A Science teacher by trade, I've also been known to be found teaching Maths and PE! However, strange as it may seem, my real love is designing resources that can be used by other teachers to maximise the experience of the students. I am constantly thinking of new ways to engage a student with a topic and try to implement that in the design of the lessons.
A Science teacher by trade, I've also been known to be found teaching Maths and PE! However, strange as it may seem, my real love is designing resources that can be used by other teachers to maximise the experience of the students. I am constantly thinking of new ways to engage a student with a topic and try to implement that in the design of the lessons.
This REVISION lesson contains an engaging powerpoint (45 slides) and is fully-resourced with associated worksheets. The lesson uses a range of activities which include exam questions (with displayed answers), differentiated tasks and quiz competitions to engage students whilst they assess their knowledge of the content that is found within topics P12 (Magnetism and the motor effect) and P13 (Electromagnetic induction) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. Generally, these topics are poorly understood by students but are regularly assessed through questions in the GCSE exams and so time has been taken to design the lesson so that the key points are covered and common misconceptions addressed.
The following specification points are covered in this lesson:
Recall that unlike magnetic poles attract and like magnetic poles repel
Explain the difference between permanent and induced magnets
Describe the use of plotting compasses to show the shape and direction of the field of a magnet and the Earth’s magnetic field
Explain how the behaviour of a magnetic compass is related to evidence that the core of the Earth must be magnetic
Explain that magnetic forces are due to interactions between magnetic fields
Recall and use Fleming’s left-hand rule to represent the relative directions of the force, the current and the magnetic field for cases where they are mutually perpendicular
Use the equation which connects force on a conductor, magnetic flux density, current and length
Recall that a transformer can change the size of an alternating voltage
Explain why, in the national grid, electrical energy is transferred at high voltages from power stations, and then transferred at lower voltages in each locality for domestic uses as it improves the efficiency by reducing heat loss in transmission lines
Explain where and why step-up and step-down transformers are used in the transmission of electricity in the national grid
Use the power equation (for transformers with 100% efficiency)
This lesson is suitable for use throughout the duration of the GCSE course, as an end of topic revision lesson or as a lesson in the lead up to mocks or the actual GCSE exams
This is a concise REVISION lesson that contains an engaging powerpoint (43 slides) and associated worksheets. The lesson uses a range of activities which include exam questions (with displayed answers), differentiated tasks and quiz competitions to engage students whilst they assess their knowledge of the content that is found within topic P8 (Space Physics) of the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics specification.
The following sub-topics in the specification are covered in this lesson:
Our Solar System
The life cycle of a star
Natural satellites
Red-shift
This lesson can be used throughout the duration of the GCSE course, as an end of topic revision lesson or as a lesson in the lead up to mocks or the actual GCSE exams
This is a concise REVISION lesson that contains an engaging powerpoint (28 slides) and is fully-resourced with associated worksheets. The lesson uses a range of activities which include exam questions (with displayed answers), differentiated tasks and quiz competitions to engage students whilst they assess their knowledge of the content that is found within topic P15 (Forces and matter) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification.
The following sub-topics in the specification are covered in this lesson:
Describe the difference between elastic and inelastic distortion
Recall and use the equation for linear elastic distortion including calculating the spring constant
Use the equation to calculate the work done in stretching a spring
Describe the difference between linear and non-linear relationships between force and extension
Investigate the extension and work done when applying forces to a spring
This lesson can be used throughout the duration of the GCSE course, as an end of topic revision lesson or as a lesson in the lead up to mocks or the actual GCSE exams
This bundle of 6 revision lessons covers the content that can be assessed across the 6 papers that students will be required to take as part of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science qualification.
The 6 papers and respective topics are:
Paper 1 (Biology) J250/01
Cell-level systems
Scaling up
Organism level systems
Paper 2 (Biology) J250/02
Community level systems
Interaction between systems
Global challenges
Paper 3 (Chemistry) J250/03
Particles
Elements, compounds and mixtures
Chemical reactions
Paper 4 (Chemistry) J250/04
Predicting and identifying reactions and products
Monitoring and controlling chemical reactions
Global challenges
Paper 5 (Physics) J250/05
Matter
Forces
Electricity and magnetism
Paper 6 (Physics) J250/06
Waves and radioactivity
Energy
Global challenges
All of the lessons have been written to engage and motivate the students whilst they evaluate their understanding of the different papers
This engaging revision resource has been written with the sole aim of challenging students on their knowledge of both the Core and Supplement sections of TOPIC 2 of the Cambridge IGCSE Physics specification. The resource includes an engaging PowerPoint (68 slides) and accompanying worksheets, some of which are differentiated. The wide range of activities in the lesson which include exam questions with explained answers and quiz competitions will motivate the students whilst they evaluate and assess their knowledge of the content and recognise those areas which will require further attention.
