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DHT, writer and examiner making high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. Ideal for non-specialists, each lesson includes clear explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. The preview video shows you a representative sample of slides from each resource, or you can download one of my free resources. Please email me with feedback or ideas: brainjardovey@gmail.com

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DHT, writer and examiner making high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. Ideal for non-specialists, each lesson includes clear explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. The preview video shows you a representative sample of slides from each resource, or you can download one of my free resources. Please email me with feedback or ideas: brainjardovey@gmail.com
Evolution of Earth's Atmosphere
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Evolution of Earth's Atmosphere

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on the Composition and Evolution of Earth’s Atmosphere for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Chemistry. This lesson covers all of GCSE Chemistry exam spec 4.9.1 and Combined Science to 5.9.1. As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe the current composition of our atmosphere. Describe how the Earth’s early atmosphere formed, and its composition for the first billion years. Describe how oceans were formed. Explain how photosynthetic life caused Earth’s atmosphere to change over the last 2.7 billion years. Explain why the amount of carbon dioxide has changed since the Earth’s early atmosphere. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Chemistry but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Using Radiation, Contamination and Irradiation
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Using Radiation, Contamination and Irradiation

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Using Radiation, Contamination and Irradiation for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. The lesson covers exam spec points 4.4.2.4 / 6.4.2.4 and the final part of 4.4.2.1 / 6.4.2.1 (uses of radiation and evaluating best sources) as this part of the spec worked better here. As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. Notes on the exam spec: This lesson is for Combined Science and separate science GCSE Physics and covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.4.2.4. This lesson also covers the final part of 4.4.2.1 (uses of radiation and evaluating best sources) as this part of the spec worked better here. The rest of 4.4.2.1 is in the previous lessons “Radioactive Decay and Nuclear Equations” and “Activity and Half Life”. The exam spec does not make reference to some aspects that I feel are important and / or engaging when learning about radiation (e.g. effects on the body, Chernobyl) or only includes it in GCSE Physics and not combined science and so I have included some clearly marked “optional” sections. What’s Included: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: [INSERT] The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Radiation: Radioactive Decay and Nuclear Equations
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Radiation: Radioactive Decay and Nuclear Equations

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Complete No-Prep DOUBLE lesson with 60+ slides, exam questions, tasks and answers on Radioactive Decay, Nuclear Radiation and Nuclear Equations for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson is also available in several bundles. Atomic Structure bundle which contains ALL lessons for the Atomic Structure topic (6.4 / 4.4) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12653879 Atoms and Nuclear radiation bundle which contains the radiation lessons required for both GCSE Combined Science and GCSE Physics. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12649215 Radiation (Physics Only) bundle which contains the three additional lessons that are only required for GCSE Physics https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12651514 As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Two Starter / Do Now activities so you can extend this over two lessons, stopping at the most appropriate point for your class. • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of difficult parts e.g. nuclear equations. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe how unstable nuclei can undergo radioactive decay including its random nature. Describe the four types of nuclear radiation. Describe alpha, beta and gamma radiation in terms of their composition, penetration through materials, range in air and ionising power. Use nuclear equations to represent radioactive decay. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Absorbing Emitting Dangers Electromagnetic Waves Radiation
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Absorbing Emitting Dangers Electromagnetic Waves Radiation

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Absorbing, Emitting and Dangers of Electromagnetic Waves / Radiation for AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics and Combined Science. This lesson covers all of GCSE 4.6.2.3 / Combined Science 6.6.2.3. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning Objectives: Describe how changes in atoms are linked to the absorption and emission of electromagnetic waves. Describe how some electromagnetic waves are ionising radiation and how they can damage the body. Describe how radiation dose is measured and draw conclusions from data about the risks and consequences of exposure to radiation. Explain how radio waves can be produced by, and cause, alternating currents. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Wave Properties: Wavelength, Amplitude, Frequency, Period
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Wave Properties: Wavelength, Amplitude, Frequency, Period

