A lesson based on the Activate 2 (P1.2) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson involves an introduction to circuit symbols, current, measuring current and cells/batteries. Students then model current in a circuit using rope. There is then a simple practical where students measure current within simple circuits; battery packs, connection leads, ammeters, bulbs, motors, buzzers and switches are required. This is followed by a differentiated question grid challenge where students answer as many questions as they can within 10 minutes. The plenary is based on student reflection against the learning objectives. Students can be asked to read out their answers during the plenary, and this can be 'pop corned' on by throwing around a soft toy.

A complete lesson based on the topic of loudness and pitch. The lesson is based on the Activate 1 (2.3) SOW but can be used for others. All resources/activities are incorporated into the slides, no additional worksheets required. Planner cards (red, green and yellow) are needed for AFL at one of the learning checkpoints, and an oscilloscope would be good for the demonstration - a video is included if this is not possible. The lesson teaches the relationship between loudness and amplitude, and frequency and pitch prior to class wide AFL. The audible range is discussed and students are then redirected to the question posed within the starter. Students must then design an audible deterrent systems to protect certain animals (such as a goldfish) from predators making use of a table which gives the audible range of different species. The plenary is based on student reflection on their progress against the learning objectives, a soft toy can be thrown between students to elect who reads out their answer.

A differentiated lesson based on the Activate 2 (P1.3) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers the meaning of potential difference and how to measure it, a brief mention of the key words 'series' and 'parallel' and their meaning, and a brief introduction to p.d. ratings on batteries. There is then class wide AFL with the use of planner (red, green and yellow) cards covering the information above. Students then progress to a simple practical activity where they measure p.d. across different components; battery packs, connection leads, voltmeters, bulbs and switches are required. A 'stretch' question sheet is included if students progress ahead of time, the answers for this are incorporated into the slides. The plenary is based on student reflection against the learning objectives, answers can be read out and 'pop corned' between peers.

A lesson based on the Activate 2 (P1.4) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson includes an introduction to series and parallel circuits, and explains their differences in terms of current and potential difference. A whiteboard quiz then follows (AFL) prior to a practical exercise. For the practical exercise simple circuit components are required; battery packs, voltmeters, ammeters, connection wires, bulbs and switches. Additional 'stretch' questions are included in the instance that the students progress speedily through the practical, with the answers incorporated into the slides. The plenary is based around student reflection on their progress against the learning objectives. Students can be elected to read out answers and this can be 'pop corned' on between peers.

A complete lesson based on the Activate 2 (P1.5) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson includes an introduction on how to calculate it making use of the equation triangle. Students then attempt calculations and can 'stretch' to rearrange the equation to calculate p.d and current. Conductors and insulators are then introduced ahead of a practical exercise where students calculate resistance from a series of p.d. and current measurements. Power packs, variable resistors, ammeters and voltmeters. The plenary is based on students reflecting on their progress against the learning objectives.

A complete lesson for the topic of alternating current, based on AQA P5.1 but can be used for other schemes of work. The lesson is differentiated with stretch activities for more able and support sheets for less able. A practical exercise is included where students use oscilloscopes to investigate a.c. currents. The lesson includes timers to promote pace and power-point animations to facilitate Q/A during the review of each learning checkpoint. Plenary is based on students reflection against the learning objectives.

A complete lesson on the topic of sound and energy transfer. The lesson is based on the Activate 1 (P2.2) SOW but can be used for others. All content is incorporated into the slides, no additional worksheets needed. The lesson is based on students drawing their own conclusions from given information or data. An activity is included where students determine where in the classroom sound would travel fastest, based on the speed of sound through different materials. A think pair and share session around thunder and lightening is used to compare the speed of light and sound. The main written exercise is a differentiated 'beat the grid challenge' where students answer as many questions as they can in 10 minutes. The plenary is based upon reflection against the learning objectives, students can be instructed to read out tier answers and popcorn this on to a peer.

