acceleration of an object of constant mass, and the effect of varying the mass of an object on the acceleration produced by a constant force. (P5.11 lesson)
4.5.6.3.1 - Stopping distance (P5.12 lesson)
4.5.6.3.2 - Reaction time (P5.12 lesson)
4.5.6.3.3 - Factors affecting braking distance 1 (P5.12 lesson)
4.5.6.3.4 - Factors affecting braking distance 2 (P5.12 lesson)
4.5.7.1 - Momentum is a property of moving objects (P5.13 lesson)
4.5.7.2 - Conservation of momentum (P5.13 lesson)
4.5.7.3 - Changes in momentum (P5.14 lesson TRIPLE ONLY)
To buy all of these lessons separately from my shop would cost £44.
AQA P5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Forces and their interactions)
Lesson: P5.8 – Atmospheric Pressure (Physics only)
Specification points covered =
4.5.5.2 - Atmospheric pressure
A fully resourced lesson covering atmospheric pressure, the uses we have and why it varies with height. This is a physics only lesson that covers any higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P5 (Paper 2, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Forces and their interactions)
Lesson: P5.7 – Pressure in fluids + upthrust (Physics only)
Specification points covered =
4.5.5.1.1 - Pressure in a fluid 1
4.5.5.1.2 - Pressure in a fluid 2 (HT Only)
A fully resourced lesson covering Pressure in fluids + upthrust. This is a physics only lesson that covers any higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P5 (Paper 2, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Forces and their interactions)
Lesson: P5.6 – Moments, levers and gears (Physics only)
Specification points covered =
4.5.4 - Moments, levers and gears
A fully resourced lesson covering moments (including the principle of moments), levers and gears; with examples of everyday levers that we use, how they make our work easier and how the equation needed for this. This is a physics only lesson that covers any higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P5 (Paper 2, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA Physics New GCSE Spec (Paper 1 Topic 2 - exams 2018) – Electricity (4.2) ALL LESSONS - combined and triple
All lessons to cover the SEPARATE Physics course for topic 2 (paper 1, topic 2) – Electricity.
The lessons include any required practical tasks that AQA have outlined, and an opportunity for learners to complete each of these.
Lessons have differentiated tasks available on slides and progress checks to assess learning throughout the lessons.
There is also opportunity to assess extended answer questions in some of the lessons to allow extended feedback on their work in these tasks.
All of the following specification points are covered for this topic and in brackets is the lesson that the point is covered in:
4.2.1.1 - Standard circuit symbols (lesson P2.1)
4.2.1.2 - Electric charge and current (lesson P2.1)
4.2.1.3 - Current, resistance and potential difference (lesson P2.2)
Required Practical 3 (lesson P2.2)
4.2.1.4 - Resistors (lesson P2.3)
Required practical 4 (lesson P2.3)
4.2.2 - Series and parallel circuits (lesson P2.4 and P2.5)
4.2.3.1 - Direct and alternating potential difference (lesson P2.6)
4.2.3.2 - Mains electricity (lesson P2.7)
4.2.4.1 - Power (lesson P2.8)
4.2.4.2 - Energy transfers in everyday appliances (lesson P2.8)
4.2.4.3 - The National Grid (lesson P2.9)
4.2.5.1 - Static charge (P2.10 lesson - TRIPLE only)
4.2.5.2 - Electric fields (P2.10 lesson - TRIPLE only)
To buy all lessons separately would cost £30
AQA P2 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.2 – Electricity)
Lesson: P2.10 – Static electricity and electric fields (TRIPLE ONLY)
Specification points covered =
4.2.5.1 - Static charge
4.2.5.2 - Electric fields
A fully resourced lesson covering static charge and electric fields. The lesson covers both the triple only objectives about static charge and electric fields given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P2. The lesson is also inclusive of a small practical activity that allows students to investigate for themselves static charge (Paper 1, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P1 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.1 – Energy)
Lesson: P1.6 – Power
Specification points covered =
4.1.1.4 - Power
A fully resourced lesson covering power and power equations The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P1 (Paper 1, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P1 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.1 – Energy)
Lesson: P1.5 – Energy changes in a system, Specific heat capacity + required practical 1 (combined and triple)
Specification points covered =
4.1.1.3 - Energy transfers in systems
Required practical 1: Investigation to determine the specific heat capacity of one or more materials. The investigation links the decrease of one energy store or work done to the increase in temperature and subsequent increase in thermal energy stored.
A fully resourced lesson covering energy changes in a system, particularly energy transfers linking specific heat capacity of a material and required practical 1. The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P1 (Paper 1, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P1 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.1 – Energy)
Lesson: P1.4 – Energy Efficiency
Specification points covered =
4.1.2.2 - Efficiency
A fully resourced lesson covering the energy efficiency for any energy transfer and calculating the efficiency using equations. The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P1 (Paper 1, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P1 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.1 – Energy)
Lesson: P1.3 – Changes in energy (GPE, KE and elastic energy)
Specification points covered =
4.1.1.2 - Changes in energy
A fully resourced lesson for changes in energy, including tasks to cover GPE, KE and elastic energy. The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P1 (Paper 1, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P1 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.1 – Energy)
Lesson: P1.2 – Energy transfers in a system + Required practical 2 - investigating the effectiveness of thermal insulators (TRIPLE ONLY)
Specification points covered =
4.1.2.1 - Energy transfers in a system
Required practical 2 (physics only) - investigate the effectiveness of different materials as thermal insulators and the factors that may affect the thermal insulation properties of a material.
A fully resourced lesson covering energy transfers in a system. The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P1 (Paper 1, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
