Each resource has a slide to assess prior knowledge, introduction to the topic that the lesson covers and a range of tasks, activities and progress checks to assess student understanding throughout each topic.
Lessons are available as a bundle to cover the whole topic of a specification (at a discounted rate) or are available to buy individual lessons.
Each resource has a slide to assess prior knowledge, introduction to the topic that the lesson covers and a range of tasks, activities and progress checks to assess student understanding throughout each topic.
Lessons are available as a bundle to cover the whole topic of a specification (at a discounted rate) or are available to buy individual lessons.
AQA P1 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.1 – Energy)
Lesson: P1.1 – Energy stores and systems
Specification points covered =
4.1.1.1 - Energy stores and systems
4.1.2.1 - Energy transfers in a system
A fully resourced lesson covering energy stores and systems, to help students describe all the changes involved in the way energy is stored when a system changes, for common situations. It also looks at how energy can be transferred usefully, stored or dissipated, but cannot be created or destroyed. The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P1 (Paper 1, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P4 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.4 – Atomic Structure )
Lesson: P4.3 – Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation
Specification points covered =
4.4.2.1 - Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation
A fully resourced lesson about radioactive decay to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P4 (Paper 1, Topic 4).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides.
AQA P6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Waves)
Lesson: P6.11 – Black body radiation (Physics only)
Specification points covered =
4.6.3.1 - Emission and absorption of infrared radiation
4.6.3.2 - Perfect black bodies and radiation
A fully resourced lesson covering the ‘Black body radiation’ aspect of the physics only specification This is a physics only lesson that covers any higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P6 (Paper 2, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
Lesson power point to cover Edexcel P3.18 - Dangers of ionising radiation
Specification - examined from 2014
Power point is fully differentiated with tasks to suit those sitting both foundation and higher tiers, and tasks are available to stretch the most able learners.
AQA P2 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.2 – Electricity)
Lesson: P2.1 – Circuit symbols, electric current and charge
Specification points covered =
4.2.1.1 - Standard circuit diagram symbols
4.2.1.2 - Electrical charge and current
A fully resourced lesson about circuit symbols, electric current and charge to be used when teaching the New physics specification GCSE of AQA P2 (Paper 1, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides.
AQA P1 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.1 – Energy)
Lesson: P1.2 – Energy transfers in a system + Required practical 2 - investigating the effectiveness of thermal insulators (TRIPLE ONLY)
Specification points covered =
4.1.2.1 - Energy transfers in a system
Required practical 2 (physics only) - investigate the effectiveness of different materials as thermal insulators and the factors that may affect the thermal insulation properties of a material.
A fully resourced lesson covering energy transfers in a system. The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P1 (Paper 1, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
New AQA P7.1 (New Physics GCSE spec 4.7 - exams 2018) - Magnetic poles and magnetic fields
AQA P7 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.7 – Magnetism and electromagnetism)
Lesson: P7.1 – Magnetic poles and magnetic fields
Specification points covered =
4.7.1.1 - Poles of a magnet
4.7.1.2 - Magnetic fields
A fully resourced lesson about magnetism, the poles of a magnet, magnetic fields and permanent and induced magnetism, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P7 (Paper 2, Topic 3).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Forces and their interactions)
Lesson: P5.14 – Braking forces and factors affecting it
Specification points covered =
4.5.6.3.1 - Stopping distance
4.5.6.3.2 - Reaction time
4.5.6.3.3 - Factors affecting braking distance 1
4.5.6.3.4 - Factors affecting braking distance 2
A fully resourced lesson covering braking and forces. The lesson covers the range of aspects needed in these specification points (stopping/thinking/braking distances. Factors affecting each of these and the braking force required etc.). The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P5 (Paper 2, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
New AQA P6.3 (New Physics GCSE spec 4.6 - exams 2018) - Reflection and refraction of waves (with Required practical)
AQA P6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Waves)
Lesson: P6.3 – Reflection and refraction of waves (with Required practical)
Specification points covered =
4.6.1.3 - Reflection of waves (physics only)
Required practical 9: Investigate the reflection of light by different types of surface and the refraction of light by different substances. (physics only)
A fully resourced lesson about reflection and refraction of waves, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P6 - Triple only content.
