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 P6 (Radioactivity) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Physics specification. The sub-topics and specification points that are tested within the lesson include: The atomic nuclei Recognising and representing isotopes Unstable nuclei and the emission of radiation Writing balanced equations to represent radioactive decay Explain the concept of half-life and carry out calculations to determine the half-life or time taken for decay Recall the different penetrating powers of alpha, beta and gamma Be able to describe the processes of nuclear fission and fusion 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 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 Topics P4 and P5 (Waves, Light and the Electromagnetic spectrum) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The sub-topics and specification points that are tested within the lesson include: Define and use the terms frequency, wavelength, amplitude, period and wave velocity as applied to waves Describe the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves by referring to sound and EM waves Recall and use the two equations to calculate wave speed Describe how to measure the velocity of sound in air and ripples on water surfaces Explain how waves will be refracted at a boundary in terms of the change in direction and speed Recall that the EM waves are transverse and travel at the same speed in a vacuum Recall the main groupings of the EM spectrum Recall the potential danger associated with EM waves with increasing frequency Describe some uses of the EM waves 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 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 5 (Waves in matter) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Physics specification. The sub-topics and specification points that are tested within the lesson include: Recall and apply the equation to calculate wave speed using frequency and wavelength Describe wave motion in terms of amplitude, frequency, wavelength and period Define wavelength and frequency and be able to describe and apply the relationship between these and the wave velocity Describe differences between transverse and longitudinal waves Describe reflection and transmission of waves at material interface Understand how waves are used in ultrasound and SONAR Be able to describe how a ripple tank can be used to measure the speed of a wave The electromagnetic spectrum Use ray diagrams to show refraction This revision lesson has been designed to include the wide variety of mathematical skills that are tested in the Physics exam papers including rearranging formula, converting to S.I. units and calculating using standard form. 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 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 Physics Topic 1 (Key concepts in Physics) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. Topic 1 is common to both Paper 5 and 6 and therefore will be tested in both of these exams. The sub-topics and specification points that are tested within the lesson include: Recall and use the SI units for the physical quantities Recall and use multiples and sub-multiples of units, including giga, mega, kilo, centi, milli, micro and nano Be able to convert between different units, including hours to seconds Use significant figures and standard form where appropriate 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 and fully resourced REVISION lesson which uses a range of exam questions, understanding checks, quick differentiated tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the content within topic 4 (Atomic structure) of the AQA GCSE Physics (8463) specification. The specification points that are covered in this revision lesson include: Students should know that atoms are very small, having a radius of about 1 × 10-10 metres. Students should know that the basic structure of an atom is a positively charged nucleus composed of both protons and neutrons surrounded by negatively charged electrons Students should be able to use the atomic number and mass number and understand how these differ in isotopes Students should know the key stages in the development of the model of the atom and the main pieces of evidence that were found Students should know that some atomic nuclei are unstable and that the nucleus gives out radiation as it changes to become more stable. Students should know the penetrating and ionising power and range in air of the alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays Students should be able to represent decay with equations and be able to describe the effect on the atomic and mass number Students should be able to determine the half-life of a radioactive isotope from given information. Students should be able to describe nuclear fission and fusion The students will thoroughly enjoy the range of activities, which include quiz competitions such as “It’s as easy as ABG” where they have to compete to be the 1st to work out the word formed from the letters of the different types of radiation 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 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 6 (Waves) of the AQA GCSE Physics (8463) specification. The specification points that are covered in this revision lesson include: Transverse and longitudinal waves Properties of waves Reflection of waves Sound waves Waves for detection and exploration Types of electromagnetic waves Properties of electromagnetic waves Visible light The students will thoroughly enjoy the range of activities, which include quiz competitions such as “Should you WAVE goodbye” where they have to determine whether a passage about waves is 100% correct or not 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 fully-resourced REVISION lesson is detailed and engaging and uses a range of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to allow students to assess their understanding of the content within topic 7 (Radioactivity and particles) of the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics 9-1 specification (4PH1) for first assessment in June 2019. The specification points that are covered in this revision lesson include: Describe energy transfers involving energy stores Use the principle of conservation of energy Know and use the relationship between efficiency, useful energy output and total energy output Describe how thermal energy transfer may take place by conduction, convection and radiation Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer, such as insulation Know and use the relationship between work done, force and distance moved in the direction of the force Know and use the relationship between gravitational potential energy, mass, gravitational field strength and height Know and use the relationship between kinetic energy, mass and speed Understand how conservation of energy produces a link between gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy and work Use the relationship between power, work done (energy transferred) and time taken Describe the energy transfers involved in generating electricity using water, wind, geothermal resources, solar, fossil fuels and nuclear power The students will thoroughly enjoy the range of activities, which include quiz competitions such as “The TRANSFER MARKET” where they have to compete to be the 1st to identify the type of energy transfer shown 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 International GCSE exams

