Lesson introducing and explaining pressure calculating in solids and fluids - including practice questions for students.
Ideal for AQA GCSE (9-1) P3, Cambridge iGCSE P3 and more.
Developing: Relate pressure to force and area.
Secure: Calculate pressure force and area using the equation P=F/A
Exceeding: Calculate pressure in liquids by using the equation P = pgh
Presentation to help students get to grips with calculating speed and acceleration, also the difference between speed and velocity - contains practice questions.
Developing: Determine the speed of objects using the following formula: Speed = Distance/Time
Securing: Recall the definitions of speed, velocity and acceleration.
Exceeding: Calculate the average acceleration.
Lesson designed to build upon prior knowledge of magnetic fields, motors and generators. Covers mutual induction, step up & step down transformers and the transformer equation - includes practice questions for students.
Ideal for AQA GCSE (9-1) P7, Cambridge iGCSE P9 and more
Developing: Describe the construction of a basic transformer with a soft-iron core, as used for voltage transformations.
Secure: Understand that mutual induction occurs in coils that are magnetically linked.
Exceeding: Apply the equation (Vp / Vs) = (Np / Ns) to transformer problems and recall the meaning of the terms “step up” and “step down”.
Lesson building upon the basics of electronics. Introducing and explaining the use of transistors in circuits.
Ideal for Cambridge iGCSE P10 and more
Developing: Draw and label the transistor circuit symbol.
Securing: Recognise the transistor role as that of a processor in an electrical system.
Exceeding: Show understanding of circuits operating as light-sensitive switches and temperature operated alarms
Lessons designed to introduce and explain all areas on nuclear radiation, including their uses; background radiation; penetration and ionization levels - contains practice questions for students.
Ideal for AQA GCSE (9-1) P4, Cambridge iGCSE P11 and more
Lesson 1/2
Developing: Recall the main three types of nuclear radiation.
Securing: Recognise the different properties of the main three types of nuclear radiation.
Exceeding: Demonstrate knowledge of the influence of electric and magnetic fields on nuclear radiation through diagrams.
Lesson 2/2
Developing: Demonstrate understanding of back ground radiation.
Securing: Describe a method that can be used to detect alpha, beta and gamma nuclear radiation.
Exceeding: Apply conceptual knowledge of back ground radiation to count rate problems.
Lesson taking a deep look at specific heat capacity both practically and via calculation. Links to storing thermal energy are made and understanding which materials would be best for this - includes practice questions for students.
Developing: Define the term specific heat capacity
Securing: Recall the formula used to calculate the specific heat capacity of different materials.
Exceeding: Calculate the amount of energy transferred to an object
Lesson explaining the phenomena of latent heat and also how to calculate using E =mL - includes practice questions for students.
Developing: Recall that temperature does not change during a change of state.
Securing: Apply the latent heat equation to calculate the energy required for a change in state.
Exceeding: Qualitatively assess the behaviour of particles during a change of state and explain in terms of energy what happens during a change of state.
Lesson covering all areas of momentum, including, calculating various parts of the equation including velocity after a head on collision and collision in the same direction; linking to car safety features.
Developing: Recall and use the equation p = mv
Secure: Describe the conservation of momentum and use to calculate mass, velocity or momentum in a crash situation.
Exceeding: Use ideas of momentum to explain safety features.
Lesson exploring forces naturally occurring on an object resulting in forces in equilibrium. Covers how to find an objects centre of mass - includes practice questions for students. Suitable for higher KS3 classes.
Ideal for Cambridge iGCSE P3
Developing: Recall the definition of “centre of mass”.
Secure: Describe an experiment to determine the position of the centre of mass of a plane laminar.
Exceeding: Describe qualitatively the effect of the position of the centre of mass on the stability of simple objects.
Lesson introducing and explaining Hooke’s Law. Including elastic and plastic behaviour & the limit of proportionality - includes practice questions for students.
Ideal for Cambridge iGCSE P3
Developing: Recall how to measure the extension of a spring.
Secure: Explain the differences between elastic behaviour and plastic behaviour.
