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I am currently a Teacher of Science and I have a background in Telecomms and Software Engineering. I can occasionally be found on BBC Radio Shropshire as their Science Teacher. I enjoy finding innovative ways to help students revise and have developed the Grade Gain app for Science revision.

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I am currently a Teacher of Science and I have a background in Telecomms and Software Engineering. I can occasionally be found on BBC Radio Shropshire as their Science Teacher. I enjoy finding innovative ways to help students revise and have developed the Grade Gain app for Science revision.
Wave speed calculations
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Wave speed calculations

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A worksheet that takes students through how to answer exam style questions on wave speed, frequency and wavelength. There are worked examples followed by an opportunity for students to practice their skills. It reinforces the technique of making sure students show their working out and makes sure they remember the units. Comes complete with answers.
Half-life Calculations
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Half-life Calculations

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Worked examples of the three different types of half-life calculations followed by four questions to complete. Suitable for GCSE and iGCSE. Can be used for initial teaching or as a revision tool. Suitable for Higher Tier students.
GCSE Physics - Structure of the atom lesson plan and presentation
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GCSE Physics - Structure of the atom lesson plan and presentation

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Lesson plan, presentation and worksheets for a lesson about the modern day view of the structure of the atom. This follows on from the previous lesson about the development of the atomic model. It highlights relative sizes of the parts of the atom and introduces students to ions and isotopes.
GCSE Physics Energy, Charge and Potential Difference calculations
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GCSE Physics Energy, Charge and Potential Difference calculations

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A scaffolded worksheet of 10 questions to help students practice using E=QV. This worksheet takes them through how to lay out calculations and rearrange them using the triangle method. There is also a tricky question at the end that links back to prior learning using Q=It as well. Answers included!
GCSE Physics - Scalar and Vector Quantities lesson plan, presentation and worksheet
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GCSE Physics - Scalar and Vector Quantities lesson plan, presentation and worksheet

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A fully featured lesson plan, presentation and worksheet that introduces students to scalar and vector quantities. They learn about magnitude and direction and classify different quantities as scalar or vector. The PPT then takes them through drawing magnitude arrows and then how to draw vector diagrams from this. The worksheet gives them plenty of practice at drawing simple vector diagrams. For more Physics resources see the rest of my resources at Grade Gain
GCSE Physics - Atomic Theory Knowledge organiser
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GCSE Physics - Atomic Theory Knowledge organiser

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A knowledge organiser for the basic knowledge of atomic theory. It covers everything from strcuture of the atom through half-life to nuclear equations all on one A4 sheet. This is an excellent revision aid and can be used for look, cover, write, check or testing each other or many different uses.
GCSE Physics - Nuclear equations worksheet
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GCSE Physics - Nuclear equations worksheet

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A structured worksheet to enable students to complete nuclear equations. It gives the main rules and then gives the students opportunity to develop their skills with more complex equations. Answers included! Get more at Grade Gain
GCSE Science - Number prefix Conversion Calculations
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GCSE Science - Number prefix Conversion Calculations

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A structured worksheet to take students through converting prefixes to actual numbers, for example, 10mA. It covers the main prefixes they will come across, micro, milli, centi, kilo and Mega. It enables them to practice a wide range of conversions. Complete with Answer sheet!
GCSE Physics Light, lenses and TIR complete lessons
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GCSE Physics Light, lenses and TIR complete lessons

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A bundle of resources for teaching the majority of the aspects of light for GCSE Physics. The lessons cover critical angle, Total Internal Reflection, Ray diagrams and their drawing, power of a lens, refractive index.
GCSE Chemistry Required Practical 5a - Colour Change Thiosulphate
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GCSE Chemistry Required Practical 5a - Colour Change Thiosulphate

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This has been produced as an extract of the AQA required practical document. It is designed to be printed two pages to a page and flip on short edge to form a booklet that students can then stick in their books. This is for required practical 5a - Colour change using sodium thiosulphate. The content is from AQA and the layout and formatting is my own. AQA may change the contents of their practical this is correct as of 20-10-2016.
GCSE Chemistry Required Practical 4 - Acid neutralisation and temperature
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GCSE Chemistry Required Practical 4 - Acid neutralisation and temperature

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This has been produced as an extract of the AQA required practical document. It is designed to be printed two pages to a page and flip on short edge to form a booklet that students can then stick in their books. This is for required practical 4 - Acid neutralisation and temperature. The content is from AQA and the layout and formatting is my own. AQA may change the contents of their practical this is correct as of 20-10-2016.
Physics Taboo 2
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Physics Taboo 2

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Taboo card game covering the main topics for Physics 2: electricity, motion, forces, stars. Motion: Speed, velocity, acceleration, terminal velocity, stopping distances etc. Electricity: AC, Mains, Static, plugs, resistance etc. Stars: Lifecycle, nuclear processes - fission and fusion Students play in teams of two. One person picks up a card and has to describe the phrase in the top box without using any of the words on the card. Their team mate has to guess it to win. The opposing two members of the four can jump in and steal the card by guessing correctly.
GCSE Physics - Moments and cantilevers lesson plan and presentation
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GCSE Physics - Moments and cantilevers lesson plan and presentation

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A GCSE Physics lesson plan and presentation that introduces moments and cantilevers to students. They need to complete the cantilever practical as specified in the AQA resources - measuring deflection when masses are added to a clamped metre rule. This introduces key terms and ideas. Please review my work ;-) Thanks for buying.
Exit ticket template
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Exit ticket template

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An exit ticket template that can be used for any lesson. Created in the style of a British Railway ticket. Provided in word format so you can edit the name on the ticket for your own. Great way to capture learning from the lesson or use as a recap. Not valid for travel! Can be printed onto Avery or Lyreco labels so you can stick them in to student books once they have been reviewed.
Circuit symbol Card sort
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Circuit symbol Card sort

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The common circuit symbols that students are expected to know for GCSE Science. These are produced so you can print them out, cut them up and have a card sort activity. Print them onto different colours of card and laminate to make a long lasting resource. Covers all the common circuit symbols, switch, cell, battery, diode, resistor, variable resistor, LED, lamp, fuse, voltmeter, ammeter, thermistor and LDR. Also suitable for KS2 and KS3.
GCSE Chemistry Required Practical 3 Electrolysis
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GCSE Chemistry Required Practical 3 Electrolysis

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This has been produced as an extract of the AQA required practical document. It is designed to be printed two pages to a page and flip on short edge to form a booklet that students can then stick in their books. This is for required practical 3 - Electrolysis. The content is from AQA and the layout and formatting is my own. AQA may change the contents of their practical this is correct as of 20-10-2016.