GCSE / National 5 Physics Teacher Resources

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Free teacher classroom resources suitable for use in physics lessons with secondary school children at Key Stage 4 and GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and at National 4 and 5 in Scotland.

Physics with Professor Brian Cox - Forces, speed and motion

A series of short explainer films by Professor Brian Cox focused on forces, speed and motion.

Physics with Professor Brian Cox - Space Science

A series of short explainer films by Professor Brian Cox focused on space physics.

Explain This... GCSE Science

This series of short explainer films comprises three clips each for Biology, Chemistry and Physics at GCSE. Each film focuses on a GCSE Required Practical included in AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications.

Wonders of the Universe

A series of short films in which Professor Brian Cox explains the science at the heart of the universe.

Physics with Tim Peake

Astronaut Tim Peake introduces some handpicked physics clips from the BBC archive for use in the classroom.

Space Science Bites

In this series of short films, Jon Chase brings alive the subject of space science with fun and engaging demonstrations.

Physics Bites

These physics focused clips are presented by scientist and rapper Jon Chase.

The Secrets of Everything

In these short films, daredevil science geek Greg Foot is prepared to attempt ANYTHING to find answers to some of life's weirder questions.

The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures - How to Survive in Space

From the historic Royal Institution, space doctor Kevin Fong takes us on a ride from launch to orbit and the cosmos beyond for the annual children's Christmas Lectures.

Wave World

In this series of short films, Jon Chase meets a range of individuals who are using wave science to do things in the real world.

Materials: How They Work

Materials scientist Mark Miodownik takes a look into the inner world of metals, ceramics and plastics and the microscopic structure that allows them to function.

Science Britannica

In this series of short films Brian Cox explores 350 years of British science and finds out how it has helped to shape the world.

The Genius of Invention

Michael Mosley, Cassie Newland and Mark Miodownik examine the inventions that led to the electrical, the transport and the communication revolutions that shaped the modern world.

The Science of a Space Dive

A series of short films that look at the challenges faced by scientists, engineers and doctors ahead of Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking and historic skydive in 2012.

What will the Large Hadron Collider discover next?

The LHC has been upgraded and its energy has been doubled. New regions of physics can be probed but scientists are less certain what they are looking for.

Did comets kick start life on Earth?

Life, as we know it, cannot exist without water and organic molecules – the building blocks for all living creatures. Find out if comets brought these to Earth.

How do we know the Big Bang actually happened?

Most scientists think that everything that we know and experience began with the Big Bang, 14 billion years ago. But how can we have any clue about something that supposedly happened so long ago?

Could I live on another planet?

A 60-second animation that explores the depths of the universe to discover if there are any planets capable of sustaining life.

Pluto: What are NASA’s five big discoveries so far?

NASA's deep space probe 'New Horizons' has discovered five big things about the little-understood Pluto. What are they?

How will the Universe end?

Dr Aravind Vijayaraghavan reveals how the second law of thermodynamics explains the rise and fall of all things, including the Universe itself.

Does Einstein’s general theory of relativity still matter?

Over 100 years ago Einstein first described his general theory of relativity. This theory had a profound effect on physics and our understanding of the universe. But does it still matter today?

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