This lesson develops the concept of using Pythagoras’ theorem to derive the equation of a circle and translating between the geometric features of circles and their equations.

The initial activity involves looking at a circle with end points of the diameter at (6, 0) and (–6, 0). Questions relate to...

This lesson develops the concept of using the equation of a circle. In particular students develop their knowledge of how to:

• Translate between the equations of circles and their geometric features
• Sketch a circle from its equation

In the introductory activity a circle has been...

This resource features a short task on different representations of functions.

Students are presented with a matching exercise in which they must link together equations, tables of values, worded statements, and graphs for both linear and quadratic functions.

This task is from the Mathematics...

This resource from the IET Faraday programme, supported by MEI and Tomorrow's Engineers, provides students with the opportunity to explore the properties of quadrilaterals using flow charts.

"Flow charts show the order in which a series of events is to be carried out. They are used...

This booklet is part of the ‘Innovations in Practical Work’ series published by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme (SEP). Sound is an important part of our lives. Many people enjoy listening to music, and watching television would not be the same without sound. On...

From the Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP), these circuits allow students to build a range of devices. Each circuit has a full circuit diagram, component list and explanation of how the circuit works. In this section, the circuits cover a range of sound and audio...

This video looks at the structural design of the O² building in Dublin. This is a built music venue with a capacity of 14,000 people, designed to provide unrestricted views and excellent acoustics. The film shows the exciting role of acoustic engineers and explains how they developed criteria from the...

The resources in this collection use everyday contexts, such as the design of music venues and airports, to encourage students to consider how materials need be tested for their suitability for a specific job before engineers in construction projects can choose them. The tasks ask students to think about what...

A Year 11 module from the Salters’ Key Stage Four double award science course. The science content of this module covers electromagnetism, the inductive effect and the motor effect. These topics are developed in the context of recording and reproducing sound. Students begin by recording and playing back their own...

This activity, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), allows students to investigate the velocity of sound. Two methods, a direct method and an ICT based method, are proposed.

The activity is part...

What is it like to work as a globe-trotting sound engineer to the world's biggest pop band? Tomorrow's Engineers had a chat with David Martell to find out.

From an early age, Giuseppe had an interest in sound and audio productino. After college he worked as a sound engineer at a recording studio, moving onto outdoor shows and cruise ship audio management. After working in the theatre, he has spent the last 8 eyars at the Royal Opera House, ensuring the...

Purpose: As students progress through secondary science they will develop an understanding of waves as a means of transferring energy. Practical science activities around the study of sound are often used as a basis for understanding features of waves such as wavelength, frequency and amplitude. Digital technology...

The Gravity Jet Suit creates a lot of noise.  This resource explains how sound waves travel and are detected by the human ear.

This resource provides a lesson plan showing how to use musical instruments to teach about sound waves. The approach used in the lesson is based on education research which is summarised in a separate research summary document.

The lesson outlines a set of activities that can be used to demonstrate that...