This activity is designed to force deeper thinking at all levels, forcing students of all abilities to make links between concepts they have encountered over the course of the topic. This is a highly engaging activity for all which draws on both literacy and content. Each word has a point value ascribed to it, depending on level of difficulty. Students then construct sentences linking as many of the words as they can in a single sentence. They tally up their word score and then move on to producing another sentence. etc. Instructions on how to use the activity with a set of dice is also included. Always ensure that students have access to glossaries or text books so that they can challenge themselves to find the meaning of new terminology or concepts. This is best carried out in pairs, where students can discuss and share ideas. This has been designed specifically for the new GCSE Physics content and has been used for the first time with Year 9 in 2016. Some of the words/concepts include: Eureka Can, Solid, Sublimate, Vibrate, Liquid, Gas, melt, energy, inter-molecular etc.

Included are Learning Grids for KS3 Forces, Classification, Energy, Compounds Elements and Mixtures and Light This activity is designed to force deeper thinking at all levels, forcing students of all abilities to make links between concepts they have encountered over the course of the topic. This is a highly engaging activity for all which draws on both literacy and content. Each word has a point value ascribed to it, depending on level of difficulty. Students then construct sentences linking as many of the words as they can in a single sentence. They tally up their word score and then move on to producing another sentence. etc. Instructions on how to use the activity with a set of dice is also included. Always ensure that students have access to glossaries or text books so that they can challenge themselves to find the meaning of new terminology or concepts. This is best carried out in pairs, where students can discuss and share ideas.

This activity reinforces some of the key terminology and parts and functions of the National Grid that students will have encountered during this lesson. I have designed this so that it can be accessible to those with literacy difficulties by putting in plain student speak where possible. I have also included the answers so that students can peer or self assess. Some of the terminology includes: step-up transformer, current, substation, pylon

95 Questions and answers focusing on the Thermal Transfer section of the P1 exam (more topics will be published later). There are 2 pdf files - one with a 4 x 2 layout and the other with a 5 x 2 layout. Topics include: conduction, convection, radiation evaporation, condensation, kinetic theory Changing the rate of energy transfer animal adaptations and energy transfer the vacuum flask insulating houses and u-values payback time solar panels specific heat capacity

This bundle includes: 95 x flash cards, rotation square activities, word searches, revision cubes, Cornell Note activity, comic, routemap etc. that I’ve put together over the years. There really is something for everyone in here.

Activity Time: 45mins GCSE Power 15 Questions and Answers most of which focus on calculations, converting units and re-arranging equations. Each question is differentiated by difficulty (most difficult have 4 smileys while easiest have only 1 smiley face). The activity focuses on P = E/t and P = I * V - to further differentiate you could supply students with model answers. I usually give different abilities different numbers of Smiley's to collect, so a lower ability student would have 6 while a higher would have many more. There are 3 files in this resource, a colour version, black and white version and the answer key.

Activity Length: 40 minutes Suitable for GCSE students of all abilities. This is a 3 part resource. The first is a comic book style text that introduces EM waves as being transverse and as waves of different lengths and frequency (there is an explanation as to what these terms mean). The second part is a user friendly worksheet, again in a comic book style, where students can use textbooks, video or internet to discover the uses, dangers, advantages, disadvantages, frequency and wavelengths of the spectrum. My students enjoy using the comic-book style textbooks, in particular my reluctant readers and dyslexic students, however, there should always be an alternative source information around, like a text book, to ensure that they are exposed to text of all types. The third is a powerpoint file of the comic book if you should wish to present it rather than printing it. The activity will challenge the higher abilities as they will be expected to apply their knowledge in a compare and contrast activity, while also being expected to produce work that shows a deeper understanding. Keywords: transverse wave, electromagnetic spectrum, light, communication,

These activities work best in pairs and I've found that they are very good at building resilience and independence. The students are given the problems and answers, but are asked to show their working out and meta cognitive processes - teaching them how to problem solve and apply their ideas.

Objectives: To perform calculations relating to KE and GPE To improve math skill through metacognition activity To understand the relation between Kinetic Energy, GPE and Conservation of Energy. Differentiate through the activities, some of which are simpler than others, or through group work or task choice. This magazine-type activity has always been a firm favourite with my groups. Working in groups or as a longer homework project it is designed to get students thinking about energy in real terms and the importance of correctly showing mathematical method.

Fully resourced lesson with presentation and practical.

Ideal activities to use alongside Oxford textbooks for cover or revision. The activities are designed to force students to engage with text without simply copying. Instructions Students read the text and then take list keywords and bullet points for the most important facts. Higher students - rank their bullet points in order of importance and justify their choices. Foundation students can use their notes to draft longer written answers.

Large crossword puzzle based on the above topics. If using AQA Oxbox it relates to P2.20 - P2.23. Answers attached.

A quiz with a difference. The first slide presents the answer to a question. Students have to construct the answer using only the words given. There are 7 of these puzzles in total. Please consider buying this as part of the alternating current bundle and get some resources for free. How to use: Show students the first slide, give them 30 seconds to try to come up with the answer. If no one gets it correct, the next slide is shown, with some of the words in the correct place. Students are again given 30 seconds to try to come up with the answer. Answers are provided.

Suitable for 2018 AQA Spec. PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING THIS AS PART OF A BUNDLE AND GET ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES. This resource consists of a set of 20 revision cards, an answer search puzzle and letter jumble activity. Suitable for SEN and Foundation Students it has been designed to be engaging and accessible for the reluctant reader. Although I have included the cards with the resource, I usually ask students to study cards at home and then they can choose either the answer search or letter jumble. The activity lasts about 20 minutes.

Suitable for the new Specification for first exams 2018. Objective: To understand what direct and alternating current is, role of the live, neutral and earth wire, the role of the National Grid, how to calculate frequency and to understand the relationship between power, current and voltage. This resource is made up of 20 key fact revision cards and a card match. Included is also a large format set that I use in class for students to make their own notes. Please consider buying this as part of a bundle and make a considerable saving.

Suitable for higher and foundation students. If the lesson is run as suggested the estimated time for the activity is 40 minutes. 1. Set students in groups of 3 and give them the questions on the “discussion circle” pdf file. 2. Students answer the questions using textbooks where necessary. 3. Make up the discussion circle by putting the question pieces next to each other. 4. Get the groups to visit each other 5. Students make improvements to their original cards. This resource has been made using Formulator Tarsia and the files have been included for editing along with a pdf.

Please consider buying this as part of a bundle and get additional free resources. This resource is made up of a traditional Tarsia ie a series of questions with answers to match. Included are small, medium and large pdf files for the puzzle as well as the original Tarsia file.