Peter Edmunds
@peteredmunds.bsky.social
Physicist & Head of Physics. Author. Compulsive maker of resources.
Physics teachers are unicorns; look after them. 🦄
Hundreds of free teaching resources at sciencedoctor.school.blog, ranging from KS3 science to KS5 physics.
Physics teachers are unicorns; look after them. 🦄
Hundreds of free teaching resources at sciencedoctor.school.blog, ranging from KS3 science to KS5 physics.
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Peter Edmunds
@peteredmunds.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Things are getting busier here, so here’s a reintroduction.
I’m Pete, a head of physics who believes that teaching is hard and should be made easier.
That’s why I made sciencedoctor.school.blog. There’s no point in us all making the same worksheet/booklet.
KS3 science - KS5 physics. Check it out!
I’m Pete, a head of physics who believes that teaching is hard and should be made easier.
That’s why I made sciencedoctor.school.blog. There’s no point in us all making the same worksheet/booklet.
KS3 science - KS5 physics. Check it out!
Been a while since I've uploaded anything new to the site. I recently needed to make a new sheet on scalars on vectors, so have uploaded that here:
sciencedoctor.school.blog/physics-ks4/...
sciencedoctor.school.blog/physics-ks4/...
October 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Been a while since I've uploaded anything new to the site. I recently needed to make a new sheet on scalars on vectors, so have uploaded that here:
sciencedoctor.school.blog/physics-ks4/...
sciencedoctor.school.blog/physics-ks4/...
Schools are *not* ready for this:
-Open homework in google chrome
-Right click and go to "search with google lens"
-Google lens pops up on the right side and answers the question
Massive implications for homework. This was an Isaac physics "A level challenge 2" question.
-Open homework in google chrome
-Right click and go to "search with google lens"
-Google lens pops up on the right side and answers the question
Massive implications for homework. This was an Isaac physics "A level challenge 2" question.
October 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Schools are *not* ready for this:
-Open homework in google chrome
-Right click and go to "search with google lens"
-Google lens pops up on the right side and answers the question
Massive implications for homework. This was an Isaac physics "A level challenge 2" question.
-Open homework in google chrome
-Right click and go to "search with google lens"
-Google lens pops up on the right side and answers the question
Massive implications for homework. This was an Isaac physics "A level challenge 2" question.
This is the question that I was hinting there were issues with.
It's from this years AQA astro paper. In my opinion there is no correct answer.
Prof. Lintott has very kindly spent time writing to AQA about this. It's a poor error.
Check if any of your students are on mark below a boundary...
It's from this years AQA astro paper. In my opinion there is no correct answer.
Prof. Lintott has very kindly spent time writing to AQA about this. It's a poor error.
Check if any of your students are on mark below a boundary...
Astronomers! This year’s A level physics exams included the following question which seems dodgy to me. Anyone got a sensible answer?
September 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This is the question that I was hinting there were issues with.
It's from this years AQA astro paper. In my opinion there is no correct answer.
Prof. Lintott has very kindly spent time writing to AQA about this. It's a poor error.
Check if any of your students are on mark below a boundary...
It's from this years AQA astro paper. In my opinion there is no correct answer.
Prof. Lintott has very kindly spent time writing to AQA about this. It's a poor error.
Check if any of your students are on mark below a boundary...
Does anybody do the Astro option for AQA A level?
If so, I recommend taking a look at question 3.3 of the most recent years exam.
When you have, let me know your thoughts....
If so, I recommend taking a look at question 3.3 of the most recent years exam.
When you have, let me know your thoughts....
September 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Does anybody do the Astro option for AQA A level?
If so, I recommend taking a look at question 3.3 of the most recent years exam.
When you have, let me know your thoughts....
If so, I recommend taking a look at question 3.3 of the most recent years exam.
When you have, let me know your thoughts....
