L03 Simple Circuits Physics A (OCR Gateway Science) P3 Electricity (2016) Key Stage 4 Lesson 3 of 7 Objectives: Describe the differences between series and parallel circuits Correctly position measuring instruments in electrical circuits Describe the behaviour of energy, current and potential difference Represent d.c. circuits using conventional symbols Lesson presentation for projector, simple circuits worksheet, homework sheet, homework marking presentation. New Curriculum

L06 Complex Circuits Physics A (OCR Gateway Science) P3 Electricity (2016) Key Stage 4 Lesson 6 of 7 Objectives: Explain that if two resistors are in series the net resistance increases Explain that if two resistors are in parallel the net resistance decreases Explain the design and use of sensing circuits for measurement and testing purposes Lesson presentation for projector, Ohm's Law Practical Worksheet, End of Unit Test Revision Check List Homework. New Curriculum

L04 Resistance Physics A (OCR Gateway Science) P3 Electricity (2016) Key Stage 4 Lesson 4 of 7 Objectives: Know the units in which current, resistance and voltage are measured Recall that current depends on both resistance and potential difference State the definition of potential difference Use the equation V = I x R (Ohm’s Law) Relate the shape of resistance graphs to different components Explain the design of a circuit used to measure resistance Lesson presentation for projector, Ohm’s Law Practical worksheet, homework sheet, homework marking presentation. New Curriculum

OCR Gateway Science Suite ELECTRICITY FOR GADGETS 25% OFF OCR Gateway Science Suite GCSE (Physics P6) 8 double lessons (100min) Lessons 1-2 (P6a) Resisting Lessons 3-4 (P6b) Sharing Lessons 5-6 (P6c) Motoring Lessons 7-8 (P6d) Generating Lessons 9-10 (P6e) Transforming Lessons 11-12 (P6f) Charging Lessons 13-14 Charging Diodes & Capacitors Lessons 15-16 Electrical Cables 8 Lesson Presentations, 2 Class Practicals, 2 Workbooks, 1 Card Game. Curriculum

L1 Magnets and Magnetic Fields Physics A (OCR Gateway Science) P4 Magnets and Magnetic Fields (2016) Key Stage 4 Lesson 1 of 7 Objectives: Describe the attraction and repulsion between unlike and like poles of permanent magnets Use suspended magnets to show attraction and repulsion Describe the characteristics of the magnetic field of a magnet showing changes in strength and direction Interpret and construct diagrams showing magnetic fields Lesson presentation for projector, class experiments (Magnetic Fields), homework sheet, homework marking presentation. New Curriculum

Vectors and Equations of Motion Year 11 GCSE (Higher) SPACE FOR REFLECTION OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 3-4 (P5b) 1) Know the difference between scalar vector and scalar quantities 2) Calculate the resultant of two vectors by adding vectors that occur in parallel or at right angles to each other 3) State and use the equations of motion SUVAT

Year 11 GCSE (Higher) RADIATION FOR LIFE OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 5-6 (P4c) 1) …simple circuits in terms of the flow of electrical charge 2) …equation: resistance = voltage / current 3) …functions of the live, neutral and earth wires 4) …wire fuse and earthing protects people and appliances

Year 10/11 GCSE OCR Gateway Science Suite FORCES FOR TRANSPORT Lessons 1-2 (P3b) Changing Speed Objectives 1) State and use the equation: acceleration = change in speed / time 2) Draw and interpret qualitatively simple speed time graphs 3) Describe how the gradient of a speed-time graph is a measure of acceleration 4) Explain acceleration could involve a change in speed or direction

Greenhouse effect and global warming. OCR Gateway Module P2: Living for the Future P2c Global warming.Simple practical you can use to demo the effects of different greenhouse gases. Complete with work sheet, sample data, graph and questions. Helps fill the gap in the new OCR Gateway scheme.

Circus of practical activities and calculation covering all the 16 physics symbols and units needed in Key Stage 3. Distance, area, volume, mass, density, force, pressure, time, speed, weight, moment, energy, current, resistance and voltage. This full lesson including workbooks, PowerPoint and requisition list for equipment. Use as an introduction in year 7 or for revision at any stage.

L01 Static Electricity Physics A (OCR Gateway Science) P3 Electricity (2016) Key Stage 4 Lesson 1 of 7 Objectives: Describe charge as a property of all matter Understand how static charge can be produced by rubbing two different insulators together Explain the forces of attraction and repulsion Use the transfer of electrons to explain the phenomena of static electricity Relate the concept of electric field to the forces of attraction and repulsion Lesson presentation for projector, homework sheet, homework marking presentation. New Curriculum

The theory of Photocells and Solar Panels. OCR Gateway Science Suite Controlled Assessment Theory June 2012 This is a prep lesson for controlled assessment covering all the theory required in one simple presentation with questions throughout and a worksheet for the students to complete. Hope it helps!

L11 Atmospheric and Fluid Pressure Physics A (OCR Gateway Science) P1 Matter (2016) Key Stage 4 Lesson 11 of 14 Objectives: Describe a simple model of the Earth’s atmosphere Explain why atmospheric pressure varies with height above the surface of the planet Use the pressure of a column of liquid equation to calculate pressure, height or density Recall the units of pressure, height and density Lesson presentation for projector, class experiments (Barometer), worksheets (Higher and Foundation) homework sheet, homework marking presentation. New Curriculum

Five experiments for students to do exploring the properties electrical cables. Either as a standalone lesson or over a longer period interweaved with electrical resistance theory. 1. Tensile strength 2. Resistance and type of metal 3. Resistance and cross-sectional area 4. Resistance and temperature 5. Resistance and length These experiments have been fully tested and work well with simple equipment you will have in the prep room. I’ve done all the trial and error work for you! All variables covered allowing students to discover their relationship with resistance or tensile strength. They will familiarise themselves with the equipment and circuits necessary to measure the resistance of a wire.

Year 11 GCSE (Higher) SPACE FOR REFLECTION OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 5-6 (P5c) 1) … horizontal and vertical velocities are vectors 2) … resultant velocity of a projectile is the vector sum of the horizontal and vertical velocity 3) … horizontal projectile there is no acceleration horizontally 4) Use equations of motion for an object …

Year 10/11 GCSE (Higher) OCR Gateway Science Suite FORCES FOR TRANSPORT Lessons 1-2 (P3a) Objectives: Interpret the relationship between speed, distance and time. State and use the equation: speed = distance / time. Draw and interpret qualitatively simple distance time graphs. Calculate speed from the gradient of a straight line graph

A 50-minute introduction to impact craters/coursework. Lesson observation triple Outstanding (foundation Year 8). Use as introduction to controlled assessment with any ability group or as standalone lesson. Print workbook on A3 and use with PowerPoint. Print crater measurers on transparencies. Research, hypothesis, method, diagram, results, graph, conclusion, interpreting trends and evaluation.

Make a balance from a single sheet of A4 paper that will weight things up to about 3g (more with simple modifications) accurate to 0.01g. YES REALLY! A class can each make one of these in a few minutes and actually use it in experiments, then they can put them in the back of their books for next lesson. This is an indispensable piece of scientific equipment that cost less than ½p!

Year 10 GCSE (Higher) ENERGY FOR THE HOME OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 13-14 (P1g) 1) …features of a transverse wave. 2) …wave speed = frequency X wavelength 3) …laser produces an intense beam of light in which all of the waves are the same frequency and in phase with each other. 4) …CD/DVD player by reflection from the shiny surface.