A resource containing a comprehensive powerpoint slideshow that will allow for learners to learn about the law of reflection, specular reflection and diffuse scattering and how objects appear in mirrors (virtual images) Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Progress checks take place after each success criteria to measure the progress of learners. An animation is included to show how a virtual image is generated. By the end of the lesson students should be able to: Learning objective: Develop an understanding of how light reflects and the law of reflection. Success criteria: Identify types of reflection. Describe the law of reflection. Explain the appearance of virtual objects. This lesson contains 40 slides

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: State what is meant by refraction. Describe how light refracts through mediums. Explain why refraction is useful.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify a wavelength. Describe how to calculate wave speed. Explain why wave speed can change.

A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about charges and how these charges contribute towards static electricity. Students will then progress to find how these charges interact with another and generate current. Progress checks are available following each success criteria Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Learning objective: Justify how charges behave and how this contributes to electricity. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: Identify the 2 charges. Describe how materials can become charged. Explain why static shocks occur. Powerpoint contains 20 slides. A worksheet is also included to complement the Van Der Graaf.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the circuit symbols for: a thermistor and a LDR. Describe how resistance changes in a thermistor and LDR. Explain why both LDRs and thermistors are used.

A comprehensive lesson which teaches students the basics of what is meant by voltage and resistance. Students will be given the opportunity to practice the E = QV and V = IR equations as well as learn how to used a voltmeter in a circuit successfully. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: State what’s meant by voltage and resistance. Describe how temperature affects resistance. Explain why a high voltage is dangerous. A checkpoint style plenary is used to assess understanding.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify circuit symbols. Describe how to measure and calculate current. Explain why ammeters can read a value as minus.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: State how electrical energy is distributed by the national grid. Describe how the national grid efficiently transfers electrical energy. Explain the use of transformers.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify 2 devices used to deal with electrical overload. Describe how fuses and earthing deal with electrical overloads. Explain the movement of electricity and why earthing works.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: State what is meant by specific heat capacity. Describe how specific heat capacity affects how a substance increases in temperature. Explain the uses of a substance with a large specific heat capacity.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify how energy is used in a circuit. Describe what the energy can be used for in a circuit. Explain why people are using low energy bulbs.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify a series and parallel circuits. Describe the properties of series and parallel circuits. Explain why parallel circuits are used in homes.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: State what is meant by pressure. Describe how gas particles interact with the wall of the container. Explain why each of the following increases pressure: Increasing temperature, Increasing the amount of gas particles, Decreasing volume of the container.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: State what holds particles together in substances. Describe what happens when bonds are made / broken. Explain why water, which has a large specific latent heat, remains in each state for a long time.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify some satellites. Describe what’s meant by a satellite. Explain how satellites are useful.

A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the universe and its contents. Students will then progress to learn about our solar system and orbiting objects in space. Progress checks are available following each success criteria Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Learning objective: Develop an understanding of what makes up our universe. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: I can identify components of the universe. I can describe our solar system. I can explain why gravity is needed for solar systems to survive. Powerpoint contains 31 slides.

A 6 page mini-booklet that should ensure students are: Able to identify longitudinal waves, Able to identify transverse waves, Able to describe the amplitude of a wave, Able to describe the wavelength of a wave, Able to describe frequency, Able to identify the effects of amplitude and frequency on sound, Able to rearrange equations using the triangle, Able to use the wave speed equation. Includes reading for understanding tasks. Suitable for higher ability KS3 students and KS4 students.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify all phases of the Moon Describe how light from the Sun can reflect from the Moon. Explain how the Moon appears different in the night sky.