Complete lesson on Convection including key content from AQA GCSE Physics. Simple starter to get pupils thinking about convection and also true and false to challenge misconceptions (such as heat rises). Includes experiment requiring potassium permanganate in a beaker and convection loop (if doing teacher demo) but could use food dye as a substitute. Plenary uses plenty of application questions and relation to the vacuum flask. More P1 lessons in same format. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on Electromagnetic Spectrum/Uses/Risks with key content from AQA Physics. This lesson covers the electromagnetic spectrum, waves uses, wave risk, order and size of waves and mobile risks. Starter uses a fun riddle challenge which pupils enjoyed doing in Generating Electricity and so asked for another. The lesson explores the spectrum by order of identities of waves, wavelength, frequency and energy. A quick task on multipliers, standard form and prefixes helps pupils understand the notation commonly seen on the EM spectrum and also as questioned in exams. A task gets pupils to explore different EM waves using information sheet for them to use to summarise key information. Then mobile phone risk is then discussed along with correlation and causation. Plenary quick quiz and some exam style questions which can be used as mini plenaries to link to exams. More lessons in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Pressure and Volume' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: - Explain the effects of changing pressure on volume of a gas (and vice versa). - Use the equation ‘PV=constant’ (Boyle’s Law) to solve problems. - Correctly explain trends in terms of proportionality. - Explain the effects of quickly compressing a gas on temperature.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Seismic Waves’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Lesson Objectives: State what seismic waves are Identify and state different layers of the earths structure Explain how seismic waves are produced Explain what primary and secondary seismic waves are Detail how seismic waves can provide information about the Earth’s structure

2 New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Heating and insulation' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Starter comprises of a series of questions reviewing the content from previous lessons on energy transfer by heating. The definition of insulators are quickly reviewed and this then leads to details of the required practical on insulation. Questioning is provided relating to AT 1 and AT5 before the experiment guidance is given. 3 different experiment approaches are provided: different materials, different number of layers and different starting temperature are given as varied choice of investigation. These link to the factors which affect rate of heat transfer across a material. Data analysis and conclusion guidance is provided. The lesson continue by relating insulation to the home, detailing key methods of insulating the home. A task sheet which can be used for homework is provided which ask pupils to identify how different things either keep or lose heat energy. Lesson Objectives: 1) Review topic of energy transfer by heating. 2) Identify suitable apparatus to complete a scientific investigation. 3) Detail appropriate and safe use of apparatus to complete an investigation. 4) Analyse and interpret collected data to draw conclusions.

A complete and detailed lesson on Radioactivity, focusing on atomic structure, alpha particles, beta particles and gamma radiation. (created with AQA specification content). Lesson Objectives: - Recall and detail the basic structure of an atom. - Relate number of protons, electrons and neutrons to mass and atomic numbers. - Explain how atoms form ions & identify the isotopes of different elements. - Explain radioactivity in terms of alpha, beta and gamma radiation. The lesson guides pupils very clearly through exactly what radioactivity is by starting with the atom and so isotopes. Starter prompts pupils to find the key words for the lesson using a ‘say what you see’ game. Following a review of the atoms structure and properties through questioning. A task exploring the periodic table using relative atomic mass and atomic number familiarises pupils with these as they are important later. Ions are reviewed through a task using visuals of atoms/ions to identify ions or atoms with appropriate charge. This then leads onto explaining what isotopes which can then be linked to unstable elements. Radioactivity is then explained through a basic description relating to like charges of protons in the nucleus and the required binding energy to hold the nucleus together. Alpha, Beta and Gamma are then reviewed with visuals of the process to relate to pupils clearly what happens. A literacy task summarises and reviews the lesson.

Complete lesson on 'Wave Properties/Natures of Waves/Measuring Waves' with key content from AQA Physics. This lesson covers types of waves, parts of waves/characteristics, wave speed equation, terms and starts discussing EM waves. Starter uses a cryptogram for pupils to solve and produce the key words for the topic Guidance provided on Slinky demo and questioning to prompt pupils to produce key statements which are later detailed (as common exam questions). Wave speed question explained and modelled with practice questions. Task sheet with stretch and challenge questions which can be edited out. Lesson includes some simple exam style questions which can be used as mini plenaries to link to exams. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

