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Complete schemes of work, lesson plans and powerpoints to teach Science, written by a current Head of Physics rated Outstanding in his teaching and currently working at a school rated Outstanding by OfSted
BTec Engineering - Resistors in series and parallel (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Resistors in series and parallel (PowerPoint)

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This is a 10 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Resistors in both series and parallel circuits. This PowerPoint includes circuit diagrams and worked examples of the resistance, current and voltage calculations needed for basic circuits. This is the fifth PowerPoint in this section (Electricity and circuits). v1.01 (18th Nov 2020) - Minor corrections v1.02 (Nov 2021) - Minor improvements
iGCSE Physics - Total Internal Reflection (PowerPoint)
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iGCSE Physics - Total Internal Reflection (PowerPoint)

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iGCSE - Total Internal Reflection This lesson covers the refraction of light and the calculation of refractive index as applied to the phenomenon of total internal reflection. This lesson also demonstrates the experiment that can be performed, step-by-step with animation.
BTec Engineering - Logarithms (PowerPoint and worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - Logarithms (PowerPoint and worksheet)

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This is a 17 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of logarithms. This lesson covers the basic rules for logarithms in algebra and their uses in Engineering and Physics. There is a worksheet included and answers for the questions. This is the second PowerPoint in this section (Mathematical methods). v1.1 - Worksheet made slightly easier and removed natural logs questions, replaced with log base 10.
Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Double Slit Interference (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Double Slit Interference (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)

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This is lesson 5.4 Double Slit Interference from the latest syllabus and linked to the latest Oxford book (2015) Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper. The entire 80 PowerPoint course and full scheme of work is also available as a much cheaper single download here: /teaching-resource/a-level-physics-complete-year-1-as-scheme-of-work-for-aqa-80-powerpoints-6-required-practicals-11311522
Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Terminal Speed (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)
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Physics A-Level Year 1 Lesson - Terminal Speed (PowerPoint AND lesson plan)

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This is lesson 8.3 Terminal Speed from the latest syllabus and linked to the latest Oxford book (2015) Included here is a PowerPoint of this lesson and lesson plan complete with point by point teaching, homework recommendations and curriculum link; everything that you need to teach this lesson. 18th Januray 2018 - Slides improved to include experiment, labels to graphs and amended the formulae. All of Chapter one is free to sample. I am bundling every chapter of the Year 1 and Year 2 course to make them cheaper. The entire 80 PowerPoint course and full scheme of work is also available as a much cheaper single download here: /teaching-resource/a-level-physics-complete-year-1-as-scheme-of-work-for-aqa-80-powerpoints-6-required-practicals-11311522
BTec Engineering - Heat Engines and Heat Pumps (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Heat Engines and Heat Pumps (PowerPoint)

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This is an 8 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Heat Engines and Heat Pumps. This lesson covers the calculations for calculating the thermal efficiency for these systems, including a worked example for a modern combustion engine. This is the fourth PowerPoint in this section (Thermodynamics).
BTec Engineering - Self Inductance and Transformers (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Self Inductance and Transformers (PowerPoint)

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This is an 11 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of self-inductance and transformers. This lessons covers the calculations from self-inductance, and explanation of the unit “henry” and how it applies to circuits, mutual inductance and transformer design and calculations. This is the fifth and final PowerPoint in this section (Magnetism and Electromagnetic induction).
BTec Engineering - Capacitors in series and parallel (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Capacitors in series and parallel (PowerPoint)

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This is a 6 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Capacitors in both series and parallel circuits. This PowerPoint includes circuit diagrams and worked examples of the capacitance, current and voltage calculations needed for basic circuits. This is an extension from the earlier lesson where capacitance and capacitors were introduced in detail. This is the sixth PowerPoint in this section (Electricity and circuits).
BTec Engineering - Stress - Strain Graphs (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Stress - Strain Graphs (PowerPoint)

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This is an 8 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Stress - Strain graphs, linking tensile stress and strain and the calculation of the modulus of elasticity This is the third and final PowerPoint in this section which goes over some of the work from lesson one (Tensile stress and strain) and goes into more detail of graph analysis to find yield point, tensile strength as well as comparing qualitatively ideas like malleable and brittle materials.
iGCSE Physics - Electromagnetic Induction (PowerPoint)
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iGCSE Physics - Electromagnetic Induction (PowerPoint)

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This PowerPoint lesson on Electromagnetic Induction covers the Right-hand Rule for working out the current flow direction for a wire which is moved within a magnetic field, the application of this in creating an output voltage (Potential difference) in a coil and the creation of a sine wave from a rotating magnet in a sensor circuit (e.g. for fluid flow) This is the sixth (of 8) lessons in this section entitled “Magnetism and Electromagnetism” which is available as a bundle in our shop.
BTec Engineering - SUVAT Kinematic Principles  (PowerPoint + Worksheet)
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BTec Engineering - SUVAT Kinematic Principles (PowerPoint + Worksheet)

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This is an 17 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of SUVAT including the main formulae, their derivations and use. There is also a worksheet of questions and the answers are included. This is the first PowerPoint in this section, which is available as a bundle, covering Dynamic Engineering Systems. v1.1 - A quick worksheet on unit conversion practice has been added, in addition to the SUVAT worksheet v1.11 Minor improvements to ppt made (mainly italics in parameters throughout)
GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) AC / DC and the National Grid (Lesson and PowerPoint)
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GCSE Science / Physics / (AQA P2) AC / DC and the National Grid (Lesson and PowerPoint)

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This includes a PowerPoint and detailed lesson plan that includes: Comparison of Alternating and Direct Current Use of oscilloscopes to investigate the AC / DC traces Conversion of frequency to time period for an AC supply National Grid (UK system) Homework ideas and differentiation / extension ideas are included in the step-by-step lesson. This is the seventh lesson in the Electricity unit of work (P2) and would cover about an hour to 90 minutes of teaching including writing up and analysing the oscilloscopes and drawing out the National Grid system.
iGCSE Physics - The Motor Effect (PowerPoint and questions)
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iGCSE Physics - The Motor Effect (PowerPoint and questions)

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This PowerPoint lesson on The Motor Effect covers the calculations of the motor force using the formula F=BIL, the use of the Left-hand rule for showing the direction of the motor force on a current carrying wire, and the detailed interaction of magnetic fields between a wire and permanent magnets. There is also a PDF with two examples of charged particles travelling into a magnetic field, for students to complete, that include the answers. This is the fourth (of 8) lessons in this section entitled “Magnetism and Electromagnetism” which is available as a bundle in our shop.
iGCSE Physics - Work Done (PowerPoint)
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iGCSE Physics - Work Done (PowerPoint)

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iGCSE Physics PowerPoint that covers the topic of Work Done. This 14 page powerpoint explains how frictional forces, including air resistance, needs to be overcome to keep an object moving. This is investigated with two practicals (one looking at surfaces and the second similar / extension practical looking at the effect of changing the weight of the object on friction). Graphing skills with extrapolation are also highlighted. This is the fourth of 6 topics in this units of work and is aimed at covering approximately 2-3 hours of teaching, including the experiments.
BTec Engineering - Immersed Bodies (PowerPoint)
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BTec Engineering - Immersed Bodies (PowerPoint)

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This is a 8 slide PowerPoint that covers BTec National Engineering (A-Level equivalent) on the topic of Immersed Bodies. This covers the calculations of buoyancy for fully and partially submerged objects. This builds on Archimedes’ principle with a mathematical understanding of buoyancy. This is the third PowerPoint in this section (Fluid dynamics) v1.2 - Worksheet added with answers (2nd Sept 2021)