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 Physics New GCSE Spec
Entire resources to cover all of the trilogy/combined content in paper 2 of the new GCSE specifications.
All trilogy/combined lessons for all 3 topics, including any worksheets, practical order information to support in teaching these topics.
Lessons cover the combined ‘trilogy’ science route lessons
The lessons include any required practical tasks that AQA have outlined, and an opportunity for learners to complete each of these.
Lessons have differentiated tasks available on slides and progress checks to assess learning throughout the lessons.
There is also opportunity to assess extended answer questions in some of the lessons to allow extended feedback on their work in these tasks.
Specification points covered are:
Paper 2 Topic 1 (4.5 - Forces and their interactions)
4.5.1.1 - Scalar and vector quantities (P5.1 lesson)
4.5.1.2 - Contact and non-contact forces (P5.1 lesson)
4.5.6.1.1 - Distance and displacement (P5.1 lesson)
4.5.6.1.2 - Speed (in part) (P5.1 lesson)
4.5.1.4 - Resultant forces (P5.2 lesson)
4.5.2 – Work done and energy transfer (P5.3 lesson)
4.5.1.3 – Gravity (P5.4 lesson)
4.5.3 - Forces and elasticity (P5.5 lesson)
Required practical 6 - investigate the relationship between force and extension for a spring. (P5.5 lesson)
4.5.6.1.2 – Speed (P5.11 lesson)
4.5.6.1.3 – Velocity (P5.11 lesson)
4.5.6.1.4 - The distance-time relationship (P5.11 lesson)
4.5.6.1.5 – Acceleration (P5.12 lesson)
4.5.6.2.1 - Newton’s First Law (P5.13 lesson)
4.5.6.2.2 - Newton’s Second Law (P5.13 lesson)
4.5.6.2.3 - Newton’s Third Law (P5.13 lesson)
Required practical 7 - Investigate the effect of varying the force on the acceleration of an object of constant mass, and the effect of varying the mass of an object on the acceleration produced by a constant force. (P5.13 lesson)
4.5.6.3.1 - Stopping distance (P5.14 lesson)
4.5.6.3.2 - Reaction time (P5.14 lesson)
4.5.6.3.3 - Factors affecting braking distance 1 (P5.14 lesson)
4.5.6.3.4 - Factors affecting braking distance 2 (P5.14 lesson)
4.5.7.1 - Momentum is a property of moving objects (P5.15 lesson)
4.5.7.2 - Conservation of momentum (P5.15 lesson)
Paper 2 topic 2 (4.6 - Waves)
4.6.1.1 - Transverse and longitudinal waves (P6.1 lesson)
4.6.1.2 - Properties of waves (wave calculations) (P6.1 lesson)
4.6.1.2 - Properties of waves - required practical - make observations to identify the suitability of apparatus to measure the frequency, wavelength and speed of waves in a ripple tank and waves in a solid and take appropriate measurements. (P6.2 lesson)
4.6.2.1 - Types of electromagnetic waves (P6.6 lesson)
4.6.2.2 - Properties of electromagnetic waves 1 (P6.7a lesson)
4.6.2.3 - Properties of electromagnetic waves 2(P6.7a lesson)
Required practical (P6.7b lesson) - investigate how the amount of infrared radiation absorbed or radiated by a surface depends on the nature of that surface.
4.6.2.4 - Uses and applications of electromagnetic waves (P6.8 lesson)
Paper 2 topic 3 (4.7 - Magnetism and electromagnetism)
4.7.1.1 - Poles of a magnet (P7.1 lesson)
4.7.1.2 - Magnetic fields (P7.1 lesson)
4.7.2.1 – Electromagnetism (P7.2 lesson)
4.7.2.2 - Fleming’s left-hand rule (HT only) (P7.3 lesson)
4.7.2.3 - Electric motors (HT only) (P7.3 lesson)
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 Biology New GCSE Spec (Paper 2 Topic 2 - exams 2018) – Inheritance, variation + evolution (4.6)
All lessons to cover the TRILOGY and TRIPLE lessons of topic 6 (paper 2, topic 2) – Inheritance, variation + evolution (4.6), from the new spec (exams 2018). .
