Potential Difference

This lesson is suitable for the AQA GCSE Physics and AQA Combined Science: Trilogy course looking at the topic of potential difference, and how to calculate the potential difference within a circuit.

Calculation questions are modelled using an “I Do, We Do and You Do” approach, with further practice for students on a separate worksheet (answers also provided).

This lesson also suggests a basic practical at the end where students quite simply practice putting a voltmeter and ammeter in the correct places within a circuit. This is also an opportunity to show students how to use multimeters correctly and which dial settings to use etc.

When using this resource I would suggest that:

• The ‘Knowledge Check’ is completed on Mini White Boards.
• The ‘Check for Understanding’ questions are also completed on Mini White Boards.
• The ‘Independent Practice’ questions are completed in student exercise books - with the students working silently and independently.