A physics specialist, love a bit of chemistry too...
Don't buy biology off me!!!
If you can name the movie in the cover image I will be very impressed!
A physics specialist, love a bit of chemistry too...
Don't buy biology off me!!!
If you can name the movie in the cover image I will be very impressed!
AQA P2 L8 RP15 AQA Required Practical investigating the resistance of a wire
A practical lesson using the test circuit to investigate the resistance of a wire . Designed to be the eighth lesson taught in P2 of the AQA GCSE physics course, also suitable for higher and foundation tier Trilogy science students.
Set up for 4 part 50 minute lesson, but adaptable.
This lesson includes MS Word learning mat with accompanying MS PowerPoint presentation including answers for all questions. This also includes a template for a high impact marking task, the exam questions will need to be downloaded from the e-AQA site if you have access. These are copywrited (see below)
PLEASE NOTE - AN AQA EXAM QUESTION HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR COPYWRITE REASONS. If you have access to e-AQA this is easily replaced, this exam question is taken from the 2018 P1 exam.
Learning Objective
Resistance required practical
Success Criteria
I can explain how resistance of a wire changes with length
I can analyse and evaluate data
2 complete lessons - AQA P2 L6 and L7 RP16 AQA Required Practical IV characteristics of components (including analysis lesson)
A practical lesson and follow up analysis lesson using the test circuit to investigate the IV characteristics of a filament lamp, fixed resistor and diode, . Designed to be the sixth and seventh lesson taught in P2 of the AQA GCSE physics course, also suitable for higher and foundation tier Trilogy science students.
Set up for 2 x 4 part 50 minute lesson, but adaptable.
This lesson includes 2x MS Word learning mat with accompanying MS PowerPoint presentations including answers for all questions.This also includes a template for a high impact marking task, the exam questions will need to be downloaded from exampro if you have access. These are copywrited (see below)
PLEASE NOTE - AN AQA EXAM QUESTION HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR COPYWRITE REASONS. If you have access to exampro this is easily replaced (I have included a screen grab of the first part of the question to make it easy to find)
Learning Objective
Investigating the IV characteristics of a filament lamp, a diode and a resistor at constant temperature.
Success Criteria
I can understand how an experiment can be designed to test an idea
I can evaluate how an experimental procedure can yield more accurate data
I can interpret and explain graphs using scientific ideas
AQA P2 L5 Investigating circuits (the test circuit)
A practical lesson building circuits, specifically the test circuit. Designed to be the fifth lesson taught in P2 of the AQA GCSE physics course, also suitable for higher and foundation tier Trilogy science students.
Set up for a 4 part 50 minute lesson, but adaptable.
This lesson includes an MS Word learning mat with an accompanying MS PowerPoint presentation including answers for all questions.
Learning Objective
Building the test circuit
Success Criteria
I can use series circuits to test components and make measurements
I can carry out calculations using measurements taken
AQA P2 L4 Resistance
A lesson exploring resistance. Designed to be the fourth lesson taught in P2 of the AQA GCSE physics course, also suitable for higher tier Trilogy science students.
Set up for a 4 part 50 minute lesson, but adaptable.
This lesson includes an MS Word learning mat with an accompanying MS PowerPoint presentation including answers for all questions. This also includes a template for a high impact marking task, the exam questions will need to be downloaded from exampro if you have access. These are copywrited (see below)
PLEASE NOTE - AN AQA EXAM QUESTION HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR COPYWRITE REASONS. If you have access to exampro this is easily replaced (I have included a screen grab of the first part of the question to make it easy to find)
Learning Objective
To describe how the resistance of a component affects the current through it.
Success Criteria
I can describe and explain open circuits and short circuits
I can describe the factors that affect resistance
I can explain how increasing resistance changes current
A (likely double) practical lesson introducing building circuits. Designed to be the third lesson taught in P2 of the AQA GCSE physics course, also suitable for higher tier Trilogy science students.
Set up for a double 4 part 50 minute lesson, but adaptable.
This lesson includes an MS Word learning mat with an accompanying MS PowerPoint presentation including answers for all questions.
PLEASE NOTE - AN AQA EXAM QUESTION HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR COPYWRITE REASONS. If you have access to exampro this is easily replaced (I have included a screen grab of the first part of the question to make it easy to find)
Learning Objective
To interpret circuit diagrams and measure current and pd
Success Criteria
I can interpret circuit diagrams
I can construct circuits from circuit diagrams
I can take measurements and spot patterns in series and parallel circuits
A lesson introducing circuits and circuit symbols. Designed to be the second lesson taught in P2 of the AQA GCSE physics course, also suitable for higher tier Trilogy science students.
Set up for a 4 part 50 minute lesson, but adaptable.
This lesson includes an MS Word learning mat with an accompanying MS PowerPoint presentation including answers for all questions.
PLEASE NOTE - AN AQA EXAM QUESTION HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR COPYWRITE REASONS. If you have access to exampro this is easily replaced (I have included a screen grab of the first part of the question to make it easy to find)
Learning Objective
Using symbols to construct diagrams of circuits
Success Criteria
I can identify circuit symbols
I can identify series and parallel circuits
I can describe and draw series and parallel circuits.
A lesson introducing electric current. Designed to be the first lesson taught in P2 of the AQA GCSE physics course, also suitable for higher tier Trilogy science students.
Set up for a 4 part 50 minute lesson, but adaptable.
This lesson includes an MS Word learning mat with an accompanying MS PowerPoint presentation including answers for all questions.
Learning Objective
To understand the flow of current
Success Criteria
I can describe the current as flow of charge
I can explain electric current
I can use Q=It and V=IR in calculations