I am a TES recommended author and a UK Science teacher with a Chemistry specialism.
You'll find various KS3 and KS4 Science resources here (Biology, Physics and Chemistry) as well as some A level Chemistry stuff. I try to make my lessons visually appealing, with clear diagrams and text and a variety of different tasks.
If you have any suggestions of resources you'd like to see uploaded, I'd be happy to hear from you.
I am a TES recommended author and a UK Science teacher with a Chemistry specialism.
You'll find various KS3 and KS4 Science resources here (Biology, Physics and Chemistry) as well as some A level Chemistry stuff. I try to make my lessons visually appealing, with clear diagrams and text and a variety of different tasks.
If you have any suggestions of resources you'd like to see uploaded, I'd be happy to hear from you.
Year 7 or 8 lesson on the Particle Theory - Solids, Liquids and Gases.
PowerPoint and worksheets included (at the back of the PowerPoint).
LOs:
To identify solids, liquids and gases.
To describe the 3 states and their properties.
To explain changes of state using ideas about the particle model of matter.
Activities:
1. Do Now: Separate the different substances into solids, liquids and gases. Are there any you are unsure about?
2. Exposition: The particle theory of solids, liquids and gases
3. Student Activity: Explaining properties using the particle theory
4. Class Activity: Watch interactive content on particles (could be replaced by practical demonstrations in the laboratory)
5. Student Activity: Complete the information table about the particles in solids, liquids and gases (and green pen check)
6. Mini-plenary: Particles and states MCQs
7. Independent Task: Exam style questions on the particle theory (then self assessment and reflection)
8. Plenary: Learning triangle
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Year 8 lesson/ revision lesson on metals vs. non-metals, metal properties, corrosion.
PowerPoint and worksheets (see back of PowerPoint).
LOs:
To separate metals from non-metals
To describe the properties of metals
To explain what corrosion is
1. Do Now: Circle the pure metals
2. Student Activity: Metal or non-metal (Stretch: How do you know?)
3. Student Activity: Think, pair, share - What are the properties of metals?
4. Mini-plenary: Worksheet on metals and non-metals
5. Exposition: Rusting (requires iron, oxygen and water - must have all 3 to rust)
6. Student Activity: Think, pair, share - Why are religious objects made from gold?
7. Independent Task: Exam style question on metals and their properties
8. Plenary: Learning triangle
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Year 8 lesson on Investigating Static Charge.
PowerPoint and worksheets included (back of PowerPoint).
LOs:
To recognise the effects of static charge.
To explain how static charge can be generated.
To use evidence to develop ideas about static charge.
1. Do Now: What is happening in the photos?
2. Exposition: Difference between current and static charge
3. Group Activity: Static experiments (you will need some balloons, pieces of paper, water from a tap, a comb etc.)
4. Mini-Plenary: Attraction or repulsion?
5. Student Activity: Video (on YouTube) and accompanying worksheet
6. Independent Task: Levelled questions and self assessment
8. Plenary: Learning triangle
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3 x Electricity Do Now activities.
Each asks students to link keyword to their definitions and then draw a relevant diagram (eg. circuit diagram) to review learning.
1. The first tests keywords such as 'light bulb', 'battery', 'series circuit' and 'parallel circuit' and asks students to explain series and parallel circuits using a diagram.
2. The second tests keywords such as 'current', 'ammeter', 'voltmeter' and 'series circuit' and asks students to draw circuit diagrams containing particular components.
3. The third tests keywords related to a plug, such as 'live wire', 'neutral wire', 'fuse' and asks students to draw a plug and explain its important parts
A selection of KS3/KS4 Science Do Nows (mostly Physics), including comprehensions and keyword definition match ups.
Topics include:
Physics:
Types of energy
Energy transfer processes (conduction, convection, radiation)
Nuclear radiation and radioactivity
Nuclear reactors and dangers of radiation
Electrical components
Types of circuit (series and parallel)
Plugs, fuses and circuit breakers
The history of magnets
Permanent and temporary magnets
Using electromagnets
Static electricity and charge
Chemistry:
Elements, compounds and the periodic table
Properties of metals and non-metals
Chemical tests
Collision theory / kinetic theory
Biology:
Animal and plant cells and organelles
The human reproductive system
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3 complete lessons on the particle theory of matter:
1) Solids, Liquids and Gases
2) Changes of State
3) Evaporation and Boiling
Also includes a colourful worksheet on how to draw particle diagrams whilst avoiding common misconceptions and an open response assessment (no mark scheme).
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