A differentiated lesson based on the Activate 2 (P1.3) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers the meaning of potential difference and how to measure it, a brief mention of the key words 'series' and 'parallel' and their meaning, and a brief introduction to p.d. ratings on batteries. There is then class wide AFL with the use of planner (red, green and yellow) cards covering the information above. Students then progress to a simple practical activity where they measure p.d. across different components; battery packs, connection leads, voltmeters, bulbs and switches are required. A 'stretch' question sheet is included if students progress ahead of time, the answers for this are incorporated into the slides. The plenary is based on student reflection against the learning objectives, answers can be read out and 'pop corned' between peers.

A complete, differentiated lesson on static, with content based on the Activate 2 (P1.1) SOW. The lesson involves an introduction to charge, atoms and subatomic particles. Students are then demonstrated static electricity using balloons and a Van de Graff generator. The students can be included into to this demonstration to make things fun, if it is not possible to use this equipment then a video is included within the slides. Class wide AFL is conducted through the use of planner (red, green and yellow) cards. Students are then taught the concepts of lightening and electric fields prior to a differentiated 'beat the grid challenge', where students answer as many ranked questions as they can in 10 minutes. The plenary is based upon self refection against the learning objectives. Students can be elected to read out answers through throwing a soft toy between peers. No additional worksheets or resources required.

A lesson based on the Activate 2 (P1.4) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson includes an introduction to series and parallel circuits, and explains their differences in terms of current and potential difference. A whiteboard quiz then follows (AFL) prior to a practical exercise. For the practical exercise simple circuit components are required; battery packs, voltmeters, ammeters, connection wires, bulbs and switches. Additional 'stretch' questions are included in the instance that the students progress speedily through the practical, with the answers incorporated into the slides. The plenary is based around student reflection on their progress against the learning objectives. Students can be elected to read out answers and this can be 'pop corned' on between peers.

A complete lesson based on the Activate 2 (P1.5) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson includes an introduction on how to calculate it making use of the equation triangle. Students then attempt calculations and can 'stretch' to rearrange the equation to calculate p.d and current. Conductors and insulators are then introduced ahead of a practical exercise where students calculate resistance from a series of p.d. and current measurements. Power packs, variable resistors, ammeters and voltmeters. The plenary is based on students reflecting on their progress against the learning objectives.

A full lesson based on the Activate 2 (P1.6) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers poles, attraction and repulsion and magnetic fields. A practical activity is included where students draw magnetic field lines making use of a bar magnet and a compass. The students then study the earths magnetic field prior to attempting summary questions based on the content of the lesson (answers incorporated). Video and think pair share sessions are included to maintain student focus. The plenary is consists of students writing a reflective paragraph based on their progress against the learning objectives - prompts included on slides.

This lesson is based on the Activate 1 (P2.4) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson begins with the structure of the ear, and how we hear. Students complete their handout of the ear as you progress through the first few slides prior to a summary and correction of answers. There is then a 'gap fill' DART activity to check for understanding. The lesson then progresses to damage of hearing and how we measure sound (dB). The microphone is then compared to the ear, students must then answer a 'focus writing' task where they use their knowledge from the lesson to compare and contrast the ear and the microphone. The plenary is based on students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives, and sharing their answers with peers - throwing round a soft toy is a fun way of doing this. All answers/animations/timers included within the slides.

A full lesson based on the activate 1 (P2.5) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers echoes, distance and choes, reducing echoes, ultrasound and its uses. A simple DART activity is used for early AFL. Students then take part in a literacy exercise to consolidate and expand on the content of the lesson. The plenary is based on students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

A complete lesson for the topic of alternating current, based on AQA P5.1 but can be used for other schemes of work. The lesson is differentiated with stretch activities for more able and support sheets for less able. A practical exercise is included where students use oscilloscopes to investigate a.c. currents. The lesson includes timers to promote pace and power-point animations to facilitate Q/A during the review of each learning checkpoint. Plenary is based on students reflection against the learning objectives.

