GCSE Physics P1 - The Big Bang Theory and the Expanding Universe

Complete lesson on the 'Big Bang Theory' and the 'Expanding Universe' with key content from AQA Physics.

Starter uses post-it note from pupils onto the board which allows the teacher to review thoughts from pupils on the origins of the Universe. This is good starter to discuss different pupils beliefs.
Following this a focus on 'theories' discusses what theories are and why this is important in Science and evidence which support theories.
The main part of the lesson guides pupils through the Big Bang Theory explaining the evidence behind this theory (red-shift and CMBR) with clear description of the Doppler effect.
End of lesson uses a written task for pupils to summarise the key points on red-shift. This can then be peer marked by the class using the guidance provided.
A homework is included asking pupils to research the fate of the Universe as this is common question from pupils.

Plenary includes exam style questions.

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