This is a complete lesson on measuring current and voltage that I prepared for a Y7 class. Covers a step by step guide to setting up series and parallel circuits and recording results as well as three-way differentiated worksheets. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and Differentiated Worksheets. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

A powerpoint that I created to review the vector and scalar quantities and then move on to the difference between displacement and distance. It includes several worked examples (featuring my dog, Peach) that use simple trigonometry (SOCAHTOA) and Pythagora’s theorom. I used this with a Y9 tutee but it could be useful for Y10/Y11. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a complete lesson on wiring a plug and electrical safety that I prepared for a Y10 class. Start off by describing the main parts and safety features of a plug. A video on the Earth wire safety feature is also used. A worksheet “Fault Finding Plug” has to be completed successfully before students are then allowed to wire their own (demonstrator) plugs. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and WorkSheet. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a complete lesson on impulse forces and car safety that I prepared for a Y10 class. Start off by reviewing momentum and conservation of momentum in collisions and then in explosions. A video on “Understanding Car Crashes” is then played and questions on the various safety features and how they work are then discussed in the group. This is then followed by an explanation of force and rate of change of momentum . A worksheet on car safety and momentum is used to check group understanding. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and WorkSheet. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a complete lesson on colour that I prepared for a Y8 class. Refreshes refraction from a previous lesson and then a prism dispersion demonstration. Students then make up their own mnemonics for the colours in the spectrum and then primary and secondary colours are then introduced followed by a discussion on reflection and absorption. A Worksheet is used to check pupils understanding of the ideas covered. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Worksheet and HomeWork Sheet. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review

This is a complete lesson on energy stores and transfers that I prepared for a Y8 class. Starter activity to describe energy in a sentence and then describe energy transfers taking place as a cyclist cycles up and down a hill. An overview of different energy store and different transfer methods. The main activity is an Energy Circus including dropping a beanbag, a radio, mass on a spring, climbing a ladder etc. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Circus Activity Instructions and Results sheets plus a Homework Sheet. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

A small powerpoint that I made to explain a step by step solution to an AQA GCSE Higher Paper question involving specific heat capacity. I wanted to model a clear and methodical approach. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a complete lesson on refraction that I prepared for a Y8 class. Starter task refreshes reflection using a ray box and mirrors to guide light around an obstacle course. Introduce the idea of refractions followed by a practical investigation. PPT uses the idea of a car driving across mud to explain refraction. Key words are introduced and a DoodleScience clip gives some practical uses of refraction. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and HomeWork Sheet. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review

This is a complete lesson on potential and kinetic energy that I prepared for a Y9 class. Starter activity using a roller coaster example to relate back to a previous lesson on gravitational potential energy. A PHET simulation is introduced (embedded into the PPT) to show the transfers between potential and kinetic energy occurring for a skateboarder. The importance of using the correct units is reinforced followed by some worked examples showing how to use the Ep and Ek equations in typical questions. There are then some exam style questions for students to attempt (unfortunately these are ExamPro and cannot be uploaded here) Includes a PowerPoint and Lesson Plan. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a complete lesson on conduction that I prepared for a Y9 class. Starter activity to think about what happens to a metal spoon in a cup of coffee. A demonstration of paper clips on a metal rod which is being heated by a bunsen burner follows. The whole class then models conduction physically with a human chain. A worksheet at the end helps to reinforce the learning. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, and Worksheet. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a set of three powerpoints covering some essential maths skills that I prepare for a Y10 tutee. The three powerpoints cover 1. re-arranging equaions (using three different methods) using the the equations for GPE and KE as examples. 2. Equalities, >, >>, <, << 3. Y-Intercept and how to calculate it. Includes three separate PowerPoints. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a complete lesson on measuring current and voltage that I prepared for a Y7 class. Covers an introduction to setting up circuits using smbol cards, “How does a lightbulb work?”, and settig up real circuits using ammeters and voltmeters. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and Circuit Symbol cards to print and cut out. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a complete lesson on colour filters that I prepared for a Y8 class. Refreshes primary, secondary colours plus absorption and reflection from a previous lesson and then students experiment with various colour filters and record their observations. A PPT explanation and discussion attempts to explain what the filters are doing. A Worksheet is used to check pupils understanding of the ideas covered. Finally the idea of 3D vision is introduced together with some video clips which students can watch with 3D glasses. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and Worksheet . If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a PowerPoint on mass, weight and gravity that I prepared for a Y7 tutee. It’s not a complete lesson but a useful reminder of the main concepts. Mass is constant, weight is a force that can vary according to gravitational field strength. I also introduce the main equation here W = m x g Includes a PowerPoint. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a bit specific but I wanted to prepare something for a couple of my students who were having trouble with the concept of calculating wavelength using the number of half-wavelengths in a standing wave on a length of string. It’s not a full lesson by any means but might be useful in explaining the concept o λ = 2L/n where L = length of string n = number of half-wavelengths on the string λ = wavelenght of standing wave

This is a complete lesson on distance time graphs I prepared for a Y7 class. Start by deciding who walks fastest from a data table which then introduces the idea of speed = distance / time (m/s) Some worked examples and then onto distance-time graphs: what is involved (axes, labels, origin, data etc) and then onto gradients and how they help us visualise speed. Finishing off with describing a journey using a graph. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and Work Sheet. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review

This is a complete lesson introducing forces that I prepared for a Y7 class. Start by applying forces to a piece of paper, differentiating pushes and pulls, classifying actions as pushes, pulls or twists. Introducing contact and non-contact forces and moving on to force arrows. Then a non-contact force investigation using a balloon to pick up paper. Includes a PowerPoint and Lesson Plan. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review

This is a complete lesson on streamlining that I prepared for a Y7 class. Starter introduces the idea of streamlining with PPT examples. A practical involves dropping various plasticine shapes through a wallpaper paste mixture to determine the most streamlined shape. Then a plenary to share the class findings. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and Practical Work Sheet. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review

This is a complete lesson on investigative skills that I prepared for a Y9 class. The class worked through the ideas behind key investigative skills i.e Making Predictions, Choosing Equipment, Types of Variables, Taking Readings, Calculating Averages, Plotting Graphs and Drawing Conclusions. Examples of each skill set were given in the PPT and the students then had several examples of their own to try from the workbook. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and Workbook. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a complete lesson on convection that I prepared for a Y9 class. Starter activity to think about types of heat transfer occurring in a heated saucepan. A recap of conduction from a previous lesson is followed by an introduction to convection in fluids. The example of a radiator is explained followed by a lava lamp demonstration (I had to buy my own!) and a video of potassium permanganate in a beaker. As a class they are asked to think about what is happening in a hot air balloon. A worksheet (which can be differentiated with key words easily) is used to cement learning. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, and Worksheet. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.