The lesson powerpoint teaches students how to draw a simple graph step-by-step in a relatively lively way. The Bottle Rockets worksheet (word document) can be used to follow up / expand on this and includes challenge activities / questions. The lesson is suitable for both KS3 and KS4 - for KS3 classes it may take a whole hour lesson, while for KS4 it is likely to be part of a lesson. This was the first resource I uploaded years ago and has been downloaded thousands of times with excellent reviews. My more recent resources are longer, more detailed and more sophisticated but this resource is excellent in its simplicity. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. If you use this free resource I would be grateful if you would please leave a review and take a look at the other resources in my TES shop.

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Electromagnetism for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. Elevate your teaching with our meticulously crafted no-prep lesson on Electromagnetism tailored for the AQA GCSE Science / Physics (9-1) curriculum. Designed by an experienced Secondary Science teacher and examiner, this lesson offers a complete package with exam questions, tasks, and detailed answers, covering AQA GCSE Physics 4.7.2.1 / Combined Science 6.7.2.1 including an exclusive section for GCSE Physics students. Ideal for busy educators, our lesson requires no extensive planning, providing everything needed for outstanding classroom instruction. With animated diagrams and carefully chunked explanations, students are guided through the complexities of electromagnetism, making it accessible even for non-Physicists. Each section includes learning checks and in-depth questions, culminating in unique exam-style questions for comprehensive assessment. What’s Included: Teaching notes for teachers. Engaging Starter / Do Now Activity. Chunked explanations with animated diagrams. Multiple question sections with various question styles, all with answers. Unique exam-style questions at the end. These are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. Answers for all questions Easily editable for customisation. Slightly humorous tone for added engagement. This resource is not just limited to AQA GCSE Science / Physics and is adaptable to other exam specifications as well. Unlock the potential of your classroom with our top-notch Electromagnetism lesson. Don’t forget to leave a rating/review, and we welcome any feedback to continually improve our resources!

No-prep Complete Lesson & Exam Questions for AQA GCSE 9-1 Combined Science Trilogy & Biology. Includes tasks with answers and covers 4.7.1.1 (most), 4.7.1.2 and 4.7.1.3 (all) . For 4.7.1.1 the interdependence is covered but not competition, which is in another lesson. Students will learn about communities, ecosystems and biotic and abiotic factors. A related lesson on Animal Adaptations and Extremophiles is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12622297 and a lesson on Competition in Plants and Animals is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12631291 I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. The lesson goes into a lot of depth and takes learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step. My paid-for resources include a preview video to show a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make resources that I know just work: teachers can pick them up “off the shelf” and teach an outstanding lesson that children will learn from. I keep my prices reasonable for what are guaranteed high quality lessons that will save you a huge amount of planning time. What’s Included: • Starters / Do Now. • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe how populations form communities and communities form ecosystems. Describe how organisms in a community can be interdependent, and how this can lead to stable communities. Explain the difference between biotic and abiotic factors and explain how a change in a factor might affect a given community given appropriate data or context. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Biology but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Vectors, Scalars, Contact Forces and Non-Contact Forces. for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of the exam specification points for AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.1.1 and 4.5.1.1, and Combined Science 6.5.1.1 and 6.5.1.2. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Energy Stores and Transfers for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Combined Science 6.1.1.1 / GCSE Physics 4.1.1.1. and is fully compliant with the new “stores and transfers” way of teaching energy at GCSE. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Series and Parallel Circuits for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics, covering all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.2.2 / Combined Science 6.2.2. This is the fourth lesson in the electricity topic. The preceding three are available in a discounted bundle and can also be found: Circuits, Current, Charge: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12655312 Potential Difference, Resistance: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12656940 Resistors, Ohm’s Law: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12659164 As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Identify and draw series and parallel circuits. Describe how current and potential difference act in a series circuit. Describe how current and potential difference act in a parallel circuit. Calculate resistance in a series circuit, use the concept of equivalent resistance and explain why RTOTAL = R1 + R2 Explain why adding more resistors decreases total resistance in a parallel circuit. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Structure of the Atom and Atomic Number, Mass Number and Isotopes for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. Exam spec: Physics 4.4.1.1 and 4.4.1.2 / Combined Science 6.4.1.1 and 6.4.1.2. Note: I updated and improved this lesson 11.03.22 so please download again if you purchased previously. As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe the size and structure of atoms including the mass and charge of the subatomic particles. Explain how electrons can change energy level. Describe the structure of nuclei of isotopes using the terms atomic number and mass number and using symbols in the format 126C Explain what an isotope is. Apply your understanding to calculate the numbers of the different sub-atomic particles in a nucleus. Calculate the atomic and mass numbers of different isotopes and suggest possible consequences of using different isotopes. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Distance and Displacement, Speed and Velocity for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.6.1.1 to 4.5.6.1.3 / Combined Science 6.5.4.1.1 to 6.5.4.1.3 As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Induced Potential and the Generator Effect for AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.7.3.1 which is for higher tier GCSE Physics students only. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Newton’s Third Law for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.6.2.3 / Combined Science 6.5.4.2.3. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Resultant Forces and Free Body Diagrams for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers the first parts of AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.1.4 / Combined Science 6.5.1.4. Note: This lesson does not cover the last two parts of this exam specification point (vector diagrams and resolving forces) as these are in the next lesson. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Activity, Count Rate and Half Life for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations and questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe what is meant by the “activity” of an unstable nuclei, and how it is measured. Describe what is meant by the “count rate” of an unstable nuclei, and how it is measured. Define what is meant by the “half life” of a radioactive isotope. Explain the concept of half life and relate it to the random nature of radioactive decay. Calculate the half life of a radioactive isotope, including by using graphs. Calculate the decrease in activity / count rate of a radioactive isotope after a given number of half lives, expressing it as a ratio. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Specific Heat Capacity for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. Rewritten and improved 16.05.22. Specific Heat Capacity is included in the exam specification in two separate places: Energy Topic (Physics 4.1.1.3 / Combined Science 6.1.1.3) where it is followed by a required practical. Particle Model of Matter Topic (Physics 4.3.2.2 / Combined Science 6.3.2.2) The exam spec points are virtually the same for each. I have written this lesson so that it can be taught in either place, however the required practical means it is likely to be taught in the energy topic. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Starter / Do Now Activity with answers • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. . Learning objectives: Describe the difference between thermal energy and temperature. Define specific heat capacity. Describe the factors that affect the amount of energy stored in or released from a system as its temperature changes. Explain how specific heat capacity can affect temperature changes and energy stored or released for different substances. Use the equation below to determine the temperature change, mass or specific heat capacity of an object, or the change in thermal energy. Change in thermal energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Acceleration for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers the parts of AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.6.1.5 / Combined Science 6.5.4.1.5 on the acceleration and uniform acceleration equations. The remainder of this exam spec point is covered in my next two lessons. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!