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Physics teaching resources

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Distance-time Graphs 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  1 Quiz,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsPrimary PhysicsForces and MotionA basic introduction to distance-time graphs including several questions. Resource also includes a separate quiz with harder questions to test students' understanding of more difficult graphs. By: Jennifer Howes, UK
States of Matter 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 7-11 (KS2)PhysicsChemistryPrimary ChemistryHeat and GasesChemical ReactionsPrimary PhysicsStructures and BondingThis is an interactive PowerPoint used to deliver states of matter. The particles are animated to show each state and also each heating/cooling process. It is navigated from the first slide. Included is a free help sheet for students to have in front of them to aid learning. By: Simon Ball, Balcarras School
Generating Electricity 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 Presentations,  2 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsChemistryElectricity and CircuitsEarth Resources and MetalsTwo interactive resources with animated diagrams to show how fossil fuel power stations work and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable fuels, particularly air pollution. The second presentation outlines types of renewable energy and their disadvantages. There is an accompanying quiz worksheet. By: Barnaby Grimble, City of London Academy (Southwark)
Friction - whole lesson 1 2 3 4 5 2 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3)PhysicsPrimary PhysicsForces and MotionThis is a complete lesson. There is a hidden picture starter. This is followed by information with incorporated questions, then 20 quick questions to complete in groups. Lastly there is a fill in the gaps summary. You can also download a word document that contains an outline of the lesson and answers to all of the questions. By: Joanne Holloway, UK
Circuits - 2 complete lessons 1 2 3 4 5 4 Presentations,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsElectricity and CircuitsLesson 1 - Current: L/O slide, Interactive starter, slides explaining practical work, measuring current in series and parallel circuits, summary slides using knowledge from the practical to answer questions. Lesson 2 - Voltage: L/O slide, Interactive starter, slides explaining practical work, measuring voltage in series and parallel circuits, summary slides using knowledge from prac to answer qu. By: Joanne Holloway, UK
KS4 Radiation games 1 2 3 4 5 2 Others,  3 Presentations,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsRadioactivity and atomsThree resources useful for teaching/revising radiation at KS4. Bingo is a ppt with clues requiring no bingo cards as grids can be drawn in books. True-false and Speed Dating are active games that require students to move around the classroom when the teacher tells them to move. I play these with my own classes and they have proved very popular with the students. By: Joanne Holloway, UK
What causes Sound 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  Age 11-14 (KS3)PhysicsWaves and ParticlesPrimary PhysicsA presentation that concentrates on sound as a longditudinal wave, and how sound waves travel in air by compressions and rarefactions of particles. It begins with the example of bees flapping their wings to cause areas of high and low pressure. There are lots of animations of particles. [11 Slides]. By: Simon Ball, Balcarras School
Balancing Forces 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  3 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsForces and MotionThis PowerPoint [12 Slides] and Worksheets describe how forces on objects can be either balanced or unbalanced and what happens in each case. Presentation includes a talking Newton! It does rely on students having a grasp of weight. The slide show ends with an animated vehicle and a summary table to describe the forces involved. There are 3 worksheets of calculations. By: Simon Ball, Balcarras School
Band Theory and Energy Levels 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  Age 16-18 (A-level)PhysicsWaves and ParticlesRadioactivity and atomsA presentation which explains the idea of discrete energy levels in which electrons 'exist' and how they can move across these bands. It contains animations to illustrate each point and has calculations using Planck’s Constant on the energies involved. There are also details of thermoluminescence. Includes an auto date function on each of the 19 slides. By: Simon Ball, Balcarras School
Heat Transfer - Fun Quiz Game 1 2 3 4 5 1 Quiz,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsHeat and GasesIf you have an interactive whiteboard then this game makes a great starter or plenary. Pupils have to press the correct 'button' on the board before the time runs out, from a choice of conduction, convection and radiation. Lots of fun noises! By: Henry Cordy-McKenna, The Honywood Community Science School
Weight on other planets 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  3 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3)PhysicsFields: gravitational and electricalPrimary PhysicsForces and MotionA full lesson illustrating the difference between mass and weight and how weight is affected by gravity on other planets. It cleverly incorporates an interactive introduction, interactive animations, practical work, worksheet and homework ideas. It also covers How Science Works. A lesson plan is provided. Suitable for varying abilities. By: Henry Cordy-McKenna, The Honywood Community Science School
