Alongside the “properties of waves” lesson, this lesson is also designed to be fast-paced with a focus on the key terminology of the waves topic as well as looking at the different calculations that can be carried out. It is written for GCSE students and challenges their mathematical skills throughout, by asking them to rearrange formulae, convert units and write in standard form. The lesson begins by recalling the definitions for wavelength, frequency and wave velocity and then introducing them to the equation that links them. The velocity of sound waves in three mediums is the initial focus, so that students can recognise that the velocity is higher in liquids and solids than in air. Moving forwards, the concept of an echo is discussed and again a calculation used to show them how distance could be worked out with the added extra of the final division by 2. There are progress checks such as these written throughout the lesson so that students have the opportunity to assess their understanding. A number of quick competitions are also included, in order to maintain engagement whilst check understanding in a different form.
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Topic P4: Properties of waves, including light and sound (Cambridge iGCSE Science Double Award)
This bundle of 8 lessons covers the majority of the content in Topic P4 (Properties of waves, including light and sound) of the core and supplement sections of the Cambridge iGCSE Science Double Award specification. The topics and specification points covered within these lessons include: The meaning of speed, frequency, wavelength and amplitude Distinguishing between transverse and longitudinal waves Understanding how waves can undergo reflection and refraction Reflection of light Refraction of light Describe total internal reflection The meaning of the critical angle Thin converging lens The main features of the EM spectrum The properties and uses of the EM waves The properties and uses of sound waves 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
Topic P4: Waves and radioactivity (OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science)
This bundle of 11 lessons covers a lot of the content in Topic P4 (Waves and radioactivity) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Waves and their properties Wave velocity Reflection and Refraction EM waves Uses of EM waves Isotopes Radiation properties Decay equations Half-life Background radiation Dangers of radioactivity 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.
Topic P5.1: Wave behaviour (OCR Gateway A GCSE Physics)
This bundle of 4 lessons covers the majority of the content in sub-topic P5.1 (Wave behaviour) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Physics specification. The topics and specification points covered within these lessons include: Waves and their properties Wave velocity Sound properties and uses 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.
Topic P4: Waves (Edexcel GCSE Combined Science)
This bundle of 4 lessons covers the majority of the content in Topic P4 (Waves) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Using the terms frequency and wavelength Using the terms amplitude, period and velocity Longitudinal and transverse waves Calculating wave speed Refraction of waves 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.
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