Topic P3.2: Simple circuits (OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science)

This bundle of 9 lessons covers all of the content in the sub-topic P3.2 (Simple circuits) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include:

The differences between series and parallel circuits
Represent direct current circuits with the common electrical symbols
Current and the dependence on resistance and potential difference
Recall and apply the relationship between I, V and R
The graphs for thermistors and LDRs
Diodes
Net resistance
Current, potential difference and resistance calculations in series and parallel circuits
Power transfer in a circuit
Applying the equations to do with electrical circuits

All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding.