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. Happy teaching!

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. Be sure to check out my bundles section for huge savings on resources! Happy teaching!

Here’s a game of Articulate for physics revision. I’ve included different coloured decks so that you can put students into different teams. There’s also a key definition sheet. I usually give my students the key definition sheet ahead of time, either for homework or in class (5 to 10 minutes), so that they can memorise the definitions in preparation for the game.

Topic: Forces in balance: Force diagrams 1. Identify reaction pairs using Newton’s third law of motion. 2. Draw force diagrams to represent forces acting on an object. Level: GCSE, key stage 4 I am following the AQA science (physics) syllabus but this resource is suitable for anyone teaching KS3 or KS4 science (specifically physics). Resources: 1. Powerpoint slides: powerpoint slides, compatible with a worksheet/handout. Slides contain information and tasks for pupils. 2. Notes (editable documents) for pupils: Use this as worksheet or handout. Pupils can take notes during lesson and 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. Check out some bundles I've put together. Enjoy!

Here’s a collection of multiple choice questions (with answers) for Radioactivity, suitable for GCSE key stage 4 level science (physics). They are a mixture of exam-style MC questions and exam-style questions that I have modified into MC questions. I can easily upload these worksheets online and ask my students to either highlight their answers or type their answers into a word document. I’ve separated the MC questions into sections so that you can use them as worksheets or homework. There are 11 sections in total: structure of atoms isotopes stability alpha decay beta decay gamma radiation penetration power half-life dangers and application of radiation fusion/fission nuclear reactors

Level: GCSE, key stage 4 I am following the AQA science (physics) syllabus but this resource is suitable for anyone teaching KS3 or KS4 science (specifically physics). It works well as a first lesson in science or physics GCSE.

Topic: Forces in balance: Vectors and scalars in science (physics), Distance and displacement Level: GCSE, key stage 4 I am following the AQA science (physics) syllabus but this resource is suitable for anyone teaching KS3 or KS4 science (specifically physics). Resources: 1. Powerpoint slides: powerpoint slides, compatible with a worksheet/handout. Slides contain information and tasks for pupils. 2. Notes (editable documents) for pupils: Use this as worksheet or handout. Pupils can take notes during lesson and 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. Check out some bundles I've put together. Enjoy!

Topic: Forces in balance: 1. Represent vector quantities on scale diagrams. 2. Interpret scale diagrams. Level: GCSE, key stage 4 I am following the AQA science (physics) syllabus but this resource is suitable for anyone teaching KS3 or KS4 science (specifically physics). Resources: 1. Powerpoint slides: powerpoint slides, compatible with a worksheet/handout. Slides contain information and tasks for pupils. 2. Notes (editable documents) for pupils: Use this as worksheet or handout. Pupils can take notes during lesson and 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. Check out some bundles I've put together. Enjoy!

Key stage 3 (Year 8)

(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!

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!

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!

The Earth - The Earth and its Atmosphere (Key stage 3) L.O. To compare the layers of the Earth and to describe the atmospheric composition. Contains a multiple choice pre-test great for introduction for this unit.

Here's a resource for ks3 and ks4 on the topic of Recycling. The 23 slides cover the theory and contain tasks, prompts for class discussions, and activities for pupils. There are 2 case studies at the end where pupils have to do some calculations related to recycling. I've also included my own lesson plan / notes that I wrote in preparation for teaching this lesson. Enjoy!

Here's a resource full of theory and tasks for pupils in key stage 3 and 4 to learn about aerobic respiration. Enjoy!

Use this revision mat for revision of ks4 topics in forces and motion. The powerpoint is more of an aid - the main activity is the revision mat.

Lesson structure: 1. Pupils describe how they think the nervous system works in order to protect them. 2. Nervous response 3. Stimulus / Receptors / Effectors 4. Examples of Sensory organs / Receptor cells / Stimulus 5. Introduce Relay Neurons 6. Reflex and voluntary action Enjoy!

Here's a resource for ks3 and ks4 pupils to learn about Anaerobic Respiration. The powerpoint covers theory and contains differentiated tasks and a practical / investigation. A practical handout is also included. Enjoy!

Here's a complete lesson (could be a double lesson if you carry out the practical explained in the powerpoint) for pupils (ks3 or ks4) to learn about metals and acids reactions. The presentation covers theory and contains tasks and prompts for class discussions. There is also a practical activity, with expected results recorded in the powerpoint. Enjoy!

Topic: Forces in balance: Resultant force practical Level: GCSE, key stage 4 I am following the AQA science (physics) syllabus but this resource is suitable for anyone teaching KS3 or KS4 science (specifically physics). 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. Check out some bundles I've put together. Enjoy!