New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Energy and Power of Electrical Devices' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Starter gets pupils discussing common electrical devices and the useful and wasteful energy transfers they make. To start looking at Power pupils discuss what power means for familiar figures. Main includes a clear description of what Power is in Physics and an explanation of the units. This lead onto clear example of using the equation and to a classroom activity looking at power rating of electrical devices and making energy transferred calculation from them. Included is a review of the power efficiency calculation with examples. A task sheet allows pupils practice use of the lessons knowledge. A final line of questioning draws on knowledge of previous topics to review and consolidate content. Lesson Objectives: 1) State and explain what power is and the unit for power. 2) Relate power ratings to different electrical devices. 3) Calculate power rating of electrical devices. 4) Calculate the energy used and wasted by devices and therefore their efficiency. Worksheet includes 'Energy & Power' task to be printed on one A4 sheet to save on printing. Set-up to print '2 pages per sheet' to produce one worksheet.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ' Electric Currents (charge) and energy transfer' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. The starter is in the style of the 'countdown conundrum' which is for some of the lessons key words. Questions review key electric current knowledge from earlier current electricity which is relevant to the lesson and also serves as a recap/revision opportunity. Key electrical current concepts are summarised. Current and charge are related together in an explanation and through the relevant equation with questions for pupils to complete using this. Energy in circuits is related to voltage supplied by a supply to electrical charge and how this will then deliver energy to components, this also offers the chance to review some circuit rules. The E = V x Q equation is explained leading to questions using the equation plus ohm's law and circuit rules. A collection of review questions and some exam style questions conclude the lesson. Lesson Objectives: 1) Review key content on electrical current. 2) Identify what a unit of charge is. 3) Perform calculations for energy transfer in circuits using p.d and charge. 4) Relate energy transfer by charge to different electrical components.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Properties of Waves (transverse and longitudinal) ’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: State what a wave is and does. Identify the two types of waves and give examples. Explain wave characteristics. Calculate waves speed, frequency and wave length.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Energy and Efficiency' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. The lesson can start with either a task to correct statements provided about energy or to discuss what happens to wasted energy. Different types of bulbs are shown through images which pupils are likely to have comes across, they are then prompted to discuss how they are different and why we use different ones, this lead to talking about efficiency. Useful and wasted energy are explained and related to context and energy flow diagrams previously used. Also a key explanation of what happens to wasted energy is given. Pupils must then identify whether particular energy changes are useful or wasteful for certain devices. Energy efficiency is detailed to students and then presented as 'units of energy' in a form similar to sankey diagrams (which are no longer required by AQA but can help students rationalise percentages). A class activity is outlined which requires groups of pupils to shown how energy is split by different devices and can help students visually see how portions of energy are distributed. Following this the energy equation is given which is then used by two sets of review questions. The lesson concludes with content for higher tier students which looks at ways energy waste can be reduced. Lesson Objectives: 1) Explain what is meant by useful and wasted energy. 2) Explain what eventually happens to wasted energy. 3) Calculate the energy efficiency of different appliances. 4) Detail how energy transfers can be made more efficient. (Higher tier only)

New AQA GCSE lesson on Scalars and Vectors (+ Forces) written in line with new GCSE AQA specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Starter asks how far away a school is from a home - this prompts responses from pupils that either follow the road or straight across the field. This introduces the idea of distance and displacement which is explained in detail. This is also used to explain magnitude, scalars and vectors. A series of questions review pupils understanding of distance and displacement. A quick class activity reviews a number of different variables to classify each as scalar or vector. Speed and Velocity are identified as a scalar and vector by reviewing the equations and then also related to acceleration. This leads to force the representation of force vectors and scale diagrams. A quick review of forces and different types of forces lead to force interactions and their effects. A set of review questions provides use of force vectors. Lesson Objectives: - Explain how displacement and distance are different. - Identify and explain scalar and vector quantities. - Identify different types of forces and how these can be represented. - Explain what the effect of simple force interactions will have on objects.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Atmospheric Pressure’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Learning objectives: - Explain what atmospheric pressure is. - Describe a simple model of earth atmosphere and atmospheric pressure. - Identify how atmospheric pressure changes with altitude. - Carry out calculations with atmospheric pressure at different altitudes.

