Copy of the spreadsheet that can be used to analyse gas pressure and volume data to investigate Boyle’s Law. This is a Numbers spreadsheet. It is possible to convert Numbers spreadsheets to Excel files but I cannot guarantee an easy to use output since the tables may be converted to separate worksheets in the Excel file. Suitable for most A-level physics specifications.

Update 18/11/21: Contrast of graph grid lines increased A worksheet to enable students to analyse experimental data from the experiment to investigate the relationship between gas pressure and volume (Boyle’s law). I’ve made a video of the experiment here youtu.be/J9IoAp51_7w . The data collected in the video can be used to complete a table, plot a graph and answer a series of analysis questions in order to empirically determine the relationship between gas pressure and volume. There are links from the PDF directly to the relevant part of the data collection in the video for anyone using the worksheet electronically. There are solutions at the end. Perfect for A-level physics students on any specification. This worksheet is ideal for home learning since it has an accompanying video explanation of the experiment, the analysis of results and solutions to all questions are included in the document.

A worksheet to enable students to analyse experimental data from the experiment to investigate light intensity and distance. I’ve made a video of the experiment here youtu.be/TpSghS5Hzsw. The data collected in the video can be used to complete a table, plot a graph and answer a series of analysis questions in order to determine the power of the light source. There are links from the PDF directly to the relevant part of the data collection in the video for anyone using the worksheet electronically. There are solutions at the end. Perfect for A-level physics students on any specification. This worksheet is ideal for home learning since it has an accompanying video explanation of the experiment, the analysis of results and solutions to all questions are included in the document.

Copy of the spreadsheet I used to analyse the Young’s Modulus experiment in my video on the experiment. Now included: a version 2 of the spreadsheet with improved formatting. But note that in order to achieve the neater formatting it is necessary to use more advanced formulae which will make it harder for spreadsheet novices to understand the calculations (especially around indices). Both versions are included to give the user the option of which one to use. This is a Numbers spreadsheet. It is possible to convert Numbers spreadsheets to Excel files but I cannot guarantee an easy to use output since the tables may be converted to separate worksheets in the Excel file. Suitable for most A-Level Physics specifications.

Activity for practicing plotting graph data points, drawing a line of best fit, calculating a gradient and analysing the line in order to calculate quantities. The first page includes the activity for students to complete and the second page includes solutions to the questions. Suitable for AQA and OCR Physics A AS-Level and A-Level specifications. (7407, 7408, H156, H556) This is part of a series of worksheets for practicing different graph skills. Graphs Skills worksheets 1 & 2 are available for free, subsequent worksheets are premium resources. This worksheet is great for home learning since it has solutions to all questions included in the document and it is part of a series that gradually builds up a range of graphing techniques. 14 September 2024: It was brought to my attention that the data provided an invalid intercept value for analysis if imported into a spreadsheet to compute. I realised that two values for s suffered from typos (u=12 had s=35 and u=14 had s=42). These data give a negative intercept preventing correct analysis. The values have been corrected (u=12 had s=34 and u=14 had s=43). This affected the values in the tables, however, the values plotted on the grid were correct.

Material science worksheets and slides - material classification, structure, periodicity, metals & polymers - suitable for L3 BTEC applied science, BTEC engineering, and CTEC engineering. This bundle of resources is available in PDF format. This is a free sample of the upcoming full bundle of resources with presentations available in Keynote¹ and PowerPoint (.pptx) formats and editable worksheets available in Pages² and Word (.docx) formats. The file numbering links slides to worksheets. Please note that there is not a 1:1 ratio of slides to worksheets but the same topics are covered over the entirety of the slides and worksheets. The full bundle of resources covers all key topics, in addition to those mentioned above the full bundle includes: Elastomers Ceramics Composites and Smart Materials Material Properties Standard Forms of Supply Material Failure Modes (fracture, fatigue & creep) Alloying and Thermal Equilibrium Diagrams Processing Polymers The presentation slides give an introduction to key topics of materials science relevant to BTEC and CTEC vocational qualifications. The worksheets are designed to be completed prior to the assessed assignments thus giving tutors the ability to offer feedback on the tasks. The work that learners do in the worksheets can be readily adapted into their assessed assignments. The worksheets in this bundle are printable with space for learners to complete the tasks directly onto the worksheet. The worksheets include links to relevant research sites to guide learners into their research which will be relevant for their assignments. There is space within each task to compile a bibliography of sources as the learners work thus simplifying the process of compiling a full bibliography for the assessed tasks. The full bundle is a paid download and will drastically ease the life of all tutors teaching material science on BTEC Engineering (units 25 & 26), CTEC Engineering (unit 11), and BTEC Applied Science (unit 22) courses. It will also give learners the ability to develop their portfolio over the entirety of the course thus simplifying the assignment process. ¹ Keynote is Apple’s presentation software. Keynote is an app available on macOS, iOS and iPadOS for free with most new or new-ish Apple devices. ² Pages is Apple’s word processing and desktop publishing software. Pages is an app available on macOS, iOS and iPadOS for free with most new or new-ish Apple devices.

