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Complete schemes of work, lesson plans and powerpoints to teach Science, written by a current Head of Physics rated Outstanding in his teaching and currently working at a school rated Outstanding by OfSted
Physics A-Level Year 2 Lesson - Oscillations (Powerpoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 2 Lesson - Oscillations (Powerpoint AND lesson plan)

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This is lesson 18.1 Oscillations from the latest syllabus Included here is a powerpoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum links. Everything that you need to teach this lesson. I am currently rolling out these lessons as I produce them and will bundle them together once each chapter is done. Please also see my Year 1 resources. All of Chapter one is free to sample and the entire 80 powerpoint course and detailed scheme of work is available on TES
Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - EMF and Internal Resistance (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - EMF and Internal Resistance (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)

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This is less Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. Also included is a mini-PowerPoint and lesson outline for the required practical #6 from AQA All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper. The entire 80 PowerPoint course and full scheme of work is also available as a much cheaper single download here:
Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - The principle of Moments (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - The principle of Moments (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)

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This is lesson 6.3 The Principle of Moments from the latest syllabus Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper. The entire 80 PowerPoint course and full scheme of work is also available as a much cheaper single download here
Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Balanced Forces (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Balanced Forces (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)

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This is lesson 6.2 Balanced Forces from the latest syllabus Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper. The entire 80 PowerPoint course and full scheme of work is also available as a much cheaper single download here
Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Energy Levels in Atoms  (Powerpoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Energy Levels in Atoms (Powerpoint AND lesson plan)

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This is lesson 3.4 Energy Levels in Atoms from the latest syllabus Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper. The entire 80 PowerPoint course and full scheme of work is also available as a much cheaper single download here
A-Level Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion - 6 powerpoints and lesson plans
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A-Level Physics - Simple Harmonic Motion - 6 powerpoints and lesson plans

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This is a bundle of six lessons and includes: Six individual lesson powerpoints Six lesson plans showing step by step how to cover the topic of simple harmonic motion Links to the syllabus (2015 onwards) from AQA Contains information for required practical #7 powerpoint and documentation from AQA
GCSE Science / Physics - Half-life calculations and graphs (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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GCSE Science / Physics - Half-life calculations and graphs (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining half-life of isotopes. This is the eighth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson explains the random nature of radioactive decay, the use of mathematical and graphical procedures to calculate and use half-life and has example graphs to show how to do this. There is also an experiment idea and a results table that can be exported to a spreadsheet for analysis. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching, a PowerPoint to support the lesson and three examples with answers to test pupil understanding.
GCSE Science / Physics - Structure of an Atom  (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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GCSE Science / Physics - Structure of an Atom (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint introducing the Structure of an Atom. This is the first lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the sizes of atoms, nuclei and the idea that mass is found primarily in the nucleus. There is an idea for a demonstration to calculate the upper limit on the size of an atom. Electron energy level changes due to absorption and emission of electromagnetic radiation is also discussed
GCSE Science / Physics / Astronomy (AQA P8) Red shift and the Big Bang (Lesson plan & PowerPoint)
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GCSE Science / Physics / Astronomy (AQA P8) Red shift and the Big Bang (Lesson plan & PowerPoint)

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This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the cosmological red shift and how this was used by Edwin Hubble to theorise about the expanding universe and the Theory of the Big Bang. There is a brief worksheet (ideal for a homework task) and a marked version to assist the non-specialist teacher. This is the fifth lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.
GCSE Science / Physics / Astronomy (AQA P8) Life Cycle of a Star (Lesson plan & PowerPoint)
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GCSE Science / Physics / Astronomy (AQA P8) Life Cycle of a Star (Lesson plan & PowerPoint)

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This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the Life Cycle of a Star. This is the second lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). The lesson covers the theory of the formation of stars, the two paths that they take after the main sequence and the end results of White Dwarf or Neutron Star / Black hole. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.
GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P7) Microphone (Lesson plan & PowerPoint)
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GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P7) Microphone (Lesson plan & PowerPoint)

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This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining how a microphone works. This is the seventh lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the basic idea of a dynamic microphone and how it functions. The lesson then extends to optional work on reading oscilloscope traces and utilises the wave equation for an example. Ideas for differentiation and homework also included in lesson plan as well as the equipment list for a recommended investigation and demonstration using tuning forks on an oscilloscope.
GCSE Science / Physics - Radioactive Waste (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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GCSE Science / Physics - Radioactive Waste (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint discussing radioactive waste, irradiation and contamination. This is the ninth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the following learning objectives from the syllabus documentation: • Radioactive contamination is the unwanted presence of materials containing radioactive atoms on other materials. • Irradiation is the process of exposing an object to nuclear radiation. • The irradiated object does not become radioactive. • Suitable precautions must be taken to protect against any hazard • Understanding that it is important for the findings of studies into the effects of radiation on humans to be published and shared with other scientists so that the findings can be checked by peer review. • Hazards associated with radioactive material differ according to the half-life involved. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching and a PowerPoint (12 slides).
GCSE Science / Physics -Specific Heat Capacity (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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GCSE Science / Physics -Specific Heat Capacity (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a lesson and PowerPoint recapping Specific Heat Capacity. This is the fifth lesson in the Particle Model unit of work (P3). The lesson links the theories of solids, liquids and gases and the particle model to specific heat capacity. The PowerPoint explains the formula for specific heat capacity and contains a simple table for pupils to test their mathematical skills against. The lesson plan is step by step including extension ideas and the learning objectives linked directly to the syllabus.
GCSE Science / Physics - Pressure and Volume / Boyle's Law (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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GCSE Science / Physics - Pressure and Volume / Boyle's Law (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining Boyle’s Law. This is the ninth lesson in the Particle Model unit of work (P3). The lesson covers the effect of changing volume of a gas at constant temperature (Boyle’s Law), defines the formula, explains pascals and also contains a step by step example question. The lesson plan is step by step including extension ideas and the learning objectives linked directly to the syllabus.
GCSE Science / Physics - Pressure in gases (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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GCSE Science / Physics - Pressure in gases (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a lesson and PowerPoint introducing the Pressure Law (Temperature vs Pressure at constant Volume). This is the seventh lesson in the Particle Model unit of work (P3). The lesson covers the qualitative analysis of pressure changes due to temperature changes at constant volume using the particle theory of matter. Extension ideas are included for a quantitative analysis from a graph. The lesson plan is step by step including extension ideas and the learning objectives linked directly to the syllabus.
A-Level Physics Astrophysics -Distance ladder and Quasars (PowerPoint & Lesson Plan)
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A-Level Physics Astrophysics -Distance ladder and Quasars (PowerPoint & Lesson Plan)

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This is a lesson and PowerPoint that recaps distance calculations in cosmology including parallax, spectroscopy, supernovae and red-shift. This then supports the big bang theory by linked this to the CMB and hydrogen/helium ratios before finally explaining Quasars and how we measure their distances. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional astrophysics unit 9 for AQA