No time to spare? Martin Blake supplies reasonably priced resources designed for science and supply teachers in the UK. Each lesson comes with everything you need to deliver, except, of course, you.
I teach the lessons I write, so follow me for regular updates to my catalogue.
No time to spare? Martin Blake supplies reasonably priced resources designed for science and supply teachers in the UK. Each lesson comes with everything you need to deliver, except, of course, you.
I teach the lessons I write, so follow me for regular updates to my catalogue.
A fun and interesting lesson, which looks at mass, weight, and gravity.
It comes with a data analysis starter, and includes a few videos for free (including Apollo 11 moon landing, Apollo 16 feather and hamemr, and Brian Cox in a vacuum chamber). These videos are also available on youtube if the files don’t work.
A lesson for KS3 students or low level GCSE, introduces the concept of atoms, charge, how charges can be transferred, and some of the risks associated with charged materials.
Lesson comes fully planned (just follow the ppt), and includes an activity with a plasma ball (if you've got one; if not, just leave it out!). There's a link to a youtube video called electric graffiti in the ppt as well (it's 14 min long but worth it, the students always like watching it).
NB: I deliberately avoided using the Van der Graaf generator, as I wanted to save it for GCSE.
Learning Objectives:
To recall structure of atom
To describe how charges can be transferred
To describe and explain the risks and precaution of using charge
A lesson powerpoint for students doing Edexcel 9-1, though it is transferable.
Covers Alpha and Beta- decay with explanation, examples, and practice equations.
A lesson with lots of board tasks to prepare students for either an end of unit test or revision for the final exams.
Each set of tasks attempts to tackle a small number of the Edexcel 9-1 specification statements for radioactivity.
Useful to spot gaps, and also to fill them in.
I found the lesson went extremely fast.
All the tasks are timed appropriately with a disappearing clock.
Covers spec CP1 TO CP2.10 Physics Revision lesson for Motion
Includes:
Starter
Specification statements
Range of questions timed on each ppt slide.
Answers included.
While specific to edexcel, is transferable to OCR and AQA. Just edit the statements.
EDEXCEL, AQA, OCR
Learning objectives:
Name and describe the structure of ionizing radiation types
Compare the penetration rates
Lesson has starter, required information, plenary, AFL opportunities and differentiation. Slide 1 is the detailed lesson plan, with topic misconceptions. I have also included a keyword crossword.
A lesson on wave interference and application in everyday life for KS3 students or low-level KS4 students. Comes with a plan, a complete powerpoint, and the accompanying worksheet.
Learning Objectives
Suggest what happens when 2 waves combine.
Apply the concept of interference in everyday life.
Evaluate how to reduce interference in sound waves.
A lesson on longitudinal waves for KS3 students in physics. They learn about sound waves, longitudinal waves, and then apply to P and S waves in seismic activity. Comes with a plan, powerpoint and relevant worksheets.
Learning Objectives
Be able to describe a longitudinal wave
Define the terms: rarefaction and compression and describe the properties of different types of waves.
Describe and explain a model of a longitudinal wave
Suitable for KS3 and low level KS4 classes
Learning Objectives
To define heat transfer by radiation
To describe an example of radiation
To explain why radiation occurs
Simple starter identifying likely heat loss points on a house
Quick exposition
Definitions of heat transfer
Thermograms
Practical Activity: comparing material and heat loss
Solar radiation
Q & A plenary
A lesson on measuring resistance and using appropriate equipment for KS5 Physics students
Definitions starter
Explanation of Ohm's Law and ohmic material
They build and test the standard test circuit and then compare results against a multimeter.
Powerpoint/Discussive lessons on science funding and politics.
Politics looks at the role of the government and their role, as well as pressure groups and their importance.
Funding looks at the money and where it comes from. It considers the pros and cons of state funding for scientific pursuit, as well as the pros and cons of private sources.
A powerpoint presentation/lesson on velocity for KS3 students or low level KS4.
Learning Objectives
Recall the difference between scalers and vectors
To describe the difference between speed and velocity
To calculate velocity of a falling object
Starter - speed calculation
Definitions of scalar and vector with exercise
Clear explanation of speed vs velocity
Practical activity using falling paper cake cases
Plenary questions
All calculations are answered in the slides.
A lesson on energy conservation for GCSE Physics.
Designed for AQA 2016 but transferable to OCR , EDEXCEL.
Students begin by simply naming energy forms
They learn the law of energy conservation (with prompt questions)
They then complete an energy carousel (or simply fill out the sheet if you like)
Then they learn about wasted energy, energy units, and energy transfer diagrams.
Students calculate and complete missing values.
Then they learn about Sankey diagrams.
To finish, they draw and interpret a Sankey diagram using given info.
As always, answers are on the slides. Please leave a review.
A festive powerpoint lesson on physics equations for GCSE students.
Ten taxing questions and some fun nerdy facts about Santa to keep those physics classes busy before christmas. Excellent end of term lesson for higher sets or just to fill a gap. There's even a *unit to value* starter. All answers are revealed on the slides.
Equations are:
v=d/t,
a=(v-u)/t,
W=mg,
f=1/t,
E=mgh,
Ek = 0.5mv2 - rearrangement to v
F=ma
I=V/R
E=QV
Q=It
A powerpoint which considers structure, rotation, orbital characteristics, Van-Allen belt, and distinctive lunar features, for curious, high ability students. Designed for a discussive lesson.
One activity that could be done is to use a labelled photo of the moon to teach the order of the Mares, which my students enjoyed immensely.