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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
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
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
This covers the Lessons (that are all available individually):
Structure of an atom
Mass number and isotopes
Development of the Atomic Model
Radioactive Decay
Alpha, beta and gamma
Properties of Radiation
Nuclear Equations
Half Life
Radioactive Waste
Background Radiation
Fission
Fusion
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.
This is a lesson and PowerPoint introducing the history and development of the model of the atom. This is the third lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4).
The lesson covers the main scientists that have built up the theory of the atom over the centuries. The idea of theories and how they are developed and refined is discussed and some ideas for classroom activities are also included.
This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint introducing atomic number, mass number, isotopes and ions. This is the second lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4).
The lesson covers the diagrams and standard method of listing elements, ascertaining isotopes and understanding the charges on atoms and ions. 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.
This is a detailed lesson and PowerPoint introducing the Structure of an Atom. This is the first lesson in the Atomic Structure unit of work (P4).
The lesson covers the sizes of atoms, nuclei and the idea that mass is found primarily in the nucleus. There is an idea for a demonstration to calculate the upper limit on the size of an atom. Electron energy level changes due to absorption and emission of electromagnetic radiation is also discussed
This is a bundle of 12 fully planned lessons and full PowerPoints to assist in the delivery of an Astrophysics course.
This not only fully completes the AQA Unit 9 scheme (Optional Astrophysics course) but would be ideal for running a Stretch and Challenge GCSE club
This course has excellent ideas, pictures and mathematical solutions to assist in the astrophysics sections of other examination boards
This bundle represents a saving of 46% on the purchase price of the lessons separately.
Version history:
v1.01 - Lesson 28.3 (Charge coupled devices) mathematical error corrected
v1.03 - Lesson 28.5 / 28.6 Error in formula corrected and wavelength scale reveres on spectral diagram
v1.04 - Lesson 28.10/11 typos corrected and magnitude formula sign altered
v1.05 - Lesson 28.12 corrected an error in the maths example. Added a work-through of a second question.
This is the first chapter of my Physics Course that I am offering as a free sample. It includes 5 powerpoints and detailed lesson plans.
The entire course includes 150 PowerPoints and plans and covers an entire 2 year course and is available in my shop.
This powerpoint has the answers that pop up to perform:
SUVAT and energy on a rocket
Circular motion and SUVAT on a Catherine wheel
Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat on a bonfire and water barrel
Final slide is a discussion point on fire safety
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This is a complete set of 10 power points and planned lessons that cover the unit of work for Science / Physics on the Particle Model of Matter. This includes:
Introduction to the particle model
Calculating Density
Required Practical (Measuring Density)
Change of state
Specific Heat Capacity
Specific Latent Heat
Pressure in Gases
Summary / Review lesson (Trilogy content)
Boyle's Law
Increasing gas pressure