A Science teacher by trade, I've also been known to be found teaching Maths and PE! However, strange as it may seem, my real love is designing resources that can be used by other teachers to maximise the experience of the students. I am constantly thinking of new ways to engage a student with a topic and try to implement that in the design of the lessons.
A Science teacher by trade, I've also been known to be found teaching Maths and PE! However, strange as it may seem, my real love is designing resources that can be used by other teachers to maximise the experience of the students. I am constantly thinking of new ways to engage a student with a topic and try to implement that in the design of the lessons.
This bundle of fully-resourced revision lessons will engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content of topics 5 - 8 of the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics specification.
The lessons cover the following topics:
Topic 5: Solids, liquids and gases
Topic 6: Magnetism and electromagnetism
Topic 7: Radioactivity and particles
Topic 8: Astrophysics
The detailed PowerPoint and accompanying resources contain exam-style questions with clear explanations of answers, differentiated tasks, class discussions and quiz competitions.
If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the topic 7 revision lesson which is shared for free
This fully-resourced revision lesson challenges the students on their knowledge of the content detailed in topic 3 (Particle model of matter) of the AQA GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities which include exam questions with clear explanations will allow them to assess their understanding of the content and to recognise those areas which require further attention.
The lesson has been designed to cover as much of the topic as possible but the following specification points have been given particular attention:
Recall and apply the equation to calculate density
Explaining differences in density between states of matter
Internal energy and the result of heating the particles in a system
Applying the equation to calculate the specific heat capacity
Understanding that temperature does not change during changes of state
Applying the equation to calculate the specific latent heat
Explaining the qualitative relationship between the temperature of a gas and its pressure
Applying the equation that links pressure, volume and a constant
The engaging PowerPoint guides students on the use of key mathematical skills to aid success with the various calculations
This fully-resourced revision lesson challenges the students on their knowledge of the content detailed in topic 1 (Matter) of the OCR GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities, which include exam questions with clear explanations, will allow them to assess their understanding of the content and to recognise those areas which require further attention.
The lesson has been designed to cover as much of the module as possible but the following specification points have been given particular attention:
Recall and apply the equation to calculate density
Describe how and why the atomic model has changed over time
Describe the atom and recall the typical size
Explain the difference in density between different states of matter
Describe how mass is conserved when physical changes occur
Describe how physical changes differ from chemical changes
Define the term specific heat capacity and distinguish between that and specific latent heat
Applying the equation to calculate the specific heat capacity
Understanding that temperature does not change during changes of state
Applying the equation to calculate the specific latent heat
Explaining the qualitative relationship between the temperature of a gas and its pressure
Applying the equation that links pressure, volume and a constant
Explain how doing work on a gas can increase its temperature
Explain why pressure in a liquid varies with depth
Most of the resources are differentiated to allow students of differing abilities to access the work and be challenged and the PowerPoint guides the students through the range of mathematical skills which are tested in this module
This is a fully-resourced revision lesson that has been written to include a wide range of activities that challenge the students on their knowledge of astrophysics as detailed in topic 8 of the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics specification. The numerous quiz rounds which include “Shine a LIGHT on any ERRORS” will engage and motivate their students whilst they assess their understanding of the content and recognise any areas that require further attention.
The lesson has been designed to include as many of the specification points as possible but the following have been given particular attention:
Understanding of the terms Solar system, galaxy and universe
Gravitational field strength varies on different planets
Gravitational force causes the Moon to orbit the Earth and the planets to orbit the Sun
Use the relationship between orbital speed, orbital radius and time period
Evolution of stars of a similar mass to our Sun and of stars with larger masses
The evidence that supports the Big Bang theory
The change in the frequency and wavelength of a wave if the source of the wave is moving in relation to the observer
Red-shift as evidence of an expanding universe
This topic contains a number of principles or theories which can be poorly understood by students so extra time has been taken to guide them in the formation of descriptions and explanations.
This bundle of 4 fully-resourced lessons have been designed to engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content in topics 1 - 4 of the OCR GCSE Physics specification which will be tested in PAPER 1. The detailed PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain a wide range of activities which include exam-style questions with clearly explained answers, differentiated tasks and quick quiz rounds to bring in a competitive edge.
The topics covered are:
Topic 1: Matter
Topic 2: Forces
Topic 3: Electricity
Topic 4: Magnetism and magnetic fields
Due to the high mathematical content of this specification, the PowerPoints contain step-by-step guides to carrying out calculations.
