This PowerPoint lesson on Stellar Evolution covers the development of a star through its entire life. This powerpoint includes the iGCSE details linking surface temperature to the colour of star and the ultimate ending paths of stars depending on their mass. A poster / flow chart activity idea is also included. This is the third (of 6) lessons in this section entitled “Astrophysics” which is available as a bundle in our shop.

This PowerPoint lesson on The Universe covers the introduction of what is in the universe and what we can see and measure in the night sky (planets, stars, asteroids, galaxies etc.). There is also a set of questions and answers. This is the first (of 6) lessons in this section entitled “Astrophysics” which is available as a bundle in our shop.

This is a detailed lesson plan and PowerPoint that covers the basics of charge and its units and how this links to current flow. There are ideas for practical investigations as well as homework ideas in the step-by-step lesson. A free lesson that precedes this, covering an introduction to circuits and symbols (Also available free in my shop as a stand alone lesson) is also included. This is the second lesson (of 10) in the Electricity unit of work (P2)

This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Recap of current in parallel circuits Recap of potential difference in parallel circuits Experiment investigating resistance in parallel Homework idea and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the sixth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour to 90 minutes of teaching including writing up and analysing the results of the experiments.

This includes two detailed lessons and PowerPoints that cover Resistance in circuits. There is also a dedicated lesson on the required AQA practical investigating the IV characteristics of a lamp, diode and resistor. Homework ideas and differentiation ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the fourth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover 2-3 hours of teaching including writing up and analysing the results of the experiments. v1.01 - Amended the IV graph example to include negative values

This includes two detailed lessons and PowerPoints that cover Potential Difference and Resistance in circuits. There is also a dedicated lesson on the required AQA practical investigating the Resistance of a Wire. Homework ideas and differentiation ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the third lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover 2-3 hours of teaching including writing up and analysing the results of the experiments. v 1.01 - Added points, scale and animated line of best fit to example graph

This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Recap of current in series Recap of potential difference in series Experiment investigating resistance in series Homework idea and differentiation ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the fifth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour to 90 minutes of teaching including writing up and analysing the results of the experiments.

This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Calculations examples and descriptions of: Electrical power Electrical power via heating Energy transfer linked to current flow Energy transfer linked to potential difference Homework idea and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the ninth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour of teaching.

This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Mains electricity in the UK including conventional wiring colours Wiring diagrams for a UK electrical plug, together with a clip art picture to colour in and label Experiment idea to test fuses to find their maximum rating Calculations to ascertain the current flow, and hence fuses needed, for circuits and appliances Homeworks idea and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the eighth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour to 90 minutes of teaching including wiring a plug and doing the experiment.

This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Comparison of Alternating and Direct Current Use of oscilloscopes to investigate the AC / DC traces Conversion of frequency to time period for an AC supply National Grid (UK system) Homework ideas and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the seventh lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour to 90 minutes of teaching including writing up and analysing the oscilloscopes and drawing out the National Grid system.

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