The lesson has been designed to cover as many parts of the topic as possible, but the following sub-topics have been given a particular focus:
The properties of solids, liquids and gases
Conduction, convection and radiation
Melting and boiling points
Boiling vs evaporation
Specific latent heat
The structure and action of liquid-in-glass thermometers
The use of thermocouples
Specific heat capacity
The mathematical elements of the topic are covered throughout the lesson and students are given helpful hints to support them in structuring their answers. This resource can be used at the end of the topic or in the lead up to the mocks or the actual IGCSE terminal examinations.
This fully-resourced REVISION lesson has been written to challenge the students on their knowledge of the content of topic 6 (Magnetism and electromagnetism) of the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics specification. The engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources will motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content and identify any areas which may require further attention.
The wide range of activities have been written to cover as much of the topic as possible but the following specification points have been given particular focus:
Magnets attract and repel other magnets and attract magnetic materials
Magnetism is induced in some materials when they are placed in a magnetic field
The construction of an electromagnet
Use of the left-hand rule to predict the direction of the resulting force in a motor
How the motor effect is applied in a loudspeaker
The structure and function of a transformer
Know and use the relationship between input and output voltages and the turns ratio
Know and use the relationship between input and output power for 100% efficient transformer
Explain the use of a step-up transformer in the transmission of electrical energy
Quiz rounds such as “THE BIG REVEAL” and “WHAT EXACTLY AM I” are used to test the students on their knowledge of key terms and structures and all of the tasks are differentiated to allow students of differing abilities to access the work
This bundle of fully-resourced revision lessons will engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content of topics 5 - 8 of the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics specification.
The lessons cover the following topics:
Topic 5: Solids, liquids and gases
Topic 6: Magnetism and electromagnetism
Topic 7: Radioactivity and particles
Topic 8: Astrophysics
The detailed PowerPoint and accompanying resources contain exam-style questions with clear explanations of answers, differentiated tasks, class discussions and quiz competitions.
If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the topic 7 revision lesson which is shared for free
This fully-resourced revision lesson challenges the students on their knowledge of the content detailed in topic 3 (Particle model of matter) of the AQA GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities which include exam questions with clear explanations will allow them to assess their understanding of the content and to recognise those areas which require further attention.
The lesson has been designed to cover as much of the topic as possible but the following specification points have been given particular attention:
Recall and apply the equation to calculate density
Explaining differences in density between states of matter
Internal energy and the result of heating the particles in a system
Applying the equation to calculate the specific heat capacity
Understanding that temperature does not change during changes of state
Applying the equation to calculate the specific latent heat
Explaining the qualitative relationship between the temperature of a gas and its pressure
Applying the equation that links pressure, volume and a constant
The engaging PowerPoint guides students on the use of key mathematical skills to aid success with the various calculations
This fully-resourced revision lesson challenges the students on their knowledge of the content detailed in topic 1 (Matter) of the OCR GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities, which include exam questions with clear explanations, will allow them to assess their understanding of the content and to recognise those areas which require further attention.
The lesson has been designed to cover as much of the module as possible but the following specification points have been given particular attention:
Recall and apply the equation to calculate density
Describe how and why the atomic model has changed over time
Describe the atom and recall the typical size
Explain the difference in density between different states of matter
Describe how mass is conserved when physical changes occur
Describe how physical changes differ from chemical changes
Define the term specific heat capacity and distinguish between that and specific latent heat
Applying the equation to calculate the specific heat capacity
Understanding that temperature does not change during changes of state
Applying the equation to calculate the specific latent heat
Explaining the qualitative relationship between the temperature of a gas and its pressure
Applying the equation that links pressure, volume and a constant
Explain how doing work on a gas can increase its temperature
Explain why pressure in a liquid varies with depth
Most of the resources are differentiated to allow students of differing abilities to access the work and be challenged and the PowerPoint guides the students through the range of mathematical skills which are tested in this module
This is a fully-resourced revision lesson that has been written to include a wide range of activities that challenge the students on their knowledge of astrophysics as detailed in topic 8 of the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics specification. The numerous quiz rounds which include “Shine a LIGHT on any ERRORS” will engage and motivate their students whilst they assess their understanding of the content and recognise any areas that require further attention.
