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.

One sided worksheet with questions on stellar distances and calculations involving the parallax method. With worked solutions.

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

Revision worksheet for NOT, AND, OR, NAND and NOR gates. Also revision problem for combining logic gates. Includes answer sheet.

A two page worksheet, with answer key on: - Labelling focal length of refracting telescope lenses - using the magnification formula - calculating magnification of a telescope - calculating focal lengths of the objective and eyepiece lenses

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.

One page revision guide covering the definitions of Specific Heat Capacity and Latent heat. With three common examples and worked solutions

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.

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.

Revision pack for mechanics aspect of physics includes the topics: Circular motion, kinematics, conservation of energy, Kinetic Energy and Gravitational Potential energy, Newton's law of gravitation.

Designed for International Baccalaureate exams, but also applicable to any test. Below are 25 command terms that are used in tests with a definition of what that command term means. The 25 terms are on 13 images that, and I have also included the original powerpoint I used to make it on. The powerpoint font I used is 'complete in him'.

A revision workbook (study guide) to use with IB physics students for the first part of the Energy Resources topic (Topic 8.1) There are revision notes, spaces for students to write guided notes, and revision questions on: - Fossil Fuels - Pumped Storage - Solar Power - Wind Generators

A worksheet aimed to teach students how to convert from Kelvin to Celsius and vice versa. Students have to calculate the surface temperature of planets in the Solar System, and then plot a graph of distance from the Sun v temperature. Then use the graph to answer questions.

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

Revision sheet for students to revise: - Converging and Diverging lenses - Ray Diagrams - Properties and uses of lenses Suitable for the IGCSE Physics and Coordinated Science syllabus, as well as other high school physics courses. Includes answers and worked solutions

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