If you want to sample the quality of the lessons, download the topic 3 revision lesson which has been shared for free
This bundle of fully-resourced revision lessons will engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content of topics 1 - 4 of the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics specification.
The lessons cover the following topics:
Topic 1: Forces and motion
Topic 2: Electricity
Topic 3: Waves
Topic 4: Energy resources and energy transfers
The detailed PowerPoint and accompanying resources contain exam-style questions with clear explanations of answers, differentiated tasks, class discussions and quiz competitions.
If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the topic 1 revision lesson which is shared for free
This bundle of fully-resourced revision lessons will engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content of topics 1 - 4 of the AQA GCSE Physics specification as assessed in PAPER 1.
The lessons cover the following topics:
Topic 1: Energy
Topic 2: Electricity
Topic 3: Particle model of matter
Topic 4: Atomic structure
The detailed PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain exam-style questions with clear explanations of answers, differentiated tasks, class discussions and quiz competitions.
If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the topic 1 revision lesson which has been shared for free
This bundle of fully-resourced revision lessons will engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content of topics 5 - 8 of the AQA GCSE Physics specification as assessed in PAPER 2.
The lessons cover the following topics:
Topic 5: Forces
Topic 6: Waves
Topic 7: Magnetism and electromagnetism
Topic 8: Space physics
The detailed PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain exam-style questions with clear explanations of answers, differentiated tasks, class discussions and quiz competitions.
If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the topic 5 revision lesson which has been shared for free
This bundle of 3 fully-resourced lessons have been designed to engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content in topics 5, 6 and 8 of the OCR GCSE Physics specification which will be tested in PAPER 2. The detailed PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain a wide range of activities which include exam-style questions with clearly explained answers, differentiated tasks and quick quiz rounds to bring in a competitive edge.
The topics covered are:
Topic 5: Waves in matter
Topic 6: Radioactivity
Topic 8: Global challenges
Due to the high mathematical content of this specification, the PowerPoints contain step-by-step guides to carrying out calculations.
If you want to sample the quality of the lessons, download the topic 8 revision lesson which has been shared for free
This revision lesson has been filled with activities that will challenge the students on their knowledge and understanding of the content detailed in topic 8 (Energy - forces doing work) of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities in the engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources will check on the knowledge of this topic and allow the students to recognise those areas which need further attention before the mock or terminal GCSE exams.
This resource has been designed to cover as much of topic 8 as possible but the following points have received particular attention:
Describe how to measure the work done by a force
Understand that work done is equal to energy transferred
Recall and use the equation to calculate work done
Calculate the changes in energy involved when a system is changed by work done by forces
Recall and use the equation to calculate gravitational potential energy
Recall and use the equation to calculate kinetic energy
Explain how energy is dissipated so that it is stored in less useful ways
Define power as the rate at which energy is transferred and that 1 watt is equal to one joule per second
Recall and use the equation to calculate power
Recall and use the equation to calculate efficiency
The mathematical content of this specification and this topic is heavy and in line with this lots of calculated-based tasks are included and all of the answers are explained in steps so students can assess their progress
The main task of the lesson which challenges students to use the principle of moments has been differentiated so that differing abilities can access the work
This revision lesson has been filled with activities that will challenge the students on their knowledge and understanding of the content detailed in topic 9 of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities in the engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources will check on the knowledge of the forces and their effects topic and allow the students to recognise those areas which need further attention before the mock or terminal GCSE exams.
This resource has been designed to cover as much of topic 9 as possible but the following points have received particular attention:
What happens when objects can interact at a distance without contact
What happens when objects can interact by contact
Explain the difference between vector and scalar quantities using examples
Draw free body diagrams
Recall and use the equation to calculate the moment of a force
Recall and use the principle of moments in situations where rotational forces are in equilibrium
Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer through lubrication
The main task of the lesson which challenges students to use the principle of moments has been differentiated so that differing abilities can access the work
This revision lesson is fully-resourced and the engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources have been designed to challenge students on their understanding of the content detailed in topics 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9 of the WJEC GCSE Physics specification. It was decided that the close links between the types of radiation, half-life and nuclear energy lent themselves to a combined revision resource.
