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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
How to draw a graph - Lesson and Worksheet - Step By Step
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How to draw a graph - Lesson and Worksheet - Step By Step

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The lesson powerpoint teaches students how to draw a simple graph step-by-step in a relatively lively way. The Bottle Rockets worksheet (word document) can be used to follow up / expand on this and includes challenge activities / questions. The lesson is suitable for both KS3 and KS4 - for KS3 classes it may take a whole hour lesson, while for KS4 it is likely to be part of a lesson. This was the first resource I uploaded years ago and has been downloaded thousands of times with excellent reviews. My more recent resources are longer, more detailed and more sophisticated but this resource is excellent in its simplicity. 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. If you use this free resource I would be grateful if you would please leave a review and take a look at the other resources in my TES shop.
Electromagnets & Electromagnetism
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Electromagnets & Electromagnetism

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Electromagnetism for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. Elevate your teaching with our meticulously crafted no-prep lesson on Electromagnetism tailored for the AQA GCSE Science / Physics (9-1) curriculum. Designed by an experienced Secondary Science teacher and examiner, this lesson offers a complete package with exam questions, tasks, and detailed answers, covering AQA GCSE Physics 4.7.2.1 / Combined Science 6.7.2.1 including an exclusive section for GCSE Physics students. Ideal for busy educators, our lesson requires no extensive planning, providing everything needed for outstanding classroom instruction. With animated diagrams and carefully chunked explanations, students are guided through the complexities of electromagnetism, making it accessible even for non-Physicists. Each section includes learning checks and in-depth questions, culminating in unique exam-style questions for comprehensive assessment. What’s Included: Teaching notes for teachers. Engaging Starter / Do Now Activity. Chunked explanations with animated diagrams. Multiple question sections with various question styles, all with answers. Unique exam-style questions at the end. These are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. Answers for all questions Easily editable for customisation. Slightly humorous tone for added engagement. This resource is not just limited to AQA GCSE Science / Physics and is adaptable to other exam specifications as well. Unlock the potential of your classroom with our top-notch Electromagnetism lesson. Don’t forget to leave a rating/review, and we welcome any feedback to continually improve our resources!
Communities and Ecosystems, Biotic and Abiotic Factors
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Communities and Ecosystems, Biotic and Abiotic Factors

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No-prep Complete Lesson & Exam Questions for AQA GCSE 9-1 Combined Science Trilogy & Biology. Includes tasks with answers and covers 4.7.1.1 (most), 4.7.1.2 and 4.7.1.3 (all) . For 4.7.1.1 the interdependence is covered but not competition, which is in another lesson. Students will learn about communities, ecosystems and biotic and abiotic factors. A related lesson on Animal Adaptations and Extremophiles is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12622297 and a lesson on Competition in Plants and Animals is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12631291 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 lesson goes into a lot of depth and takes learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step. My paid-for resources include a preview video to show a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make resources that I know just work: teachers can pick them up “off the shelf” and teach an outstanding lesson that children will learn from. I keep my prices reasonable for what are guaranteed high quality lessons that will save you a huge amount of planning time. What’s Included: • Starters / Do Now. • 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 populations form communities and communities form ecosystems. Describe how organisms in a community can be interdependent, and how this can lead to stable communities. Explain the difference between biotic and abiotic factors and explain how a change in a factor might affect a given community given appropriate data or context. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Biology but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Forces: Vectors, Scalars, Contact and Non-Contact
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Forces: Vectors, Scalars, Contact and Non-Contact

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Vectors, Scalars, Contact Forces and Non-Contact Forces. for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of the exam specification points for AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.1.1 and 4.5.1.1, and Combined Science 6.5.1.1 and 6.5.1.2. 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. • 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!
Energy Stores and Transfers
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Energy Stores and Transfers

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Energy Stores and Transfers for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Combined Science 6.1.1.1 / GCSE Physics 4.1.1.1. and is fully compliant with the new “stores and transfers” way of teaching energy at GCSE. 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. 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: Electricity Topic
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Bundle: Electricity Topic

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Bundle of 7 complete No-Prep lessons with exam questions, tasks and answers on Electricity for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics, covering all of AQA 4.2.1 to 4.2.4 / 6.2.1 to 6.2.4. This bundle covers the complete topic for Combined Science and all of the topic for GCSE Physics but does NOT contain the GCSE Physics only lessons on Static Charge and Electric Fields which can be found in this “add on bundle”: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bundle-static-electricity-and-electric-fields-12671708 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 Circuits, Current and Charge Current, Potential Difference and Resistance Resistors and Ohm’s Law Series and Parallel Circuits AC and Mains Electricity Energy Transfers and Power National Grid What’s Included in each lesson: • 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 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!
Bundle: Forces Topic (Combined Science)
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Bundle: Forces Topic (Combined Science)

