Teaching Resources

SOW OCR GATEWAY Sc. B CORE & ADDITIONAL 1 Other,  3 Worksheets,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Electricity and Circuits,  Primary Physics,  Space,  Forces and Motion,  Fields: gravitational and electrical,  Waves and Particles,  Radioactivity and atoms,  Heat and Gases,  Schemes of work for P1, P2, P3 and P4 OCR Gateway Science B. For use with my Power Points and other resources. Energy for the Home Living for the Future Forces for Transport Radiation for Life By: James Ferguson, UK

KS1 Science through Stories 2 Others,  Age 5-7 (KS1),  Physics,  Chemistry,  Biology,  Primary Chemistry,  Primary Biology,  Primary Physics,  This publication provides teachers with two packs of 12 stories relating to every day life, covering school events such as sports day, and celebrations like Bonfire Night and Mother’s Day. Each story is supported by science activities, drama notes, photocopiable sheets and ideas for cross-curricular work. Children are encouraged to plan experimental work and to obtain and consider evidence. By: Pearson Publishing, Ltd, UK

KS2 Science Activity Sheets 3 Lesson plans,  3 Worksheets,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Physics,  Chemistry,  Biology,  Electricity and Circuits,  Human and Animal Biology,  Primary Physics,  Health and Disease,  Space,  Forces and Motion,  Earth Resources and Metals,  Primary Chemistry,  Plants,  Primary Biology,  A comprehensive set of well-presented information sheets, activity sheets and worksheets themed around all major topics covered in KS2 Science. Interesting activity ideas are supported by extensive teaching notes that provide useful lesson plans and instructions. Resources are broadly split into physics, chemistry and biology categories, each of which includes several topics. By: Pearson Publishing, Ltd, UK

KS2 Themed Science Posters 3 Posters,  3 Teacher Notes,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Physics,  Chemistry,  Biology,  Primary Chemistry,  Plants,  Primary Biology,  Primary Physics,  Electricity and Circuits,  Forces and Motion,  Human and Animal Biology,  These posters are designed for teachers and students to aid the understanding of KS2 Science in a clear, simple and fun way. Each category contains ten illustrated single-page activity posters, based around several topics. Posters are supported by detailed teacher notes that act as structured lesson plans. Resources are suited to both class and homework exercises. By: Pearson Publishing, Ltd, UK

Manson Physics GCSE Revision 6 Others,  3 Revisions,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Waves and Particles,  Radioactivity and atoms,  Fields: gravitational and electrical,  Space,  Forces and Motion,  Designed 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

P3h The energy of games and theme rides 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Forces and Motion,  Year 10/11 GCSE (Higher) FORCES FOR TRANSPORT OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 15-16 (P3h) 1) …energy transfer between gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy. 2) …equation: Weight = mass x gravitational field strength 3) …equations: Potential Energy = m x g x h 4) …terminal velocity kinetic energy does not increase but potential energy works against friction. By: James Ferguson, UK

P3g Falling safely 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Forces and Motion,  Year 10/11 GCSE (Higher) FORCES FOR TRANSPORT OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 13-14 (P3g) 1) …Describe how objects falling though Earth’s atmosphere reach a terminal velocity. 2) …Explain, in terms of balanced forces, why objects reach a terminal velocity 3) …Recognise that acceleration in free-fall (g) is constant By: James Ferguson, UK

P3f Crumple Zone 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Forces and Motion,  Year 10/11 GCSE (Higher) FORCES FOR TRANSPORT OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 11-12 (P3f) 1) …active and passive safety features can make driving safer 2) …forces can be reduced when stopping a vehicle 3) …ideas of friction why ABS brakes reduce braking distance 4) …Evaluate the effectiveness of given safety features in terms of saving lives By: James Ferguson, UK

P3e Energy on the move 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Forces and Motion,  Year 10/11 GCSE (Higher) FORCES FOR TRANSPORT OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 9-10 (P3e) 1) …kinetic energy is greater for objects with higher speed or greater mass 2) …Use the equation: KE=½ x mv2 3) …factors affecting car fuel consumption figures By: James Ferguson, UK

P3d Work and Power 2 Presentations,  2 Worksheets,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Forces and Motion,  Year 10/11 GCSE (Higher) FORCES FOR TRANSPORT OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 7-8 (P3d) 1) …when work is done a force moves an object 2) …equation: work done = force x distance 2) …equation: power = work done / time By: James Ferguson, UK