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P2 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.2 – Electricity)
Lesson: P2.4 – Series Circuits
Specification points covered =
4.2.2 - Series Circuits
A fully resourced lesson about current, potential difference and resistance in series circuits to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P2 (Paper 1, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides.
AQA P2 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.2 – Electricity)
Lesson: P2.2 – Current, resistance and potential difference
Specification points covered =
4.2.1.3 - Current, resistance and potential difference
A fully resourced lesson about Current, resistance and potential difference to be used when teaching the New physics specification GCSE of AQA P2 (Paper 1, Topic 2 - Electricity).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides.
New AQA P7.4 (New Physics GCSE spec 4.7 - exams 2018) - Induced potential, uses of generators (Triple only)
AQA P7 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.7 – Magnetism and electromagnetism)
Lesson: P7.4 – Induced potential, uses of generators (Triple only)
Specification points covered =
4.7.3.1 - Induced potential (Higher tier)
4.7.3.2 - Uses of the generator effect (HT only)
4.7.3.3 - Microphones (HT Only)
4.7.2.4 - Loudspeakers
A fully resourced lesson about Induced potential, uses of generators, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P7 (Paper 2, Topic 3).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing. Retrieval practice from this unit as well as other physics questions are built in as a starter to the lesson.
AQA P2 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.2 – Electricity)
Lesson: P2.6 – Direct and alternating potential difference
Specification points covered =
4.2.3.1 - Direct and alternating potential difference
A fully resourced lesson about direct and alternating potential difference to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P2 (Paper 1, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Resource also includes a possible stretch task for more able students or to be used as a homework.
AQA P2 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.4 – Atomic Structure)
Lesson: P4.1 – Atomic structure, mass number, atomic number and isotopes
Specification points covered =
4.4.1.1 - The structure of an atom
4.4.1.2 - Mass number, atomic number and isotopes
A fully resourced lesson about atomic structure, atomic number, mass number and isotopes to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P4 (Paper 1, Topic 4).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides.
AQA P2 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.2 – Electricity)
Lesson: P2.7 – Mains Electricity
Specification points covered =
4.2.3.2 - Mains Electricity
A fully resourced lesson about mains electricity to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P2 (Paper 1, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides.
AQA P4 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.4 – Atomic Structure)
Lesson: P4.2 – Developments of the model of the atom
Specification points covered =
4.4.1.3 - The development of the model of the atom (common with chemistry)
A fully resourced lesson about developments of the atom to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P4 (Paper 1, Topic 4).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides.
New AQA P3.3 (New Physics GCSE spec 4.3 - exams 2018) - Internal Energy, temperature change and Specific heat capacity.
AQA P3 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.3 – Particle model of matter)
Lesson: P3.3 – Internal Energy, temperature change and Specific heat capacity.
Specification points covered =
4.3.2.1 - Internal energy
4.3.2.2 - Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity
A fully resourced lesson about Internal Energy, temperature change and Specific heat capacity, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P3 (Paper 1, Topic 3).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P2 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.2 – Electricity)
Lesson: P2.10 – Static Charge (Triple ONLY)
Specification points covered =
4.2.5.1 - Static Charge
A fully resourced lesson about static to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P2 (Paper 1, Topic 2). This lesson is a PHYSICS ONLY lesson.
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Most questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
New AQA P7.2 (New Physics GCSE spec 4.7 - exams 2018) - Electromagnetism
AQA P7 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.7 – Magnetism and electromagnetism)
Lesson: P7.2 – Electromagnetism
Specification points covered =
4.7.2.1 - Electromagnetism
A fully resourced lesson about Electromagnetism, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P7 (Paper 2, Topic 3).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA P5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Contact & non-contact forces; scalars & vectors; distance & displacement; speed and velocity
Lesson: P5.1 – Contact & non-contact forces; scalars & vectors; distance & displacement; speed and velocity
Specification points covered =
4.5.1.1 - Scalar and vector quantities
4.5.1.2 - Contact and non contact forces
4.5.6.1.1 - Distance and displacement
4.5.6.1.2 - Speed (in part)
A fully resourced lesson covering an introduction to forces, with contact and non-contact, the lesson also looks at scalar and vector quantities using distance and displacement and speed and velocity as examples covered, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA P5 (Paper 2, Topic 1).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
