The Random Physicist

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

8 images (including 3 worked example problems) that can be printed to A3 size and used as visual aids or classroom displays for Newton's Law of Gravitation.

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

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.

Presentation and displays (13 posters in total) of the history of manned spaceflight in the US. This is the first part and covers the Mercury and Gemini program from 1961 to 1966. All images are courtesy of NASA and are public domain.

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

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.

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.

Aimed for non-specialist physics teachers (or new teachers) who are teaching GCSE physics in the UK and high school physics in the US. A guided walk-though of how to measure the specific heat capacity of different metals. Includes teacher instruction sheet, and a student investigation sheet.

Practical on how to measure the refractive index of a perspex or glass block. Step by step instructions (with lots of images) included on how to set up the experiment, as well as slide show of images showing how to set up the experiment for your class. Also included are student instructions.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

11 posters describing key terms and words that are regularly used in science.

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