The lesson was written to cover as much of the topics as possible but the following points have been given particular attention:
The nucleon and proton number and the numbers of neutrons and protons in an atomic nucleus
Recognising and representing isotopes
Calculating the half-life when given information about the radioactive count
The differing penetrating powers of the three types of radiation
Background radiation
Sources of background radiation and possible reasons for varying levels of radon gas
Nuclear decay equations for alpha and beta decay
Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
Representing a nuclear fission reaction in an equation
The wide range of activities which include exam-style questions with fully-explained answers, differentiated tasks and quick quiz competitions will engage and motivate the students whilst they recognise the areas of these topics which will require their further attention
It is estimated that it will take in excess of 2 hours of GCSE teaching time to complete this lesson
This bundle of revision lessons have been designed to enable students to assess their knowledge and understanding of the content detailed in the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification and ultimately to recognise those areas which need extra attention before an end of topic test or mock or terminal exam.
Each lesson is fully-resourced and the engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources contain a wide range of activities that include exam-style questions with clearly explained answers and quick quiz competitions.
The following topics are covered by this bundle:
Topic 1: Key concepts in Physics
Topic 2: Motion and forces
Topic 3: Conservation of energy
Topic 4: Waves
Topic 5: Light and the EM spectrum
Topic 6: Radioactivity
Topic 7: Astronomy
Topic 8: Energy - forces doing work
Topic 9: Forces and their effects
Topic 10: Electricity and circuits
Topic 12: Magnetism and the motor effect
Topic 13: Electromagnetic induction
Topic 14: Particle model
Topic 15: Forces and matter
If you want to see the quality of these lessons, download the topics 4 & 5, 7, 10 and 12 & 13 lessons as these have been shared for free.
This fully-resourced revision lesson challenges the students on their knowledge of the content which is detailed in topic 14 (Particle model) of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities, which include exam-style questions with clear explanations, will allow them to assess their understanding of the content and to recognise those areas which require further attention.
The lesson has been designed to cover as much of the module as possible but the following specification points have been given particular attention:
Recall and use the equation to calculate density
Explain the differences in density between the different states of matter
Describe that mass is conserved during physical changes
Explain how heating a system will change the temperature or change a state
Define the terms specific heat capacity and specific latent heat and describe the differences between them
Use the equations involving specific heat capacity and specific latent heat
Explain the qualitative relationship between Kelvin temperature and pressure of a gas
Convert between the Kelvin and degrees Celsius scales
Explain the effect of changing the volume on the pressure of a fixed mass of gas at a constant temperature
Explain why doing work on a gas can increase the temperature
Most of the resources are differentiated to allow students of differing abilities to access the work and be challenged and the PowerPoint guides the students through the range of mathematical skills which are tested in this topic
This is a highly engaging, detailed and fully-resourced revision lesson which has been designed to test the students on their knowledge and understanding of topic 6 (Radioactivity) of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification. The PowerPoint and accompanying resources contain a wide range of resources which include exam-style questions with fully-explained answers, differentiated tasks and quick quiz competitions. The students will be motivated by the range of tasks whilst crucially recognising those areas of the specification which require some extra time before the exams
The following specification points are covered in this lesson:
Describe the structure of atom and recall the typical size
Recall the relative masses and charges of the subatomic particles and use the number of protons and electrons to explain why atoms are neutral
Describe the structure of the nuclei of an isotope
Explain what is meant by background radiation and recall sources
Describe methods for measuring and detecting radioactivity
Describe the process of beta minus and beta plus decay
Write and balance nuclear decay equations
Explain the effects on the proton and nucleon number as a result of decay
Recall that the unit of radioactivity is Bq
Use the concept of half-life to carry out calculations
Describe the use of isotopes in PET scanners
Describe the differences between nuclear fission and fusion
Explain how the fission of U-235 produces two daughter nuclei, two or three neutrons and releases energy
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy
Explain why nuclear fusion cannot happen at low temperatures and pressures
It is estimated that it will take in excess of 2 hours of GCSE teaching to cover the detail of this lesson and it can be used for effective revision at the end of the topic or in the lead up to mock or terminal exams.
This detailed lesson describes and explains the pressure and volume changes and associated valve movements that occur during the cardiac cycle to maintain the unidirectional flow of blood. The PowerPoint and accompanying resource have been designed to cover the 5th part of point 3.4.1 of the AQA A-level Biology specification.
