A concise lesson presentation that focuses on the key details that students need to know about diodes for the GCSE examinations. The lesson begins by introducing the idea that diodes only allow current to flow in one direction. Moving forwards, time is taken to go through the potential difference vs current graph in 3 parts so that students can explain how the diode functions. Moving forwards, students will meet a LED and then in the style commonly associated with the 6 mark exam question, they are challenged to use data in a table to compare the effectiveness of a LED against other light bulbs.

An engaging lesson presentation that runs the lesson in a quiz format, with numerous rounds, in order to introduce the students to the different stages of the life cycle of a star. The lesson begins by introducing students to the first three stages (nebula, protostar, main sequence) which all stars go through regardless of their mass. Key details about each stage are discussed and considered. Moving forwards, this lesson ensures that students understand that the stages after the main sequence are dependent upon the mass of the star. Key links are made to associated topics such as nuclear fusion. This lesson has been designed for GCSE students but could be used with KS3 students if they are doing a project on space and stars

A detailed lesson presentation which guides students through calculating the current, potential difference and resistance in series and parallel circuits. The lesson begins by challenging the students to recognise whether three displayed facts relate to series or parallel circuits. Students are then given a chance to remind themselves of the differences between the circuits in terms of these three physical factors. The rest of the lesson uses a step-by-step guide format to show the students how to work through a circuit calculation by combining their knowledge of the circuit with application of the V = IR equation. Progress checks have been written throughout the lesson so that students can constantly assess their understanding. This lesson has been designed for GCSE students

A fully-resourced lesson that looks at the meaning of thinking, braking and stopping distances and focuses on the factors that would cause each of them to increase. The lesson includes an engaging lesson presentation (45 slides) and an associated worksheet for the calculations. The lesson begins by introducing the term stopping distance and then challenging students to recognise that both the distance travelled during the driver’s reaction time and under the braking force will contribute to this. Students are constantly challenged to think about the factors that would cause either the thinking or braking distance to increase and to be able to explain why scientifically. Moving forwards, the mathematical element that is associated with this topic is explored as students are shown how to calculate the braking distance at different speeds as well as convert between speeds in miles per hour and metres per second. There is also a set homework included as part of the lesson. There are regular progress checks written into the lesson so that students can assess their understanding. This lesson has been written for GCSE students but could be used with those at KS3.

A fully-resourced lesson that looks at the 7 electromagnetic waves, their differences, similarities and uses. The lesson includes an engaging presentation (54 slides) and associated worksheets. The lesson begins with a number of engaging activities to get the students to find out the names of the 7 waves in the spectrum. Students will be challenged to use their knowledge of the properties of waves to explain why they have been arranged in this particular order. Moving forwards, some time is taken to ensure that students recognise the similarities of the waves. The rest of the lesson focuses on the uses of the waves and a homework is also set to get students to increase the number of uses that they know for each wave. There are regular progress checks throughout the lesson so that students can assess their understanding at critical points. This lesson has primarily been designed for GCSE students (14 - 16 year olds in the UK) but could be used with students at KS3 who are doing a project

A fully-resourced lesson that looks at the details of the electrical topic of resistance that students need to know for GCSE. The lesson includes a lesson presentation (21 slides) and associated worksheets. The lesson begins by looking at the meaning of resistance and focuses on the connection between resistance and current. Moving forwards, net resistance in series and parallel circuits is introduced and explained.

An engaging lesson presentation (30 slides) that looks at electric current and ensures that students know the key details about this factor in preparation for their GCSE studies. The lesson begins by forming a definition for this electrical term and then as the lesson progresses, this definition is broken so that each element is understood. Students will be introduced to the difference between electron flow and conventional current. Time is taken to ensure that students understand that an ammeter must be set up in series. The remainder of the lesson will focus on the mathematical calculations which include current and important skills such as converting between units is covered.] As stated above, this lesson has been designed primarily for those students taking their GCSE exams (14 - 16 year olds in the UK) but is suitable for younger students too.

A resourced lesson which looks at calculating acceleration using the (v-u)/t equation. This lesson includes an engaging lesson presentation (26 slides) and a worksheet of questions that can be used for homework or during the lesson. The lesson begins by looking at the actual meaning of acceleration, ensuring that students understand it is a rate and therefore recognise the units as a result. A number of engaging activities are included in the lesson, such as the ACCELERATION OLYMPICS, to maintain motivation. Students are shown how to rearrange the equation to make velocity or time the subject and then challenged to apply these in a series of questions. Deceleration is briefly mentioned at the end of the lesson. This lesson has been primarily designed for students studying GCSE (14 - 16 year olds in the UK) but it is suitable for students at KS3 too.

A fully resourced lesson which guides students through writing decay equations to represent alpha and beta decay. This lesson includes a lesson presentation (41 slides) and differentiated worksheets. Time is taken at the beginning of the lesson to ensure that students know the sub-atomic particles that are found in an alpha particle and a beta particle so that they can understand why the atomic and mass numbers are affected during the decay. Moving forwards, a step-by-step guide is used to show students how to write both types of equations. There are regular progress checks throughout the lesson so that students can check their understanding. This lesson has been written for GCSE students (14 - 16 year olds in the UK)

A fully resourced lesson which includes an informative lesson presentation (25 slides) and an associated worksheet that show students how to give answers to a certain number of significant figures. The answers to questions in Science are often required to be given in significant figures and this lesson guides students through this process, including the rules of rounding that must be applied for success to be likely. This lesson has been designed for GCSE students but is suitable for KS3

A fully resourced lesson which includes an informative lesson presentation (34 slides) and differentiated worksheets that show students how to convert between units so they are confident to carry out these conversions when required in Science questions. The conversions which are regularly seen at GCSE are covered as well as some more obscure ones which students have to be aware of. A number of quiz competitions are used throughout the lesson to maintain motivation and to allow the students to check their progress in an engaging way This lesson has been designed for GCSE students but is suitable for KS3

An engaging lesson presentation (43 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within unit P5 (Energy) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specification The topics that are tested within the lesson include: Conservation of energy Efficiency Energy transfer by heating Mechanical energy transfers Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like “The TRANSFER market” whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention

An engaging lesson presentation (84 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within unit P5 (Forces) of the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification (specification point P6.5). The topics that are tested within the lesson include: Gravity Speed Velocity Acceleration Newton’s laws Forces and braking Momentum Conservation of momentum Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like “Can you go the DISTANCE” whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention

An engaging lesson presentation (57 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within module P6 (Global challenges) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics that are tested within the lesson include: Everyday motion Reaction time and thinking distance Braking distance and stopping distance Energy sources The National Grid Mains electricity Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like “Can you go the DISTANCE” whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention

An engaging lesson presentation (41 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within unit P1 (Energy) of the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification (specification unit P6.1). The topics that are tested within the lesson include: Energy stores and systems Changes in energy Efficiency Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like “ERRORS with the equation calculations” whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention

An engaging lesson presentation (60 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within unit P2 (Electricity) of the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics that are tested within the lesson include: Circuit symbols Current, resistance and potential difference Series and parallel circuits Direct and alternating potential difference Mains electricity Power Static charge Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like “It doesnt HURT to CONVERT” and “Take the HOTSEAT” whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention

An engaging lesson presentation (55 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within module P3 (Electricity and Magnetism) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics that are tested within the lesson include: Static electricity Current and potential difference Series and parallel circuits Magnets and magnetic fields Motors Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like “Take the HOTSEAT” whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention