Lesson powerpoint with activities to support the lesson. Lesson content: Starter quiz Research activity (with criteria) to create presentations on nuclear issues

Learning question: Describe some energy resources. Computer lesson Retrieval starter. Research groups and criteria Presenting

Note lesson content and order has been altered from the textbook to better match specification Learning question: What is the risk associated with different doses of radiation ? Retrieval starter. Introduction to radiation dose in Sieverts and background radiation Radiation dose in context Exam style question worked example Calculate your own annual radiation dose.

Note lesson content and order has been altered from the textbook to better match specification Learning question: Can electromagnetic waves be dangerous ? Retrieval starter. Dangers an uses of UV Dangers and uses of X-rays and Gamma rays Venn diagram activity Guess the X-ray quiz

Note lesson content and order has been altered from the textbook to better match specification Learning question: Are all electromagnetic waves the same? Retrieval starter. P12 Wave recap Introduction to EM spectrum Questions and answers Whiteboard AFL questions

Note lesson content and order has been altered from the textbook to better match specification Learning question: How useful is the electromagnetic spectrum ? Retrieval starter. Card sort activity with feedback to discuss uses of the EM spectrum Questions and answers (One set for Higher and one for Foundation) Mobile phone radiation dangers activity

Note lesson content and order has been altered from the textbook to better match specification Learning question: How does the emission of infrared vary between different objects ? Retrieval starter. Which objects are better absorbers/emitters of infrared with demo. Questions and answers Emission of light and infrared from objects of different temperatures Questions and answers Linking infrared to global warming Opinion continuum

Note lesson content and order has been altered from the textbook to better match specification Learning question: How fast is the speed of light ? Retrieval starter. Introduction to speed of light Wave speed equation in the context of EM waves Practice questions with answers Radio waves and AC currents. Whiteboard AFL activity

Part 1: Resolution recap and practical Part 2: Analysis of collected data

Learning question: How does the UK generate the energy it needs ? Retrieval starter. UK energy needs and fossil fuels. Whiteboard AFL questions How do power stations produce electricity. Fossil fuel debate

Learning question: How does the national grid deal with changes in demand ? Retrieval starter. Annual energy use in the UK Base load and energy demands Student activity Whiteboard activity

Learning question: How do I answer an evaluate question? Retrieval starter. Environmental impacts of fossil fuels. Environmental impacts of nuclear power. Tackling evaluate questions.