Complete lesson on Energy and Power of Electrical Devices with key content from AQA Physics. Starter uses a discussion on pupils power is based on where they may have encountered it before. Main includes a clear description of what Power is in Physics and an explanation of the units. This lead onto clear example of using the equation and to a classroom activity looking at power rating of electrical devices and making energy transferred calculation from them. Included is a review of the power efficiency calculation with examples. Lesson concludes with task sheet with questions using lessons content. Worksheet includes 'Energy & Power' task to be printed on one A4 sheet to save on printing. Set-up to print '2 pages per sheet' to produce one worksheet. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete GCSE Physics lessons on Static Electricity using key content from AQA Physics P2. Starter begins with discussion of a popular lightning myth/misconception which will be revisited at the end of the lesson. The structure of the atom is reviewed leading to how atoms can gain a charge and therefore how objects can become charged. The main consists of two simple experiments for pupils to do using safe and simple equipment to explore statics. Questions on the Van der Graaf are included with links to videos and a simulator if the teacher doesn't have access to a Van der Graaf. Lesson is consolidated by revisiting the starter reviewing pupil knowledge. More P2 lessons to come.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Changes in energy stores' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lessons starts with a 'true or false' activity to review students understanding and misconceptions on the topic. The importance of energy in physics is highlighted in brief to show relevance of the topic. Forms of energy are reviewed as this is likely the manner in which many students have learnt the basics of the topic at KS3. KS3 knowledge is then put in context to the way in which energy is considered at AQA GCSE level. Energy stores and energy transfers are reviewed for students leading to energy flow diagrams. Following examples of how to detail changes in energy stores the students have review questions to answer and this is followed by an energy circus activity. The lesson finished with exam style questions. Lesson Objectives: 1) Recall different forms of energy. 2) Identify different energy stores 3) Explain how energy can be transferred between energy stores. 4) Detail how the energy stores change for various different processes.

Complete GCSE Physics lessons on I-V Characteristics using key content from AQA Physics P2. Starter provides a discussion of graph trends and what graphs tell us, this leads on to wider details of how to interpret graph results and key vocabulary. Sometime can be spent getting pupils to plan an experiment to investigate I-V characteristics of different electrical components but you can choose to move straight to the guided investigation. On collection of data for fixed resistors, diodes and filaments bulbs the class can plot their data on graphs. Key data trends are summarised with explanations of trends for each component. Exam style questions are provided in the relation the new specification. Lesson finished with questioning on LDR's and thermistors with an activity which can be in class or for homework. Lesson Objectives: 1) Identify relationships shown by graphs. (D) 2) Design & carry out an experiment to investigate the relationship between I & V for different electrical components. (C) 3) Explain how current and voltage vary for a filament bulb, diode and fixed resistor. (B) 4) Explain in detail what causes the current and voltage to change for key electrical components. (A) Note: This lesson is formatted is similar content to previously listed 'I_V charasteristics' but in the new Nteach style and also with new content relevant to the new specification for AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson will be updated as all lessons are as I create new , engaging and challenging content relevant to the subject.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Alternating Current & Direct Current' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Simple starter using images for pupils to work out what the lesson is about today. Pupils must then group a bunch of electrical devices, either DC or AC supply or both. The direction of flow of current is reviewed (although not entirely necessary but highlights some key physics). This leads to descriptions of DC and AC current flow. A class demo modelling a circuit using pupils as electric charge allows for a visual demonstration of AC and DC current. This can also allow for a teaching opportunity for frequency of AC current. Key wave properties are reviewed to help with analysis of AC waveform representations. Mains electricity at 230V and 50Hz is highlighted, being important to the specification. Peak potential difference is also discussed. The lesson concludes with a collection of review questions and also a question to review AC and DC current looking at slo-mo capture of lights. Lesson Objectives: 1) Identify AC and DC devices. 2) State and explain what is meant by direct current, DC. 3) State and explain what is meant by alternating current and relate to mains supply. 4) Determine period and frequency of an AC supply using diagrams. Also includes lesson on National Grid.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Momentum' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: 1) State what momentum is. 2) Relate momentum to mass and velocity. 3) Calculate the momentum of an object with correct units. 4) Apply the conservation of momentum to 2 objects colliding or exploding.

