The following classroom activities have been developed from SEPnet’s (South East Physics Network) GCSE programme. The activities are designed to use inexpensive equipment and tie in with the key themes for Key Stage Four physics in England and Wales. These themes...

A series of GCSE Astronomy coursework guides, created by the Royal Observatory of Greenwich. 

Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich and designed for students following the Edexcel GCSE astronomy course, this booklet provides information and instruction on how to carry out detailed observations of Messier objects. Observations are made as part of the coursework requirements and guidance on collecting...

Designed for students following the Edexcel GCSE astronomy course, this booklet provides information and instruction on how to carry out observations of celestial events such as transits, occultations and comets. Observations are made as part of the coursework requirements and guidance on completing the required...

Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich and designed for students following the Edexcel GCSE astronomy course, this booklet provides information and instruction on how to carry out observations of constellations. Observations are made as part of the coursework requirements and guidance on completing the...

Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, this collection of resources provides guidance on how to observe the night sky. Suggestions of features of the night sky to observe link closely to the Edexcel GCSE astronomy coursework. Further links to supporting documents and demos from Stellarium and the Met Office...

Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich and designed for students following the Edexcel GCSE astronomy course, this booklet provides information and instruction on how to carry out observations that can be used to quantify light pollution. Observations are made as part of the coursework requirements and...

Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich and designed for students following the Edexcel GCSE astronomy course, this booklet provides information and instruction on how to carry out observations that can be used to show the lunar features and phases. Observations are made as part of the coursework requirements...

Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich and designed for students following the Edexcel GCSE astronomy course, this booklet provides information and instruction on how to carry out observations that can be used to show a lunar and solar eclipse. Observations are made as part of the coursework requirements and...

Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich and designed for students following the Edexcel GCSE astronomy course, this booklet provides information and instruction on how to carry out detailed observations of meteor showers. Observations are made as part of the coursework requirements and guidance on collecting...

Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich and designed for students following the Edexcel GCSE astronomy course, this booklet provides information and instruction on using a shadow stick or sundial to calculate the local noon, the observer’s longitude and the accuracy of a sundial. Observations and calculations...

Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich and designed for students following the Edexcel GCSE astronomy course, this booklet provides information and instruction on observing sunspots and calculating the Sun’s rotation period. Observations and calculations are made as part of the coursework requirements and...

Produced by the Royal Observatory Greenwich and designed for students following the Edexcel GCSE astronomy course, this booklet provides information and instruction on measuring the light curve of a variable star. Observations and calculations are made as part of the coursework requirements and guidance on...

This collection of SAPS resources includes  recommended plant practicals for 14-16 biology, covering a range of topics including photosynthesis, cells, germination, totipotency and ecology. These practicals are reliable, affordable, and engaging for students.

This set of subject criteria were produced in 2007 by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority for Awarding Bodies to produce subject specifications for use in 2009 GCSE Design and Technology. GCSE specifications had to meet these criteria in order to be accredited.

The GCSE criteria explain the general...