Below are the main learning objectives for this bundle. They are suitable for either KS3 or Year 9 pupils as an introduction to GCSE science. Each powerpoint presentation comes with an editable word document handout. Enjoy!
Introduction to GCSE science (physics)
Recall the general scientific keywords used in this course.
Variables
Recall the different types of variables in experimental physics.
Graphical skills
Develop skills in representing scientific data graphically.
Cone parachute practical
Carry out an experiment to gather, record, and analyze data accurately.
Section 5: Standard form and significant figures
Recognize and use expressions in standard form.
Ratios, fractions, and percentages
Use ratios, fractions, and percentages in calculations.
Rearrange equations and converting units
Able to change the subject of an equation.
Familiarize with using prefixes and conversion between units.
This powerpoint consists of 10 slides (around 1 to 1.5 hours of work for students), including step-by-step instruction for a practical.
Learning objectives covered:
Describe the Earth’s magnetic field.
Describe the magnetic effect of a current.
The practical activity is for pupils to build an electromagnet using an iron nail and power pack. Pupils test factors that affect the strength of the magnetic field strength.
Summary questions and answers (appear on click) are included in the slides.
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This powerpoint consists of 18 slides (around 1 to 1.5 hours of work for students), including step-by-step instruction for a practical.
Learning objectives covered:
Explain what is meant by the poles of a magnet.
Plot the magnetic field around a bar magnet.
Describe magnetic materials and induced magnetism.
The practical activity is for pupils to plot the magnetic field around a bar magnet using a compass.
Summary questions and answers (appear on click) are included in the slides.
Be sure to check out the bundle for more resources on magnetism.
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This set of powerpoint presentations consists of 25 slides (around 1.5 to 2 hours of work for students).
Students will learn to explain why the pressure in a liquid varies with depth and density. Afterwards, they will progress onto learning the physics of floating and sinking objects, and the factors that influence it.
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11 question booklets with mark schemes
I have organised questions (mostly exam style questions) by the topics in forces and motion. They come with mark schemes.
Here are the topics:
Speed, distance, and time
Distance-time graphs
Velocity and acceleration
Velocity-time graphs
Tangent on distance-time graphs
Equations of motion
Types of forces
Scalars and vectors
Resultant forces
Newton’s second law
Mass and weight
LO:
To describe the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases and describe their changes of state.
16 slides for KS3 or KS4 students to learn about these topics:
Particle model
Solids
Liquids
Gases
Evaporation
Melting
Boiling
Sublimation
Condensation
Freezing
Boiling temperature
Melting temperature
Suggested investigation: measuring boiling temperature of 3 different substances
Learning about speed, distance, and time using this fun cootie catcher templates. This is great as an engaging activity (plenary) in an introduction lesson to speed.
There are two differentiated templates:
Cootie catcher has questions and answers about units, making measurements, and equations.
Cootie catcher has questions about units, making measurements, and equations. The students have to write in the answers in the cootie catcher.
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**4 to 5 lessons **
Topic: Working scientifically / graphs / handling data / introduction to physics
Level: key stage 3, key stage 4
Here is a bundle of resources that I used as an introduction to science, particularly physics, for my year 9 class. They will learn the necessary skills to plot a graph and handle experimental data. A practical lesson is included.
They are great as “ice breaker” activities for new classes, as well. For example, there is a “little red riding hood” graph plotting activity in which I ask a student to tell the story of little red riding hood. The students then plot a graph of little red riding hood’s happiness throughout her journey. The instructions are deliberately arbitrary so that the class can compare and discuss the graphs that they have plotted afterwards, identifying their errors.
Resources:
1. Powerpoint slides: 3 sets of powerpoint slides, each compatible with a set of worksheets. Slides contain information and tasks for pupils. 1 set of powerpoint slides for a practical lesson.
2. Notes (editable documents) for pupils: Use 3 sets of documents as worksheets or handouts. Pupils can take notes during lesson or complete tasks in this editable document.
Hope this resource is helpful for you. Please do let me know if there’s any suggestions for improvement. I aim to upload more lessons following this topic.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on distance time graphs. Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
Describe the journey of an object by analyzing a distance-time graph.
Calculate the speed of an object from the gradient of a distance-time graph.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on speed and velocity. Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
State and explain the difference between speed and velocity.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on velocity and acceleration. Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
Recall and use the equation relating acceleration, change in velocity, and time taken.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on velocity time graphs. Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
Describe the journey of an object by analyzing a velocity-time graph.
Calculate the acceleration of an object from the gradient of a distance-time graph.
Calculate the distance travelled of an object from the area under a velocity-time graph.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on scalars and vectors. Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
Define and give examples of scalar and vector quantities.
Explain the difference between distance and displacement.
Represent and interpret vector quantities on scale diagrams.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on equations of motion. Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
Recall and use the equations of motion for constant acceleration.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on types of forces. Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
Define and identify different types of forces.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on Mass and weight.
Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
Recall that the weight of a body is the force exerted on it because of gravity.
Recall that gravitational field strength is the force exerted on a unit of mass.
Recall and use the equation relating weight, mass, and gravitational field strength.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on Centre of gravity.
Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
Recall that the weight of a body acts through its center of gravity.
Locate the center of gravity of symmetric and asymmetric objects.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on Stability.
Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
Recall the condition for an object to be stable.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on moments.
Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
Define moment as the turning effect produced by a force.
Recall and use the equation relating moment, force, and distance.
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GCSE physics worksheet/handout on Principle of moments.
Teacher’s copy of the handout includes complete notes and answers to questions. I have included both the PDF and DOC version of the same handout for your ease of use.
Learning objective:
Recall and apply the principle of moments for objects in rotational equilibrium.
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