The Random Physicist

An introduction on how to teach the basics of parallel and series circuits, including how to do a simple lab on the difference between parallel and series circuits for light bulbs. Included in this zip file is a powerpoint for use with the students. A worksheet for classroom lab. A set up guide, with list of equipment, and some images to make your own editable material.

Introductory resource describing the features of the structure of the Earth. Suitable for GCSE Astronomy topic 1 - Planet Earth (topic 1.3)

High quality images and displays for AP and IB Physics particicle physics topics. Includes displays of the particle zoo, feynman diagrams and the rules for the laws of conservation. Included with the images are editable PowerPoint files.

A worksheet to give to students to help guide them through the process of extracting a knowledge question from a real life situation in order for them to carry out the Presentation. Aimed at IB Diploma Theory of Knowledge students

In order to teach about the linear relationship of resistance and also resistivity, you can use a digital multimeter to measure the resistance of pencil graphite. All the instructions are on the powerpoint, and the only materials you need are a multimeter that can measure resistance, and an HB pencil (other pencil graphites work too).

Lesson with powerpoint slides and worksheet on calucating moments and turning effects for levers. Worksheet has worked answer key.

Three lessons on Reasoning focusing on: - What is reasoning, how to create syllogisms and use Venn Diagrams - Inductive and dedcutive reasoning - What are logical fallacies? For use with the 2022 TOK syllabus for the IB diploma, but can be used as part of a critical thinking course.

Mainly used as an introduction in IB Theory of Knowledge but could be applied to geography. Students analyse and draw their own maps to understand better their cultural perspective on the world.

PowerPoint slides explaining what a potential divider is, and explaining step by step how we derive the equations for a potential divider. With an investigation suggestion for potential dividers. Worksheet included with 4 IB style questions on potential dividers, and mark scheme with worked solutions.

Student activity to model the random nature of radioactive decay. Each group (2 to 3 students) will need a pack of skittles or m & ms. Document includes student instructions, table template and graph template for students to record their data.

Posters and displays to explain the kinematics equaitons of motion and how they link in with projectile motion, using Hawkeye and the motion of an arrow as a theme. Included are 12 displays posters as well as the original PowerPoint that can be edited.

Six high resolution images explaining some of the key concepts of radioactive decay. Original PowerPoint file is included in case you want to edit or add to them.

2 page worksheet of 6 questions (and solutions) of SI units, converting units and calculating volume and density

A checklist that students can use for their Theory of Knowledge presentation for the IB Diploma.