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Complete schemes of work, lesson plans and powerpoints to teach Science, written by a current Head of Physics rated Outstanding in his teaching and currently working at a school rated Outstanding by OfSted
BTec Engineering - Conservation of Energy (PowerPoint & worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Conservation of Energy (PowerPoint & worksheet)

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This is an 18 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Conservation of Energy. This is the forth and final PowerPoint in this section and it covers Work Done, Kinetic Energy and Gravitational Potential Energy. The slides take the reader through several worked examples and explanations of the use of these formula. v1.01 - Error in calculation corrected v1.1 - Worksheet of questions and answers added
BTec Engineering - SUVAT Kinematic Principles  (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - SUVAT Kinematic Principles (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 17 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of SUVAT including the main formulae, their derivations and use. There is also a worksheet of questions and the answers are included. This is the first PowerPoint in this section, which is available as a bundle, covering Dynamic Engineering Systems. v1.1 - A quick worksheet on unit conversion practice has been added, in addition to the SUVAT worksheet v1.11 Minor improvements to ppt made (mainly italics in parameters throughout)
iGCSE Physics - Magnetising (PowerPoint)
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iGCSE Physics - Magnetising (PowerPoint)

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This PowerPoint lesson on Magnetising covers creating permanent and temporary magnets, hard and soft magnetic materials, and the practical method for creating electromagnets in the classroom. This is the second (of 8) lessons in this section entitled “Magnetism and Electromagnetism” which is available as a bundle in our shop.
iGCSE Physics - The universe (PowerPoint and worksheet)
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iGCSE Physics - The universe (PowerPoint and worksheet)

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This PowerPoint lesson on The Universe covers the introduction of what is in the universe and what we can see and measure in the night sky (planets, stars, asteroids, galaxies etc.). There is also a set of questions and answers. This is the first (of 6) lessons in this section entitled “Astrophysics” which is available as a bundle in our shop.
GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Charge and current flow (Lesson plan, PowerPoint)
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GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Charge and current flow (Lesson plan, PowerPoint)

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This is a detailed lesson plan and PowerPoint that covers the basics of charge and its units and how this links to current flow. There are ideas for practical investigations as well as homework ideas in the step-by-step lesson. A free lesson that precedes this, covering an introduction to circuits and symbols (Also available free in my shop as a stand alone lesson) is also included. This is the second lesson (of 10) in the Electricity unit of work (P2)
GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Static charges / electric fields (Lesson and PowerPoint)
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GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Static charges / electric fields (Lesson and PowerPoint)

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This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Recap of charges and charge carriers Description of the phenomena of static charge and the conditions under which it occurs Description of two student led experiments, plus two teacher led demonstrations Extension information about lightning and lightning rods on buildings Electric fields around point charges Homework idea and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the tenth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour to 60- 90 minutes of teaching including writing up and analysing the results of the experiments.
GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Resistance and IV characteristics (Lesson and PowerPoint)
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GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Resistance and IV characteristics (Lesson and PowerPoint)

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This includes two detailed lessons and PowerPoints that cover Resistance in circuits. There is also a dedicated lesson on the required AQA practical investigating the IV characteristics of a lamp, diode and resistor. Homework ideas and differentiation ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the fourth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover 2-3 hours of teaching including writing up and analysing the results of the experiments. v1.01 - Amended the IV graph example to include negative values
GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Electrical Power and Energy Transfers (Lesson and PowerPoint)
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GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Electrical Power and Energy Transfers (Lesson and PowerPoint)

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This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Calculations examples and descriptions of: Electrical power Electrical power via heating Energy transfer linked to current flow Energy transfer linked to potential difference Homework idea and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the ninth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour of teaching.
GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Mains electricity, plugs and fuses (Lesson and PowerPoint)
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GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Mains electricity, plugs and fuses (Lesson and PowerPoint)

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This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Mains electricity in the UK including conventional wiring colours Wiring diagrams for a UK electrical plug, together with a clip art picture to colour in and label Experiment idea to test fuses to find their maximum rating Calculations to ascertain the current flow, and hence fuses needed, for circuits and appliances Homeworks idea and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the eighth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour to 90 minutes of teaching including wiring a plug and doing the experiment.
iGCSE Physics - Orbits and orbital motion (PowerPoint and activity)
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iGCSE Physics - Orbits and orbital motion (PowerPoint and activity)