***BOOK RELEASE DAY***
The book I've always wanted for AQA A level physics is out. It has:
-A page of notes, a page of questions *and* a QR code to a video lesson on each topic
-A page on each required practical, with example calculations
-A full set of exam papers
-Answers
The book I've always wanted for AQA A level physics is out. It has:
-A page of notes, a page of questions *and* a QR code to a video lesson on each topic
-A page on each required practical, with example calculations
-A full set of exam papers
-Answers
September 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
***BOOK RELEASE DAY***
The book I've always wanted for AQA A level physics is out. It has:
-A page of notes, a page of questions *and* a QR code to a video lesson on each topic
-A page on each required practical, with example calculations
-A full set of exam papers
-Answers
The book I've always wanted for AQA A level physics is out. It has:
-A page of notes, a page of questions *and* a QR code to a video lesson on each topic
-A page on each required practical, with example calculations
-A full set of exam papers
-Answers
🚨🚨Out next week🚨🚨
I'll be very excited to finally see the physical product
I'll be very excited to finally see the physical product
September 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🚨🚨Out next week🚨🚨
I'll be very excited to finally see the physical product
I'll be very excited to finally see the physical product
Reposted by Peter Edmunds
This has been a massive help to me over the years ... #SciTeachUK #ITeachPhysics
My annual reminder that sciencedoctor.school.blog is there to help with your back to school planning.
Over 500 freely downloadable worksheets, booklets and resources across KS3 science to KS5 physics.
Worth sharing with new teachers/colleagues?
Over 500 freely downloadable worksheets, booklets and resources across KS3 science to KS5 physics.
Worth sharing with new teachers/colleagues?
Science Doctor
Secondary school physics worksheets & science teaching resources
sciencedoctor.school.blog
August 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This has been a massive help to me over the years ... #SciTeachUK #ITeachPhysics
My annual reminder that sciencedoctor.school.blog is there to help with your back to school planning.
Over 500 freely downloadable worksheets, booklets and resources across KS3 science to KS5 physics.
Worth sharing with new teachers/colleagues?
Over 500 freely downloadable worksheets, booklets and resources across KS3 science to KS5 physics.
Worth sharing with new teachers/colleagues?
Science Doctor
Secondary school physics worksheets & science teaching resources
sciencedoctor.school.blog
August 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
My annual reminder that sciencedoctor.school.blog is there to help with your back to school planning.
Over 500 freely downloadable worksheets, booklets and resources across KS3 science to KS5 physics.
Worth sharing with new teachers/colleagues?
Over 500 freely downloadable worksheets, booklets and resources across KS3 science to KS5 physics.
Worth sharing with new teachers/colleagues?
AQA A level physics teachers - how we feeling on results day?
August 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
AQA A level physics teachers - how we feeling on results day?
July 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“Have I read anything you’ve written?”
“Probably not unless you’re taking AQA A level physics”
“Probably not unless you’re taking AQA A level physics”
Harper Collins author party this evening. Very out of my comfort zone but very enjoyable!
July 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
“Have I read anything you’ve written?”
“Probably not unless you’re taking AQA A level physics”
“Probably not unless you’re taking AQA A level physics”
Harper Collins author party this evening. Very out of my comfort zone but very enjoyable!
July 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Harper Collins author party this evening. Very out of my comfort zone but very enjoyable!
Annual reminder that sitting down and answering the exam papers that your students have just sat is *excellent* CPD
June 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Annual reminder that sitting down and answering the exam papers that your students have just sat is *excellent* CPD
Looking for things to spend the department budget on before the end of the year?
I've just found out that my KS3 science workbook is on sale on Amazon!
Some schools have found it useful for easy cover etc. (or just as class sets for classwork/homework)
amzn.to/4emz9Jk
I've just found out that my KS3 science workbook is on sale on Amazon!
Some schools have found it useful for easy cover etc. (or just as class sets for classwork/homework)
amzn.to/4emz9Jk
The Science Doctor KS3 Science Workbook (The Science Doctor KS3 Science Workbooks)
This book combines the content in the biology, chemistry and physics "Science Doctor" KS3 workbooks and features an additional “practical science” chapter.
Covering the majority of the science in the...
amzn.to
June 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Looking for things to spend the department budget on before the end of the year?
I've just found out that my KS3 science workbook is on sale on Amazon!
Some schools have found it useful for easy cover etc. (or just as class sets for classwork/homework)
amzn.to/4emz9Jk
I've just found out that my KS3 science workbook is on sale on Amazon!
Some schools have found it useful for easy cover etc. (or just as class sets for classwork/homework)
amzn.to/4emz9Jk
Haven’t had a chance to speak to many of my lot - how did people find AQA A level paper 2 in physics?
Just spoke to my y13 they did not like P2
June 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Haven’t had a chance to speak to many of my lot - how did people find AQA A level paper 2 in physics?
Hope the first day back went well for all.
Finally had a look at the AQA A level physics paper 1 - it’s very reasonable. I wish the last few years had been like it.
I usually answer them myself afterwards but won’t bother this year as we’ve changed board.
Finally had a look at the AQA A level physics paper 1 - it’s very reasonable. I wish the last few years had been like it.