The start of the lesson introduces the cardiac cycle as well as the key term systole, so that students can immediately recognise that the three stages of the cycle are atrial and ventricular systole followed by diastole. Students are challenged on their prior knowledge of the structure of the heart as they have to name and state the function of an atrioventricular and semi-lunar valve from an internal diagram. This leads into the key point that pressure changes in the chambers and the major arteries results in the opening and closing of these sets of valves. Students are given a description of the pressure change that results in the opening of the AV valves and shown where this would be found on the graph detailing the pressure changes of the cardiac cycle. They then have to use this as a guide to write descriptions for the closing of the AV valve and the opening and closing of the semi-lunar valves and to locate these on the graph. By providing the students with this graph, the rest of the lesson can focus on explaining how these changes come about. Students have to use their current and prior knowledge of the chambers and blood vessels to write 4 descriptions that cover the cardiac cycle. The final part of the lesson covers the changes in the volume of the ventricle.
This lesson has been written to tie in with the other uploaded lessons on the circulatory system as detailed in topic 3.4.1 (Mass transport in animals)
This fully-resourced revision lesson has been written to cover the major details of the electricity and circuits topic that can be assessed in the GCSE Physics and Combined Science (HT) exams. The engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources contain a wide range of activities which include exam-style questions with clearly explained answers, differentiated tasks and quiz competitions to allow students to assess their understanding and to ultimately recognise those areas which need further consideration.
The following points are covered in this revision lesson:
The electrical symbols that represent the electrical components
Describe the differences between series and parallel circuits
Recall that a voltmeter is connected in parallel
One volt is equal to one joule per coulomb
Recall and use the equations that calculate energy transferred, charge, potential difference, power and electrical power
Recall that an ammeter is connected in series
Calculate the currents, potential differences and resistances in series and parallel circuits
Explain how current varies with potential difference in resistors
Know the functions of the wires in a plug and the safety features
The main task of the lesson, which challenges the students to calculate the currents, potential differences and resistances in series and parallel circuits, is differentiated to allow students of differing abilities to access the work
This revision lesson is fully-resourced and has been written to allow students to assess their understanding of the content detailed in topic 15 (Forces and matter) of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification. The engaging and detailed PowerPoint uses a wide range of activities, which includes exam-style questions with clear explanations of the answers, to enable the students to identify those areas which require further attention before the mock or terminal examinations.
The lesson was designed to cover as much of the topic as possible but the following points have received particular attention:
The difference between elastic and inelastic distortion
Recall and use the equation for linear elastic distortion
Use the equation to calculate the work done in stretching
Describe the relationship between force and extension
Recall and use the equation for pressure
Describe how pressure in fluids increases with depth and density
Use the equation to calculate the magnitude of pressure in liquids
Explain that an object in a fluid is subjected to upthrust
Calculate the depth at which an object floats
Due to the heavy mathematical content of this specification and particularly this topic, a lot of the activities challenge the students on their ability to recall and apply the equations. Step-by-step guides and differentiated resources are used to allow students of differing abilities to access the work.
This revision lesson contains a wide range of activities that will challenge the students on their knowledge and understanding of the content detailed in topic 3 (Conservation of energy) of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification. These activities include exam style questions which will allow the students to assess their progress against the clearly explained answer. There is also a quiz that runs throughout the course of the lesson and this has been designed to maintain engagement and motivation.
The following specification points have been covered in this lesson:
Recall and use the equation to calculate the gravitational potential energy
Recall and use the equation to calculate the kinetic energy
Explain what is meant by the conservation of energy
Explain that mechanical transfers become wasteful when energy is dissipated to the surroundings
Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfers
Recall and use the equation to calculate efficiency
Describe the main energy sources available for use on Earth and explain their patterns and trends in the use of energy resources
All of the lessons in this bundle are fully-resourced and have been designed to challenge the students on their knowledge of the topics which can be assessed in PAPER 1 of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification.
All 7 topics that can be assessed in paper 1 are covered by these lessons:
Topic 1: Key concepts in Physics
Topic 2: Motion and forces
Topic 3: Conservation of energy
Topic 4: Waves
Topic 5: Light and the EM spectrum
Topic 6: Radioactivity
Topic 7: Astronomy
The PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain a wide range of activities which include exam-style questions with clear explanations of the answer, differentiated tasks and quiz competitions. There is also a big emphasis on the mathematical element of the specification and students are guided through the use of a range of skills which include the conversion of units and the rearrange of formulae to change the subject.
If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the topics 4 & 5 and 7 lessons which have been shared for free