The lessons include any required practical tasks that AQA have outlined, and an opportunity for learners to complete each of these.
Lessons have differentiated tasks available on slides and progress checks to assess learning throughout the lessons.
There is also opportunity to assess extended answer questions in some of the lessons to allow extended feedback on their work in these tasks.
All of the following specification points are covered for this topic and in brackets is the lesson that the point is covered in:
Trilogy specification points and lessons:
4.6.1.1 - sexual and asexual reproduction (B6.1 lesson)
4.6.1.3 - Advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction (biology only) (B6.1 lesson)
4.6.1.2 - Meiosis (B6.1 lesson)
4.6.1.4 - DNA and the genome (B6.2 lesson)
4.6.1.5 - DNA Structure (bioloy only) (B6.3 lesson)
4.6.1.6 - Genetic inheritance (B6.4 lesson)
4.6.1.7 - Inherited disorders (B6.5 lesson)
4.6.1.8 - Sex determination (B6.5 lesson)
4.6.2.1 - Variation (B6.6 lesson)
4.6.2.2 - Evolution (B6.7 lesson)
4.6.2.3 - Selective breeding (B6.8 lesson)
4.6.2.4 - Genetic engineering (B6.8 lesson)
4.6.2.5 - Cloning (biology only) (B6.9 lesson)
4.6.3.1 - Theory of evolution (biology only) (B6.10 lesson)
4.6.3.2 - Speciation (biology only) (B6.11 lesson)
4.6.3.3 - The understanding of genetics (biology only) (B6.12 lesson)
4.6.3.4 - Evidence for evolution (B6.13 lesson)
4.6.3.5 - Fossils (B6.13 lesson)
4.6.3.6 - Extinction (B6.13 lesson)
4.6.3.7 - Resistant bacteria (B6.14 lesson)
4.6.4.1 - classification of living organisms (B6.15 lesson)
To buy all of these lessons separately from my shop would cost £45.
AQA B6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Inheritance, variation and evolution)
Lesson: B6.14 - Speciation(TRIPLE ONLY)
Specification points covered =
4.6.3.2 - Speciation (biology only)
A fully resourced lesson covering the theory of speciation for the biology only route. The lesson includes information and tasks on the work of Wallace and the development of the theory of speciation. 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 B6 (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.
AQA B7 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.7 – Ecology)
Lesson: B7.6 - Decomposition (TRIPLE ONLY) and required practical
Specification points covered =
4.7.2.3 - Decomposition (Biology only)
Required practical 10 - Investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of decay of fresh milk by measuring pH change
A fully resourced lesson covering decomposition and the factors that affect the rate of decomposition for the biology only route. The lesson includes information and tasks on all aspects of decomposition covered in the specification. 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 B7 (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 B7 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.7 – Ecology)
Lesson: B7.8 - Impact of environmental change (TRIPLE ONLY + HT ONLY)
Specification points covered =
4.7.2.4 - Impact of environmental change (Biology only)
A fully resourced lesson covering how environmental changes impact on the distribution of species for the biology only route. The lesson includes information and tasks on all aspects of the impact of change covered in the specification. 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 B7 (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 Biology New GCSE Spec (Paper 2 Topic 3 - exams 2018) – Ecology (4.7)
All lessons to cover the SEPARATE Biology course of topic 7 (paper 2, topic 3) – Ecology (4.7), from the new spec (exams 2018). .
The lessons include any required practical tasks that AQA have outlined, and an opportunity for learners to complete each of these.
Lessons have differentiated tasks available on slides and progress checks to assess learning throughout the lessons.
There is also opportunity to assess extended answer questions in some of the lessons to allow extended feedback on their work in these tasks.