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Bundle of 16 Complete No-Prep lessons with exam questions, tasks and answers covering the complete Forces topic for AQA GCSE (9-1) Combined Science . Important: This bundle contains all the lessons needed for the Forces topic for AQA Combined Science. If you are teaching AQA GCSE Physics then you require four additional lessons which you can purchase separately, or you can purchase my GCSE Physics bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bundle-forces-topic-gcse-physics-12835829 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 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 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 Note: All of the resources were rewritten and improved Jan / Feb 2023. 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!
Series and Parallel Circuits
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Series and Parallel Circuits

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Series and Parallel Circuits for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics, covering all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.2.2 / Combined Science 6.2.2. This is the fourth lesson in the electricity topic. The preceding three are available in a discounted bundle and can also be found: Circuits, Current, Charge: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12655312 Potential Difference, Resistance: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12656940 Resistors, Ohm’s Law: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12659164 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: Identify and draw series and parallel circuits. Describe how current and potential difference act in a series circuit. Describe how current and potential difference act in a parallel circuit. Calculate resistance in a series circuit, use the concept of equivalent resistance and explain why RTOTAL = R1 + R2 Explain why adding more resistors decreases total resistance in a parallel circuit. 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!
Structure of the Atom,  Isotopes
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Structure of the Atom, Isotopes

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Structure of the Atom and Atomic Number, Mass Number and Isotopes for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. Exam spec: Physics 4.4.1.1 and 4.4.1.2 / Combined Science 6.4.1.1 and 6.4.1.2. Note: I updated and improved this lesson 11.03.22 so please download again if you purchased previously. 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: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations. • 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 size and structure of atoms including the mass and charge of the subatomic particles. Explain how electrons can change energy level. Describe the structure of nuclei of isotopes using the terms atomic number and mass number and using symbols in the format 126C Explain what an isotope is. Apply your understanding to calculate the numbers of the different sub-atomic particles in a nucleus. Calculate the atomic and mass numbers of different isotopes and suggest possible consequences of using different isotopes. 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!
Distance Displacement Speed Velocity
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Distance Displacement Speed Velocity

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Distance and Displacement, Speed and Velocity for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.6.1.1 to 4.5.6.1.3 / Combined Science 6.5.4.1.1 to 6.5.4.1.3 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!
The Generator Effect
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The Generator Effect

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on The Generator Effect for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. 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. The other lessons in this topic are: Magnets and Magnetism: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12592689 Electromagnets and Electromagnetism: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12595426 The Motor Effect and Left Hand Rule: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12596435 The Generator Effect: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12600640 AC, DC, Alternators, Dynamos, Microphones & Loudspeakers: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12609865 Transformers and the National Grid: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12610433 What’s Included: Two starters Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with worked examples using animated diagrams Editable diagrams and animations which help aid understanding. Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. There are three slides of “quick questions”, three slides of “in-depth questions” as well as the… Exam-style questions - these are uniquebased 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 the generator effect and explain how it is caused. Describe the factors that affect the size and direction of the induced potential difference/induced current. Apply the principles of the generator effect in a given context. Written for AQA GCSE Physics but likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Bundle: Magnetism and Electromagnetism Topic
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Bundle: Magnetism and Electromagnetism Topic

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A bundle of complete no-prep lessons with tasks, answers and unique exam questions covering the entire Magnetism and Electromagnetism topic for AQA GCSE (9-1) Combined Science (6.7) and Physics (4.7). Note: The first two lesson (Magnets & Magnetic Fields, and Electromagnets & Electromagnetism) were rewritten and improved in March 2024. I am currently improving and updating the rest of the lessons in the topic as well and of course purchasers will be able to download the new versions for free once they are available. As always the preview video for each lesson shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea about what you’d be buying. I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. Each high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. The lessons go into a lot of depth and take learners on a journey that builds up their understanding step by step. As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for (too many) years I make resources that I know just work: teachers can pick them up “off the shelf” and teach an outstanding lesson that children will learn from. Each paid resource has a preview video so you can see a sample of what you’d be buying for free. I keep my prices reasonable for what are guaranteed high quality lessons that will save you a huge amount of planning time. Each lesson typically contains: Starters - usually more than one so you can extend the lesson over two lessons if needs be. Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. Editable diagrams and animations which help aid understanding. Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Most “chunked” explanation sections include a set of “learning check quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are uniquebased 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.
Activity and Half Life
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Activity and Half Life

