**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. Enjoy!

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. Enjoy!

Hooke’s Law KS4 Science Physics / KS5 Recap for the topic of materials in physics L.O. To investigate how force is related to extension of a material by Hooke’s Law. To calculate the force required to extend a spring. To calculate the elastic potential energy stored in a spring. The Powerpoint presentation includes 17 slides. They contain theory, tasks, practical experiment, and questions with solutions. Some texts and images are animated, such that they appear upon click. There is a handout to go along with the practical of investigation Hooke’s law (stretching a spring using slot masses and measuring its extension.) A worksheet is included. I’ve used this sheet as homework, but you can also use it as classwork. Enjoy!

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.

15 slides to include tasks (answers displayed upon clicks), summary questions (answers displayed upon clicks), and a practical activity (methods, observation guideline, reflection questions). This resource has sufficient material for a double lesson. Pupils will learn: To explain the difference between mass and weight. To describe gravity as a non-contact force. To calculate weight from the equation W=mg. Understand that objects weigh differently in outer space. Enjoy!

107 Slides to cover the topic of energy in KS4 GCSE science (physics): L.O. 1. Different types of energy Recall 9 types of energy. Understand that energy is the ability of a system to do work. 2. Energy transfer Define conservation of energy. Describe examples of energy transfer. 3. Conservation of energy Describe how energy is conserved for a falling object. Describe how energy is conserved for a pendulum. 4. Energy and work Define work in physics. Calculate work done by a force. 5. Gravitational potential energy Define and calculate gravitational potential energy. State factors that affect gravitational potential energy. 6. Kinetic energy Define and calculate kinetic energy. State factors that affect kinetic energy. 7. Elastic potential energy Define and calculate elastic potential energy. 8. Efficiency Identify input energy, useful energy, and wasted energy of a system. Define and calculate efficiency of a system. 9. Power Describe power as the rate at which energy is transferred. Calculate the power of a system. Slides include exam-style questions, starter tasks, plenary tasks, summary questions, activities, and theory. Enjoy!

Powerpoint Presentations Updated April 2018 This set of powerpoint presentations consists of 37 slides (around 4 to 5 hours of work for students), including step-by-step instruction for 2 practicals. 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. Describe the Earth’s magnetic field. Describe the magnetic effect of a current. Use Fleming’s Left Hand Rule to predict the direction of force on current-carrying wire in a magnetic field. Use the equation F=BIL. Summary questions and answers (appear on click) are included in the slides. Revision Matt / Knowledge Organiser Included is also a knowledge organiser for the topic of Magnetism and Electromagnetism. Enjoy!

(Updated April 2018) This set of powerpoint presentations consists of 37 slides (around 4 to 5 hours of work for students), including step-by-step instruction for 2 practicals. 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. Describe the Earth’s magnetic field. Describe the magnetic effect of a current. Use Fleming’s Left Hand Rule to predict the direction of force on current-carrying wire in a magnetic field. Use the equation F=BIL. Summary questions and answers (appear on click) are included in the slides. Be sure to check out my bundles! Enjoy!

(Updated April 2018) This powerpoint presentation consists of 8 slides (around 1 hour of work for students). Learning objectives covered: Using Fleming’s Left Hand Rule to predict direction of force experienced by current-carrying wire. Calculate magnetic force using the equation F=BIL. Be sure to check out my bundles! Enjoy!

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. Enjoy!

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. Be sure to check out the bundle for more resources on magnetism. Enjoy!

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. Enjoy!

Learn the law of reflection and how to draw ray diagrams by watching this stop motion video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4_aq2CC08A

Here’s a quick stop motion video to describe properties of waves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPXLdueQPv8

Here’s a stop motion video I made to explain radioactivity - alpha, beta, and gamma decay. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEcADS1ntzI&t=9s

Here’s a stop motion video I made to explain stopping distnace, thinking distance, and braking distance. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbuR647FHh4

Here is a resource (booklet of questions) for Energy revision. I began each question covering the theory that the pupils would need to know before answering the question. Therefore, each booklet serves the purpose of revision notes as well. Answers are included in separate documents. Here are the topics covered (the more difficult questions are aimed at A-level pupils): Energy transfer Kinetic Energy Gravitational Potential Energy Conservation of Energy Renewable / Non Renewable Energy Work Done Centripetal Force Weight Terminal Velocity Gravitational Attraction Gravitational Acceleration Enjoy!

This resource is a booklet of questions for the unit of electricity in A-level Physics. I have also included the answers in a separate document. In each question, I have included the theory necessary for pupils to complete the question. It is structured in the form (1) Theory, (2) Question, (3) Multiple Choice Answers. The questions range from Basic, Medium, to Challenge. There are 14 questions in total. Enjoy!

Here's a revision mat / knowledge organiser for Magnetism & Electromagnetism. It covers magnetic materials, magnetic fields, electromagnets, left hand rule, right hand rule, and motor effect. Print it out as an A3 or shrink it down to A4 (select scale to A4 when printing). I have included a version of the resource with larger font size. Enjoy!

Resources (including questions) for pupils learning momentum and conservation of momentum.