A complete and detailed lesson on Radioactivity, focusing on the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation & a second lesson on uses of nuclear radiation (created with AQA and Edexcel specification content). PROPERTIES OF NUCLEAR RADIATION 1) Review the characteristics of the 3 types of nuclear radiation. 2) Identify the penetrating power and range of type of radiation. 3) Explain what is meant by ionising radiation and relate to the three types and applications of this. 4) Compare and contrast the effect of magnetic and electric fields of nuclear radiation. Pupils are prompted to post questions they have on nuclear radiation so far and in general which can be discussed by the class to serve as some recap on the previous lesson, deal with misconceptions and highlight progress when these may be answered during the lesson (and previous lessons). Pupils recap the content of the previous lesson on the characteristics of the 3 types of radiation as this is important to the current lesson and exercises their knowledge on the subject. Penetrating power and range of the types of radiation is covered in detail using animations. Ionisation is reviewed by challenging pupils through questioning relating to previous content. This is then related to radiation and the types ability to ionise atoms. This lead to descriptions of photographic film and a detailed description of how the geiger-muller counter work with a bespoke animation to assist this. Deflection of radiation is covered through questioning using clear imagery and animations to support pupils. This leads to literacy based task for pupils to compare and contrast different types of radiation and their path through an electric field.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Energy Transfer by Conduction' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Choice of two different starters to prompt discussion of heat transfer by conduction. Either looking at cooking using rods through meat or placing ice on different materials to melt. A series of scenarios are shown involving heat conduction which allow pupils to discuss why things feel hot or cold. A class experiment is provided which uses different material rods to identify which one conducts heat quickest. The results of this are then discussed with questions to start promoting good scientific investigation skills. Thermal conductivity is explored by looking at the meaning of each words separately and then together. Pupils are then to put a number of different material in order of thermal conductivity, which is then discussed for common materials which are highly conductive or poorly conductive. This leads onto thermal insulation and some final review questions. Lesson Objectives: 1) Provide definitions for conductors and insulators. 2) Identify common conductors and insulators and explain in relation to thermal conductivity. 3) Relate thermal conductivity to rate of energy transfer. 4) Explain ways in which rate of heat transfer can be reduced.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Conservation of energy' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lessons starts with a 'energy store' description in regards to a pendulum (using interesting animations) which consolidates the previous lessons on energy stores. The swinging pendulum back towards the face is used as the vehicle to discuss conservation of energy, posing the question 'will you be hit in the face when the pendulum swings back?'. Students are led to an experiment to investigate a pendulum swing using basic lab equipment (clamp, string and mass for end of pendulum, can use a bobbin or plasticine) to make observations. This allows for an informed discussion and conclusion to be made to the original question. Energy in closed systems are explained with the reason for them to be used in science, open systems are also looked at in order to allow contrast. The conservation of energy is summarised through discussion of systems which lead to comparing and contrasting a bouncy ball and also bungee jumps in relation to changes in energy stores and conservation of energy. Lesson Objectives: 1) Use ideas about changes in energy stores to explain a pendulum swinging. 2) State what the ‘conservation of energy’ is and explain why conservation of energy is important. 3) Explain what is meant by a ‘closed system’ and how they are used in science. 4) Compare and contrast changes to energy stores between closed and open systems

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Impact Forces written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Starter ‘Car Wars’ looks at the test collision between an old and a new vehicle to stimulate discussion of collisions and safety - posing the question which car is safer and why? This is discussed and reviewed focusing on crumple zones and comparing how each car crumpled and why this is good (or for the old car, bad). Crumple zones, air bags and seat belts are detailed and discussed for common function - to increase impact time to decrease impact force. This concept is highlighted by exploring the physics mathematically. Review questions with answers are provided for the topic. Lesson Objectives: - Identify key safety features of vehicles to reduce impact force. - Explain how ‘impact time’ affects impact force. - Relate momentum to impact forces in collisions and explain how impact forces can be reduced in car collisions. - Calculate impact forces resulting from collisions.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Magnets Fields & Currents written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Lesson Objectives: Explain the relationship between electric current and magnetic fields Draw the magnetic field around a current carrying wire Identify ways in which an electromagnetic field strength can be increased Explain what an electromagnet is and how once can be made

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Magnets and Magnetic Fields written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Lesson Objectives: State the basic information about magnets and how they interact Explain how to plot a magnetic field using a plotting compass Explain what induced magnetism is and identify magnetic materials Detail how a compass can be used for navigation

A simple poster to highlight key flame tests to identify different metals.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ' Resolution of Forces' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. The starter provides some simple combination of forces questions to review the subject of resultant forces - one question has two forces acting on different planes which pupils will be unfamiliar with and therefore how to solve - this prompts the lesson. The intuitive resultant force and direction is highlighted but also how we need to calculate exactly what they are. The parallelogram/geometric method is taught step by step with a worked example, this is done a second time with another example but with the class prompted to follow it and do the same on their own paper which also allows for discussion of difference in results. A collection of questions allows pupils to practice use of this method. This method is then used for inclined planes to explain frictional force acting to put object in equilibrium on inclined planes. Review questions again allow pupils to practice this. Lesson Objectives: - Review resolving simple combination of forces. - Identify when forces are acting on different lines/planes. - Calculate the resultant force on an object which has equal forces acting on different lines/planes. - Calculate the resultant force on an object which has unequal forces acting on different lines/planes. A worksheet is not provided as it is best for pupils to work on their own paper to define their own scales for this methodology.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ‘Planet, satellites and orbits’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: Identify what keeps objects in orbit. Identify the direction of force on an orbiting object. Explain how the velocity of a body changes as the body moves around its orbit. Explain how an object stays in orbit

A periodic table made with the the relative atomic mass at the top and the atomic (proton) number listed at the bottom. Useful for the radioactivity component of the Physics course for writing equations describing alpha and beta decay of atoms.

A worksheet to help pupils design/plan their own experiment/investigation. Some pupils still struggle with the intention of science experiments and each aspect required to carry out a successful experiment. The worksheet which is the same format as the experiment planning sheet poses each aspect as a question for pupils to really think what each aspect is about. This can be used as sheet to complete with a guided experiment allowing pupils to understand what each part of planned experiment is about or it can be used as a guide to help a pupil design an experiment (with some guidance of course)