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)

A worksheet for 7th to 9th grade students, that introduces the basics of what is inside the atom and how to read the periodic table.

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

A series of classroom displays aimed at elementary and middle school classrooms.  They are intended to explain the well known aspects of the Solar System, along with some of the less known features of the Solar System.

Research activity for middle school students students. Students research about the adaptations of the plants and animals of the Namib Desert. The activity requires students to research, and then present their findings in a poster. Included is a writing frame to help students structure their research. Students can use a QR scanner on their phone (QR apps are free to download for Android and iPhone), and it will take them to pages with information. Included is the original PowerPoint that you can

Lesson explaining what is a Solar Eclipse and the difference between a total, partial and annular solar eclipse. Students should use their phones to simulate the different types of solar eclipses (see cover image) and then be able to explain the conditions for the three types of solar eclipses to occur. Also includes research worksheet.

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