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Rich has been teaching physics 2009. He is often found scurrying towards the free buffet on teacher training days.

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Rich has been teaching physics 2009. He is often found scurrying towards the free buffet on teacher training days.
Key words for science experiments - Display
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Key words for science experiments - Display

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A set posters to explain some of the key words needed for science experiments. (Precision, accuracy, errors, variables etc) Included is a PowerPoint version which can be added to and edited. A pdf version which you can print out with the fonts I've used. And also one of the slides as a preview. There are 7 slides (posters) three with images. All images are creative commons, which can be reused for commercial purposes.
Falling and What is g?
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Falling and What is g?

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I use this with a middle to high ability year 9 group, but could be used with low ability KS4 group. Activity that explains the key points of what is free fall, and also how we work out weight using g. I find the activity lasts around an hour or so. I am always looking to improve my resources, so please leave feedback! Thanks!
The potential divider
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The potential divider

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Powerpoint slides explaining what a potential divider is, and explaining step by step how we derrive the equations for a potential divider. With an investigation suggestion for potential dividers. Worksheet included with 4 KS5 questions on potential dividers, and mark scheme with worked solutions.
Mechanics revision pack
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Mechanics revision pack

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Revision pack for mechanics aspect of physics includes the topics: Circular motion, kinematics, conservation of energy, Kinetic Energy and Gravitational Potential energy, Newton's law of gravitation.
Resistivity/Resistance investigation - Length vs. Resistance of pencil graphite
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Resistivity/Resistance investigation - Length vs. Resistance of pencil graphite

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I made a PowerPoint a few years back on how to make a resistor with pencils. Here are (differentiated) instructions explaining to students how to carry out the investigation. Included is the original publisher file if you want to edit it. If you don't have publisher a PDF is also included! To do this experiment you will need a digital multimeter that can measure resistance.
Modelling half life with Skittles
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Modelling half life with Skittles

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Student activity to model the random nature of radioactive decay. Each group (2 to 3 students) will need a pack of skittles or m&ms. Document includes student instructions, table template and graph template for students to record their data.
Classic physics experiments - For non specialist teachers / new teachers
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Classic physics experiments - For non specialist teachers / new teachers

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Step by step teacher instructions and guided worksheets on classic experiments in physics that are hard to get working the first time! Designed for new physics teachers or non specialist physics teachers. Experiments include: - Parallel and Series Circuits - Measuring Refractive Index - Measuring Specific Heat Capacity - Transformers