The lesson has been designed to include as many of the specification points as possible but the following have been given particular attention:
Understanding of the terms Solar system, galaxy and universe
Gravitational field strength varies on different planets
Gravitational force causes the Moon to orbit the Earth and the planets to orbit the Sun
Use the relationship between orbital speed, orbital radius and time period
Evolution of stars of a similar mass to our Sun and of stars with larger masses
The evidence that supports the Big Bang theory
The change in the frequency and wavelength of a wave if the source of the wave is moving in relation to the observer
Red-shift as evidence of an expanding universe
This topic contains a number of principles or theories which can be poorly understood by students so extra time has been taken to guide them in the formation of descriptions and explanations.
This bundle of 4 fully-resourced lessons have been designed to engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content in topics 1 - 4 of the OCR GCSE Physics specification which will be tested in PAPER 1. The detailed PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain a wide range of activities which include exam-style questions with clearly explained answers, differentiated tasks and quick quiz rounds to bring in a competitive edge.
The topics covered are:
Topic 1: Matter
Topic 2: Forces
Topic 3: Electricity
Topic 4: Magnetism and magnetic fields
Due to the high mathematical content of this specification, the PowerPoints contain step-by-step guides to carrying out calculations.
If you want to sample the quality of the lessons, download the topic 3 revision lesson which has been shared for free
This bundle of fully-resourced revision lessons will engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content of topics 1 - 4 of the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics specification.
The lessons cover the following topics:
Topic 1: Forces and motion
Topic 2: Electricity
Topic 3: Waves
Topic 4: Energy resources and energy transfers
The detailed PowerPoint and accompanying resources contain exam-style questions with clear explanations of answers, differentiated tasks, class discussions and quiz competitions.
If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the topic 1 revision lesson which is shared for free
This bundle of fully-resourced revision lessons will engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content of topics 1 - 4 of the AQA GCSE Physics specification as assessed in PAPER 1.
The lessons cover the following topics:
Topic 1: Energy
Topic 2: Electricity
Topic 3: Particle model of matter
Topic 4: Atomic structure
The detailed PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain exam-style questions with clear explanations of answers, differentiated tasks, class discussions and quiz competitions.
If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the topic 1 revision lesson which has been shared for free
This bundle of fully-resourced revision lessons will engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content of topics 5 - 8 of the AQA GCSE Physics specification as assessed in PAPER 2.
The lessons cover the following topics:
Topic 5: Forces
Topic 6: Waves
Topic 7: Magnetism and electromagnetism
Topic 8: Space physics
The detailed PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain exam-style questions with clear explanations of answers, differentiated tasks, class discussions and quiz competitions.
If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the topic 5 revision lesson which has been shared for free
This bundle of 3 fully-resourced lessons have been designed to engage and motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content in topics 5, 6 and 8 of the OCR GCSE Physics specification which will be tested in PAPER 2. The detailed PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain a wide range of activities which include exam-style questions with clearly explained answers, differentiated tasks and quick quiz rounds to bring in a competitive edge.
The topics covered are:
Topic 5: Waves in matter
Topic 6: Radioactivity
Topic 8: Global challenges
Due to the high mathematical content of this specification, the PowerPoints contain step-by-step guides to carrying out calculations.
If you want to sample the quality of the lessons, download the topic 8 revision lesson which has been shared for free
This revision lesson has been filled with activities that will challenge the students on their knowledge and understanding of the content detailed in topic 8 (Energy - forces doing work) of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities in the engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources will check on the knowledge of this topic and allow the students to recognise those areas which need further attention before the mock or terminal GCSE exams.
