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Structure of the Earth
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing how seismic activity reveals the layered structure of the Earth.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used for younger pupils. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson but could be spread over two lessons if need be.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
What is the Earth’s structure and how is it known?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to identify and describe the layered structures within the Earth
Comprehension
to explain how the outer core’s structure is known through seismic activity
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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The Sun, the Earth and the Moon
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showingthe motions and relative sizes of the Sun, the Earth and the Moon.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 11 to 14 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
What are the motions and relative sizes of the Sun, the Earth and the Moon?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to describe the main features of the Sun, the Earth and the Moon
to describe the movement of the Sun, the Earth and the Moon
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Nuclear Fission
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing the conditions under which the nucleus of a large atom can be split by absorbing a neutron.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson but could be spread over two lessons if needs be.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How is it possible to split the nucleus of an atom?
Learning Outcomes
Comprehension
to recognise the forces acting in the nucleus of an atom
to explain the processes involved in nuclear fission
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Nuclear Chain Reactions
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing how, with a sufficient amount of fissile radioisotopes a nuclear chain reaction can take place.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson but could be spread over two lessons if needs be.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
What is a nuclear chain reaction?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to describe the different fissile properties of uranium-238 and uranium-235
to outline the conditions for a nuclear chain reaction
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Ionization
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing how how radiation can lead to the ionization of atoms.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How can radiation change the properties of an atom?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to state the different types of ionizing radiation and their relative ionizing strengths
to state the dangers of ionizing radiation
Comprehension
to explain the process of physical ionization
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Sound Waves and Hearing
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing the nature of sound waves and how the ear converts these into electrical signals that are sent to the brain.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 11 to 14 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level for the purposes of revision. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson .
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How do we hear sounds?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to describe a sound wave in terms of particles and energy transfer
Comprehension
to explain the processes within the ear that lead to our perception of sound
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Relays
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing the workings and purpose of electromagnetic relays.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used for younger pupils. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How can a low current be used to switch a high current?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to identify the components in an electromagnetic relay
Comprehension
to explain the workings of an electromagnetic relay
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Acceleration of Freefall
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing the derivation of the acceleration of a falling object due to gravity.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson but could be spread over two lessons if needs be.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
By how much does a falling object accelerate?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to describe a method for determining the acceleration of a falling object
Analysis
to calculate the speed of a falling object
to calculate the acceleration of a falling object
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Strain Energy
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences using a crossbow to show how strain energy is calculated
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at over 16 year old pupils but could also be used for younger pupils. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How do crossbows work?
Learning Outcomes
Comprehension
To state the relationship between:
energy, force and extension
force, the spring constant and extension
energy, the spring constant and extension
Analysis
to calculate the strain energy stored in a stretched object
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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SONAR
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing how SONAR uses ultrasound to detect objects underwater.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How can objects be detected underwater?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to describe how echoes can be used to detect objects underwater
to name some applications of SONAR
Comprehension
to explain why ultrasound is used for SONAR
Analysis
to calculate distances based on echo delay times
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Current in a Series Circuit
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing how current behaves in a series circuit.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 11 to 14 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How does electricity work in a series circuit?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to identify the parts of a filament lamp
to describe the energy transfers that take place in a filament lamp
to state the number of charge carriers (electrons) at any point in a series circuit
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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The Solar System
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing the sizes and distances of the objects in the Solar System to scale, using two diagrams.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 11 to 14 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson but could be spread over two lessons if needs be.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
What is meant by the term solar system?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to identify the objects, and their order, in the Solar System
to state the composition of the objects in the Solar System
to identify the trends/patters in the Solar System
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Radioactive Decay
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing the radioactive decay series of uranium 238.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson but could be spread over two lessons if needs be.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
Why does uranium turn into lead in 4.5 billion years?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to recognise the effect that radioactive decay has on the atomic number and the mass number of a radioisotope
Analysis
to calculate the change in atomic number and mass number due to alpha and beta emissions
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Refraction
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing how light is refracted as it changes speed at a boundary
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson but could be spread over two lessons if needs be.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How is it possible to tell the difference between diamond and glass?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to describe how the change in speed of light at a boundary affects its direction
to recognise that light slows down by different amounts in different transparent materials
Analysis
to calculate the change in direction of light at different boundaries
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Change of State
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing the processes involved in changing from a solid to a liquid to a gas
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used for younger pupils as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
What processes are involved when substances change state?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to define the processes whereby substances change state
to recognise the connection between particle motion and state
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Electric Bells
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing the workings of an electric bell.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 11 to 14 year old pupils. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How do electric bells work?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to identify the components of an electric bell
Comprehension
to explain the sequence of events involved in the workings of an electric bell
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Balanced and Unbalanced Forces
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces on a racing car.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
Can an object move if the forces acting on it are balanced?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to to identify the forces acting on a moving object
to describe the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces on moving and stationary objects
Analysis
To calculate the size and direction of a resultant force
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Internal Combustion Engine
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing the energy transfers that take place in an internal combustion engine.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How do Internal Combustion Engines Work?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to identify the major components in an internal combustion engine
to identify the energy transfers that take place in an internal combustion engine
Synthesis
to construct a Sankey diagram
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Controlling Current
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing how a variable resistor controls current.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 11 to 14 year old pupils but can also be used at a higher level as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How do Dimmer Switches Work?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to state how a variable resistor can control the total resistance of a circuit
to state how the total resistance of a circuit affects the current flowing through the components
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.
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Polar Orbiting Satellites
The main presentation is a PowerPoint with animated sequences showing how a polar orbiting satellite produces an image of the Earth.
Support Material
Readme (instructions for whole lesson)
Learning Outcomes (PowerPoint)
Starter Activity (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
Main Activity (PowerPoint with worksheets and answer sheets)
Lesson Notes (hand-out)
Plenary Activity (PowerPoint and worksheet)
It is intended for all science teachers but particularly those who are not physics specialists. It is, primarily, aimed at 14 to 16 year old pupils but can also be used for younger pupils as a precursor to a more in-depth study of this topic. Normally, the activities would fill a 45 to 60 minute lesson.
If you buy this resource, please print the Readme document as it contains the instructions and details of the files included.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes are based on Bloom’s taxonomy of hierarchical classification: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The lesson title and learning outcomes are:
How do Spy Satellites Work?
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
to describe the motion of polar orbiting satellites relative to the rotation of the Earth and the Sun
to list the uses of polar orbiting satellites
Comprehension
to explain how polar orbiting satellites produce a two dimensional image of the three dimensional Earth
Differentiation
The activities have varying degrees of differentiation; please refer to the Readme document.