I am currently a Lecturer in Engineering Design at a University, prior to this I worked in secondary schools as a specialist physics teacher. My experience from working at these levels of education has emphasised the need to ensure fundamentals in science are mastered by students for continued success in education & beyond. My resources aim to clearly communicate complex scientific principles through clear visuals and explanations - with well structured tasks to practice what has been learnt.
I am currently a Lecturer in Engineering Design at a University, prior to this I worked in secondary schools as a specialist physics teacher. My experience from working at these levels of education has emphasised the need to ensure fundamentals in science are mastered by students for continued success in education & beyond. My resources aim to clearly communicate complex scientific principles through clear visuals and explanations - with well structured tasks to practice what has been learnt.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Ultrasound’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
State what ultrasound waves are
State what happens to an ultrasound wave when it meets a boundary
Explain how ultrasound waves can be used to find how far away something is
Detail how ultrasound can be used in medicine & industrial imaging
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Lenses’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
Explain the purpose of lenses.
Describe what a convex and concave lenses are.
Construct ray diagrams for convex and concave lenses.
Calculate magnification produce by a lens.
Complete lesson on Refraction with key content from AQA Physics.
Starter uses two simple demo's to show refraction with fun 'tricks'
The main uses the refraction experiment with a clear guide on method, can also use prism experiment to show refraction of white light into different colours for discussion. Key relationships of different density substances explained and also refraction itself explained with visuals.
Challenge task on how corrective lenses work
Plenary uses simple exam style question.
More lessons to in same format for P1.
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Experiment planning sheets to provide a structure for pupils to complete.
Helps prepare pupils for science coursework also.
Recommend on printing settings to print '2 pages per sheet' to produce a single sheet per pupil
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Complete lesson on Reflection with key content from AQA Physics.
This lesson covers the law of reflection, ray diagrams and virtual images.
Starter uses a fun challenge to get class involved and thinking about reflection.
Reflection investigation practical with guidance on method and supporting practical sheet.
Law of reflection highlighted leading to drawing ray diagrams and also ray diagrams for virtual images.
Lesson includes some exam style questions which can be used as mini plenaries to link to exams.
Complete GCSE Physics P1 resourced in the same format available:
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New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Energy resources and environment + Supply and Demand written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point.
Lesson Objectives:
Describe the environmental impact arising from the use of different energy resources
Identify why some energy resources are more reliable than others
Explain patterns and trends in the use of energy resources
Consider the environmental issues that may arise from the use of different energy resources
Discuss environmental issues arising from the use of energy resources in relation to political, social, ethical and economic aspects.
New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Atoms and Radiation' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson provides a basic introduction to the unit of Nuclear Radiation, ideal for introduction and low ability groups.
Starter prompts pupils to write or draw what they know about nuclear radiation onto a post-it note, this can then be reviewed by the teacher to start a discussion on misconceptions and highlighting good knowledge. A brief background on the discovery of radiation is given in relation to Henri Becquerel and Marie Curie. A simple explanation of nuclear radiation is given with some review of the nucleus and ionising radiation. Detection of radiation is highlight with a Geiger-muller tube and counter. The three types of nuclear radiations are stated and the nature of random nuclear decay is highlighted. The lesson concludes with a fun true or false about nuclear radiation with some videos to offer further explanation where appropriate.
A summary worksheet is provided.
Lesson Objectives:
- Explain what a radioactive substance is & what makes a substance radioactive.
- Explain how radioactivity can be detected.
- Recall the different types of radiation that is emitted from a radioactive substance.
- Explain what is meant by ‘nuclear decay’.
A collection of 50 cool Science GIF images (short animations) showing various interesting science principles across Physics, Chemistry & Biology.
Can use as starters or plenaries to discuss....or simply because they look really interesting.
(Apologies, previous uploaded in error. Now all with titles of experiment in GIF)
The ishihara colour blind test in PowerPoint form to provide an in class activity.
10 images are shown which contain a number which depending on vision will present possibility of a colour vision deficiency.
