This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining how a microphone works. This is the seventh lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the basic idea of a dynamic microphone and how it functions. The lesson then extends to optional work on reading oscilloscope traces and utilises the wave equation for an example. Ideas for differentiation and homework also included in lesson plan as well as the equipment list for a recommended investigation and demonstration using tuning forks on an oscilloscope.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint discussing radioactive waste, irradiation and contamination. This is the ninth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the following learning objectives from the syllabus documentation: • Radioactive contamination is the unwanted presence of materials containing radioactive atoms on other materials. • Irradiation is the process of exposing an object to nuclear radiation. • The irradiated object does not become radioactive. • Suitable precautions must be taken to protect against any hazard • Understanding that it is important for the findings of studies into the effects of radiation on humans to be published and shared with other scientists so that the findings can be checked by peer review. • Hazards associated with radioactive material differ according to the half-life involved. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching and a PowerPoint (12 slides).

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining Boyle’s Law. This is the ninth lesson in the Particle Model unit of work (P3). The lesson covers the effect of changing volume of a gas at constant temperature (Boyle’s Law), defines the formula, explains pascals and also contains a step by step example question. The lesson plan is step by step including extension ideas and the learning objectives linked directly to the syllabus.

This is a lesson and PowerPoint that recaps distance calculations in cosmology including parallax, spectroscopy, supernovae and red-shift. This then supports the big bang theory by linked this to the CMB and hydrogen/helium ratios before finally explaining Quasars and how we measure their distances. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional astrophysics unit 9 for AQA

This is lesson 12.4 Components and their characteristics from the latest syllabus and linked to the latest Oxford book (2015) Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper. The entire 80 PowerPoint course and full scheme of work is also available as a much cheaper single download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-physics-complete-year-1-as-scheme-of-work-for-aqa-80-powerpoints-6-required-practicals-11311522

This is a 10 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Heat Transfers. This includes a mathematical explanation of conduction and qualitative explanations for radiations and convection. This is the first PowerPoint in this section (Thermodynamics) and includes a worked example of conduction using steady rate thermal conductivity.

This is a 6 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Sources of Direct Current (DC). This PowerPoint includes a description of cells (and batteries) including internal resistance, photovoltaic cells, and stabilised AC to DC convertors. This is the seventh PowerPoint in this section (Electricity and circuits) and it builds on the previous lessons, bringing many aspects together including resistance in series and the use of capacitors and Zener diodes. v1.01 (Nov 2021 ) - Minor improvements

This is an 15 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of combining sinusoidal waveforms. This lessons starts with a graphical representation of waveforms for AC voltage, and shows how a resultant wave is formed from two sinusoidal waveforms. This is then extended to a graphical solution method, using vectors for phasors, and then a mathematical method using the cosine and sine rules to add two wave equations together. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Single phase alternating current). v1.01 (Dec 2021 ) - Minor improvements

This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of magnetism and solenoids. This PowerPoint includes a description of magnetic strength, magnetic flux density, reluctance, and magnetomotive force. There are several worked examples of the various formulae. This is the first PowerPoint in this section (Magnetism and Electromagnetic induction). v1.01 (Nov 2021 ) - Minor improvements

This is a 12 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topics of Enthalpy, Entropy and the Gas Laws. The first two sub-topics are briefly defined and covered qualitatively with the formula for Enthalpy included. The gas laws are broken down into Boyle’s Law and Charles’ law before being combined to make the standard gas law pV/T = constant This is the fifth PowerPoint in this section (Thermodynamics) and includes a worked example of the use of the gas law when pumping up a bike tyre.

This is a 14 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topics of Resistors and Resistance. This lesson describes the four main resistor types and applies these to Ohm’s Law. Resistivity calculations are covered which is linked to conductivity. Temperature coefficient of resistance is explained, together with a worked example. Kirschhoff’s laws for voltage and current are also briefly introduced. This is the third PowerPoint in this section (Electricity and circuits).

This is a 10 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Resistors in both series and parallel circuits. This PowerPoint includes circuit diagrams and worked examples of the resistance, current and voltage calculations needed for basic circuits. This is the fifth PowerPoint in this section (Electricity and circuits). v1.01 (18th Nov 2020) - Minor corrections v1.02 (Nov 2021) - Minor improvements

This PowerPoint goes through the mathematics needed to calculate Kinetic, Work Done and Gravitational Potential Energy. It builds on and reviews velocity calculations. There are two versions of a step-by-step object on a slope experiment which will enable pupils to test the equating of the formulae for Kinetic energy and Work Done and utilise this for calculating braking forces due to friction.

This is a 12 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topics of Electric fields. This covers the basics of radial fields around point charges, uniform fields, electrical field strength, electric flux, electric flux density, and Coulomb’s Law. A worksheet and answers is also included. This is the first PowerPoint in this section (Electricity and circuits).

This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Shear forces which create stress and strain. This then goes on to explain how this relates to the Modulus of Rigidity. A set of questions and answers is included. This is the seconds of three PowerPoints in this series and covers the mathematical and physics for an analysis of Stress and Strain in Engineering materials as applied to bolts and rivets under shearing conditions v1.01 Error in calculation corrected v1.1 Question sheet and answer sheet added v.1.11 (Jan 2023) Minor change to ppt; rewording of worksheet question to make it clearer

This is a 17 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of logarithms. This lesson covers the basic rules for logarithms in algebra and their uses in Engineering and Physics. There is a worksheet included and answers for the questions. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods). v1.1 - Worksheet made slightly easier and removed natural logs questions, replaced with log base 10.

This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of indices. This lesson covers the basic rules for indices (powers) in algebra. There is a worksheet included and answers for the questions. This is the first PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).

This is an 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic ofLinear Equations. This lesson covers converting equations (formulae) into the form y = mx + c and how these are then compared and how they would appear graphically. There is a worksheet and answers included. This is the forth PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).