A display for getting the attention & interest of students into aspects of Physics, Biology éChemistry based around superheroes. I've tried to avoid explaining why superheroes don&'t work and focus more on aspects of science relating to them. Don&';t take it too seriously. I've included a picture of the display setup. All the pictures are my own, except 2 which are referenced. You can do competition to design a superhero with a full explanation of the science behind their power. Have now finished a 2nd set also on TES. It&'s also at: http://paul2378.wix.com/superhero-science

A display using various concepts from the physics curriculum to explain the popular Angry Birds game. Includes ideas of: Materials. Energy Forces and Motion Gravity Projectiles Circular motion momentum Also include a few extra pieces about the strange gravity of Angry Birds in space. I have asked the makers of Angry Birds if using their images is ok. Also some information was inspired and edited from a blog: wired.com/wiredscience/2010/10/physics-of-angry-birds/. The display now has a competition/activity to go with it.

A full summary sheet of car safety using momentum and work done. Covers; crumple zones, airbags, seatbelts, side impact bars, regenerative brakes and ABS as well as stopping distance. There are two versions of the sheet for differing levels of student thought required and a completed sheet with full notes.

Lesson on introducing radiation types. Students work through Plan: Starter: Post it notes stuck to a 1-10 scale as per instructions on slide 1. Main: Fill in the table. Many methods, through research, class discussion or demo's of radioactive sources students work though the details of each type of radiation. Plenary: Students rate Alpha, Beta and Gamma in terms of danger with a reason.

Fits either OCR B P4 or AQA P3.1.2 lesson on Ultrasound. Discusses what ultrasound is, the main uses, calculating distance from SONAR and Echoes. Also looks at scans and the advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound versus X-rays. Finishes which a quick look at treating kidney stones. Also some plenary questions.

Uses the full decay chain of uranium 238 as a fill in the blanks activity/challenge to find out what stable element it decays into. Good for a plenary to decay equations in KS4 or a challenge for P-16 to test ability and knowledge of radioactivity. For solutions just search for the decay chain for images like this one: http://geoinfo.nmt.edu/resources/uranium/what.html The image often give the half lives for the radioactive isotopes which can lead to extra discussion.

A display for getting the attention & interest of students into aspects of Physics, Biology é Chemistry based around superheroes, similar style to the first one. I've tried to avoid explaining why superheroes don&'t work and focus more on aspects of science relating to them. Don&';t take it too seriously. I've included a picture of the display setup. All the main pictures are my own. I&'m working on a series of Super-Villains now and a few more heroes. I&';ve also put it on the web: http://paul2378.wix.com/superhero-science

Revision quiz for energy transfers and electricity production. Useful for AQA P1 revision or OCR Physics B P2. It can be broken up to use as a starter or plenary. I use it with small teams/individuals with individual whiteboards so everyone holds up their answer. All correct teams get the points. All images are from commons copyright sources using - http://search.creativecommons.org/.

An engaging display about finding habitable exo-planets, space travel and alien life. Themed on Marvel's &'Guardians of the Galaxy&';. Refers to gravitational lensing, star wobble and red shift and transits as well as traveling in space, space technology, requirements for life, how life might begin and evolve and finding life in our solar system. The background pictures are a combination of Hubble images and Marvel movie images. Character drawings are my own.

The power point has key big questions for the P3 topic (OCR Physics B Gateway). I use it as a team quiz in which small groups have to come up with the best answers they can in 5 mins. I then mark them quickly while they answer the next one (Rating them best to worst for points), going over the answer before giving the points as well. I've also included the printable version which I tend to give out for self directed revision.

The idea of this lesson/project is to get students looking at emerging technology (as well as briefly looking at the history of computing). After a short presentation about technology the students are to research a new technology finding out how possible it is and how far off it is from reality. A good interesting engaging lesson that my students enjoyed, hope you find the same.

The power point has key big questions for the P1 topic (OCR Physics B Gateway). I use it as a team quiz in which small groups have to come up with the best answers they can in 5 mins. I then mark them quickly while they answer the next one (Rating them best to worst for points), going over the answer before giving the points as well. I've also included the printable version which I tend to give out for self directed revision.

This is and end of topic or end of year lesson (good for STEM). I used it as part of an off specification series. The lesson starts off with basic ideas of Newtonian physics and current rockets. Then has an activity with information sheets for the student to do a quick summary and share task of newer technologies. Finishes with NASA's warp drive theory. Also included an alternative task on a space holiday brochure. I suggest it is for more able groups.

The power point has key big questions for the P4 topic (OCR Physics B Gateway). I use it as a team quiz in which small groups have to come up with the best answers they can in 5 mins. I then mark them quickly while they answer the next one (Rating them best to worst for points), going over the answer before giving the points as well. I've also included the printable version which I tend to give out for self directed revision.

The power point has key big questions for the P6 topic (OCR Physics B Gateway). I use it as a team quiz in which small groups have to come up with the best answers they can in 5 mins. I then mark them quickly while they answer the next one (Rating them best to worst for points), going over the answer before giving the points as well. I've also included the printable version which I tend to give out for self directed revision.

The power point has key big questions for the P2 topic (OCR Physics B Gateway). I use it as a team quiz in which small groups have to come up with the best answers they can in 5 mins. I then mark them quickly while they answer the next one (Rating them best to worst for points), going over the answer before giving the points as well. I've also included the printable version which I tend to give out for self directed revision.

Discover the randomness of decay. I use normal big packets, 1 bag to 2 groups (approx. 100 M&M's). Spread them all out on paper plates, marking up on the plate. Only the M&M's are removed, not 3's, W's, E's or blanks. Count the ones removed, these don’t go back in. Re-shake and repeat. Students love it & do remember how half-life works. Make it clear they can't eat them till they are done. I've included by cumulative data from the past 10 years & a file to project which automatically adds up your classes data. I get my students to plot both their own & whole class data and discussing difference.

The power point has key big questions for the P5 topic (OCR Physics B Gateway). I use it as a team quiz in which small groups have to come up with the best answers they can in 5 mins. I then mark them quickly while they answer the next one (Rating them best to worst for points), going over the answer before giving the points as well. I've also included the printable version which I tend to give out for self directed revision.

A little card sort activity on the history of the atomic model. I use it to remind post-16 students of the atomic model and how much history and effort went into the simple model that we teach all through lower years of school. It is just a starter activity.

Presentation that goes through centre of mass and stability. Relates stability to various situations (acrobatic stunts and rock balancing) and toys (balancing egg and the butterfly/bird that balances on its beak). Includes a quick activity to find the centre of mass of unsymmetrical objects. Uses moment (turning forces) to help explain stability, this should have been taught first. The balancing egg can be made from hollow decorating eggs with a ball bearing stuck in the bottom with plasticine. Finishes by relating stability to the real world situation of bus stability testing and includes 2 GCSE questions to finish.

Written specifically for OCR Physics B P5b. Using Felix Baumgartner’s amazing jump as a hook. Looks at relative velocity while filming jumps. Then goes into kinematic formula to calculate parts of the jump. Uses Vector addition (built up from previous lessons - P5a). Starter recaps velocity time graphs from OCR P2. Icludes links to youtube videos of the jump.