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Wavelength, Amplitude, Frequency and Period for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers the first part of AQA GCSE Physics 4.6.1.2 / Combined Science 6.6.1.2 relating to amplitude, wavelength, frequency and period. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Identify the amplitude and wavelength of a wave on a diagram. Describe what is meant by the amplitude, wavelength, frequency and period of a wave. Calculate the frequency and time period of a wave. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
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Transverse and Longitudinal Waves

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Transverse and Longitudinal Waves for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.6.1.1 / Combined Science 6.6.1.1 As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe the features of transverse and longitudinal waves and the differences between them. Identify examples of transverse and longitudinal waves. Describe evidence that waves transfer energy but not matter The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Wave Speed Equation, Ripple Tank, Vibrating String
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Wave Speed Equation, Ripple Tank, Vibrating String

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Wave Speed (including measuring the speed of sound) and the wave equation (including the ripple tank and vibrating string required practicals) for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. I have split AQA GCSE Physics 4.6.1.2 / Combined Science 6.6.1.2 over two lessons because to teach it fully requires more than one lesson. This is part two and covers the parts of AQA GCSE Physics 4.6.1.2 / Combined Science 6.6.1.2 relating to wave speed, measuring the speed of sound, the wave equation and preparation and understanding of the required practicals. All other aspects of 4.6.1.2 / 6.6.1.2 (i.e. wavelength, amplitude, frequency and period) are covered in the previous lesson except for: *“(Physics only) students should be able to show how changes in velocity, frequency and wavelength, in transmission of sound waves from one medium to another, are inter-related”. As that particular exam spec point relates to sound, and is for GCSE Physics students only, I have included it in the lesson on Sound which is also for GCSE Physics only. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Black Body Radiation Infrared
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Black Body Radiation Infrared

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Black Bodies and Infrared for AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics. This lesson covers AQA GCSE Physics 4.6.3.1 and 4.6.3.2 As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing.
Newton's Third Law
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Newton's Third Law

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Newton’s Third Law for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.6.2.3 / Combined Science 6.5.4.2.3. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Conservation of Momentum
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Conservation of Momentum

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on momentum and conservation of momentum for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers GCSE Physics exam spec points 4.5.7.1 and 4.5.7.2 and Combined Science 6.5.5.1 and 6.5.5.2. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Bundle: Forces Topic (GCSE Physics)
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Bundle: Forces Topic (GCSE Physics)

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Bundle of 20 Complete No-Prep lessons with exam questions, tasks and answers covering the complete Forces topic for AQA GCSE Physics (9-1). All of the resources were rewritten and improved Jan to April 2023. Important: This bundle contains all the lessons needed for the Forces topic for AQA GCSE Physics. If you are teaching Combined Science then you may prefer my slightly smaller (and cheaper!) Combined Science only bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bundle-forces-topic-12655660 As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. These high quality lessons include explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview videos show a representative sample of slides from each resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. Teaching Order for Combined Science. Bold indicates lessons that are GCSE Physics only Vectors, Scalars, Contact and Non-Contact Forces. Gravity, Weight and Mass Resultant Forces, Free Body Diagrams Vector Diagrams, Resolving Forces Work Done and Energy Transfer Forces and Elasticity **7) Moments, Levers and Gears **8) Pressure in Fluids & Atmospheric Pressure 9) Pressure in Liquids and Upthrust Distance, Displacement, Speed and Velocity Distance-Time Graphs Acceleration Velocity-Time Graphs Terminal Velocity Newton’s First and Second Laws Newton’s Third Law Stopping Distance & Thinking Distance Braking Distance & Energy Momentum & Conservation of Momentum 20) Changes in Momentum What’s Included in each lesson: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions.where applicable • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lessons were written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but are very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Convex  Lenses
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Convex Lenses

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Convex Lenses for AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics. Includes worksheet and covers part of GCSE Physics 4.6.2.5, with the remainder of this exam spec section in the next lesson. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications.
Bundle: Waves Topic (GCSE Physics)
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Bundle: Waves Topic (GCSE Physics)

