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Help students master one of the most commonly confused topics in GCSE Physics with this complete lesson on Weight, Mass and Gravity. Designed specifically for the AQA Combined Science (Trilogy) and AQA Physics specifications, this lesson clearly explains the relationship between mass, weight and gravitational field strength using memorable examples and real-world applications.

Students develop both conceptual understanding and mathematical confidence through worked examples, guided practice and problem-solving activities before consolidating their learning with a printable worksheet.

Students will learn:
• The difference between mass and weight
• The units of mass (kg) and weight (N)
• What gravitational field strength means
• How gravity varies on different planets
• How to calculate weight using W = mg
• How to rearrange the weight equation
• How weight changes while mass remains constant
• Real-world applications including astronauts, planets and everyday objects

The accompanying worksheet has been designed for students to complete in their exercise books, reducing printing costs while encouraging extended calculations and scientific explanations.

Perfect for GCSE Physics lessons, revision, cover lessons and non-specialist teachers looking for a high-quality, ready-to-use resource.

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GCSE Physics Forces Unit Bundle | 13 Complete Lessons | AQA Science | PowerPoints, Worksheets & Answers

Save hours of planning with this complete GCSE Physics Forces Unit, containing thirteen fully resourced lessons designed for the AQA Combined Science (Trilogy) and AQA Physics specifications. Every lesson follows the same engaging structure and includes a professionally designed PowerPoint, printable worksheet, teacher answer sheet and high-quality classroom activities to build confidence, develop mathematical skills and prepare students for GCSE examinations. This comprehensive bundle covers every topic within the Forces unit and progresses from introducing forces through to Newton's Laws of Motion using real-world engineering examples, practical investigations and exam-style questions throughout. Included Lessons • Lesson 1 – Forces Introduction • Lesson 2 – Weight, Mass & Gravity • Lesson 3 – Work Done • Lesson 4 – Elasticity & Hooke's Law • Lesson 5 – Moments • Lesson 6 – Pressure in Solids • Lesson 7 – Pressure in Liquids • Lesson 8 – Speed (including practical investigation and practical recording sheet) • Lesson 9 – Distance-Time Graphs • Lesson 10 – Velocity & Acceleration • Lesson 11 – Stopping Distances • Lesson 12 – Momentum • Lesson 13 – Newton's Laws of Motion Every lesson includes • Fully resourced PowerPoint presentation • Printable student worksheet • Teacher answer sheet • Retrieval practice • Worked examples • GCSE exam-style questions • AFL opportunities throughout • Plenary / Exit Ticket Additional resources included • Speed practical investigation • Practical recording sheet • Engineering-themed activities • Real-world Physics applications • High-quality printable worksheets • Teacher answer sheets with answers in red Students will learn • Types of forces • Weight, mass and gravity • Work done and energy transfer • Elastic deformation and Hooke's Law • Moments and equilibrium • Pressure in solids and liquids • Speed calculations • Distance-time graphs • Velocity and acceleration • Thinking, braking and stopping distances • Momentum and conservation of momentum • Newton's Three Laws of Motion Designed specifically for the AQA GCSE Physics specification, this bundle uses engaging real-world contexts including motorsport, engineering, crash investigations, transport, aerospace and modern technology to make Physics memorable and accessible. Perfect for classroom teaching, revision, cover lessons, early career teachers, non-specialist teachers and departments looking for a complete, ready-to-teach Forces scheme of work.

£24.99

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