This is a lesson and PowerPoint that covers Cathode Rays (including discharge tubes and the Maltese Cross Experiment) and should be supported with two recommended demonstrations and is a list of scientists that could be researched as a homework task. There is also a worksheet of questions and an answer sheet. 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 detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the current two main issues in cosmology, dark matter and dark energy. This lessson is designed to encourage pupils to think about what makes a good theory, it utilises the evolution of the theory of Gravity from Newton to Einstein as an examplar of this process and then describes the two main issues of an accelerating universe and spinning galaxies. This is the sixth lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the cosmological red shift and how this was used by Edwin Hubble to theorise about the expanding universe and the Theory of the Big Bang. There is a brief worksheet (ideal for a homework task) and a marked version to assist the non-specialist teacher. This is the fifth lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the orbital system of the Solar System including planets and satellites. Extension ideas to research Keplar’s Laws are also included together with data to assist in plotting the relationship between radial distance from the Sun and the orbital period of planets. This is the fourth lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan. See my shop for a huge range of Lessons and PowerPoints v1.01 - Improvements to PowerPoint v1.02 - Demoted Pluto!

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the elements of the periodic table formed. This is the third lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). The lesson covers the theory of the formation of the element in the big bang, in main sequence stars, giant stars and supernova. It also contains animated explanations of neutron production from proton collisions linking to the P-P chain. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the Life Cycle of a Star. This is the second lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). The lesson covers the theory of the formation of stars, the two paths that they take after the main sequence and the end results of White Dwarf or Neutron Star / Black hole. Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan.

This is a quick worksheet (5 questions) getting steadily harder covering resistance in series / parallel / combined There is a complete worked example to each on a PowerPoint Please see my shop for COMPLETE schemes of work of the entire Physics course (Over 150 powerpoints and full lesson plans available)

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint Explaining the solar system. This is the first lesson in the Space unit of work (P8). The lesson covers the theory of the formation of the solar system, what it contains, links between the planets and days of the week (and religions), definition of moons and galaxies and also an activity on modelling the positions of the planets to scale (with an answer key) Ideas for differentiation, discussion, research and homework also included in lesson plan. Version 1.01 - Amended an error in the data table, Neptune/Uranus

GCSE Science / Physics - Nuclear Fusion (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan) This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining nuclear fusion. This is the thirteenth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the basic idea of combining atomic nuclei. Mass loss and both current and future uses of fusion are considered. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching this topic as well as ideas to assist the teacher in differentiating the lesson and setting homework; a PowerPoint also supports the lesson.

GCSE Science / Physics - Nuclear Fission (PowerPoint and Lesson Plan) This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining nuclear fission. This is the twelfth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the basic idea of splitting the atomic nucleus from neutron capture and expressing this as a diagram and nuclear equation. Chain reactions, nuclear bombs and nuclear power are also used to discuss fission in context. The good and bad aspects of fission are used to stimulate a discussion with a differentiated task list for pupils to then create work of their own on the topic. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching this topic as well as ideas to assist the teacher in differentiating the lesson and setting homework; a PowerPoint also supports the lesson. Updated March 2017 (Corrected mass numbers on fission diagram)

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explain the uses of radiation, dosage to patients and two examples of non-medical uses. This is the eleventh lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the selection criteria for isotopes and uses Technetium as an example, enables consideration for balancing and weighing risks to patients and includes data of common treatments. A one page worksheet has been included as a short activity to enable pupils to graph the data and think about the risks of therapy. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching, a PowerPoint to support the lesson and a worksheet to aid in delivery / test understanding. There are also ideas for homework tasks and differentiation tasks that can be used by a teacher to develop the lesson further.

This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining background radiation and its sources. This is the tenth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the main reasons for background radiation and then links to external web sources for Radon gas causes. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching, a PowerPoint to support the lesson and a worksheet to aid in delivery / test understanding through the use of four differentiated activities to choose from.

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint discussing radioactive waste, irradiation and contamination. This is the ninth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the following learning objectives from the syllabus documentation: • Radioactive contamination is the unwanted presence of materials containing radioactive atoms on other materials. • Irradiation is the process of exposing an object to nuclear radiation. • The irradiated object does not become radioactive. • Suitable precautions must be taken to protect against any hazard • Understanding that it is important for the findings of studies into the effects of radiation on humans to be published and shared with other scientists so that the findings can be checked by peer review. • Hazards associated with radioactive material differ according to the half-life involved. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching and a PowerPoint (12 slides).

This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint explaining half-life of isotopes. This is the eighth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson explains the random nature of radioactive decay, the use of mathematical and graphical procedures to calculate and use half-life and has example graphs to show how to do this. There is also an experiment idea and a results table that can be exported to a spreadsheet for analysis. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching, a PowerPoint to support the lesson and three examples with answers to test pupil understanding.

This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining the effect on atomic number and mass number when elements undergo alpha and beta decay. This is the seventh lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the use of nuclear formulae in explaining the changes in the elements as they decay. There is a lesson plan with notes on teaching, a PowerPoint to support the lesson and ideas for extending the lesson for more able students.

This is a lesson and PowerPoint explaining the penetrating and ionising ability of alpha, beta and gamma radiation. This is the sixth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the main diagram used when discussing penetration through materials, recaps the depth expected to penetrate through air and summarises the overall properties in a table. There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching, a PowerPoint to support the lesson and a copy of two of the slides in word format for easy printing for less able pupils. Also included is a risk assessment for the use of radiation in the classroom (by teachers)

This is a lesson and PowerPoint introducing alpha, beta and gamma radiation. This is the fifth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers the diagrams and make up of the four main radiation types (including neutron radiation). There is a detailed lesson plan with notes on teaching and a PowerPoint to support the lesson.

This is an introductory lesson and PowerPoint introducing Radiation. This is the fourth lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4). The lesson covers radiation activity, becquerels and health and safety of use of radioactive samples. This download includes a PowerPoint to support the lesson and lesson plan including a demonstration idea for measuring count rate.