A full 1h lesson covering the topic of waves. The lesson is based on the Activate 1 (P2.1) SOW but can be used for others. All activities are incorporated into the slides with no additional worksheets required. A slinky is required for a brief demonstration alongside white boards for AFL. Students are asked to perform a Mexican wave during the early stages of the lesson to visualise how energy (but not matter) is transferred within a wave. The plenary is based in students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives, this can be made fun by throwing a soft toy between students and asking them to read out their answers.

Change in energy stores lesson which also covers conservation of energy , energy efficiency and flow diagrams. Based on AQA SOW, differentiated with everything you need. Timers are used to promote pace and answers are included through animation to facilitate self or peer correction.

Complete lesson tailored towards AQA but can be used for other SOW. Includes timings, and powerpoint animations to promote pace and Q/A respectively. Short practical exercise included involving the use of pendulums. Lesson is differentiated to support both less and more able.

Tailored towards activate SOW but can be used for others. Includes a short simple, practical activity using light boxes. Lesson is differentiated to support more and less able. Use of timings and powerpoint animations promotes pace and Q/A during self or peer mediated questioning. Class wide AFL supported through simple red, green or yellow card activity.

Full lesson with everything you need. Based on activate SOW and pitched to a year 7 class. Lesson is differentiated to support both more and less able. Timings included to promote pace and animations for peer or self marking/correction.

A full revision lesson with everything you need to revise activate P1.3 (year 7). This lesson is tailored specifically towards the checkpoint test.

A full lesson with everything you need for energy efficiency. Based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for others.

A complete lesson on series circuits including simple practical activity. Based on AQA SOW but can be used for any. Includes timers to promote pace and powerpoint animations to facilitate Q/A during correction or marking of answers. Lesson covers the rules of potential difference, current, cells and resistance within series circuits. Practical activity involves students measuring the potential difference and current within 6 series circuits. Questions are included for an additional ‘stretch’ activity if time permits (answers incorporated) and the plenary exercise guides students to reflect on their progress against the LO’s.

A complete lesson for potential difference and resistance tailored towards AQA but can be used for any SOW. Animations are used to support Q/A during correction of answers and timers are included to promote pace. Includes theory, learning checkpoint, practical activity, example questions with learning checkpoint and plenary. Just add voltmeters, ammeters, power packs and variable resistors from the tech’s and you have all you need for the lesson.

A complete lesson on energy dissipation tailored towards the AQA SOW. Covers useful energy, wasted energy and friction with a learning checkpoints based on a past exam question. The ‘spreading out’ (dissipation) of energy is then covered ahead of a simple practical activity where students use pulleys to investigate friction and its effect upon work done. Follow up questions and answers included to facilitate peer or self marking after practical. Originally this lesson was planned fora high ability year 10 group, but has been used with year 9 group with no problems.

A full revision lesson based on the Activate 2 (P1.5-1.8). Starter and practical exercise taken from other TES authors. Lesson covers calculating resistance, PD and current (triangle method), permanent and temporary magnets (including electromagnets). Answers to each exercise are incorporated through animation. Use as a follow on lesson from another free revision resource found in my shop (circuits, current and potential difference revision). Alternatively you could chop and stitch these together into a single lesson. If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full, differentiated and scaffolded lesson based on the new AQA (P5.4) SOW. The differentiated worksheets were taken from another TES author (All answers incorporated into slides). If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full lesson based on the Activate 2 (P2.6) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers fossil fuels, power plants and alternative energy sources using a range of activities. All answers are incorporated into the slides facilitating peer/self marking and timers are used to promote pace. The information hunt and the worksheet activity are taken from other TES authors. The plenary is an exciting 'car race quiz' where students are put into groups and compete the reach the finish line first, pre-prepared questions/answers included. I usually take the answer from the group to put their hand up first, those who answer incorrectly are frozen out until the next round. A reflective plenary is also included as a back up in case the lesson progresses faster than expected. If you like this resource please visit my shop for other 'oven ready' lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in