NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Current & Charge

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Physics GCSE, particularly the 'Electricity’ SoW.

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The lesson begins with an introduction to electric current, students can take notes in their books before watching a video about current. Whilst watching the video they should answer a set of questions in their books, the answers to which will then be revealed so students can assess their own work.

Students are now introduced to the charge flow calculation, whereby flow charge (measured in Coulombs) is calculated using the current (A) and time taken (seconds). Once pupils have made a note of this calculation they will then answer a set of questions in their books. The mark scheme for these questions is included in the PowerPoint for students to self-assess their work.

Students will now consider the effect of changing the resistance of a variable resistor on the brightness of a bulb in a series circuit. Once students have had a chance to consider this question, the answers will be revealed including an explanation.

The final part of the lesson requires pupils to complete a worksheet of questions which tests them on their knowledge of what they have learned this lesson.

The plenary task requires pupils to summarise what they have learned this lesson using 3 facts, 3 key words and 1 question to test their peers.

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