Complete lesson on Refraction with key content from AQA Physics. Starter uses two simple demo's to show refraction with fun 'tricks' The main uses the refraction experiment with a clear guide on method, can also use prism experiment to show refraction of white light into different colours for discussion. Key relationships of different density substances explained and also refraction itself explained with visuals. Challenge task on how corrective lenses work Plenary uses simple exam style question. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on Reflection with key content from AQA Physics. This lesson covers the law of reflection, ray diagrams and virtual images. Starter uses a fun challenge to get class involved and thinking about reflection. Reflection investigation practical with guidance on method and supporting practical sheet. Law of reflection highlighted leading to drawing ray diagrams and also ray diagrams for virtual images. Lesson includes some exam style questions which can be used as mini plenaries to link to exams. Complete GCSE Physics P1 resourced in the same format available: https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on 'Wave Properties/Natures of Waves/Measuring Waves' with key content from AQA Physics. This lesson covers types of waves, parts of waves/characteristics, wave speed equation, terms and starts discussing EM waves. Starter uses a cryptogram for pupils to solve and produce the key words for the topic Guidance provided on Slinky demo and questioning to prompt pupils to produce key statements which are later detailed (as common exam questions). Wave speed question explained and modelled with practice questions. Task sheet with stretch and challenge questions which can be edited out. Lesson includes some simple exam style questions which can be used as mini plenaries to link to exams. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on the National Grid with key content from AQA Physics. Starter uses a 'say what you see' game for pupils to get key words for lesson Starter of the lesson lets the class explore where their nearest power station is and start discussing how the electricity gets from station to home. This leads on to explanation of major components with a focus on key AQA statements and transformers. Different teacher demos included to be used if equipment is available. Main includes a card sort of national grid parts leading to different consumers at different voltage step downs. Lesson concludes with comparison of overhead and underground power cables with exam style questions. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on methods of generating electricity with key content from AQA Physics. Starter uses a series of riddles for pupils to identify different energy resources. Activity sheet included to identify key part of a fossil fuelled power station leading to discussion on processes and advantages & disadvantages. Main includes a timed web-quest for pupils to research the different methods of generating electricity (useful links are included in the Power Point comment box which can be used for lower ability pupils to assist in finding appropriate information). Following webquest the slides provide key notes on each method with advantages & disadvantages. Lesson concludes with literacy task to compare and contrast the different methods of generating electricity (can be set as homework). More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on the cost of electricity with key content from AQA Physics. Starter get pupils to identify value of unit prefixes as this is important for using the kWh. Main uses a task where pupils must calculate the cost of a electricity bill for a family of 4 from a months usage of electrical devices detailed within the worksheet - challenging task which requires scaffolding for lower ability pupils. Lesson concludes with relevant exam style questions More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

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 lesson on Energy Efficiency, Sankey Diagrams & Efficiency Calculation with key content from AQA Physics. Starter uses a correct the statements challenge to recap previous content to this topic Main includes a step by step guide to drawing Sankey diagrams with questions for pupils attempt following. Also covered is efficiency calculation. Lesson concludes with independent task on comparing filament and CFL bulbs. Included is a 6 mark exam question homework with peer marking description for use in following lesson (homework hand-in date). Worksheet includes Sankey diagrams task and calculating efficiency 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 lesson on forms and conservation of energy (+ energy transfer diagrams) with key content from AQA Physics. Starter includes true or false to deal with misconceptions on energy and check current understanding. Main includes a guide through forms of energy and demo on conservation of energy (just using a ball) leading to class practical with energy circus to draw energy transfer diagrams and identify useful and wasted energy. Plenary uses exam style questions and challenging homework task to summarise learning. More lessons to follow in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on u-values and payback time with key content from AQA Physics. Starter includes 10 questions to serve as a summary of previous heat transfer content. Main includes simple insulation experiment leading to explanation of u-values explaining the units clearly. Pupils often get confused with U-values and what they mean, direct link to experiment can help by discussing results from the experiment and which material would have a higher or lower u-value. U-values related to key home insulation methods, this lead onto cost effectiveness and payback time. Plenary uses exam style questions including a 6 mark question. More lessons to follow in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on heat transfer by design with key content from AQA Physics. Starter includes a simple teacher demo and competition if you wish to make it that way. Main includes simple challenge for pupils using simple equipment and key information and tasks on heat transfer applications. Plenary uses 6 mark exam question. Home structure included for pupils that would prefer to not draw their own for home insulation task. More lessons to follow in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

GCSE lesson on specific heat capacity including key content from AQA GCSE Physics. Includes an example which could be used as an teacher demo if wished for starter. Lesson focuses on words to inform what specific heat capacity means to help understand the equation and units. Questions included for practice of using equation for exam to secure marks in exam. Also an exam question is attached at the end. More P1 lessons in same format. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Experiment planning sheets to provide a structure for pupils to complete. Helps prepare pupils for science coursework also. Recommend on printing settings to print '2 pages per sheet' to produce a single sheet per pupil View other resources for complete GCSE Physics lessons. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on GCSE P1 thermal conduction. Starter includes simple teacher demo which can be substituted for linked video. Main class practical requires standard lab equipment. Key summaries provided with guidance on exam mark worthy responses. Tasks include writing challenge (exam preparation), further questions and plenary relating to vacuum flask. Lessons in same format available for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on Convection including key content from AQA GCSE Physics. Simple starter to get pupils thinking about convection and also true and false to challenge misconceptions (such as heat rises). Includes experiment requiring potassium permanganate in a beaker and convection loop (if doing teacher demo) but could use food dye as a substitute. Plenary uses plenty of application questions and relation to the vacuum flask. More P1 lessons in same format. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on states of matter, evaporation and condensation with key content from AQA Physics. Starter recaps content from KS3 on states of matter. Very simple experiment included in lessons requiring warm, clear plastic cups and ice allowing for observations to be made leading to evaporation and condensation. Literacy task on evaporation and condensation. Plenary using exam style questions. More P1 lessons in same format. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on thermal radiation and surfaces with key content from AQA Physics. Starter includes picture prompts for key words from heat transfer topic. Main includes experiment which requires some resources to be prepared with simple materials if not already available but can be easily produced. Fun infra-red images of different objects and animals for a guessing game. Plenary uses recent news item on LA reservoir to challenge pupil thinking. Included are plenty of questions where some can be set as homework. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach