This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers the Michelson-Morley experiment. This is a brief non-mathematical explanation of the experiment that also emphasises the importance of a null hypothesis, scientific rigour and the evolution of understanding of science over three centuries. This lesson is FREE to download and share but is copyright protected and must not be amended. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional Turning Points in Physics unit 9 for AQA (Lesson 11 of 15) Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/flushflop

This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers Millikan’s famous Oil Drop experiment where he determined the absolute charge, the charge on an electron This PowerPoint explains the experiment that he performed, along with the calculations needed. There are ideas for extending the lesson to include all four forces (drag, buoyancy, gravity and electric) that Millikan had to do. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional Turning Points in Physics unit 9 for AQA (Lesson 4 of 13) Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work

This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers how to calculate the specific charge of an electron (including both the balanced forces technique and the fine beam method) and should be supported with two recommended demonstrations. There is also an additional supporting document to explain how to correctly set up Helmholtz coils and how to calculate the flux density between them. The lesson gives ideas for homework, three example questions with work-through answers and gives ideas for experiments linked to the subject (J.J. Thomson’s original experiment plus the fine beam method) As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional Turning Points in Physics unit 9 for AQA (Lesson 3 of 13) Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work

This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers Thermionic Emission (as used in the Maltese Cross Experiment) and should be supported with two recommended demonstrations. The lesson includes example calculations of electron energies and velocities as well as links to uses of CRT’s and thermionic valves that give a basis for homework ideas. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional Turning Points in Physics unit 9 for AQA (Lesson 1 of 13) Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work

This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining how transformers work. This is the eighth lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers transformer design, the mathematical formulae to calculate potential difference and current across the coils and also how transformers are used in the National Grid and at home. Ideas for differentiation and homework also included in lesson plan as well as the equipment list for a recommended investigation and demonstration. V1.01 (Nov 2017) corrected maths typo on example question

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.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining how a potential difference is induced by a magnet and coil of wire. This is the sixth lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the basic idea of inducing a PD and current, then moves on to explain how to work out the orientation of the current flow and induced magnetic field in a coil of wire. The differences between an alternator and dynamo are covered including the graphs of current over time. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan as well as the equipment list for a recommended investigation and demonstration of AC / DC on an oscilloscope.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining how an electric loudspeaker works. This is the fifth lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson recaps sound, longitudinal waves, frequency and amplitude and then applies them to a moving coil speaker, building on the knowledge of the motor force and solenoids from the previous lessons in the chapter. There are two PowerPoints either with or without the short 5 second video clip of the practical so that the 26MB download is optional. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining how a DC electric motor works. This is the fourth lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the theory of DC motors working from the motor effect and moments, through to the split ring commutator. Practical ideas and risk assessments to investigate motors in the classroom are also highlighted. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining the Motor Force. This is the third lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the motor effect theory as well as the practical demonstration ideas and risk assessments to investigate this in the classroom. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining electromagnets and the fields around them. This is the second lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the theory of electromagnets, magnetic fields around solenoids and wires as well as the practical experiment and risk assessment to investigate these in the classroom. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan. V1.01 - Additional slides added for experiment and the Starter, Main, Plenary added to lesson plan - 17th Sept 2018

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining magnets and the fields around them. This is the first lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the theory of magnets, magnetic fields and their interactions as well as the practical ideas and risk assessments to investigate these in the classroom. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers Cathode Rays (including discharge tubes and the Maltese Cross Experiment) and should be supported with two recommended demonstrations and is a list of scientists that could be researched as a homework task. There is also a worksheet of questions and an answer sheet. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional Turning Points in Physics unit 9 for AQA (Lesson 1 of 13) Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the current two main issues in cosmology, dark matter and dark energy. This lessson is designed to encourage pupils to think about what makes a good theory, it utilises the evolution of the theory of Gravity from Newton to Einstein as an examplar of this process and then describes the two main issues of an accelerating universe and spinning galaxies. This is the sixth lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

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.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the orbital system of the Solar System including planets and satellites. Extension ideas to research Keplar’s Laws are also included together with data to assist in plotting the relationship between radial distance from the Sun and the orbital period of planets. This is the fourth lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan. See my shop for a huge range of Lessons and PowerPoints v1.01 - Improvements to PowerPoint v1.02 - Demoted Pluto!

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the elements of the periodic table formed. This is the third lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). The lesson covers the theory of the formation of the element in the big bang, in main sequence stars, giant stars and supernova. It also contains animated explanations of neutron production from proton collisions linking to the P-P chain. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

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.