New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Forces and Braking written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions are provided with answer within the Power Point. Lesson starts by discussing the speed limit for vehicles against the maximum speeds vehicles can achieve. Stopping distances is explored by looking at different size vehicles going at the same velocity and then braking. Stopping distance is also reviewed against different velocities. Thinking distance and braking distance are highlighted and discussed with a class activity exploring the effects of different factors on thinking distance with higher or lower activity. A class activity is also provided to investigate pupils reaction time to relate to thinking distance. A quick review on resultant forces in relation to vehicles is explored through questioning, this leads to the physics of stopping vehicles through braking. This leads to an exploration of the physics of braking in terms of changes to energy stores and then also how to calculate braking force. Summary questions are provided on this topic to finish the lesson. Plenary poses the starting question again in light of new information pupils will now have. Lesson Objectives: - Evaluate different vehicle speeds for stopping distances - Explain what happens during braking of a vehicle. - Identify and explain what can effect the stopping distance of a vehicle. - Investigate how a drivers reaction time effect stopping distance. - Calculate the braking force of a required for moving vehicles.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the Transformers and the National Grid written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Lesson Objectives: Explain the principle behind transformers Explain how the ratio of the p.d across two coils relates the number coil turns Calculate the current from the transformer input supply to provide a set power output Detail the advantages power transmission at high p.d

A completely resourced lesson on GCSE Physics P2 - Momentum including key content from AQA exam specification. The starter begins with getting pupils to relate size and velocity of moving bodies to momentum. The equation for momentum is clearly explained and designed with an exercise in rearranging the equation (with the triangle technique). Questions follow to practice the use of this equation. Momentum is consolidated with a literacy task relating to a Newtons cradle. Conservation of momentum is detailed in relation to collisions with questions and answers to practice answering questions relating to this. Conservation of momentum is detailed in relation to explosions with questions and answers to practice answering questions relating to this. More P2 lessons to come

A completely resourced lesson on GCSE Physics P2 - Terminal Velocity including key content from AQA exam specification and relevant to Edexcel. The starter begins with a question regarding throwing a penny off the Empire State Building - a common myth surrounding this which is dealt with during this lesson on terminal velocity. Forces and size represented by arrows are quickly recapped and related to skydiving which allows for good class discussion. A class activity is detailed which uses just a stopwatch, meter rule and cut-out provided. This task investigates air resistance and it's effect on time to fall to the ground. The conclusions drawn from this can lead to the class to summarise what air resistance is and how it increases and decreases. Terminal velocity is then explained through an animation of a skydive which is summarised by the class. An extended activity uses a v-t graph relating to a skydive with key questions to challenge pupils. The lesson finishes with a TRUE or FALSE quiz and then revisiting the initial started question. More P2 lessons to come

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.

Complete lesson on Energy Efficiency, Sankey Diagrams & Efficiency Calculation with key content from AQA Physics. Starter uses a correct the statements challenge to recap previous content to this topic Main includes a step by step guide to drawing Sankey diagrams with questions for pupils attempt following. Also covered is efficiency calculation. Lesson concludes with independent task on comparing filament and CFL bulbs. Included is a 6 mark exam question homework with peer marking description for use in following lesson (homework hand-in date). Worksheet includes Sankey diagrams task and calculating efficiency task to be printed on one A4 sheet to save on printing. Set-up to print '2 pages per sheet' to produce one worksheet. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

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.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Atomic model, Plum pudding and Bohr's model of the atom ' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: 1) Explain how and why ideas in Science change over time. 2) Identify and explain the conclusions from the alpha scattering experiment. 3) Explain why the new evidence from the scattering experiment led to a change in the atomic model. 4) Compare and contrast the plum pudding model of the atom and the nuclear model of the atom.

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

Complete lesson on 'Wave Properties/Natures of Waves/Measuring Waves' with key content from AQA Physics. This lesson covers types of waves, parts of waves/characteristics, wave speed equation, terms and starts discussing EM waves. Starter uses a cryptogram for pupils to solve and produce the key words for the topic Guidance provided on Slinky demo and questioning to prompt pupils to produce key statements which are later detailed (as common exam questions). Wave speed question explained and modelled with practice questions. Task sheet with stretch and challenge questions which can be edited out. Lesson includes some simple exam style questions which can be used as mini plenaries to link to exams. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ‘distance - time graphs’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: Describe what a distance-time graph can tell you. Identify different distance-time graph trends. Use the gradient of a distance-time graph for speed calculations. Calculate velocities from distance time graphs. More content to be added to lesson shortly and new worksheets.

A collection of lessons covering key content relating to Nuclear Physics. Lesson 1 -Atomic Structure & Radioactivity Lesson 2- Alpha, Beta & Gamma Radiation Lesson 3- Uses of Radiation Lesson 4- Half-life Lesson 5- Fission Lesson 6 - Fusion

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.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on ‘Velocity - time graphs’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Starter prompts pupils to discuss what would win a race, a sports car on the road or a car falling from the sky in a mile race. Pupils are then asked to put cars in order acceleration in terms of 0-60 mph. The difference between speed and velocity is highlighted. A class activity uses a video car chase for pupils to time the duration of different events which is then used to create a velocity time graph. This allows for the v-t graph to be discussed in terms of what the trends show. Key v-t graph trends are highlighted and reviewed with how gradients of v-t graphs can give acceleration. Pupils are then tasked to answer questions in relation to the v-t graph from the car chase video. A quick task requires pupils to match v-t graph trends with d-t graph trends. The plenary takes a look at a v-t graph for a sky diver to start discussing this area. Lesson Objectives: Plot a v-t graph. Identify key v-t graph trends. Use the gradient of a v-t graph to calculate the acceleration of an object. Analyse motion of a body using a v-t graph.

Complete lesson on u-values and payback time with key content from AQA Physics. Starter includes 10 questions to serve as a summary of previous heat transfer content. Main includes simple insulation experiment leading to explanation of u-values explaining the units clearly. Pupils often get confused with U-values and what they mean, direct link to experiment can help by discussing results from the experiment and which material would have a higher or lower u-value. U-values related to key home insulation methods, this lead onto cost effectiveness and payback time. Plenary uses exam style questions including a 6 mark question. More lessons to follow in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

GCSE lesson on specific heat capacity including key content from AQA GCSE Physics. Includes an example which could be used as an teacher demo if wished for starter. Lesson focuses on words to inform what specific heat capacity means to help understand the equation and units. Questions included for practice of using equation for exam to secure marks in exam. Also an exam question is attached at the end. More P1 lessons in same format. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on methods of generating electricity with key content from AQA Physics. Starter uses a series of riddles for pupils to identify different energy resources. Activity sheet included to identify key part of a fossil fuelled power station leading to discussion on processes and advantages & disadvantages. Main includes a timed web-quest for pupils to research the different methods of generating electricity (useful links are included in the Power Point comment box which can be used for lower ability pupils to assist in finding appropriate information). Following webquest the slides provide key notes on each method with advantages & disadvantages. Lesson concludes with literacy task to compare and contrast the different methods of generating electricity (can be set as homework). More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on Diffraction with key content from AQA Physics. Starter provides a question for pupils to consider and for the class to come back to with more knowledge on diffraction. Diffraction investigation practical with guidance on method (as designed by me) which requires an open tub, pipette, plasticine (or other suitable blockade) and water. The investigation allows the pupils to look into diffraction without you having to set-up a ripple tank. Key statements on diffraction provided and put into context of real life scenarios. Worksheet provides review of pupils understanding of diffraction. Plenary provides a review quiz on the topic of waves in P1. More lessons to in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach