Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developer and Educator with a background in Astrophysics and a flair for great no-nonsense resources based on classroom experience.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developer and Educator with a background in Astrophysics and a flair for great no-nonsense resources based on classroom experience.
This IB DP Physics sub-topic material covers all key knowledge needed for a given sub-topic. These materials are aligned to the 2023 syllabus onwards. They are developed by an IB DP Physics teacher who also knew the previous 2016 syllabus as well. While perhaps not the flashiest format, they are consistent and use Microsoft software and PDFs which is readily accessible to almost anyone. They contain Teacher made graphics which show the exact concept to be taught or question to be asked and are all original to The Teaching Astrophysicist.
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Helps with revision on a topic
The base for covering relevant teacher materials
Great for initial learning and practice
Memorization of key concept and knowledge
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
A set of physics flashcards - word doc and PDF
A set of physics flashcards - Powerpoint
2 detailed long response questions - DP style - word doc and PDF - both with and without answers (ie: Teacher version and student version)
20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) - word doc and PDF - both with and without answers (ie: Teacher version and student version)
A detailed set of notes - word doc and PDF
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This IB DP Physics sub-topic material covers all key knowledge needed for a given sub-topic. These materials are aligned to the 2023 syllabus onwards. They are developed by an IB DP Physics teacher who also knew the previous 2016 syllabus as well. While perhaps not the flashiest format, they are consistent and use Microsoft software and PDFs which is readily accessible to almost anyone. They contain Teacher made graphics which show the exact concept to be taught or question to be asked and are all original to The Teaching Astrophysicist.
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Helps with revision on a topic
The base for covering relevant teacher materials
Great for initial learning and practice
Memorization of key concept and knowledge
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
A set of physics flashcards - word doc and PDF
A set of physics flashcards - Powerpoint
2 detailed long response questions - DP style - word doc and PDF - both with and without answers (ie: Teacher version and student version)
20 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) - word doc and PDF - both with and without answers (ie: Teacher version and student version)
A detailed set of notes - word doc and PDF
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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This IB DP Physics sub-topic material covers all key knowledge needed for a given sub-topic. These materials are aligned to the 2023 syllabus onwards. They are developed by an IB DP Physics teacher who also knew the previous 2016 syllabus as well. While perhaps not the flashiest format, they are consistent and use Microsoft software and PDFs which is readily accessible to almost anyone. They contain Teacher made graphics which show the exact concept to be taught or question to be asked and are all original to The Teaching Astrophysicist.
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Helps with revision on a topic
The base for covering relevant teacher materials
Great for initial learning and practice
Memorization of key concept and knowledge
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
A set of physics flashcards - word doc and PDF
A set of physics flashcards - Powerpoint
2 detailed long response questions - DP style - word doc and PDF - both with and without answers (ie: Teacher version and student version)
26 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) - word doc and PDF - both with and without answers (ie: Teacher version and student version)
A detailed set of notes - word doc and PDF
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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IB DP Physics definition bingo - Grade 11/12. A small set of bingo cards based on IB DP Physics definitions which relate directly to ‘define’ questions in IB exams. Current there are six 4 x 4 cards which could be randomly shuffled or manipulated and a full set of terms with definitions, notes and markscheme pointers.
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This is a dynamic seating plan that helps keep students in groups and assigned seating that can help your classroom management, but also allows for shifting that keeps students from being frustrated with the same placement all the time.
It is easy to use and brilliant to keep students guessing and happy that they are with different students, while giving teachers a measure of control on who sits where.
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Science Bingo - Grade 6, 7 and 8. Two versions of science bingo the first is larger and is suitable for a longer game of science bingo, it has 6 x 6 grids for the answers and associated clues. The second bingo set is 5 x 5 and more suitable for younger students.
DISCLAIMER: The larger bingo set has terms from teaching about the reproductive system. This could be removed or swapped if needed while the bulk of materials is likely to still suit use.
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A Classic revision game - Snakes and Ladders.
This version contains some example multiple choices questions from the IGCSE Physics course, however to get the maximum benefit from this game, it would be best if the teacher already had a set of multiple choice questions complete with answers.
Used together with a set of multiple choice questions, this game makes a fun and interactive way to review multiple choice style questions.
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Simply, set and relax as these video companions will help make sure your students are paying attention throughout these videos, having a variety of questions throughout the length of the video.
I have laboured long and hard to make these video companions as easy as possible to engage with and to be able to use for teachers of any kind, whether in school, higher education or home schooling, these can be great to keep students engaged and know they watched the material fully.
The video companions include:
Can you swim in shade balls?
How trees bend the laws of physics
How Kodak exposed the Atomic bomb
These pools support half the people on Earth
Why Are 96,000,000 Black Balls on This Reservoir?
States of matter
How Special Relativity Makes Magnets Work
The Most Radioactive Places on Earth
The bizarre behaviour of rotating bodies explained
Flamethrower vs Aerogel
Ice spikes explained
Make plasma with grapes in the microwave
Making liquid Nitrogen from scratch
Misconceptions about heat
I Waterproofed Myself With Aerogel!
World’s Lightest Solid!
Why the speed of light can’t be measured
Other links:
If you enjoy these, then you might also enjoy the Astronomy related Veritasium video companion set, the Full Veritasium set. I highly recommend these resources as they have been my pride and joy to develop for your use.
Usage:
The layout of these video companions are that there are both teacher and student versions of all of these documents. The teacher versions contain the solutions and the administrative information. The student versions contain only the questions and spaces for students to fill in the work. They are easy to use and all in PDF form, including one large ‘master file’ so you can see all the content in one broad sweep and see what video companion will work for you and your students easily.
Disclaimer:
This work is intended to be a course companion and is all original work based on supporting and aligning with the hugely successful youtube series – Veritasium. The host of the series is Derek Muller. The respective rights and content are their own and below to Veritasium and its owner. Further when Vertiasium brings in additional youtubers and their brands such as Smartereveryday, SufficentlyAdvanced and others, their respective works and content is their own. This work is intended as an independent supplement which has been wholly and independently developed by The Teaching Astrophysicist for sale on TeacherspayTeachers and TES.
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This is a IB MYP / IGCSE Science Atomic / Isotopes exploration - A brief exploration laboratory script using an online simulation which is ready to use in class as long as students have access to internet enabled devices. This a word doc. file which has the instructions and the direct link to the simulation within it.
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This is an IB DP Physics game to break-up the harder parts of teaching IB DP Physics. It is based on Topics 1, 2, 3 and 6 as these are the early topics I taught in my DP 1 class. It is simple, effective and engaging and even a child can try it!
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Plants unit for grade 6/7/8 - full presentation for entire unit. This presentation gives the backbone for a full unit around plants that can run for approximately 2 - 3 weeks and was given as the introduction unit for the start of school. It has accompanying presenters notes embedded in the presentation to explain where appropriate handouts and other similar materials can and should be used to supplement the presentation alone.
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This Math Menu provides students with engaging and varied activities related to 1st grade math concepts and skills. The math menu is meant to support independent work for early finishers, homework options, math center work or as an extension activity.
This math menu is perfect for differentiation on the fly and to support fast students and those that need a variety of tasks to support their learning.
Task templates are included to support student learning, which are easy to print and use without prep. That’s right, NO-PREP printables! However, students can also record their work on regular paper or in a math notebook!
Ask students to cross off items as they go or compete with one another doing the classic game tic-tac-toe in a supportive and friendly learning method for another level.
Tasks Include:
Learn it
Characterize it
Design it
Order it
Student choice
Check it
Wordweb
Draw it
True or False
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These word problems worksheets include 303 problems and is geared towards helping students learn the necessary materials that cover** IGCSE / GCSE / O-level materials** for astronomy and astrophysics. These worksheets include 303 problems with solutions to support students with their learning.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
303 questions with solutions
questions have solutions in Word Docs format
POSSIBLE USES:
Great for revision on astronomy and astrophysics materials
Great to cover astro content at the grade 9 / 10 level content at the international level
Use them for inspiration to develop further questions or have students make questions for each other
Check out these other resources you may also love:
→ Astronomy joke a day - link HERE
→ Veritasium astronomy video companions - link HERE
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These word problems worksheets include 172 problems and is geared towards helping students learn the necessary materials that cover** International A-level / IB DP** for astronomy and astrophysics. These worksheets include 14 separate worksheets with solutions to support students with their learning.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
172 questions with solutions
questions have solutions in Word Docs format
POSSIBLE USES:
Great for revision on astronomy and astrophysics materials
Great to cover astro content at the grade 11 / 12 level content at the international level
Use them for inspiration to develop further questions or have students make questions for each other
Check out these other resources you may also love:
→ Astronomy joke a day - link HERE
→ Veritasium astronomy video companions - link HERE
→ Astro word problems international middle school level (IGCSE / GCSE / O-level) - link HERE
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This Math Menu provides students with engaging and varied activities related to 1st grade math concepts and skills. The math menu is meant to support independent work for early finishers, homework options, math center work or as an extension activity.