A complete, differentiated lesson based on the Activate 2 (P2.5 ) SOW but can be used for others. This lesson covers the key aspects of infrared radiation, thermal imaging and the use of foil blankets etc. Student understanding is checked with a differentiated question grid challenge (answers included) prior to a simple practical. For the practical hot water bottles with different covers, different coloured cups ice or heat packs can be used. Students will use a thermometer to record the temperature of each object and then judge how much infrared radiation is given off using the back of their hands. An alternative simple prac is included where students monitor the temperature of black and silver cans containing hot water. This is followed by 'stretch questions' associated with the practical and a plenary designed to encourage self reflection within students in regards to their progress against the learning objectives.

A complete lesson on energy dissipation tailored towards the AQA SOW. Covers useful energy, wasted energy and friction with a learning checkpoints based on a past exam question. The ‘spreading out’ (dissipation) of energy is then covered ahead of a simple practical activity where students use pulleys to investigate friction and its effect upon work done. Follow up questions and answers included to facilitate peer or self marking after practical. Originally this lesson was planned fora high ability year 10 group, but has been used with year 9 group with no problems.

A complete lesson for potential difference and resistance tailored towards AQA but can be used for any SOW. Animations are used to support Q/A during correction of answers and timers are included to promote pace. Includes theory, learning checkpoint, practical activity, example questions with learning checkpoint and plenary. Just add voltmeters, ammeters, power packs and variable resistors from the tech’s and you have all you need for the lesson.

Change in energy stores lesson which also covers conservation of energy , energy efficiency and flow diagrams. Based on AQA SOW, differentiated with everything you need. Timers are used to promote pace and answers are included through animation to facilitate self or peer correction.

Complete lesson tailored towards AQA but can be used for other SOW. Includes timings, and powerpoint animations to promote pace and Q/A respectively. Short practical exercise included involving the use of pendulums. Lesson is differentiated to support both less and more able.

Tailored towards activate SOW but can be used for others. Includes a short simple, practical activity using light boxes. Lesson is differentiated to support more and less able. Use of timings and powerpoint animations promotes pace and Q/A during self or peer mediated questioning. Class wide AFL supported through simple red, green or yellow card activity.

A full revision lesson with everything you need to revise activate P1.3 (year 7). This lesson is tailored specifically towards the checkpoint test.

A full lesson with everything you need for energy efficiency. Based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for others.

A complete lesson on series circuits including simple practical activity. Based on AQA SOW but can be used for any. Includes timers to promote pace and powerpoint animations to facilitate Q/A during correction or marking of answers. Lesson covers the rules of potential difference, current, cells and resistance within series circuits. Practical activity involves students measuring the potential difference and current within 6 series circuits. Questions are included for an additional ‘stretch’ activity if time permits (answers incorporated) and the plenary exercise guides students to reflect on their progress against the LO’s.

A full revision lesson based on the Activate 2 (P1.5-1.8). Starter and practical exercise taken from other TES authors. Lesson covers calculating resistance, PD and current (triangle method), permanent and temporary magnets (including electromagnets). Answers to each exercise are incorporated through animation. Use as a follow on lesson from another free revision resource found in my shop (circuits, current and potential difference revision). Alternatively you could chop and stitch these together into a single lesson. If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full, differentiated and scaffolded lesson based on the new AQA (P5.4) SOW. The differentiated worksheets were taken from another TES author (All answers incorporated into slides). If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full lesson based on the Activate 2 (P2.6) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers fossil fuels, power plants and alternative energy sources using a range of activities. All answers are incorporated into the slides facilitating peer/self marking and timers are used to promote pace. The information hunt and the worksheet activity are taken from other TES authors. The plenary is an exciting 'car race quiz' where students are put into groups and compete the reach the finish line first, pre-prepared questions/answers included. I usually take the answer from the group to put their hand up first, those who answer incorrectly are frozen out until the next round. A reflective plenary is also included as a back up in case the lesson progresses faster than expected. If you like this resource please visit my shop for other 'oven ready' lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in