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Bundle of 16 complete No-Prep lessons with exam questions, tasks and answers on Waves for AQA GCSE Physics (9-1) , covering the complete topic. This bundle contatins all the lessons needed for the Waves topic in AQA GCSE Physics. If you only need the lessons for AQA Combined Science then there is a smaller bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12706442 As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. These high quality lessons include explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview videos show a representative sample of slides from each resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included in each lesson: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions.where applicable • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lessons were written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but are very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Life Cycle of Stars
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Life Cycle of Stars

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on the Life Cycle of Stars for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics exam spec point 4.8.1.2 Note: This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics exam spec point 4.8.1.2. which covers the life cycle of stars after they are main sequence stars. The stages from nebula to main sequence star are covered by the previous exam spec point 4.8.1.1 and therefore appear in my previous lesson “Our Solar System and Birth of Stars”. Although it is slightly odd that the exam board have spread them out this way, it makes some sense – the previous lesson would be too short and this lesson too long if all stages of a star’s life cycle were in one lesson. Therefore I have just recapped the key points on the birth of stars from last lesson at the start of this lesson. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications.
Bundle: Energy Topic
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Bundle: Energy Topic

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Bundle of 9 complete No-Prep lessons with exam questions, tasks and answers on Energy for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics, covering the complete topic (all of AQA 4.1 / 6.1) As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. These high quality lessons include explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview videos show a representative sample of slides from each resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. Teaching Order Energy Stores and Transfers Kinetic, Elastic and Gravitational Potential Energy Specific Heat Capacity (please note this lesson is also included in the Particle Model of Matter topic bundle). Power (Energy Topic) Useful and Wasted Energy Thermal Conduction and Insulation Efficiency National and Global Energy Resources: Non-Renewables National and Global Energy Resources: Renewables What’s Included in each lesson: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions.where applicable • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lessons were written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but are very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Visible Light and Colour
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Visible Light and Colour

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Visible Light and Colour for AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.6.2.6 “Visible Light”** except** specular and diffuse reflection which has already been covered in my “reflection” lesson as it fitted in better there. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Electricity: Resistors Ohm's Law
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Electricity: Resistors Ohm's Law

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Resistors and Ohm’s Law (ohmic and non-ohmic conductors, filament lamps, diodes, LDRs and thermistors) for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This is the third lesson in the teaching sequence. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.2.1.4 / Combined Science 6.2.1.4 theory sections but does not give instructions, sample results etc for the required practical. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe that for some resistors resistance is constant as current changes, but for others resistance changes as current changes. Describe Ohm’s Law and what is meant by an ohmic conductor. Explain the shape of the current-potential difference graphs for fixed resistors, lamps, diodes. Describe how resistance changes with light or temperature in LDRs and thermistors, and their uses. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Motor Effect, Left Hand Rule
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Motor Effect, Left Hand Rule

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on The Motor Effect and Left Hand Rule for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.7.2.2 / Combined Science 6.7.2.2 and is for Higher Tier students only. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Gas Pressure and Temperature
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Gas Pressure and Temperature

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Gas Pressure and Temperature for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.3.3.1 / Combined Science 6.3.3.1. This lesson is also available in a mini-bundle with the Gas Pressure and Volume Lesson https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12597806 and a larger bundle of the whole Molecules and Matter unit https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12583086 As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: Two starter / do now activities Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. Answers for all questions All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. Slightly humourous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe what is meant when you are asked to “resolve a force”. Use scale drawings to resolve the two component forces acting on an object. Describe the component forces acting on an object on a slope. Learning objectives: Describe what causes gas pressure. Describe how the pressure of a gas in a sealed container will change if you increase the temperature. Explain why this will happen. Describe experiments to observe random motion and the effect of temperature on gas pressure, and what we would expect to find in each experiment. Written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Changes in Momentum
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Changes in Momentum

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Changes in Momentum for AQA GCSE (9-1) Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.7.3 and is for Higher Tier GCSE Physics students only. As a Secondary Science teacher, Deputy Headteacher, writer and examiner for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. My lessons are ideal for non-Physicists - as a Biologist who retrained as a Physics teacher I know how to take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step, while still going into a lot of depth. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Teaching notes • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations / questions. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Physics but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!