This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Recap of current in parallel circuits Recap of potential difference in parallel circuits Experiment investigating resistance in parallel Homework idea and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the sixth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour to 90 minutes of teaching including writing up and analysing the results of the experiments.

This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Recap of current in series Recap of potential difference in series Experiment investigating resistance in series Homework idea and differentiation ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the fifth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour to 90 minutes of teaching including writing up and analysing the results of the experiments.

This includes two detailed lessons and PowerPoints that cover Resistance in circuits. There is also a dedicated lesson on the required AQA practical investigating the IV characteristics of a lamp, diode and resistor. Homework ideas and differentiation ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the fourth lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover 2-3 hours of teaching including writing up and analysing the results of the experiments. v1.01 - Amended the IV graph example to include negative values

This includes two detailed lessons and PowerPoints that cover Potential Difference and Resistance in circuits. There is also a dedicated lesson on the required AQA practical investigating the Resistance of a Wire. Homework ideas and differentiation ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the third lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover 2-3 hours of teaching including writing up and analysing the results of the experiments. v 1.01 - Added points, scale and animated line of best fit to example graph

This is a detailed lesson plan and PowerPoint that covers the basics of charge and its units and how this links to current flow. There are ideas for practical investigations as well as homework ideas in the step-by-step lesson. A free lesson that precedes this, covering an introduction to circuits and symbols (Also available free in my shop as a stand alone lesson) is also included. This is the second lesson (of 10) in the Electricity unit of work (P2)

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

This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers both Newton’s corpuscular theory of light and Huygens’ wave theory of light. It tells the story of how the understanding of light and colour changed from Newton in the 1600’s to Huygens (and Young) by the turn of the 1900’s As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional Turning Points in Physics unit 9 for AQA (Lesson 5 of 15) Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work

This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers the Michelson-Morley experiment. This is a brief non-mathematical explanation of the experiment that also emphasises the importance of a null hypothesis, scientific rigour and the evolution of understanding of science over three centuries. This lesson is FREE to download and share but is copyright protected and must not be amended. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional Turning Points in Physics unit 9 for AQA (Lesson 11 of 15) Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/flushflop

This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers Millikan’s famous Oil Drop experiment where he determined the absolute charge, the charge on an electron This PowerPoint explains the experiment that he performed, along with the calculations needed. There are ideas for extending the lesson to include all four forces (drag, buoyancy, gravity and electric) that Millikan had to do. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional Turning Points in Physics unit 9 for AQA (Lesson 4 of 13) Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work

This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers how to calculate the specific charge of an electron (including both the balanced forces technique and the fine beam method) and should be supported with two recommended demonstrations. There is also an additional supporting document to explain how to correctly set up Helmholtz coils and how to calculate the flux density between them. The lesson gives ideas for homework, three example questions with work-through answers and gives ideas for experiments linked to the subject (J.J. Thomson’s original experiment plus the fine beam method) As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional Turning Points in Physics unit 9 for AQA (Lesson 3 of 13) Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work

This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers Thermionic Emission (as used in the Maltese Cross Experiment) and should be supported with two recommended demonstrations. The lesson includes example calculations of electron energies and velocities as well as links to uses of CRT’s and thermionic valves that give a basis for homework ideas. As well as supporting A-Level Physics for many exam boards this lesson is also part of a chapter that covers the optional Turning Points in Physics unit 9 for AQA (Lesson 1 of 13) Please see my shop to view all of my lessons and entire schemes of work

This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining how transformers work. This is the eighth lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers transformer design, the mathematical formulae to calculate potential difference and current across the coils and also how transformers are used in the National Grid and at home. Ideas for differentiation and homework also included in lesson plan as well as the equipment list for a recommended investigation and demonstration. V1.01 (Nov 2017) corrected maths typo on example question

This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining how a microphone works. This is the seventh lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the basic idea of a dynamic microphone and how it functions. The lesson then extends to optional work on reading oscilloscope traces and utilises the wave equation for an example. Ideas for differentiation and homework also included in lesson plan as well as the equipment list for a recommended investigation and demonstration using tuning forks on an oscilloscope.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining how a potential difference is induced by a magnet and coil of wire. This is the sixth lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the basic idea of inducing a PD and current, then moves on to explain how to work out the orientation of the current flow and induced magnetic field in a coil of wire. The differences between an alternator and dynamo are covered including the graphs of current over time. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan as well as the equipment list for a recommended investigation and demonstration of AC / DC on an oscilloscope.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining how an electric loudspeaker works. This is the fifth lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson recaps sound, longitudinal waves, frequency and amplitude and then applies them to a moving coil speaker, building on the knowledge of the motor force and solenoids from the previous lessons in the chapter. There are two PowerPoints either with or without the short 5 second video clip of the practical so that the 26MB download is optional. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining how a DC electric motor works. This is the fourth lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the theory of DC motors working from the motor effect and moments, through to the split ring commutator. Practical ideas and risk assessments to investigate motors in the classroom are also highlighted. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining the Motor Force. This is the third lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the motor effect theory as well as the practical demonstration ideas and risk assessments to investigate this in the classroom. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining electromagnets and the fields around them. This is the second lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the theory of electromagnets, magnetic fields around solenoids and wires as well as the practical experiment and risk assessment to investigate these in the classroom. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan. V1.01 - Additional slides added for experiment and the Starter, Main, Plenary added to lesson plan - 17th Sept 2018

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining magnets and the fields around them. This is the first lesson in the Electromagnetism unit of work (P7). The lesson covers the theory of magnets, magnetic fields and their interactions as well as the practical ideas and risk assessments to investigate these in the classroom. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.