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Refraction and Lenses Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how light refracts through convex and concave lenses to produce different types of images. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe refraction, with examples. Define ‘refractive index’ and explain the law of refraction. Describe convex and concave … Read more

Reflection and Mirrors Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how light reflects off flat and curved mirrors to produce different types of images. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe plane, concave and convex mirrors. Describe the law of reflection. Explain how light reflects off plane, … Read more

The Visible Light Spectrum and Colour Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how visible light is composed of colours with different wavelengths. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe how light waves are electromagnetic waves. Describe how visible light (white light) is composed of colours with … Read more

Electromagnetic Radiation Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the different types of electromagnetic radiation, how they are produced and how they can be used. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe an electromagnetic wave and the electromagnetic spectrum. Identify the different types of electromagnetic radiation. … Read more

Waves Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at characteristics of waves and learn about different types of wave motion. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define what a wave is. Distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves. Describe transverse, longitudinal and surface wave motion. Describe the mathematical … Read more

Energy Consumption and Clean Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at ways of reducing energy consumption and compare fossil fuels with alternative sources of energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the benefits of reducing energy consumption and using cleaner sources of energy. Describe … Read more

Energy-Efficient Design Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at some ways that the design of an object or system can increase its energy efficiency. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what is meant by ‘energy-efficient design’. Describe some ways that friction can be reduced to … Read more

Conservation of Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at how energy transfers and transformations relate to the law of conservation of energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the law of conservation of energy. Describe how energy transfers and transformations are not 100% efficient, … Read more

Energy Transformation Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at some of the main types of energy transformations involving mechanical energy, electrical energy, chemical energy and nuclear energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what is meant by ‘energy transformation’. Describe transformations between mechanical potential energy … Read more

Energy Transfer Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at how different types of kinetic energy are transferred. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what is meant by ‘energy transfer’. Describe how mechanical kinetic energy is transferred between objects. Describe how thermal energy is transferred by … Read more

Potential Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at the main types of potential energy: gravitational potential, energy, elastic potential energy, electrical potential energy, chemical energy and nuclear energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘potential energy’. Describe gravitational potential energy, with examples. Describe elastic … Read more

Kinetic Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at the main types of kinetic energy: mechanical kinetic energy, thermal energy, radiant energy, sound energy and electrical kinetic energy. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘kinetic energy’. Describe mechanical kinetic energy, with examples. Describe thermal energy … Read more

Introduction to Energy Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn what energy is and look at the two main categories of energy. We will also learn how energy can move between objects and be converted into different forms. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘energy’. Name … Read more

Branches of Science Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the five branches of science that are studied in high school. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Give a general description of the types of topics studied in chemistry, biology, physics, Earth science and astronomy. Give … Read more

Practical Reports Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the different sections of a scientific practical report and the style in which they are written. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Name the different sections of a scientific practical report, in the correct order. Describe the … Read more

The Scientific Method Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how scientific knowledge is accumulated through a rigorous and methodical process of inquiry. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the steps involved in the scientific method. Define qualitative and quantitative observation, inference and prediction. Describe how … Read more

The Bunsen Burner Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the different parts of a Bunsen burner, and how to use a Bunsen burner correctly and safely in a science laboratory. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Identify the different parts of a Bunsen burner. Describe … Read more

Scientific Diagrams Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn the rules for drawing scientific diagrams and how to draw some common pieces of laboratory equipment. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Draw and label scientific diagrams, according to a set of rules. Draw scientific diagrams of common … Read more

Scientific Laboratory Equipment Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the main glassware items and other pieces of equipment used in a school science laboratory. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Identify common scientific laboratory equipment. Give examples of common uses of different scientific laboratory equipment. … Read more

Tides Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and Sun create tides on Earth. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain how gravitational force affects objects. Describe how Earth’s gravitational force affects the Moon and how the Moon’s gravitational force … Read more