Exceeding: Use the equation F = kx to work out the spring constant of a spring when a force is applied, and identify the point on a graph where Hooke’s law no longer applies.
Lessons designed to build on knowledge of current, voltage and resistance. Recaps and explains the rules for current and voltage in series and parallel circuits. Introduces calculating resistance of series and parallel circuits - includes practice questions for students.
Ideal for AQA GCSE (9-1) P2, Cambridge iGCSE P8 and more
Lesson 1/2
Developing: Understand that the current at every point in a series circuit is the same.
Secure: State the advantages of connecting lamps in parallel in a lighting circuit.
Exceeding: State that, for a parallel circuit, the current from the source is larger than the current in each branch.
Lesson 2/2
Developing: Calculate total resistance in a series circuit.
Securing: Apply formulas to work out the total resistance in a parallel circuit.
Exceeding: Calculate the current in all branches in a parallel circuit.
Lesson introducing and explaining the various methods of making the use of electricity safe. Including fuses; circuit breakers (RCD); difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC); wiring a plug; plug safety; earthing and double insulation - contains practice questions for students.
Ideal for AQA GCSE (9-1) P2, Cambridge iGCSE P8 and more
Developing: State the hazards of: 1) damaged insulation 2) overheating of cables 3) damp conditions.
Securing: Explain the use of fuses and circuit breakers and choose appropriate fuse ratings and circuit-breaker settings.
Exceeding: Explain the benefits of earthing metal cases.
Lessons designed to build upon students knowledge of current and magnetic fields. Includes methods of increasing the rate of induction and Flemming’s right hand rule - contains practice questions for students.
Ideal for AQA GCSE (9-1) P7, Cambridge iGCSE P9 and more
Lesson 1/2
Developing: Show understanding that a conductor moving across a magnetic field or a changing magnetic field linking with a conductor can induce an e.m.f. in the conductor.
Secure: State the factors affecting the size of an induced e.m.f.
Exceeding: Describe an experiment to demonstrate electromagnetic induction.
Lesson 2/2
Developing: Recall that an induced current always flows in a direction such that it opposes the change which produced it.
Secure: Describe an experiment to demonstrate Lenz’s law.
Exceeding: Predict the location of north and south poles of a solenoid’s magnetic field when a bar magnet approaches and recedes from the solenoid.
Lesson designed to build on prior knowledge of Flemming’s rules. Introduces and explains simple AC generators - includes practice questions for students.
Ideal for AQA GCSE (9-1) P7, Cambridge iGCSE P9 and more
Developing: Distinguish between direct current (d.c.) and alternating current (a.c.)
Secure: Describe and explain a rotating-coil generator and the use of slip rings
Exceeding: Sketch a graph of voltage output against time for a simple a.c. generator and relate the position of the generator coil to the peaks and zeros of the voltage output
Lesson building on knowledge of transformers and magnetic fields. Includes practice questions for students.
Ideal for AQA GCSE (9-1) P7, Cambridge iGCSE P9 and more.
Developing: Recall and use the equation Ip Vp = Is Vs (for 100% efficiency)
Secure: Describe the use of the transformer in high-voltage transmission of electricity.
Exceeding: Explain why power losses in cables are lower when the voltage is high.
Series of lessons designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of Magnets and Electromagnets.
Ideal for AQA GCSE (9-1) P7, Cambridge iGCSE P9 and more
Lesson designed to introduce students to electronics and circuit construction.
Ideal for Cambridge iGCSE P10 and more
Developing: Recall the three parts of all electronic systems.
Securing: Summarise the differences between analogue and digital signals.
Exceeding: Explain how alternating current is converted in to direct current
Lesson designed to build upon prior knowledge of current, magnets and magnetic fields. Covers creating an electromagnets; magnetic relay switches; magnetic storage (CD & Hard drive) and circuit breakers - includes practice questions for students.
Ideal for AQA GCSE (9-1) P7, Cambridge iGCSE P9 and more
Developing: Distinguish between the design and use of permanent magnets and electromagnets
Secure: Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay and magnetic storage.
Exceeding: Explain how electromagnets can be used in the production of circuit breakers