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!

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.

Genes & Genetic Engineering GCSE / AS Lesson 2 DNA replication, Isolation of DNA from onions, DNA Replication is Semi-conservative, Meselson and Stahl’s experiment 3D paper and card DNA model

Energy in stopping. KE = 1/2 x m x v2 and wd = f x d A simple but fun class practical with detailed instruction and integrated theory, presented with fun animations. Worksheet for all aspects including critical evaluation of methods. OCR GATEWAY Forces for Transport P3f Crumple Zones

Year 10 GCSE (Higher) ENERGY FOR THE HOME OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 5-6 (P1c) 1) Describe how energy is transferred by: Conduction, Convection, Radiation 2) Explain, in terms of domestic situations, how energy transfer can be reduced by: Conduction, Convection, Radiation 3) Explain how trapped air in foam prevents energy loss by convection.

Year 11 GCSE (Higher) SPACE FOR REFLECTION OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 15-16 (P5h) 1) ...real images can be projected onto a screen and are inverted 2) ...virtual images cannot be projected onto a screen but are the right way up 3) ...position and size of the real image formed by a convex lens by drawing a ray diagram 4) ...magnification = image size / object size

Year 10 GCSE (Higher) LIVING FOR THE FUTURE OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 13–14 (P2g) 1) …evidence for past asteroid collisions. 2) …asteroid belt is between Mars and Jupiter. 3) …speed of comets increases as it approaches a star. 4) …threat of Near Earth Objects (NEO).

L01 Types of Energy Physics ENERGY AND MATTER Lesson 1 of 18 Objectives: Recall the eight types of energy Identify different types of energy in various examples Describe the energy changes in different situations Activities: Eight Forms of Energy, Match the type of energy with its description, Energy Transfer, Energy Transfer Questions, Energy Quiz Eight Forms of Energy worksheet New Curriculum NB This is the first lesson of 18, the rest to follow over the coming weeks, including full SoW, homeworks, practicals and worksheets.

L03 Releasing Stored Energy Physics Key Stage 3 ENERGY AND MATTER Lesson 3 of 18 Objectives: Identify energy change when stored energy is released Construct a model cotton reel tank Investigate energy changes using the model tank Activities: Making a Cotton Reel Tank , Energy of the Tank, Tank on a Ramp, Other Types of Stored Energy Releasing Stored Energy Projector Cotton Reel Tank Practical Worksheet New Curriculum NB This is the second lesson of 18, the rest to follow over the coming weeks, including full SoW, homeworks, practicals and worksheets.

It's Christmas! It's a quiz. Simple and automatic. Easy but should test everyone. Merry Christmas. Round 1 The night sky Round 2 Elemental fun Round 3 Festive flora & fauna

L04 Conduction Physics Key Stage 3 ENERGY AND MATTER Lesson 4 of 18 Objectives: Know that heat moves from hotter to cooler objects Describe the process of conduction in solids Explain conduction in terms of the kinetic energy of particles Activities: All required Conduction theory Conduction Worksheet New Curriculum NB This is the fourth lesson of 18, the rest to follow over the coming weeks, including full SoW, homeworks, practicals and worksheets.

Extinction (Hybridisation of Wildcats) Biology Key Stage 3 GENETICS AND EVOLUTION Objectives Outline the process of extinction Give examples of endangered and extinct species Explain different causes of extinction Analyse the traits of different cats to estimate their genetic composition Consider the limitations of this phenotypic data Organisms are adapted to survive and compete in their environment. If the environment changes they can struggle to survive and reproduce If this happens to a whole species it can go extinct Causes of Extinction: catastrophic events, habitat change, over exploitation, alien invasion, disease, hybridisation Use a series of questions to evaluate photos of cats and identify wildcats. Complete the table for each of the four cats using the trait descriptors. Total the scores and decide which cats are wildcats, hybrids or domestic cats. Links to BBC Winterwatch 2016. Where have the Neanderthals gone?

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 10 GCSE (Higher) ENERGY FOR THE HOME OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 9-10 (P1e) 1) …differences between analogue and digital signals. 2) …advantages of digital signals. 3) …Total Internal Reflection in fibre optics. 4) …using optical fibres to allow more information to be transmitted.

Extinction (Hybridisation of Wildcats) Biology GENETICS AND EVOLUTION Objectives Outline the process of extinction Give examples of endangered and extinct species Explain different causes of extinction Analyse the traits of different cats to estimate their genetic composition Consider the limitations of this phenotypic data Organisms are adapted to survive and compete in their environment. If the environment changes they can struggle to survive and reproduce If this happens to a whole species it can go extinct Causes of Extinction: catastrophic events, habitat change, over exploitation, alien invasion, disease, hybridisation Use a series of questions to evaluate photos of cats and identify wildcats. Complete the table for each of the four cats using the trait descriptors. Total the scores and decide which cats are wildcats, hybrids or domestic cats. Links to BBC Winterwatch 2016. Where have the Neanderthals gone?

ELECTRICITY FOR GADGETS OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 11-12 (P6f) 1) All the theory for Charging. 2) Diodes & Capacitors. 3) Full lesson including workbook. 4) Very easy practical making and testing a bridge rectifier. 5) CAN'T Include exam question DUE TO OCR COPY WRITE. 6) Done for lesson observation. “best lesson yet”, Physics HOD. LINK TO OCR QUESTION ON OCR SITE (JUNE 2009) http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-gateway-science-suite-physics-b-j265-from-2012/

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.

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 …

This is the basics of my MarkBook I’ve used for years. You can create registers, MarkBooks, controlled assessment and even seating plans, very easily. A little knowledge of Excel is required to maximise the potential of these sheets!

L06 Specific Latent Heat Physics A (OCR Gateway Science) P1 Matter (2016) Key Stage 4 Lesson 6 of 14 Objectives: Define the term ‘specific latent heat’ Describe how heating a system can lead to a change of state when the energy goes into breaking intermolecular bonds and the temperature remains constant Use the SLH equation to calculate energy change, mass or SLH Lesson presentation for projector, Worksheet, Homework sheet and marking presentation New Curriculum