Diffusion investigation template/ lab guide/ differentiated resource

This is another clean and easy to use template for a differentiated lesson/ block of lessons investigating diffusion using simple equipment. Its a classic experiment that can be done to build lab skills or teach diffusion.

This folder includes:

A teacher guide with tips on running the lesson
3 different differentiated templates for students using the same format (blank, guided and fill the gaps/ cloze exercise). Each template has a list of words that can be used to help guide the students
A suggested set of answers to help students see the level of detail and scientific (but approachable!) answers they could give
This could be:

• A longer lesson including the lab for students familiar with investigation

• A week long introduction to investigations for less experienced students

• A series of lessons to explore diffusion as a topic

• A reminder of investigations at the beginning of the year

• A group based lab with a shared template and multiple levels of help

• A break from a series of dry science lessons with something using more independence.

This lesson was planned as a classroom activity and to be printed but can easily be adjusted as a home-based learning project that uses simple equipment swaps. A glass as a beaker and a teaspoon as a pipette