This is an engaging REVISION lesson which is fully-resourced and 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 (Forces) of the OCR GCSE Physics A 9-1 specification. The specification points that are covered in this revision lesson include: Recall and apply: distance travelled (m) = speed (m/s) x time (s) Recall and apply: acceleration (m/s2) = change in velocity (m/s) / time (s) Apply: (final velocity (m/s))2 - (initial velocity (m/s))2 = 2 x acceleration (m/s2) x distance (m) Recall and apply: kinetic energy (J) = 0.5 x mass (kg) x (speed (m/s))2 Describe how to measure distance and time and use these to calculate speed Explain the vector–scalar distinction as it applies to displacement and distance, velocity and speed Recall and apply: force (N) = mass (kg) x acceleration (m/s2) Recall and apply: momentum (kgm/s) = mass (kg) x velocity (m/s) Recall and apply: work done (J) = force (N) x distance (m) (along the line of action of the force) Recall and apply: power (W) = work done (J) / time (s) Represent such forces as vectors Define momentum and describe examples of momentum in collision Recall and apply Newton’s third law Recall and apply: force exerted by a spring (N) = extension (m) x spring constant (N/m) Recall and apply: gravity force (N) = mass (kg) x gravitational field strength, g (N/kg Recall and apply: (in a gravity field) potential energy (J) = mass (kg) x height (m) x gravitational field strength, g (N/kg) Recall and apply: pressure (Pa) = force normal to a surface (N) / area of that surface (m2) Recall and apply: moment of a force (Nm) = force (N) x distance (m) (normal to direction of the force Calculate a spring constant in linear case Describe that all matter has a gravitational field that causes attraction, and the field strength is much greater for massive objects Define weight, describe how it is measured and describe the relationship between the weight of an object and the gravitational field strength (g Define and calculate the moment of the force in such examples Use the relationship between the force, the pressure and the area in contact There is clearly a huge emphasis on the mathematical aspect of the subject in this topic and the various skills needed for success in the calculations are tested throughout this lesson. Students will enjoy the range of activities which includes quiz competitions such as “FILL THE VOID” where students compete to be the 1st to complete one of the 12 recall equations in this topic. This lesson is suitable to be used as a 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 (28 slides) and is fully-resourced with 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 P15 (Forces and matter) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The following sub-topics in the specification are covered in this lesson: Describe the difference between elastic and inelastic distortion Recall and use the equation for linear elastic distortion including calculating the spring constant Use the equation to calculate the work done in stretching a spring Describe the difference between linear and non-linear relationships between force and extension Investigate the extension and work done when applying forces to a spring 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 engaging revision resource has been written with the sole aim of challenging students on their knowledge of both the Core and Supplement sections of TOPIC 2 of the Cambridge IGCSE Physics specification. The resource includes an engaging PowerPoint (68 slides) and accompanying worksheets, some of which are differentiated. The wide range of activities in the lesson which include exam questions with explained answers and quiz competitions will motivate the students whilst they evaluate and assess their knowledge of the content and recognise those areas which will require further attention. The lesson has been designed to cover as many parts of the topic as possible, but the following sub-topics have been given a particular focus: The properties of solids, liquids and gases Conduction, convection and radiation Melting and boiling points Boiling vs evaporation Specific latent heat The structure and action of liquid-in-glass thermometers The use of thermocouples Specific heat capacity The mathematical elements of the topic are covered throughout the lesson and students are given helpful hints to support them in structuring their answers. This resource can be used at the end of the topic or in the lead up to the mocks or the actual IGCSE terminal examinations.

This is an engaging revision lesson which uses a range of exam questions, understanding checks, quiz tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the content within topic 3 (Properties of waves, including light and sound) of the Cambridge 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: Give the meaning of the terms speed, frequency, wavelength and amplitude Distinguish between longitudinal and transverse waves and be able to give suitable examples of each Recall and use the equation velocity = frequency x wavelength Describe how waves can undergo reflection, refraction and diffraction Describe how wavelength affects diffraction Describe an experimental demonstration of the refraction of light Be able to define refractive index and recall the equation to calculate Give the meaning of the critical angle and recall the equation to calculate Describe total internal reflection and be able to explain the use of optical fibres in medicine The electromagnetic spectrum Describe the longitudinal nature of sound waves State the approximate range of audible frequencies for a healthy human Show an understanding of the term ultrasound Describe an experiment to determine the speed of sound in air The students will thoroughly enjoy the range of activities, which include quiz competitions such as “Should you WAVE goodbye” where they have to decide if a passage is 100% factually correct or not 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 GCSE exams.

This is a detailed and 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 3 (Waves) of the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics 9-1 specification (4PH1) for first assessment in June 2019. The specification points that are covered in this revision lesson include: Use the following units: degree (°), hertz (Hz), metre (m), metre/second (m/s) and second (s) Explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves Know the definitions of amplitude, frequency, wavelength and period of a wave Know and use the relationship between the speed, frequency and wavelength of a wave Use the relationship between frequency and time period Explain that all waves can be reflected and refracted Know that light is part of a continuous electromagnetic spectrum that includes radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-ray and gamma ray radiations and that all these waves travel at the same speed in free space Know the order of the electromagnetic spectrum in terms of decreasing wavelength and increasing frequency, including the colours of the visible spectrum Explain some of the uses of electromagnetic radiations Draw ray diagrams to illustrate refraction Know and use the relationship between refractive index, angle of incidence and angle of refraction Describe the role of total internal reflection in transmitting information along optical fibres and in prisms Explain the meaning of critical angle c Know and use the relationship between critical angle and refractive index Know that sound waves are longitudinal waves which can be reflected and refracted Know that the frequency range for human hearing is 20–20 000 Hz Understand how the loudness of a sound relates to the amplitude of vibration of the source The students will thoroughly enjoy the range of activities, which include quiz competitions such as “Should you WAVE goodbye” where they have to decide whether a passage about a sub-topic of waves is completely correct 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 International 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 7 (Magnetism and electromagnetism) of the AQA GCSE Physics (8463) specification. The specification points that are covered in this revision lesson include: Poles of a magnet Electromagnetism Fleming’s left hand rule Electric motors Loudspeakers Transformers 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. 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