Complete lesson on GCSE P1 thermal conduction. Starter includes simple teacher demo which can be substituted for linked video. Main class practical requires standard lab equipment. Key summaries provided with guidance on exam mark worthy responses. Tasks include writing challenge (exam preparation), further questions and plenary relating to vacuum flask. Lessons in same format available for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

Complete lesson on heat transfer by design with key content from AQA Physics. Starter includes a simple teacher demo and competition if you wish to make it that way. Main includes simple challenge for pupils using simple equipment and key information and tasks on heat transfer applications. Plenary uses 6 mark exam question. Home structure included for pupils that would prefer to not draw their own for home insulation task. More lessons to follow in same format for P1. https://www.tes.com/member/Nteach

2 New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Infrared Radiation & Black body radiation' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Bundled together is 2 complete lessons on infra-red radiation with different learning objectives and activities. LESSON 1 - Infrared radiation and black body radiation Lesson starts with optical illusion which makes white dots appear black, this is to start thoughts on what black is and engage students with something a bit different. The difference between heat and temperature is discussed to lead to what infrared radiation is. A question posed about whether ice gives off infrared radiation consolidates a key point. Thermal imaging is explored with how it works and a guess what it is exercise of infrared images. Different shades of black are shown to discuss what black does in terms of visible light, leading to an explanation of perfect black body radiation. Black body radiation and infrared emission at varied temperatures is discussed (including a link to a useful simulation). The effect of absorption and emission of infrared on bodies is detailed concluding with summary question on the topic. Lesson Objectives: State the difference between heat and infra-red radiation. Explain what is meant by ‘black-body radiation’. Identify the effects of infra-red radiation can have on a body. Relate the effects of absorption and emission of infra-red radiation has on a body. LESSON 2 - Infrared radiation, surfaces and bodies The use of black balls on the LA reservoir is shown in gif images to pupils to discuss why they did this. Absorption and emission of infrared is reviewed briefly. This leads to factors which effect the Earth's temperature and how greenhouse gases impact this. An experiment to investigate different surfaces and infrared emission, absorption and reflection is outlined. The key points from this investigation are summarised for note taking. A true or false activity reviews previous content followed by review questions. Infrared emission, absorption and reflection is applied through questioning to the Earth & the moon, satellites in space and the starter on the LA reservoir. Lesson Objectives: Identify and explain key factors that effect the temperature of the Earth. Investigate and identify the properties of different materials and their effect on infra-red radiation. Apply your knowledge of infrared radiation and surfaces to real life problems. Explain why the temperature on the Moon is different to the Earth.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Energy Demands & Resources (Fossil fuels, Nuclear Power & Biofuels)' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Starter uses a series of riddles for pupils to identify different energy resources to do with the lesson. The importance of fire is discussed for humans (this could also be linked with chemistry content on combustion, showing science links). Energy demands of the world are discussed and summarised to highlight what we need energy for and where it comes from in what proportions. An Activity sheet included to identify key part of a fossil fuelled power station (although not necessarily required by AQA anymore). Fossil fuels are covered in details and discussed the future issues with its usage, leading to Nuclear. Following description of Nuclear (with advantages and disadvantages) with an examiner tip in the note box - fossil fuels and nuclear power are contrasted. Bio-fuels are reviewed as an alternative resources of energy and discussed a renewable and carbon neutral source. Lesson concludes with a set of review questions on the topic which could also be used as a homework task. Extra riddle question at the end. Lesson Objectives: 1) Identify different ways of meeting our energy demands. 2) Explain how each major component of a fossil fuelled power station works.. 3) Explain in further detail different methods meeting energy demands. 4) Discuss and compare the use fossil fuels, nuclear power and bio-fuels.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on Forces and Braking written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions are provided with answer within the Power Point. Lesson starts by discussing the speed limit for vehicles against the maximum speeds vehicles can achieve. Stopping distances is explored by looking at different size vehicles going at the same velocity and then braking. Stopping distance is also reviewed against different velocities. Thinking distance and braking distance are highlighted and discussed with a class activity exploring the effects of different factors on thinking distance with higher or lower activity. A class activity is also provided to investigate pupils reaction time to relate to thinking distance. A quick review on resultant forces in relation to vehicles is explored through questioning, this leads to the physics of stopping vehicles through braking. This leads to an exploration of the physics of braking in terms of changes to energy stores and then also how to calculate braking force. Summary questions are provided on this topic to finish the lesson. Plenary poses the starting question again in light of new information pupils will now have. Lesson Objectives: - Evaluate different vehicle speeds for stopping distances - Explain what happens during braking of a vehicle. - Identify and explain what can effect the stopping distance of a vehicle. - Investigate how a drivers reaction time effect stopping distance. - Calculate the braking force of a required for moving vehicles.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'EM spectrum details' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: 1) Recall the different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum in order of wavelength, frequency and energy. 2) Explain in detail with different uses up to 4 EM waves. 3)Explain in detail with different uses of all 4 EM waves. 4) Evaluate and discuss the potential risk of using mobile phones.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Work done' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Starter - Students are to discuss what objects they think would be the most 'work' to move into a house. This is to get them thinking about what work means - more work or less work. The familiar definition of work is explored which is then related to the definition of work in physics. A quick mini plenary questions students on different scenarios to see if work is done on the system or not. After the equations for Work done is given and explained students re-visit the moving house activity to calculate the work done on moving different objects into a house. An experiment is detailed to explore work done on different surfaces to start investigating the effects of friction in relation to work done. The lesson concludes looking at useful friction and the changes in energy stores cause by friction. Exam questions are given as a plenary task. Lesson Objectives: 1) Provide a definitions for work done. 2) Recall and apply the equation for Work done to solve problems. 3) Calculate the energy changes in different systems using work done. 4) Detail the energy changes that occur in a system when work is done.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Electromagnetic Spectrum' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: 1) Identify the different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. 2) Identify the order of EM waves based on wavelengths, frequency & energy. 3) Identify orders of magnitude (size) of different EM wavelengths. 4) Explain the use of different EM waves. 5) Evaluate and discuss the potential risk of using mobile phones.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the generator effect written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Explain what the generator effect is Explain how potential difference can be induced in a wire Identify what affects the size of induced potential difference in a generator Detail how to deduce the direction of induced current