I usually answer them myself afterwards but won’t bother this year as we’ve changed board.
June 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Hope the first day back went well for all.
Finally had a look at the AQA A level physics paper 1 - it’s very reasonable. I wish the last few years had been like it.
I usually answer them myself afterwards but won’t bother this year as we’ve changed board.
Finally had a look at the AQA A level physics paper 1 - it’s very reasonable. I wish the last few years had been like it.
I usually answer them myself afterwards but won’t bother this year as we’ve changed board.
Just finished the last of 73 video lessons to accompany my AQA A level physics revision guide with Collins.
More on this soon - but out in September. I know the AQA spec like the back of my hand so I’m really hopeful that it will be useful!
More on this soon - but out in September. I know the AQA spec like the back of my hand so I’m really hopeful that it will be useful!
May 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Just finished the last of 73 video lessons to accompany my AQA A level physics revision guide with Collins.
More on this soon - but out in September. I know the AQA spec like the back of my hand so I’m really hopeful that it will be useful!
More on this soon - but out in September. I know the AQA spec like the back of my hand so I’m really hopeful that it will be useful!
AQA A level physics paper 1….
Sounds okay!
Sounds okay!
May 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
AQA A level physics paper 1….
Sounds okay!
Sounds okay!
I had my annual meeting with other heads of physics with a group of schools today.
Two years ago 7 of the schools taught AQA A level physics. Now, only 3 teach AQA.
This year is our last entry to AQA A level physics - I really hope the students have a more positive experience tomorrow.
Two years ago 7 of the schools taught AQA A level physics. Now, only 3 teach AQA.
This year is our last entry to AQA A level physics - I really hope the students have a more positive experience tomorrow.
May 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I had my annual meeting with other heads of physics with a group of schools today.
Two years ago 7 of the schools taught AQA A level physics. Now, only 3 teach AQA.
This year is our last entry to AQA A level physics - I really hope the students have a more positive experience tomorrow.
Two years ago 7 of the schools taught AQA A level physics. Now, only 3 teach AQA.
This year is our last entry to AQA A level physics - I really hope the students have a more positive experience tomorrow.
Hello BlueSky! As my A level work with Collins comes to an end (more on this soon), I'm considering what the next project will be.
Considering making my KS4 physics booklets more "professional" and doing a workbook similar to the KS3 science one. Thoughts welcome on the format of a sample sheet.
Considering making my KS4 physics booklets more "professional" and doing a workbook similar to the KS3 science one. Thoughts welcome on the format of a sample sheet.
April 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Hello BlueSky! As my A level work with Collins comes to an end (more on this soon), I'm considering what the next project will be.
Considering making my KS4 physics booklets more "professional" and doing a workbook similar to the KS3 science one. Thoughts welcome on the format of a sample sheet.
Considering making my KS4 physics booklets more "professional" and doing a workbook similar to the KS3 science one. Thoughts welcome on the format of a sample sheet.
Reposted by Peter Edmunds
We have a lovely class set of little ripple tanks that allow them to play around and observe wave behaviour
February 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We have a lovely class set of little ripple tanks that allow them to play around and observe wave behaviour
Put a fork in me because I’m done (with the first draft).
Not entirely sure how I’ve written an entire A level revision guide in 3 months, but I’m really pleased with how it’s turning out.
Not entirely sure how I’ve written an entire A level revision guide in 3 months, but I’m really pleased with how it’s turning out.
Those who teach AQA A level physics (and haven't left after the disastrous last couple of years of exams) - I have exciting news.
I'm about 10% of the way through a new revision guide for the course. Can't share much more than that for now, but I'm excited that I think it's turning out really well.
I'm about 10% of the way through a new revision guide for the course. Can't share much more than that for now, but I'm excited that I think it's turning out really well.
February 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Put a fork in me because I’m done (with the first draft).
Not entirely sure how I’ve written an entire A level revision guide in 3 months, but I’m really pleased with how it’s turning out.
Not entirely sure how I’ve written an entire A level revision guide in 3 months, but I’m really pleased with how it’s turning out.
Hi Bluesky, is it the Hipparcos scale (spelt like AQA do in their specification)? Or the Hipparchus scale?
February 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Hi Bluesky, is it the Hipparcos scale (spelt like AQA do in their specification)? Or the Hipparchus scale?
Ella has picked my wife’s birthday as the day to do her first steps ❤️
February 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Ella has picked my wife’s birthday as the day to do her first steps ❤️