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Complete schemes of work, lesson plans and powerpoints to teach Science, written by a current Head of Physics rated Outstanding in his teaching and currently working at a school rated Outstanding by OfSted
BTec Engineering - Thermal Expansion (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Thermal Expansion (PowerPoint)

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This is a 9 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Thermal Expansion. This lesson covers the calculations for expansion of metals due to heating. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Thermodynamics). v1.01 - amended a superscript issue in the worked example (2/9/21)
BTec Engineering - Specific Heat Capacity and Latent Heat (PowerPoint & Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Specific Heat Capacity and Latent Heat (PowerPoint & Worksheet)

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This is a 13 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topics of Specific Heat Capacity and Specific Latent Heat. This lesson covers the calculations for both heating and changing state of materials. The use of the gradients and scales of graphs are also covered as a method to finding the SHC and SLH of materials that are tested. This is the third PowerPoint in this section (Thermodynamics) and includes a slide which outlines the standard experiment to find the SHC of a substance using an immersion heater. v1.1 - Worksheet and answers add; minor grammar changed on graph explanation
BTec Engineering - Static Equilibrium (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Static Equilibrium (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is a 15 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of calculating an Equilibrant plus a worksheet and answers. This covers the mathematical and physics which builds on vector diagrams and includes a 7 slide animated worked example of how to calculate the equilibrant for a system of 3 non-concurrent forces; this covers vector and moment calculations in the system. This PowerPoint forms Lesson 2 in this series
BTec Engineering - Vectors (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Vectors (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 15 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) plus a worksheet and the answers to the worksheet This covers the mathematical and physics of vectors, resolving vectors and creating free body diagrams, space diagrams and vector diagrams This PowerPoint forms Lesson 1 in this series v.2 - Jan 2022 PowerPoint improved with additional slides showing 4 step-by-step examples
iGCSE Physics - Velocity calculations and graphs (PowerPoint and worksheet)
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iGCSE Physics - Velocity calculations and graphs (PowerPoint and worksheet)

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This lesson covers the basic calculation of velocity, defines velocity and speed, covers the main units of measure and then uses graphs to show calculations using gradients. The PowerPoint is animated and is designed to show worked examples of how to find a gradient step-by-step for both a straight line and a curve. The worksheet is a two page questions sheet (with answer sheet supplied) that goes over the main points covered in the lesson
GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Intro to circuits and symbols (Lesson plan, PowerPoint, Card sort)
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GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) Intro to circuits and symbols (Lesson plan, PowerPoint, Card sort)

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This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint introducing students to circuit diagrams and circuit symbols. This is the first lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2). There are ideas for homework, advise on differentiated teaching of the subject and PDF A3 circuit diagrams to print out and laminate to assist weaker students with this, often difficult activity. There is also a PDF card sort to print out of all of the circuit symbols required by the National Curriculum and examination board. v1.01 - Corrected first slide, oval sent to back of page
A-Level Physics Astrophysics -Exoplanets (PowerPoint & Lesson Plan)
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A-Level Physics Astrophysics -Exoplanets (PowerPoint & Lesson Plan)

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This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers exoplanets, including an analysis of both the transiting and radial velocity methods and a comparison of their individual merits. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional astrophysics unit 9 for AQA Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work
A-Level Physics Astrophysics - Lenses and telescopes (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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A-Level Physics Astrophysics - Lenses and telescopes (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers optical telescopes of Galileo design including step by step creation of ray diagrams. Chromatic aberrations and magnifying power is also covered. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional astrophysics unit 9 for AQA Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work
GCSE Science / Physics - Calculating Density (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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GCSE Science / Physics - Calculating Density (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a detailed lesson plan and PowerPoint explaining how to calculate density, conversion of units for mass and volume and the effect of density on floating. This is the second lesson in the Particle Model unit of work (P3). The lesson plan is step by step including extension ideas and the learning objectives linked directly to the syllabus plus a detailed practical idea and demonstrations. See my shop for a huge number of lessons and bundles
A-Level Physics Astrophysics - Reflecting telescopes (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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A-Level Physics Astrophysics - Reflecting telescopes (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers Newtonian and Cassegrain optical telescopes including ray diagrams. Spherical aberrations and the advantages of mirrors over lenses are also covered. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional astrophysics unit 9 for AQA Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work
GCSE Science / Physics - Summary lesson of particle model unit (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)
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GCSE Science / Physics - Summary lesson of particle model unit (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan)

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This is a lesson and PowerPoint revising and summarizing the Particle Model of Matter. This is the eighth lesson in the Particle Model unit of work (P3). The lesson quickly recaps lessons 1 - 7 from this unit (which are available on this site and as a bundle) and covers the theories of solids, liquids and gases; the particle diagrams, density, specific heat capacity, specific latent heat and a qualitative assessment of the gas law.
Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Density (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Density (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)

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This is lesson 11.1 Density from the latest syllabus and linked to the latest Oxford book (2015) Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper. The entire 80 PowerPoint course and full scheme of work is also available as a much cheaper single download in my shop
Physics A-Level Year 2 Lesson - Coulombs Law (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 2 Lesson - Coulombs Law (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)

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This is lesson 22.4 Coulombs Law from the latest syllabus Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper, please see my shop
Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Springs (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Springs (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)

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This is lesson 11.2 Springs from the latest syllabus Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper. The entire 80 PowerPoint course and full scheme of work is also available as a much cheaper single download
Physics A-Level Year 2 Lesson - The theory of radioactive decay (PowerPoint & lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 2 Lesson - The theory of radioactive decay (PowerPoint & lesson plan)

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This is lesson 26.6 The theory of radioactive decay from the latest syllabus Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper, please see my shop
Physics A-Level Year 2 Lesson - Moving charges in a magnetic field (PowerPoint AND plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 2 Lesson - Moving charges in a magnetic field (PowerPoint AND plan)

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This is lesson 24.2 Moving charges in a magnetic field from the latest syllabus Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper, please see my shop
Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Impact Forces (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Impact Forces (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)

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This is lesson 9.2 Impact Forces from the latest syllabus Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete covering the Impact Forces This is lesson two of five, which are available at a huge discount as bundles. The entire 80 PowerPoint course and full scheme of work is also available as a much cheaper single download
Physics A-Level Year 2 Lesson - Radioactive Decay (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 2 Lesson - Radioactive Decay (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)

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This is lesson 26.5 Radioactive Decay from the latest syllabus Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper, please see my shop