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Activity, Count Rate and Half Life for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. 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: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. • Worked examples of calculations and 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 what is meant by the “activity” of an unstable nuclei, and how it is measured. Describe what is meant by the “count rate” of an unstable nuclei, and how it is measured. Define what is meant by the “half life” of a radioactive isotope. Explain the concept of half life and relate it to the random nature of radioactive decay. Calculate the half life of a radioactive isotope, including by using graphs. Calculate the decrease in activity / count rate of a radioactive isotope after a given number of half lives, expressing it as a ratio. 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!
Specific Heat Capacity
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Specific Heat Capacity

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Specific Heat Capacity for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. Rewritten and improved 16.05.22. Specific Heat Capacity is included in the exam specification in two separate places: Energy Topic (Physics 4.1.1.3 / Combined Science 6.1.1.3) where it is followed by a required practical. Particle Model of Matter Topic (Physics 4.3.2.2 / Combined Science 6.3.2.2) The exam spec points are virtually the same for each. I have written this lesson so that it can be taught in either place, however the required practical means it is likely to be taught in the energy topic. 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 with answers • 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. . Learning objectives: Describe the difference between thermal energy and temperature. Define specific heat capacity. Describe the factors that affect the amount of energy stored in or released from a system as its temperature changes. Explain how specific heat capacity can affect temperature changes and energy stored or released for different substances. Use the equation below to determine the temperature change, mass or specific heat capacity of an object, or the change in thermal energy. Change in thermal energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change 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!
Acceleration
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Acceleration

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Acceleration for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers the parts of AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.6.1.5 / Combined Science 6.5.4.1.5 on the acceleration and uniform acceleration equations. The remainder of this exam spec point is covered in my next two lessons. 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: Particle Model of Matter
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Bundle: Particle Model of Matter

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See preview videos. Complete No-Prep lessons with exam questions, tasks and answers on Particle Model of Matter (6.3 / 4.3) for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. 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. 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 the resources so that you get a good idea of what they include before you buy. Note: This bundle was previously based on the teaching order in the textbook and was called “Molecules and Matter” and did not include specific heat capacity. I have changed it to fit the order in the specification rather than the textbook. Please download it again for free if you purchased it previously. Lessons Included in this no-prep bundle: Density States of Matter, Kinetic Theory, Changes of State Latent Heat, Heating and Cooling Curves / Graphs Internal Energy Specific Heat Capacity Latent Heat of Fusion and Vaporisation Gas Pressure and Temperature Gas Pressure and Volume A typical lesson includes: Two Starter / Do Now activities so you can extend this over two lessons if needs be. Starter / Do Now Activity Explanation slides in “chunked” sections with animated diagrams. Worked examples of calculations. 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. All of the above are applicable to both AQA (9-1) Combined Science and Physics but are very likely to be fully applicable for other exam boards. Some lessons are not required for Combined Science, so I have included them at no extra cost.
Bundle: Light Topic
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Bundle: Light Topic

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Complete No-Prep lessons with exam questions, tasks and answers for the Light topic for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. Please note - all of the resources in this bundle are also in the Waves Topic bundle, so please do not purchase this bundle if you have bought (or intend to buy) my Waves topic bundle too! 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 videos show a representative sample of slides from each resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. Lessons: Reflection of Light Refraction of Light Physics Required Practical 9 - Reflection and Refraction Convex Lenses + worksheet Concave Lenses and Magnification Visible Light and Colour (transparent, translucent, opaque, filters) Note: All of the lessons were written for the exam specification Waves topic and are included in bundles for that topic as well. As some schemes of work prefer to teach this topic separately this bundle is just the lessons relating to light and have been written so that they can be taught as either part of the “waves” topic or as a separate “light” topic. Each no-prep full lesson resources lesson contains: 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. Written for AQA GCSE Science / Physics but likely to be applicable to other exam specifications.
Gravity, Weight and Mass
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Gravity, Weight and Mass

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Gravity, Weight and Mass for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.1.3 / Combined Science 6.5.1.3 exam spec points. 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!
Latent Heat of Fusion and Vaporisation
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Latent Heat of Fusion and Vaporisation

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Latent Heat of Fusion and Vaporisation for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. 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: • 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: Define latent heat of fusion and latent heat of vaporisation. Describe what is meant by specific latent heat. Carry out calculations using the specific latent heat of fusion and specific latent heat of vaporisation Written for AQA GCSE Science and Physics but likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!
Newton's First and Second Laws
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Newton's First and Second Laws

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Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on Newton’s first and second laws for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Physics. This lesson covers all of AQA GCSE Physics 4.5.6.2.1 and 4.5.6.2.2 / Combined Science 6.5.4.2.1 and 6.5.4.2.2 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!