Energy Worksheets 1 2 3 4 5 1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsFields: gravitational and electricalElectricity and CircuitsForces and MotionSix pages of worksheets on energy definitions and calculations. Includes types of energy, conversions of units, work done, power, energy transfers, and general fill the blank exercises. Excellent for revision. By: Simon Ball, Balcarras School
Orbits of Planets and Moons 1 2 3 4 5 4 Presentations,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)Age 16-18 (A-level)PhysicsSpaceFields: gravitational and electricalForces and MotionA set of presentations covering orbits of the Earth round the sun, other planets, moons, comets and artificial satellites. There is a slide describing the importance of gravity, and a shorter presentation covering this more mathetically for A-level. All presentations contain excellent images, diagrams and animations. By: Simon Ball, Balcarras School
Oscillations and Superposition 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  Age 16-18 (A-level)PhysicsWaves and ParticlesAn animated A level presentation on oscillations and superposition of waves. It includes observations, frequency, displacement – time Graphs, travelling waves, wave basics, superposition of waves and the standing wave. Each of the 18 slides has an autodate function. By: Simon Ball, Balcarras School
Circuits: Voltage, Resistance & Current 1 2 3 4 5 3 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsElectricity and CircuitsA set of well presented PowerPoints dealing with aspects of voltage current and resistance. It includes Series and Parallel circuits complete with investigations and textboxes which can be filled in ‘live’ on the screen by students when they get results. Slides include animated electrons to help get across this difficult concept. The relationship between V, I and R is introduced. By: Simon Ball, Balcarras School
Recycling: Journey of a drinks can 1 2 3 4 5 1 Other,  2 Presentations,  1 Quiz,  Age 7-11 (KS2)PHSEPhysicsGeographyBiologyPrimary BiologyResourcesPrimary PhysicsSustainability and EnvironmentAnimated, interactive presentation introducing concepts of recycling using the example of an aluminium drinks can (17 slides). Also a true or false quiz to promote class discussion about recycling (8 questions). These resources link with other activities and information sheets available at the think cans website. By: Abigail Laing, UK
Forces Pentathlon 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsPhysical EducationDiet and FitnessForces and MotionAn interactive resource themed around the Olympics. Students complete quizzes covering aspects of the Force and Motion module, including balanced/unbalanced forces, interpreting a velocity-time graph, and acceleration. A great resource for revision. By: Jennifer Howes, UK
Manson Physics GCSE Revision 1 2 3 4 5 6 Others,  3 Revisions,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsWaves and ParticlesRadioactivity and atomsFields: gravitational and electricalSpaceForces and MotionDesigned for GCSE Physics from Edexcel, AQA, WJEC and OCR (both 21st Century Science and Gateway) both for single and double awards. Encourages learners to use a mind mapping approach to revision. Describes a wide range of the practical applications of physics, integrating the How Science Works requirements. By: Manson Publishing, UK
Flight Project 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 7-11 (KS2)PhysicsFields: gravitational and electricalPrimary PhysicsForces and MotionThis is an introduction to start students thinking about the forces involved in making objects fly, including gravity and air resistance. It discusses the design of aeroplanes and parachutes, including a video link. It ends with a simple practical to compare how fast crumpled paper falls vs. a flat sheet of paper. By: Emma Funston, Cumber Claudy, UK
Static 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsFields: gravitational and electricalElectricity and CircuitsA highly animated, very visual presentation about static electricity and its uses. It covers all the basic principles, including the idea of an electric field. There is an animation to show how a gold leaf electroscope operates. Examples of uses of static electricity comprise spraying a car, removing smoke from factory chimneys, and earthing fuel tanks. By: saghir HUSSAIN, UK

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Thermal Radiation Images 1 Presentation,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsWaves and ParticlesHeat and GasesLesson or starter activity looking at thermal radiation and infra red. There are some great images to capture students' interest; accompanying quest... By: k whiteside, school, UK
Linking Voltage Current and Resistance 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)Age 16-18 (A-level)PhysicsElectricity and CircuitsIntroduction to early scientific ideas and keywords. Definitions and equations for voltage current and resistance are presented. Ohm's Law is introd... By: Simon Perkin, Stockport College Town Centre Campus
Solar system and beyond Quiz Cards 1 Other,  1 Revision,  Age 11-14 (KS3)PhysicsSpaceQuiz cards for the KS3 topic of Solar system and beyond. Designed for use with the Kagan Cooperative learning structures Quiz,Quiz Trade, Showdown an... By: L Golton, St Anne's Academy, UK

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