Complete GCSE Physics lessons on I-V Characteristics using key content from AQA Physics P2. Starter provides a discussion of graph trends and what graphs tell us, this leads on to wider details of how to interpret graph results and key vocabulary. Sometime can be spent getting pupils to plan an experiment to investigate I-V characteristics of different electrical components but you can choose to move straight to the guided investigation. On collection of data for fixed resistors, diodes and filaments bulbs the class can plot their data on graphs. Key data trends are summarised with explanations of trends for each component. Exam style questions are provided in the relation the new specification. Lesson finished with questioning on LDR's and thermistors with an activity which can be in class or for homework. Lesson Objectives: 1) Identify relationships shown by graphs. (D) 2) Design & carry out an experiment to investigate the relationship between I & V for different electrical components. (C) 3) Explain how current and voltage vary for a filament bulb, diode and fixed resistor. (B) 4) Explain in detail what causes the current and voltage to change for key electrical components. (A) Note: This lesson is formatted is similar content to previously listed 'I_V charasteristics' but in the new Nteach style and also with new content relevant to the new specification for AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson will be updated as all lessons are as I create new , engaging and challenging content relevant to the subject.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on the AC DC generators written in line with new AQA Physics specification. All questions provided with answers within power point. Explain how the generator effect is used in an alternator to generate ac Explain how a ‘dynamo’ generates dc current Interpret graphs of potential difference generated in the coil against time. Explain how a moving-coil microphone works.

GCSE Physics P2 lesson on AC & DC current including key content from AQA Physics exam specification. Starter uses gets pupils to try and categorise different electrical devices, this leads to the discussion of batteries and plugs. Key definitions and explanations are given for a.c and d.c current with suggested modelling activity for a.c. and d.c currents. Relevant wave properties are recapped and this allows for easier transition to using oscilloscope traces. A link to a great online simulator is given to help show a.c and d.c current flow on an oscilloscope (no experiment set-up needed) and also a video of this is posted on youtube for use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEkPVViFa2Y AC is focused on for main circuit supply and related to lighting and for peak voltages and frequency calculation. Summary questions included. More P2 to come.

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Light and Colour ’ written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Lesson Objectives: Identify what is meant by the visible light spectrum. Detail the different colours on the visible light spectrum and relate to wavelength. Explain how surfaces appear to be certain colours. Compare and contrast translucent and transparent objects and their interaction with light. (upated 07/11/2019)

A completely resourced lesson on GCSE Physics P2 - Electrical Power (E=Pt & P=IV) including key content from AQA exam specification. Starter focuses on units and what they measure as a nice recap of all P2 units of measure. Power and a key definition is provided is reviewed through relatable examples and then put into the context of electrical devices. Examples of calculating power from energy used and time are provided with a worksheet for this. Activity included for power rating circus is optional as alternatively another worksheet is provided allowing the exercise to be completed without a power rating circus. Energy is then related to current and potential difference with the key equations and exercised with a worksheet. Finally questions to identify appropriate fuse ratings for electrical devices. More P2 lessons to come.

A completely resourced lesson on GCSE Physics P2 - fuses, circuit breakers and RCCBs including key content from AQA exam specification. Starter reviews previous unit content on plug wiring and AC/DC current which leads to fuses. Electrical safety is discussed through the effects of electric shocks and resistance is briefly revisited, reviewing previous P2 content. Resistance in a wire is related to the operation of fuses which is then detailed ( a nice demo is included in the comment box but alternatively a video can be shown). Circuit breakers and their function is detailed with animations and videos with key questioning on functions. A written task reviews fuses and circuit breakers. The detail required by the exam specification is provided (with an alternative slide for classes that would want to know more). The importance of earthing is explored through questioning (relating back to P2 Statics). The plenary task uses pictionary to review all key concepts. More P2 lessons to come

New GCSE AQA Physics lesson on 'Electrical Power and potential difference' written in line with new AQA Physics specification. Starter looks at the power of different devices of very different orders of magnitude. Following this a quick activity looks at powers and conversion using Watts as the unit to convert - reviews nW, µW, mW, W, kW, MW, GW. The power and energy transferred equation is reviewed briefly through review questions. The equation for power using voltage and current is introduced and how to re-arrange it. Fuse ratings are discussed with appropriate choice of fuse rating highlighted. Energy transfer by heating in conductors/resistors is reviewed and then related to the Power equation using resistance and current. How to re-arrange this is shown in detail. The lesson concludes with a series of review questions and exam style questions. Lesson Objectives: 1) State a definition for power. 2) Calculate the power of an appliance by the energy transferred. 3) Relate potential difference and current to electrical power. 4) Identify appropriate fuse ratings for appliances. 5) Identify the uses of resistance in conductors and calculate power using resistance.