This PowerPoint lesson on Orbits and Orbital Motion covers the mathematics of circular motion (at iGCSE physics level) and applies this to the orbits of the planets, moons and satellites. Various types of satellite orbits are also considered including geostationary orbits. This is the second (of 6) lessons in this section entitled “Astrophysics” which is available as a bundle in our shop

This lesson covers the Evidence of the Big Bang through inlcluding the calculation of recessional speeds due to the Doppler Effect and an explanation of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB). There is a worksheet of questions and answers included in this lesson. This is the sixth and final lesson in this section entitled “Astrophysics” which is available as a bundle in our shop.

This lesson covers both the apparent and absolute magnitude of stars, brightness and luminosity, the logarithmic scale and the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. The H-R diagram includes the positions of the main stellar types, the Sun and the evolutionary path of the Sun. There is a worksheet of questions on these topics, including an answer sheet. This is the fourth (of 6) lessons in this section entitled “Astrophysics” which is available as a bundle in our shop.

This lesson covers the Evolution of the Universe from the Big Bang through all of its major stages, including particle creation, primordial fusion and the development of galaxies. There is a worksheet of questions and answers included in this lesson. Please note that the theory of the Big Bang and the evidence for it is covered in the next lesson of this series. This is the fifth (of 6) lessons in this section entitled “Astrophysics” which is available as a bundle in our shop.

This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Momentum This is the third PowerPoint in this section which goes over the basic calculations for two body problems including collisions that stick together, bounce apart, and explosions. This lesson is supported with a set of questions and fully worked answers. This PowerPoint is designed as an animated set of examples of each of the three main types of momentum problems.

This PowerPoint lesson on The Motor Effect covers the calculations of the motor force using the formula F=BIL, the use of the Left-hand rule for showing the direction of the motor force on a current carrying wire, and the detailed interaction of magnetic fields between a wire and permanent magnets. There is also a PDF with two examples of charged particles travelling into a magnetic field, for students to complete, that include the answers. This is the fourth (of 8) lessons in this section entitled “Magnetism and Electromagnetism” which is available as a bundle in our shop.

This is an 16 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic Forces and the parameters of Linear Motion. This is the second PowerPoint in this section which covers Newton’s second law, Momentum, Frictional Force calculations, Work Done, and Power. There is also a supporting worksheet of questions including an answer sheet.

iGCSE Physics PowerPoint that covers the topic of Energy including: Energy stores, energy forms, energy transfers, two practical lessons with methods and analysis, conservation of energy, and energy efficiency calculations. This is the first of 6 topics in this units of work and is expected to cover approximately 3 hours of teaching. v1.1 - Added Sankey diagram slide and a second summary slide

iGCSE Physics PowerPoint that covers the topics of conduction and convection. This 18 page powerpoint explains the two methods of thermal transfer, goes through a science classroom experiment for each and links to insulation with a third experiment fully explained. There are also links with weather patterns and a discussion of the four variables that control conductive transfer rates. This is the second of 6 topics in this units of work and is aimed at covering approximately 3 hours of teaching, including the experiments.

iGCSE Physics PowerPoint that covers the topic of thermal radiation. This 14 page powerpoint explains how thermal radiation (infrared) is absorbed and emitted from different surfaces. Two experiments are explained in detail as well as the results from the Leslie cube demonstration including a FLIR photo. A vacuum flask diagram is also explained and links back to the previous lesson on conduction and convection. Common misconceptions are also highlighted. This is the third of 6 topics in this units of work and is aimed at covering approximately 2-3 hours of teaching, including the experiments.

This is a 12 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Fluid Systems. This is an introduction to this topic where the properties of mass, pressure, volume, density and weight are explained. A worksheet of questions and an answer sheet are included. This is the first PowerPoint in this section and includes definitions and worked examples.

iGCSE Physics PowerPoint that covers the topic of Work Done. This 14 page powerpoint explains how frictional forces, including air resistance, needs to be overcome to keep an object moving. This is investigated with two practicals (one looking at surfaces and the second similar / extension practical looking at the effect of changing the weight of the object on friction). Graphing skills with extrapolation are also highlighted. This is the fourth of 6 topics in this units of work and is aimed at covering approximately 2-3 hours of teaching, including the experiments.

This is a 8 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Immersed Bodies. This covers the calculations of buoyancy for fully and partially submerged objects. This builds on Archimedes’ principle with a mathematical understanding of buoyancy. This is the third PowerPoint in this section (Fluid dynamics) v1.2 - Worksheet added with answers (2nd Sept 2021)

This is a 14 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Hydrostatic Pressure. This covers hydrostatic thrust calculations, centre of mass and links to everyday engineering (dams), including a worked example. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Fluid dynamics) v 1.1 - Worksheet added, with answers (2nd Sept 2021)

This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Thermal Expansion. This lesson covers the calculations for expansion of metals due to heating. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Thermodynamics). v1.01 - amended a superscript issue in the worked example (2/9/21)

This is a 13 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topics of Specific Heat Capacity and Specific Latent Heat. This lesson covers the calculations for both heating and changing state of materials. The use of the gradients and scales of graphs are also covered as a method to finding the SHC and SLH of materials that are tested. This is the third PowerPoint in this section (Thermodynamics) and includes a slide which outlines the standard experiment to find the SHC of a substance using an immersion heater. v1.1 - Worksheet and answers add; minor grammar changed on graph explanation

This is an 15 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) plus a worksheet and the answers to the worksheet This covers the mathematical and physics of vectors, resolving vectors and creating free body diagrams, space diagrams and vector diagrams This PowerPoint forms Lesson 1 in this series v.2 - Jan 2022 PowerPoint improved with additional slides showing 4 step-by-step examples

This lesson covers the basic calculation of velocity, defines velocity and speed, covers the main units of measure and then uses graphs to show calculations using gradients. The PowerPoint is animated and is designed to show worked examples of how to find a gradient step-by-step for both a straight line and a curve. The worksheet is a two page questions sheet (with answer sheet supplied) that goes over the main points covered in the lesson