This math menu is perfect for differentiation on the fly and to support fast students and those that need a variety of tasks to support their learning.
Task templates are included to support student learning, which are easy to print and use without prep. That’s right, NO-PREP printables! However, students can also record their work on regular paper or in a math notebook!
Ask students to cross off items as they go or compete with one another doing the classic game tic-tac-toe in a supportive and friendly learning method for another level.
Tasks Include:
Compute it
Count it
Design it
Estimate it
Student choice
Inspect it
List it
Sing it
True or False
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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This Math Menu provides students with engaging and varied activities related to 1st grade math concepts and skills. The math menu is meant to support independent work for early finishers, homework options, math center work or as an extension activity.
This math menu is perfect for differentiation on the fly and to support fast students and those that need a variety of tasks to support their learning.
Task templates are included to support student learning, which are easy to print and use without prep. That’s right, NO-PREP printables! However, students can also record their work on regular paper or in a math notebook!
Ask students to cross off items as they go or compete with one another doing the classic game tic-tac-toe in a supportive and friendly learning method for another level.
Tasks Include:
Game it
Estimate it
Tally it
Write it
Student Choice
Teach the class
Count it
List it
Debate it
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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This Math Menu provides students with engaging and varied activities related to 1st grade math concepts and skills. The math menu is meant to support independent work for early finishers, homework options, math center work or as an extension activity.
This math menu is perfect for differentiation on the fly and to support fast students and those that need a variety of tasks to support their learning.
Task templates are included to support student learning, which are easy to print and use without prep. That’s right, NO-PREP printables! However, students can also record their work on regular paper or in a math notebook!
Ask students to cross off items as they go or compete with one another doing the classic game tic-tac-toe in a supportive and friendly learning method for another level.
Tasks Include:
Order it
Measure it
Compare it
Check it
Student choice
Draw it
Scale it
Wordweb
Define it
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
This Math Menu provides students with engaging and varied activities related to 1st grade math concepts and skills. The math menu is meant to support independent work for early finishers, homework options, math center work or as an extension activity.
This math menu is perfect for differentiation on the fly and to support fast students and those that need a variety of tasks to support their learning.
Task templates are included to support student learning, which are easy to print and use without prep. That’s right, NO-PREP printables! However, students can also record their work on regular paper or in a math notebook!
Ask students to cross off items as they go or compete with one another doing the classic game tic-tac-toe in a supportive and friendly learning method for another level.
Tasks Include:
Fix it
Use your words
Characterize it
Line it
Student Choice
Teach the class
Solve it
List it
Design it
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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This Math Menu provides students with engaging and varied activities related to 3rd grade math concepts and skills. The math menu is meant to support independent work for early finishers, homework options, math center work or as an extension activity.
This math menu is perfect for differentiation on the fly and to support fast students and those that need a variety of tasks to support their learning.
Task templates are included to support student learning, which are easy to print and use without prep. That’s right, NO-PREP printables! However, students can also record their work on regular paper or in a math notebook!
Ask students to cross off items as they go or compete with one another doing the classic game tic-tac-toe in a supportive and friendly learning method for another level.
Draw it
Use your words
Schedule it
Convert it
Student Choice
Teach the class
Time it
True or false
List it
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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This Math Menu provides students with engaging and varied activities related to 1st grade math concepts and skills. The math menu is meant to support independent work for early finishers, homework options, math center work or as an extension activity.
This math menu is perfect for differentiation on the fly and to support fast students and those that need a variety of tasks to support their learning.
Task templates are included to support student learning, which are easy to print and use without prep. That’s right, NO-PREP printables! However, students can also record their work on regular paper or in a math notebook!
Ask students to cross off items as they go or compete with one another doing the classic game tic-tac-toe in a supportive and friendly learning method for another level.
Tasks Include:
Check it
Define it
Estimate it
Identify it
Student choice
Use your words
Wordweb
True or false
Draw it
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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