New GCSE lesson on Ionic bonding Lesson Objectives: 1) Recap ion formation 2) Describe ionic bonding. 3) Explain how elements form ionic bonds. 4) Draw dot and cross diagrams. 5) Use the periodic table to find how different elements form ionic bonds. Lesson updated as promised to version 2 - 05/09/16 More Chemistry lessons to follow on Nteach

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'State of Matter (Solids, Liquid and Gases)' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Outline: Starter tasks pupils with drawing particle diagrams of different states of matter. Kinetic theory is review in details for each state of matter. Energy levels of each state of matter are discussed and compared. Students are given a task to act out the different states of matter to model them, this allows for discussion of key concepts that must be communicated and how well the models explain different phenomenon. Changes of states are reviewed to identify the different processes that can occur with change of state including sublimation. A simple experiment shows evaporation and condensation in action for pupils to observe. Evaporation, condensation and sublimation are then discussed in detail. Lesson concludes with review questions and a writing challenge. Lesson Objectives: - State key differences between solids, liquids and gases. - Identify properties of solids, liquids and gases. - Explain the energy differences between different states of matter. - Explain in detail the processes of evaporation and condensation.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Terminal Velocity' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: 1) Explain what air resistance is and how it increases. 2) Explain how unbalanced forces cause changes in an objects motion. 3) Detail why an object will reach a maximum velocity. 4) Use a v-t graph to analyse the motion of a Skydiver. More content to be added to lesson shortly and new worksheets.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ‘Latent Heat’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Outline: Starter review the change of state graph to look at why the temperature does not increase at the transition point of state of matter whilst it substance is still heated. To answer this internal energy is first recapped. This highlights the importance of the potential energy of the substance/ position of particles in a substance for different states and also overall internal energy. This leads to the conclusion that the energy is being used to change these particles position and overcome forces of attraction within a substance in order to change state - therefore no temperature increase. Latent heat of fusion and latent heat of vaporisation are both discussed in detail with the equation and in relation to the graph. Examples of the equation in use show how to carry out calculations to pupils. Lesson concludes with review questions. Lesson Objectives: - Explain what happens to a substance as it is provided more energy without a temperature change. - State and explain what is meant by specific latent heat. - Compare and contrast latent heat of fusion and latent heat of vaporisation - Successfully apply latent heat equations to solve problems.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ‘Pressure and Temperature’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: - Recall how scientific theory and evidence work together. - Explain how the observation of ‘Brownian motion’ provides evidence for kinetic theory. - Relate the effects of changing temperature of a gas to pressure. - Use knowledge of the relationship of pressure and temperature to different scenarios.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Using Lenses’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Lesson Objectives: - Draw ray diagrams using lens symbols. - Explain what is meant by the position and nature of an image. - Detail how to find the position of an image formed by a lens using a ray diagram - Construct ray diagrams to explain how lenses correct vision.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Reflection and Refraction of Waves’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Includes PowerPoint, 3 task sh Lesson Objectives: State what is meant by reflection of a wave. State what is meant by refraction of a wave. Explain how ‘incident waves’ relate to ‘reflected waves’. Identify and explain properties of waves that change due to refraction.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Sound’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Lesson Objectives: Explain what sound is in terms of a wave. Explain what an echo is and how it occurs. Detail what effect amplitude has on sound. Detail what effect pitch has on sound. Explain how the human ear detects sound and the limits of the human ear.