Light and the electromagnetic spectrum GCSE Physics Bundle

Perfect if you teach GCSE Physics Single or Combined Science, this fully differentiated and resourced topic bundle supports your students in learning about light and the electromagnetic spectrum.

Students will:

1. Explain, with the aid of ray diagrams, reflection, refraction and total internal reflection (TIR), including the law of reflection and critical angle
2. Explain the difference between specular and diffuse reflection
3. Explain how colour of light is related to differential absorption at surfaces and transmission of light through filters
4. Relate the power of a lens to its focal length and shape
5. Use ray diagrams to show the similarities and differences in the refraction of light by converging and diverging lenses
6. Explain the effects of different types of lens in producing real and virtual images
7. Recall the main groupings of the continuous electromagnetic spectrum and explain the order interms of decreasing wavelength and increasing frequency
8. Explain that all bodies emit radiation, that the intensity and wavelength distribution of any emission depends on their temperature
9. Recall that the potential danger associated with an electromagnetic wave increases with increasing frequency, and describe the uses of electromagnetic radiation.
10. Recall that changes in atoms and nuclei can generate radiations over a wide frequency range and can be caused by absorption of a range of radiations.

This resource includes a detailed and engaging 95 slide PowerPoint Presentation with differentiated activities, worksheets with answers, exam style questions and progress check questions for students to complete. This resource has been adapted to cover all exam boards. Enjoy and feel free to leave a review.

Approx number of lessons: 5-6

INCLUDED IN BUNDLE:
95 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress checks and quizzes
Differentiated worksheets with exam style questions and mark schemes included.