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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 - Sources of Direct Current (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Sources of Direct Current (PowerPoint)

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This is a 6 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Sources of Direct Current (DC). This PowerPoint includes a description of cells (and batteries) including internal resistance, photovoltaic cells, and stabilised AC to DC convertors. This is the seventh PowerPoint in this section (Electricity and circuits) and it builds on the previous lessons, bringing many aspects together including resistance in series and the use of capacitors and Zener diodes. v1.01 (Nov 2021 ) - Minor improvements
BTec Engineering - Combining Sinusoidal Waveforms (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Combining Sinusoidal Waveforms (PowerPoint)

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This is an 15 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of combining sinusoidal waveforms. This lessons starts with a graphical representation of waveforms for AC voltage, and shows how a resultant wave is formed from two sinusoidal waveforms. This is then extended to a graphical solution method, using vectors for phasors, and then a mathematical method using the cosine and sine rules to add two wave equations together. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Single phase alternating current). v1.01 (Dec 2021 ) - Minor improvements
BTec Engineering - Magnetism and Solenoids  (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Magnetism and Solenoids (PowerPoint)

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This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of magnetism and solenoids. This PowerPoint includes a description of magnetic strength, magnetic flux density, reluctance, and magnetomotive force. There are several worked examples of the various formulae. This is the first PowerPoint in this section (Magnetism and Electromagnetic induction). v1.01 (Nov 2021 ) - Minor improvements
BTec Engineering - Enthalpy, Entropy and the Gas Laws (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Enthalpy, Entropy and the Gas Laws (PowerPoint)

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This is a 12 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topics of Enthalpy, Entropy and the Gas Laws. The first two sub-topics are briefly defined and covered qualitatively with the formula for Enthalpy included. The gas laws are broken down into Boyle’s Law and Charles’ law before being combined to make the standard gas law pV/T = constant This is the fifth PowerPoint in this section (Thermodynamics) and includes a worked example of the use of the gas law when pumping up a bike tyre.
BTec Engineering - Resistors and Resistance (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Resistors and Resistance (PowerPoint)

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This is a 14 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topics of Resistors and Resistance. This lesson describes the four main resistor types and applies these to Ohm’s Law. Resistivity calculations are covered which is linked to conductivity. Temperature coefficient of resistance is explained, together with a worked example. Kirschhoff’s laws for voltage and current are also briefly introduced. This is the third PowerPoint in this section (Electricity and circuits).
iGCSE Physics - Calculating Energy (PowerPoint)
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iGCSE Physics - Calculating Energy (PowerPoint)

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This PowerPoint goes through the mathematics needed to calculate Kinetic, Work Done and Gravitational Potential Energy. It builds on and reviews velocity calculations. There are two versions of a step-by-step object on a slope experiment which will enable pupils to test the equating of the formulae for Kinetic energy and Work Done and utilise this for calculating braking forces due to friction.
iGCSE Physics - Reflection of Light (PowerPoint)
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iGCSE Physics - Reflection of Light (PowerPoint)

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iGCSE - Reflection of light This lesson covers the basics of reflected light, honing in on exam points including the normal and the angles of incidence and reflection. The experiment for reflection of light and a ray box is included, as well as description of specular and diffuse reflections and how to draw diagrams with multiple reflections from surfaces.
iGCSE Physics - Acceleration calculations and graphs (PowerPoint and worksheet)
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iGCSE Physics - Acceleration calculations and graphs (PowerPoint and worksheet)

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iGCSE - Acceleration calculations and graph interpretation This lesson covers the basic calculation of acceleration, and then uses graphs to show calculations using gradients as well as the area under the graph using composite triangles and rectangles. The worksheet is a two page questions sheet (with answer sheet supplied) that goes over the main points covered in the lesson
BTec Engineering - Electric fields (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Electric fields (PowerPoint)

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This is a 12 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topics of Electric fields. This covers the basics of radial fields around point charges, uniform fields, electrical field strength, electric flux, electric flux density, and Coulomb’s Law. A worksheet and answers is also included. This is the first PowerPoint in this section (Electricity and circuits).
BTec Engineering - Shear Stress, Strain and Modulus of Rigidity (PowerPoint + questions)
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BTec Engineering - Shear Stress, Strain and Modulus of Rigidity (PowerPoint + questions)

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This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Shear forces which create stress and strain. This then goes on to explain how this relates to the Modulus of Rigidity. A set of questions and answers is included. This is the seconds of three PowerPoints in this series and covers the mathematical and physics for an analysis of Stress and Strain in Engineering materials as applied to bolts and rivets under shearing conditions v1.01 Error in calculation corrected v1.1 Question sheet and answer sheet added v.1.11 (Jan 2023) Minor change to ppt; rewording of worksheet question to make it clearer
BTec Engineering - Logarithms (PowerPoint and worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Logarithms (PowerPoint and worksheet)

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This is a 17 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of logarithms. This lesson covers the basic rules for logarithms in algebra and their uses in Engineering and Physics. There is a worksheet included and answers for the questions. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods). v1.1 - Worksheet made slightly easier and removed natural logs questions, replaced with log base 10.
BTec Engineering - Indices (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Indices (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of indices. This lesson covers the basic rules for indices (powers) in algebra. There is a worksheet included and answers for the questions. This is the first PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).
BTec Engineering - Linear Equations (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Linear Equations (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic ofLinear Equations. This lesson covers converting equations (formulae) into the form y = mx + c and how these are then compared and how they would appear graphically. There is a worksheet and answers included. This is the forth PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).
BTec Engineering - Simultaneous Equations (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Simultaneous Equations (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of simultaneous equations. This lesson covers three methods of finding solutions, complete with step-by-step examples of substitution, elimination, and graphical methods. There is a worksheet included and answers for the questions. This is the fifth PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).
Mathematics - Quadratic Equations (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
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Mathematics - Quadratic Equations (PowerPoint and Worksheet)

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This is a 12 slide powerpoint that shows how to solve quadratic equations step-by-step using factorisation methods and completing the square. The derivation of the universal formula is also shown, step-by-step, and could be used to extend the lesson to complex number solutions although this isn’t covered in the lesson. There is also a Worksheet and the answers have been included.
BTec Engineering - Cartesian coordinates and  graphs (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Cartesian coordinates and graphs (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Cartesian coordinates and graphs. This lesson covers plotting linear graphs and quadratic graphs, and then using the graph to find the roots of the quadratic. There is a worksheet and answers to the worksheet. This is the sixth PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).
BTec Engineering - Quadratic Equations (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Quadratic Equations (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is a 12 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of quadratic equations and the methods of solution including factorisation, completing the square and the universal formula. There is a worksheet and answers to the worksheet are included. This is the seventh PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).
Mathematics - Trigonometry and Triangles (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
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Mathematics - Trigonometry and Triangles (PowerPoint and Worksheet)

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This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that the topic of Trigonometry and Triangles. It covers the use of the trigonometric functions applied to right-angled triangles, Pythagoras’ theorem, and the Sine and Cosine rules applied to any triangle. There is a worksheet and answers to the worksheet are included.
Mathematics - Vectors and Phasors (PowerPoint + 2 Worksheets)
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Mathematics - Vectors and Phasors (PowerPoint + 2 Worksheets)

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This is a 13 slide PowerPoint that covers the topics of Vectors and Phasors. It covers an introduction to vectors, resolving vectors into components (using trigonometry), finding the sum of vectors in 2 dimensions (using trigonometry and Pythagoras’ theorem), introduction to phasors and the sinusoidal formula including phase-difference. A knowledge of trigonometry (see previous lessons in this series) is needed.