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

A worksheet on calculating Power aimed at KKS3/Y8. It starts with a description of the two equations that will be used (P = E/t and V= VI), introduces how to use equation triangles (which I don’t really like but I know that a lot of students find useful) and then finishes with a set of ten questions of increasing difficulty (with hints). Includes the answers (in red at the end)

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 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 complete lesson on power and electrical appliances that I prepared for a Y10 class. Start off by reviewing previous lesson on series and parallel circuits with a worked example calculating current in a circuit. Wire wool and battery demo to keep interest up and link back to fuses. Power equations (E=Pt, E=QV and Q=It) are then recapped and a derivation of P=I2R is worked through. A worksheet with various Power problems is then worked through by the group. 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 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 series and parallel circuits that I prepared for a Y10 class. Start off by recalling and describing series circuits relationships in terms of current voltage and resistance. Group works through first part of worksheet and the group share their answers. Parallel circuit relationships are then discussed using PPT example and group works through second part of worksheet and share their answers. The calculation of resistance in parallel 1/Rt = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + … is described at the end. 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 conservation of momentum and in paricular explosions that I prepared for a Y10 class. A follow on to a previous lesson on conservation of momentum. Worked examples on the PPT were used to reinforce the previous lesson. Momentum being conserved in explosions was then introduced and several worked examples were completed by the class. Finally the idea of rate of change of momentum was discussed and tied into force via Newton’s second law. 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 conservation of momentum that I prepared for a Y10 class. The concept of momentum was introduced and a couple of examples were worked through in the PPT with attention being paid to using the correct units. Students were then given several questions to work through on their own and these were then supported by worked answers on the PPT. A Newton’s cradle was used to introduce and demonstrate the idea of conservation of momentum. Several worked examples were then demonstrated on the PPT to demonstrate an expected answer layout. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and Homework Questions and Answers. 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 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 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. Then spotting examples of KE (anything that’s moving). Introduce the KE equations and work through some progressively harder examples. A worksheet is used to cement learning. Includes a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and Worksheet with answers. If you find this resource useful then it would be great if you could leave me a review.

This is a complete lesson on temperature gradients that I prepared for a Y9 class. Starter activity to discuss what is going to happen to my mug of coffee. The we revisit the Leslie Cube from a previous lesson but this time using a temperature probe as there had been some disagreement amongst students as to the temperature of various sides. The ideas behind temperature gradients and equilibrium are then introduced followed by some thinking exercises (penguins, cups of coffee in Summer and Winter). There are then some questions to work through recapping conduction, convection and radiation. 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 heat transfer by infrared radiation that I prepared for a Y9 class. Starter activity to recap convection from a previous lesson using a group discussion and feedback on a hot air balloon. is followed by an introduction to infrared radiation and heating. A Leslie Cube demonstration is used to demonstrate the differences in surfaces (black/matt/light/shiny). Different real life examples are then discussed as a precursor to a set of exam-style questions (ExamPro so they cannot be included) 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 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.

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 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.

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 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