Badger APP: Teflon and Society 1 Presentation,  3 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  Chemistry,  Primary Chemistry,  Primary Physics,  Earth Resources and Metals,  A history of Teflon, its advantages and disadvantages, and an assessment of whether it should be banned. Resource includes activity sheets suitable for all levels. Also included is a card-sort activity that encourages pupils to think about the skills required for different science jobs, and scientits' position in society. From Badger Science APP Year 7 by Andrew Grevatt and Dr Mark Evans. By: Badger Publishing, Badger Publishing, UK

Badger APP: Hubble Trouble and Water 2 Lesson plans,  2 Presentations,  4 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  Chemistry,  Primary Chemistry,  Space,  Primary Physics,  Earth Resources and Metals,  About developing an argument based on scientific evidence and the impact of science on society. Hubble Trouble draws on students' knowledge of the solar system and considers implications of the deployment of Hubble Space Telescope. Water Worries uses understanding of filtration techniques to assess the use of water filters. Badger Science APP Year 7 by Andrew Grevatt and Dr Mark Evans. By: Badger Publishing, Badger Publishing, UK

P6d Generating 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Fields: gravitational and electrical,  Electricity and Circuits,  Forces and Motion,  Year 11 GCSE (Higher) ELECTRICITY FOR GADGETS OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 7-8 (P6d) 1) …size of the induced voltage depends on the rate at which the magnetic field changes 2) …AC generator works including the action of the slip-rings and brushes By: James Ferguson, UK

P6c Motoring 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Fields: gravitational and electrical,  Electricity and Circuits,  Forces and Motion,  Year 11 GCSE (Higher) ELECTRICITY FOR GADGETS OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 5-6 (P6c) 1) …Fleming’s Left Hand Rule is used to predict the direction of the force on a current carrying wire 2) …coil in a DC electric motor is maintained in terms of the charge of current direction every half-turn 3) …split-ring commutator in a simple DC electric motor By: James Ferguson, UK

Pictionary BOARD 1 Revision,  1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Chemistry,  Physics,  Biology,  German,  French,  Italian,  PHSE,  Spanish,  Citizenship,  Electricity and Circuits,  Primary Physics,  Space,  Forces and Motion,  Fields: gravitational and electrical,  Waves and Particles,  Radioactivity and atoms,  Communication and Relationships,  Heat and Gases,  Free Time,  What it says on the box! Perfect for small group or class team revision. The first page of pictionary cards are completed for Year 12 Biology revision at the end of term 1. By: J Corbett, Hertfordshire and Essex High School, UK

magnets_and_springs 1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Physics,  Forces and Motion,  smart board presentation By: Sayed Fathy, QA

Work Done 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Primary Physics,  Forces and Motion,  A ppt presentation explaining what work is and how to calculate work. Contains examples for students to work through and includes the process of working out the force from the mass of an object. By: Joanne Holloway, UK

P3c Forces and Motion 2 Presentations,  1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Forces and Motion,  Year 10/11 GCSE (Higher) FORCES FOR TRANSPORT OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 5-6 (P3c) Forces and Motion 1) ... equation: force = mass x acceleration 2) When an object A exerts a force on object B, object B exerts and equal and opposite force. 3) Describe factors effecting thinking distance and braking distance. 4) Explain everyday situations where braking distance is changed. By: James Ferguson, UK

P5d Momentum 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Physics,  Forces and Motion,  Year 11 GCSE (Higher) SPACE FOR REFLECTION OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 7-8 (P5d) 1) … object collides with another object, the two objects exert an equal and opposite force on each other 2) …momentum = mass x velocity 3) …Force = change in momentum / time 4) … momentum is a property that is always conserved By: James Ferguson, UK

P5c Projectile Motion 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Physics,  Forces and Motion,  Year 11 GCSE (Higher) SPACE FOR REFLECTION OCR Gateway Science Suite Lessons 5-6 (P5c) 1) … horizontal and vertical velocities are vectors 2) … resultant velocity of a projectile is the vector sum of the horizontal and vertical velocity 3) … horizontal projectile there is no acceleration horizontally 4) Use equations of motion for an object … By: James Ferguson, UK