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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
iGCSE Physics - Conduction and Convection (PowerPoint)
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iGCSE Physics - Conduction and Convection (PowerPoint)

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iGCSE Physics PowerPoint that covers the topics of conduction and convection. This 18 page powerpoint explains the two methods of thermal transfer, goes through a science classroom experiment for each and links to insulation with a third experiment fully explained. There are also links with weather patterns and a discussion of the four variables that control conductive transfer rates. This is the second of 6 topics in this units of work and is aimed at covering approximately 3 hours of teaching, including the experiments.
iGCSE Physics - Thermal Radiation (PowerPoint)
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iGCSE Physics - Thermal Radiation (PowerPoint)

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iGCSE Physics PowerPoint that covers the topic of thermal radiation. This 14 page powerpoint explains how thermal radiation (infrared) is absorbed and emitted from different surfaces. Two experiments are explained in detail as well as the results from the Leslie cube demonstration including a FLIR photo. A vacuum flask diagram is also explained and links back to the previous lesson on conduction and convection. Common misconceptions are also highlighted. This is the third of 6 topics in this units of work and is aimed at covering approximately 2-3 hours of teaching, including the experiments.
BTec Engineering - Describing Fluid Systems (PowerPoint and worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Describing Fluid Systems (PowerPoint and worksheet)

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This is a 12 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Fluid Systems. This is an introduction to this topic where the properties of mass, pressure, volume, density and weight are explained. A worksheet of questions and an answer sheet are included. This is the first PowerPoint in this section and includes definitions and worked examples.
iGCSE Physics - Work Done (PowerPoint)
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iGCSE Physics - Work Done (PowerPoint)

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iGCSE Physics PowerPoint that covers the topic of Work Done. This 14 page powerpoint explains how frictional forces, including air resistance, needs to be overcome to keep an object moving. This is investigated with two practicals (one looking at surfaces and the second similar / extension practical looking at the effect of changing the weight of the object on friction). Graphing skills with extrapolation are also highlighted. This is the fourth of 6 topics in this units of work and is aimed at covering approximately 2-3 hours of teaching, including the experiments.
BTec Engineering - Immersed Bodies (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Immersed Bodies (PowerPoint)

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This is a 8 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Immersed Bodies. This covers the calculations of buoyancy for fully and partially submerged objects. This builds on Archimedes’ principle with a mathematical understanding of buoyancy. This is the third PowerPoint in this section (Fluid dynamics) v1.2 - Worksheet added with answers (2nd Sept 2021)
BTec Engineering - Fluid Systems
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BTec Engineering - Fluid Systems

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This bundle contains four PowerPoints that cover the sub-section of the BTec Engineering course “Fluid systems” including: Describing Fluid Systems Hydrostatic Pressure Immersed Bodies Fluid Flow in Pipes
BTec Engineering - Hydrostatic Pressure (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Hydrostatic Pressure (PowerPoint)

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This is a 14 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Hydrostatic Pressure. This covers hydrostatic thrust calculations, centre of mass and links to everyday engineering (dams), including a worked example. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Fluid dynamics) v 1.1 - Worksheet added, with answers (2nd Sept 2021)
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 - 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
BTec Engineering - Circular Measurements (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Circular Measurements (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 8 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of circular measurements including: converting degrees to radians, derivation of radians as a unit, calculating area or circles and sectors, calculating circumference and arc lengths. There is a worksheet and answers to the worksheet are included. This is the eighth PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods).
Mathematics - Circular Measurements (PowerPoint and Worksheet)
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Mathematics - Circular Measurements (PowerPoint and Worksheet)

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This is an 8 slide PowerPoint that coversthe topic of circular measurements including: converting degrees to radians, derivation of radians as a unit, calculating area or circles and sectors, calculating circumference and arc lengths. There is a worksheet and answers to the worksheet are included.
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 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