All of the following specification points are covered for this topic and in brackets is the lesson that the point is covered in:
Trilogy specification points and lessons:
4.7.1.1 - Communities (B7.1 lesson)
4.7.1.2 - Abiotic factors(B7.1 lesson)
4.7.1.3 - Biotic factors (B7.1 lesson)
4.7.1.4 – Adaptations (B7.2 lesson)
4.7.2.1 - Levels of organisation (feeding relationships + predator - prey cycles) (B7.3 lesson)
4.7.2.1- Levels of organisation (required practical 9 - population sizes) (B7.4 lesson)
4.7.2.2 - How materials are cycled (B7.5 lesson)
4.7.2.3 - Decomposition (Biology only) (B7.6 Lesson)
Required practical 10 - Investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of decay of fresh milk by measuring pH change
4.7.3.2 - Waste management (B7.9 lesson)
4.7.3.1 - Biodiversity (B7.7 lesson)
4.7.3.6 - Maintaining Biodiversity (B7.7 lesson)
4.7.2.4 - Impact of environmental change (Biology only) (B7.8 lesson)
4.7.3.2 - Waste management (B7.9 lesson)
4.7.3.3 - Land use (B7.9 lesson)
4.7.3.4 - Deforestation (B7.9 lesson)
4.7.3.5 - Global warming (B7.9 lesson)
4.7.4.1 - Trophic levels (Biology only) (B7.10 lesson)
4.7.4.2 - Pyramids of biomass (Biology only) (B7.10 lesson)
4.7.4.3 - Transfer of biomass (Biology only) (B7.10 lesson)
4.7.5.1 - Factors affecting food security (Biology only) (B7.11 lesson)
4.7.5.2 - Farming techniques (Biology only) (B7.11 lesson)
4.7.5.3 - Sustainable fisheries (Biology only) (B7.11 lesson)
4.7.5.4 - Role of biotechnology (Biology only) (B7.11 lesson)
To buy all of these lessons separately from my shop would cost £33.
AQA P5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Forces and their interactions)
Lesson: P5.6 – Moments, levers and gears (Physics only)
Specification points covered =
4.5.4 - Moments, levers and gears
A fully resourced lesson covering moments (including the principle of moments), levers and gears; with examples of everyday levers that we use, how they make our work easier and how the equation needed for this. 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 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.
AQA P5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Forces and their interactions)
Lesson: P5.8 – Atmospheric Pressure (Physics only)
Specification points covered =
4.5.5.2 - Atmospheric pressure
A fully resourced lesson covering atmospheric pressure, the uses we have and why it varies with height. 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 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.
AQA Physics New GCSE Spec (Paper 2 Topic 3 - exams 2018) – Magnetism and electromagnetism (4.7)
All lessons to cover both TRILOGY and PHYSICS Only lessons of topic 7 (paper 2, topic 3) – Magnetism and electromagnetism (4.7), from the new spec (exams 2018). .
The lessons include any required practical tasks that AQA have outlined, and an opportunity for learners to complete each of these.
Lessons have differentiated tasks available on slides and progress checks to assess learning throughout the lessons.
There is also opportunity to assess extended answer questions in some of the lessons to allow extended feedback on their work in these tasks.
All of the following specification points are covered for this topic and in brackets is the lesson that the point is covered in:
Trilogy specification points and lessons:
4.7.1.1 - Poles of a magnet (P7.1 lesson)
4.7.1.2 - Magnetic fields (P7.1 lesson)
4.7.2.1 – Electromagnetism (P7.2 lesson)
4.7.2.2 - Fleming’s left-hand rule (HT only) (P7.3 lesson)
4.7.2.3 - Electric motors (HT only) (P7.3 lesson)
4.7.2.4 - Loudspeakers (Triple/HT Only) (P7.4 lesson)
4.7.3.1 - Induced potential (Triple/HT Only) (P7.4 lesson)
4.7.3.2 - Uses of the generator effect (Triple/HT Only) (P7.4 lesson)
4.7.3.3 - Microphones (Triple/HT Only) (P7.4 lesson)
4.7.3.4 - Transformers (Triple/HT Only) (P7.5 lesson)
New AQA P7.5 (New Physics GCSE spec 4.7 - exams 2018) - Transformers (Triple only)
AQA P7 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.7 – Magnetism and electromagnetism)
Lesson: P7.5 – Transformers (Triple only)
Specification points covered =
4.7.3.4 - Transformers (HT Only)
A fully resourced lesson about Itransformers, 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.
