Great for initial work on the wave equation: pupils work down vertically filling in each column, following the same steps each time. They work up to completing a question requiring rearrangement and unit conversion.

A lesson comparing transverse and longitudinal waves. You will need a slinky for a demo (obviously!) Moving onto wave equation with worksheet provided. The first task requires the ‘word wheel’ to help the pupils structure their answers. Can be printed or on PPT. The wave equation task needs to be printed. Pupils use the side-by-side to practice questions, moving onto harder ones.

A KS4 lessons explaining the difference atoms, ions and isotopes. Can be used for both chemistry and physics specifications.

A presentation about black body radiation and it’s effects.

A presentation explaining uses of sound waves. could be used at both KS3 and KS4 depending on your classes and starting points.

A presentation explaining s and p waves.

A lesson covering the basics of energy stores, transfers, power and work done. Designed for use with KS3 class but could be used with KS4 with some adjustments. The tarsia puzzle does have a joke question about Norwich City being the best football team, sorry!

‘Find someone who can’ activity for energy. designed as a revision resource for KS3 but could easily be used at KS4 or as an intro to energy in KS4. Pupils are not allowed to answer on their sheet, but must find other pupils to do it for them. They may only write on another person’s sheet once.

A lesson about the difference between mass and weight. Designed for KS3 but applicable to some KS4. Includes a ‘find someone who can’ activity. Worksheet on rearranging w=mg.

A lesson designed for KS3 as an intro to gravity but could also be used at KS4

A lesson explaining the evidence for the big bang theory.

A lesson covering red shift applied to galaxies and what that means for astronomy.

A lesson and activities covering the main aspects of star formations. Please check my profile for a separate lesson on star formation.

A GCSE lesson covering star formation and gravitational and nuclear equilibrium. Please check my profile for the follow up lesson on life cycle of a star.

a simple lesson discussing types of satellites and different orbits

A KS4 lesson on radiation types. Demo about penetrative properties used during lesson but not needed, video will work.

A KS4 lesson about the half life of radioactive isotopes. Worksheets from “half life challenge” on TES were used. Skittles practical (google it!) also used during lesson when taught myself but not needed.

A KS4 lessons about Newton’s second law. Equation is explained as a=F/m as this is more intuitive for the pupils.

A KS4 lesson on specific latent heat. Lesson covers all aspects including graph and equation.

A KS4 lesson about testing specific heat capacity, designed to be used pre or post practical to ensure pupils understand procedure.