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This PowerPoint lesson on Orbits and Orbital Motion covers the mathematics of circular motion (at iGCSE physics level) and applies this to the orbits of the planets, moons and satellites. Various types of satellite orbits are also considered including geostationary orbits. This is the second (of 6) lessons in this section entitled “Astrophysics” which is available as a bundle in our shop
BTec Engineering - Momentum (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Momentum (PowerPoint)

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This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Momentum This is the third PowerPoint in this section which goes over the basic calculations for two body problems including collisions that stick together, bounce apart, and explosions. This lesson is supported with a set of questions and fully worked answers. This PowerPoint is designed as an animated set of examples of each of the three main types of momentum problems.
iGCSE Physics - The Motor Effect (PowerPoint and questions)
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iGCSE Physics - The Motor Effect (PowerPoint and questions)

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This PowerPoint lesson on The Motor Effect covers the calculations of the motor force using the formula F=BIL, the use of the Left-hand rule for showing the direction of the motor force on a current carrying wire, and the detailed interaction of magnetic fields between a wire and permanent magnets. There is also a PDF with two examples of charged particles travelling into a magnetic field, for students to complete, that include the answers. This is the fourth (of 8) lessons in this section entitled “Magnetism and Electromagnetism” which is available as a bundle in our shop.
iGCSE Physics - Energy (PowerPoint)
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iGCSE Physics - Energy (PowerPoint)

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iGCSE Physics PowerPoint that covers the topic of Energy including: Energy stores, energy forms, energy transfers, two practical lessons with methods and analysis, conservation of energy, and energy efficiency calculations. This is the first of 6 topics in this units of work and is expected to cover approximately 3 hours of teaching. v1.1 - Added Sankey diagram slide and a second summary slide
BTec Engineering - Describing Fluid Systems (PowerPoint and worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Describing Fluid Systems (PowerPoint and worksheet)

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This is a 12 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Fluid Systems. This is an introduction to this topic where the properties of mass, pressure, volume, density and weight are explained. A worksheet of questions and an answer sheet are included. This is the first PowerPoint in this section and includes definitions and worked examples.
iGCSE Physics - Work Done (PowerPoint)
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iGCSE Physics - Work Done (PowerPoint)

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iGCSE Physics PowerPoint that covers the topic of Work Done. This 14 page powerpoint explains how frictional forces, including air resistance, needs to be overcome to keep an object moving. This is investigated with two practicals (one looking at surfaces and the second similar / extension practical looking at the effect of changing the weight of the object on friction). Graphing skills with extrapolation are also highlighted. This is the fourth of 6 topics in this units of work and is aimed at covering approximately 2-3 hours of teaching, including the experiments.
BTec Engineering - Hydrostatic Pressure (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Hydrostatic Pressure (PowerPoint)

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This is a 14 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Hydrostatic Pressure. This covers hydrostatic thrust calculations, centre of mass and links to everyday engineering (dams), including a worked example. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Fluid dynamics) v 1.1 - Worksheet added, with answers (2nd Sept 2021)
BTec Engineering - Thermal Expansion (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Thermal Expansion (PowerPoint)

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This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Thermal Expansion. This lesson covers the calculations for expansion of metals due to heating. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Thermodynamics). v1.01 - amended a superscript issue in the worked example (2/9/21)
BTec Engineering - Specific Heat Capacity and Latent Heat (PowerPoint & Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Specific Heat Capacity and Latent Heat (PowerPoint & Worksheet)

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This is a 13 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topics of Specific Heat Capacity and Specific Latent Heat. This lesson covers the calculations for both heating and changing state of materials. The use of the gradients and scales of graphs are also covered as a method to finding the SHC and SLH of materials that are tested. This is the third PowerPoint in this section (Thermodynamics) and includes a slide which outlines the standard experiment to find the SHC of a substance using an immersion heater. v1.1 - Worksheet and answers add; minor grammar changed on graph explanation
BTec Engineering - Static Equilibrium (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Static Equilibrium (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is a 15 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of calculating an Equilibrant plus a worksheet and answers. This covers the mathematical and physics which builds on vector diagrams and includes a 7 slide animated worked example of how to calculate the equilibrant for a system of 3 non-concurrent forces; this covers vector and moment calculations in the system. This PowerPoint forms Lesson 2 in this series
BTec Engineering - Vectors (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Vectors (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 15 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) plus a worksheet and the answers to the worksheet This covers the mathematical and physics of vectors, resolving vectors and creating free body diagrams, space diagrams and vector diagrams This PowerPoint forms Lesson 1 in this series v.2 - Jan 2022 PowerPoint improved with additional slides showing 4 step-by-step examples