This resource has been designed to cover as much of topic 8 as possible but the following points have received particular attention:
Describe how to measure the work done by a force
Understand that work done is equal to energy transferred
Recall and use the equation to calculate work done
Calculate the changes in energy involved when a system is changed by work done by forces
Recall and use the equation to calculate gravitational potential energy
Recall and use the equation to calculate kinetic energy
Explain how energy is dissipated so that it is stored in less useful ways
Define power as the rate at which energy is transferred and that 1 watt is equal to one joule per second
Recall and use the equation to calculate power
Recall and use the equation to calculate efficiency
The mathematical content of this specification and this topic is heavy and in line with this lots of calculated-based tasks are included and all of the answers are explained in steps so students can assess their progress
The main task of the lesson which challenges students to use the principle of moments has been differentiated so that differing abilities can access the work
This revision lesson has been filled with activities that will challenge the students on their knowledge and understanding of the content detailed in topic 9 of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities in the engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources will check on the knowledge of the forces and their effects topic and allow the students to recognise those areas which need further attention before the mock or terminal GCSE exams.
This resource has been designed to cover as much of topic 9 as possible but the following points have received particular attention:
What happens when objects can interact at a distance without contact
What happens when objects can interact by contact
Explain the difference between vector and scalar quantities using examples
Draw free body diagrams
Recall and use the equation to calculate the moment of a force
Recall and use the principle of moments in situations where rotational forces are in equilibrium
Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer through lubrication
The main task of the lesson which challenges students to use the principle of moments has been differentiated so that differing abilities can access the work
This revision lesson is fully-resourced and the engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources have been designed to challenge students on their understanding of the content detailed in topics 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9 of the WJEC GCSE Physics specification. It was decided that the close links between the types of radiation, half-life and nuclear energy lent themselves to a combined revision resource.
The lesson was written to cover as much of the topics as possible but the following points have been given particular attention:
The nucleon and proton number and the numbers of neutrons and protons in an atomic nucleus
Recognising and representing isotopes
Calculating the half-life when given information about the radioactive count
The differing penetrating powers of the three types of radiation
Background radiation
Sources of background radiation and possible reasons for varying levels of radon gas
Nuclear decay equations for alpha and beta decay
Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
Representing a nuclear fission reaction in an equation
The wide range of activities which include exam-style questions with fully-explained answers, differentiated tasks and quick quiz competitions will engage and motivate the students whilst they recognise the areas of these topics which will require their further attention
It is estimated that it will take in excess of 2 hours of GCSE teaching time to complete this lesson
This bundle of revision lessons have been designed to enable students to assess their knowledge and understanding of the content detailed in the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification and ultimately to recognise those areas which need extra attention before an end of topic test or mock or terminal exam.
Each lesson is fully-resourced and the engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources contain a wide range of activities that include exam-style questions with clearly explained answers and quick quiz competitions.
The following topics are covered by this bundle:
Topic 1: Key concepts in Physics
Topic 2: Motion and forces
Topic 3: Conservation of energy
Topic 4: Waves
Topic 5: Light and the EM spectrum
Topic 6: Radioactivity
Topic 7: Astronomy
Topic 8: Energy - forces doing work
Topic 9: Forces and their effects
Topic 10: Electricity and circuits
Topic 12: Magnetism and the motor effect
Topic 13: Electromagnetic induction
Topic 14: Particle model
Topic 15: Forces and matter
If you want to see the quality of these lessons, download the topics 4 & 5, 7, 10 and 12 & 13 lessons as these have been shared for free.
This fully-resourced revision lesson challenges the students on their knowledge of the content which is detailed in topic 14 (Particle model) of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities, which include exam-style questions with clear explanations, will allow them to assess their understanding of the content and to recognise those areas which require further attention.
The lesson has been designed to cover as much of the module as possible but the following specification points have been given particular attention:
Recall and use the equation to calculate density
Explain the differences in density between the different states of matter
Describe that mass is conserved during physical changes
Explain how heating a system will change the temperature or change a state
Define the terms specific heat capacity and specific latent heat and describe the differences between them
Use the equations involving specific heat capacity and specific latent heat
Explain the qualitative relationship between Kelvin temperature and pressure of a gas
Convert between the Kelvin and degrees Celsius scales
Explain the effect of changing the volume on the pressure of a fixed mass of gas at a constant temperature
Explain why doing work on a gas can increase the temperature
Most of the resources are differentiated to allow students of differing abilities to access the work and be challenged and the PowerPoint guides the students through the range of mathematical skills which are tested in this topic