Complete AQA GCSE Physics lessons on Electric Charges and Fields. Starter begins with discussion of a popular lightning myth/misconception which will be revisited at the end of the lesson. The structure of the atom is reviewed leading to how atoms can gain a charge and therefore how objects can become charged. The main consists of two simple experiments for pupils to do using safe and simple equipment to explore statics. Students also explore electric fields which exist around charge objects and draw these (as required by new specification) Questions on the Van der Graaf are included with links to videos and a simulator if the teacher doesn't have access to a Van der Graaf. Lesson is consolidated by revisiting the starter reviewing pupil knowledge and also through exam style questions based on the specification and style of sample exam papers content. Lesson Objectives: 1) Describe the structure of the atoms. (D) 2) Explain how an atom can be ‘charged’ and how an object can have a ‘charge’ (C) 3) Investigate how charged objects interact with each other due to electric fields. (B) 4)Apply you knowledge of ‘charges’ to explain static electricity. (A) Note: This lesson is formatted is similar content to previosuly listed 'Statics lesson' but in the new Nteach style and also with new content relevant to the new specification for AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson will be updated as all lessons are as I create new , engaging and challenging content relevant to the subject.

2 New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Heating and insulation' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Starter comprises of a series of questions reviewing the content from previous lessons on energy transfer by heating. The definition of insulators are quickly reviewed and this then leads to details of the required practical on insulation. Questioning is provided relating to AT 1 and AT5 before the experiment guidance is given. 3 different experiment approaches are provided: different materials, different number of layers and different starting temperature are given as varied choice of investigation. These link to the factors which affect rate of heat transfer across a material. Data analysis and conclusion guidance is provided. The lesson continue by relating insulation to the home, detailing key methods of insulating the home. A task sheet which can be used for homework is provided which ask pupils to identify how different things either keep or lose heat energy. Lesson Objectives: 1) Review topic of energy transfer by heating. 2) Identify suitable apparatus to complete a scientific investigation. 3) Detail appropriate and safe use of apparatus to complete an investigation. 4) Analyse and interpret collected data to draw conclusions.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Internal Energy' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Outline: Starter discussed whether a glass of water has energy of not to see what conclusions pupils can draw on this from previous lessons. This leads to a view of a substance on a microscopic scale to highlight that the particles are moving, therefore pupils should be able to deduce must have energy in order to move. Internal energy is then shown to be this energy in substance due to kinetic energy and potential energy. After revisiting the starter how to increase internal energy is discussed The different states of matter are review again but now in relation to internal energy with helpful graphics to support these points. How much energy in a substance is related to specific heat capacity which is typically covered earlier in the course so this provides a great opportunity to review of this topic. Lesson concludes with review questions. Lesson Objectives: - Explain what is meant by internal energy. - Identify and explain how you can increase internal energy. - Relate internal energy to properties of solids, liquids and gases. - Explain how particles in a gas exert a pressure.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Forces and Elasticity written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson starts by discussing what elasticity is in relation to familiar, everyday objects which then challenge pupil thinking with ‘slo-mo’ videos of these objects being impacted. Elasticity is then further explored with compression and tension in springs and also related to other objects. To assist pupils in their understanding of the force extension graphs for materials proportionality is reviewed mathematically. A class experiment is detailed using simple Physics equipment to test everyday materials for to produce a force-extension graph. Conclusions can then be drawn from the data produced in this experiment. Hooke’s law is detailed and related to a simply spring extension experiment and used to highlight spring constants. Plenary poses a summary question for pupils to answer with detailed responses showing their understanding of elasticity. Learning Objectives: - Identify objects in compression or tension. - Explain what is meant by a proportional relationship. - Describe an experiment to extension of an object due to force applied. - Interpret and draw conclusions from a force-extension graph.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Pressure and Surfaces’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Starter looks at a balloon being pressed down onto a bed of nails - details of how to set this up simply with thumbtacks (obvious as it is) can be found in the notes box. Following this a problem of dog trapped on thin ice is presented for pupils to come up with potential rescue attempts to avoid breaking the ice. The concept of pressure is consolidated with the example of thumb tack being pressed into a wall - the equation for pressure is then detailed. To make use of the pressure equation an elephant and person in stiletto heels are compared mathematically to find which exerts the greatest pressure. Pupils are then guided to calculate the amount of pressure they exert onto the floor whilst standing. The lesson is concluded with a set of review question. Lesson Objectives: - State what pressure is and be able to calculate it. - Identify the units for pressure. - Explain the relationship between pressure, force and area. - Apply knowledge of pressure to different problems.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ’ Atmospheric Pressure’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. (Required for GCSE Physics only Higher tier) Lesson Objectives: - Explain how upthrust acts on an object in a fluid. - Identify the key factors that contribute to upthrust of an object in a fluid. - Relate pressure in a fluid to upthrust. - Predict whether a variety of objects will float or sink.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the motor effect written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Lesson Objectives: Explain the ‘motor effect’; Recall and use Flemings left-hand rule State what is meant by magnetic flux density Calculate the force on a current carrying wire Detail how a simple electric motor works

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Reflection of Light (Diffuse and specular reflection) ’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: Identify and explain different methods of reflecting waves. Investigate the law of reflection. Draw ray diagrams for different objects. Explain and draw virtual images. Explain what happens to light rays when they reflect of different types of surfaces.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Light and Colour ’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: Identify what is meant by the visible light spectrum. Detail the different colours on the visible light spectrum and relate to wavelength. Explain how surfaces appear to be certain colours. Compare and contrast translucent and transparent objects and their interaction with light. (upated 07/11/2019)

Completely resourced lesson on velocity-time graphs with key content from AQA and Edexcel Physics. Lesson begins with a starter to get pupils thinking about acceleration whilst recapping terminal velocity. A prompt questions focuses on cars 0-60 mph time so pupils to discuss what acceleration is and what affects it. The acceleration equation is covered in detail clearly highlighting the units used - followed by questions to use the equation. Speed and velocity are contrasted whilst explaining what is meant by vectors and magnitude. The main task uses a movie car chase sequence for pupils to record the time between key incidents which are associated with a set velocity allowing a v-t graph to be produced, this allow for a discussion of v-t graph trends related to data. Key v-t trends are highlighted following this. Acceleration is related to the gradient of a v-t graph very clearly as done in the d-t graph lesson. This allows for a more detailed analysis of the car chase v-t graph (worksheet included). Plenary relates v-t graphs to d-t graphs and uses a v-t graph of a skydive for further questioning (also reviews terminal velocity).

A complete and detailed lesson on Radioactivity, focusing on the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation & a second lesson on uses of nuclear radiation (created with AQA and Edexcel specification content). PROPERTIES OF NUCLEAR RADIATION 1) Review the characteristics of the 3 types of nuclear radiation. 2) Identify the penetrating power and range of type of radiation. 3) Explain what is meant by ionising radiation and relate to the three types and applications of this. 4) Compare and contrast the effect of magnetic and electric fields of nuclear radiation. Pupils are prompted to post questions they have on nuclear radiation so far and in general which can be discussed by the class to serve as some recap on the previous lesson, deal with misconceptions and highlight progress when these may be answered during the lesson (and previous lessons). Pupils recap the content of the previous lesson on the characteristics of the 3 types of radiation as this is important to the current lesson and exercises their knowledge on the subject. Penetrating power and range of the types of radiation is covered in detail using animations. Ionisation is reviewed by challenging pupils through questioning relating to previous content. This is then related to radiation and the types ability to ionise atoms. This lead to descriptions of photographic film and a detailed description of how the geiger-muller counter work with a bespoke animation to assist this. Deflection of radiation is covered through questioning using clear imagery and animations to support pupils. This leads to literacy based task for pupils to compare and contrast different types of radiation and their path through an electric field.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Energy and Power of Electrical Devices' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Starter gets pupils discussing common electrical devices and the useful and wasteful energy transfers they make. To start looking at Power pupils discuss what power means for familiar figures. Main includes a clear description of what Power is in Physics and an explanation of the units. This lead onto clear example of using the equation and to a classroom activity looking at power rating of electrical devices and making energy transferred calculation from them. Included is a review of the power efficiency calculation with examples. A task sheet allows pupils practice use of the lessons knowledge. A final line of questioning draws on knowledge of previous topics to review and consolidate content. Lesson Objectives: 1) State and explain what power is and the unit for power. 2) Relate power ratings to different electrical devices. 3) Calculate power rating of electrical devices. 4) Calculate the energy used and wasted by devices and therefore their efficiency. Worksheet includes 'Energy & Power' task to be printed on one A4 sheet to save on printing. Set-up to print '2 pages per sheet' to produce one worksheet.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Electrical Power and potential difference' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Starter looks at the power of different devices of very different orders of magnitude. Following this a quick activity looks at powers and conversion using Watts as the unit to convert - reviews nW, µW, mW, W, kW, MW, GW. The power and energy transferred equation is reviewed briefly through review questions. The equation for power using voltage and current is introduced and how to re-arrange it. Fuse ratings are discussed with appropriate choice of fuse rating highlighted. Energy transfer by heating in conductors/resistors is reviewed and then related to the Power equation using resistance and current. How to re-arrange this is shown in detail. The lesson concludes with a series of review questions and exam style questions. Lesson Objectives: 1) State a definition for power. 2) Calculate the power of an appliance by the energy transferred. 3) Relate potential difference and current to electrical power. 4) Identify appropriate fuse ratings for appliances. 5) Identify the uses of resistance in conductors and calculate power using resistance.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Nuclear Fusion ’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: State and explain what is meant by Nuclear Fusion. Explain the process of nuclear fusion. Identify the reactants and products in a nuclear fusion reaction. Write nuclear fusion reactions. Apply knowledge of nuclear fusion and fission to compare and contrast both methods for generating electricity.

A periodic table made with the the relative atomic mass at the top and the atomic (proton) number listed at the bottom. Useful for the radioactivity component of the Physics course for writing equations describing alpha and beta decay of atoms.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM Nteach. As the much needed Christmas break approaches some fun activities are needed for the classroom as the typical lessons become near impossible to do. Please enjoy the 2016 Christmas Science Quiz to have some fun your classes before the Christmas holidays. Some more fun Christmas activities to follow.