A simple but beautifully well illustrated set of Keynote slides to help teachers introduce students to common scientific measuring instruments and their precision. The first two slides link precision to the scale division of the instrument and the use of different prefixes for the same measurement and uncertainty. Includes high quality diagrams to help link the measurement concept to use of the real instrument. A slide at the end shows how to indicate precision in tabulated results. Instruments covered in this presentation deck: Ruler Vernier caliper (standard precision ± 0.1 mm) Micrometer Voltmeter (digital and analogue versions [10 V shunt ± 0.2 V] Handheld stopwatch Thermometer Weighing scale This presentation is available to you for free, but it is copyrighted - no alterations are to be made and it is not to be distributed further. This is made with Keynote which is Apple’s presentation software. It can be exported to PowerPoint but I don’t guarantee the output will look and operate in the same way. Keynote is an app available on macOS, iOS and iPadOS for free with most new or new-ish Apple devices. You have my permission to try exporting into PowerPoint for your personal use in teaching your classes.

Copy of the spreadsheet I used to analyse the experiment to determine the acceleration of free fall in this video. The spreadsheet automatically calculates final velocity of the weighted card from inputted electronic timer readings. The data plots are added to a carefully formatted graph. A line of best fit is automatically plotted. The gradient and y-intercept of the line are automatically calculated from the data plots and the value of acceleration of free fall is calculated from the gradient. This spreadsheet is perfect for rapidly analysing experimental data. This is a Numbers spreadsheet. It is possible to convert Numbers spreadsheets to Excel files but I cannot guarantee an easy to use output since the tables may be converted to separate worksheets in the Excel file. Suitable for most A-Level Physics specifications.

A worksheet to enable students to analyse experimental data from the experiment to determine the acceleration of free fall with a light gate. I’ve made a video of the experiment here youtu.be/yKVjlnSOu7s (available from 20 Aug). The data collected in the video can be used to complete a table, plot a graph and answer a series of analysis questions in order to determine the acceleration of free fall. There are links from the PDF directly to the relevant part of the data collection in the video for anyone using the worksheet electronically. There are solutions at the end. Perfect for A-level physics students on any specification. This worksheet is ideal for home learning since it has an accompanying video explanation of the experiment, the analysis of results and solutions to all questions are included in the document.

A Keynote presentation to aid teaching students how to use Vernier Calipers and Micrometers. Learning how to use vernier calipers and micrometers is an important part of physics A-Level, and engineering courses. The presentation includes a labelled diagram of a vernier caliper, followed by two high quality diagrams of vernier calipers showing different measurements. The process is repeated with a labelled diagram of a micrometer and diagrams of a micrometer showing different measurements. Keynote is presentation software that works on macOS, iOS and iPadOS devices. The worksheet is a PDF. **There is a premium version of this activity available as a presentation with an accompanying worksheet. ** Each device has four different measurements in that version. The measurements shown in the premium version are different to this activity so if you decide to buy the premium version you can easily increase the number of measurements you work through with your students by copying them across.

A worksheet to enable students to analyse experimental data from the experiment to investigate the pressure law. I’ve made a video of the experiment here youtu.be/2L_ncrFyBy4 . The data collected in the video can be used to complete a table, plot a graph and answer a series of analysis questions in order to empirically determine the relationship between gas pressure and temperature. There are links from the PDF directly to the relevant part of the data collection in the video for anyone using the worksheet electronically. There are solutions at the end. Perfect for A-level physics students on any specification. This worksheet is ideal for home learning since it has an accompanying video explanation of the experiment, the analysis of results and solutions to all questions are included in the document.

An independent activity worksheet for students to recap the main points of electromagnetic induction: the definitions of key quantities magnetic flux and magnetic flux linkage, their unit, definition of the weber, and the circumstances that give rise to an induced e.m.f. in a conductor (wire or coil). The PDF includes solutions on the second page.

Copy of the spreadsheet I used to analyse the resistivity experiment in this video. This is a Numbers spreadsheet. It is possible to convert Numbers spreadsheets to Excel files but I cannot guarantee an easy to use output since the tables may be converted to separate worksheets in the Excel file.

Watch Felix Baumgartner’s Space Jump, collect velocity and time readings from the video, then analyse his motion on a velocity-time graph. Complete worksheet with instructions for students with completed table and graph at the end.

A compilation of extended calculation exam questions (calculations worth 3 or more marks). These are questions that prove challenging to many students. The intention of this compilation is to give students focussed practice on these challenging questions. The AS collection covers the modules of first year A-level physics. The A2 collection covers the modules of second year A-level physics. The questions are provided in two separate PDF documents with hyperlinks between individual questions and their mark scheme and the subject headings and their section of the mark scheme for easy electronic navigation. The questions are laid out to make them a great printable resource. UPDATE 24 May 22: Couple of typos / omissions corrected.

A Keynote presentation to help teach your students how to present science experiment results in tables and graphs. The presentation includes a good table and graph with animated bullet points to draw attention to the good features. A premium version of this activity is available with a worksheet and with an annotated erroneous table/graph: >> The premium presentation includes a table and graph with errors that the students try to identify - they can annotate the accompanying worksheet. Each error is identified with animated annotations in the presentation. Keynote is presentation software for macOS, iPadOS and iOS

Activity for practicing plotting graph data points, drawing a line of best fit and calculating a gradient. The first page includes the activity for students to complete and the second page includes solutions to the questions. Suitable for AQA and OCR Physics A AS-Level and A-Level specifications. (7407, 7408, H156, H556) This is part of a series of worksheets for practicing different graph skills. Graphs Skills worksheets 1 & 2 are available for free, subsequent worksheets are premium resources. This worksheet is great for home learning since it has solutions to all questions included in the document and it is part of a series that gradually builds up a range of graphing techniques.

A Keynote¹ presentation for introducing students to handling the most common experimental uncertainties in science measurements (addition/subtraction, multiplication/division and indices). Topics covered are: types of error (systematic and random), absolute and percentage uncertainty, and rules for determining uncertainty in calculated values. There is a sample of three exam questions - one for each rule. The full version of the slideshow has in addition to the above: All five uncertainty calculation rules – multiplication by coefficients and calculation with complex functions (trig and logs). An explanation of uncertainty in handheld stopwatches. More examples - notably an example question with full worked solution for each calculation rule. More exam questions - a total of three questions per rule. ¹ Keynote works on iPhones, iPads, Macs and in many web browsers. Check your device against Apple’s latest guidance.

A worksheet to enable students to analyse experimental data from the resistivity experiment. I’ve made a video of the experiment here youtu.be/0yDtMHlwG3U . The data collected in the video can be used to complete a table and graph. Then the graph can be analysed to determine ρ. There are links from the PDF directly to the relevant part of the data collection in the video for anyone using the worksheet electronically. There are solutions at the end. Perfect for A-level physics students on any specification. This worksheet is ideal for home learning since it has an accompanying video explanation of the experiment, the analysis of results and solutions to all questions are included in the document.

An activity to guide students through the analysis of real planetary data (orbit radius and period) to see if it is consistent with Kepler’s Third Law. Includes: A worksheet (PDF) for students with complete instructions. This can be issued to students as independent work in class or at home. Space is provided for working out and writing answers to the questions. A Numbers¹ spreadsheet with solutions. There is an Incomplete tab, which can be projected whilst introducing the activity if desired. The Complete tab has all the solutions to aid the teacher as they work through it with the class. Solutions include results computed directly from the data using spreadsheet formulae and a separate table in which results from a hand drawn graph can be inputted and computed. The Printable tab has the solutions in a printable format if needed. The Incomplete and Printable tabs from the spreadsheet are also included as separate PDFs for anyone unable to use the Numbers app. ¹ This is a Numbers spreadsheet. It is possible to convert Numbers spreadsheets to Excel files but I cannot guarantee an easy to use output since the tables may be converted to separate worksheets in the Excel file.