I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
I am a High School and Sixth Form Chemistry teacher teaching Science to GCSE and Chemistry to A Level. My GCSE resources generally follow the new AQA (9-1) specification, differentiated for foundation and higher students at trilogy and separate science levels. My Key Stage 3 resources are suited to mixed ability groups and are designed to be dyslexia friendly with bold coloured text boxes and bright diagrams.
Please give me your opinion and review downloaded resources!
Hooke’s Law Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on Hooke’s Law or force-extension graphs.
The resource is editable so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.
Calculating Moments Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on moments. The resource aids students in calculating moments and introduces the concept in terms of forces and distances, without delving into the ideas of load and effort.
The resource is editable so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.
HYDROGEN BONDING
Included in this resource:
Learning Pages - Two information sheets outlining which types of molecules can undergo hydrogen bonding, the features of these molecules and the properties linked to hydrogen bonding. The learning pages are clear, concise and paired with evidence to support explanations for this notoriously difficult topic. These pages comprehensively cover all relevant learning points for hydrogen bonding in a student-friendly manner by incorporating bullet points and simple diagrams to support understanding.
Question Pages - Three question pages which cover -
Drawing hydrogen bonding between neighboring molecules
How hydrogen bonding is linked to DNA and base pairs
Describing lone pair and delta positive hydrogen interaction
Identifying molecules which can undergo hydrogen bonding
Describing the difference in hydrogen bonding in water, ammonia and HF
Comparing hydrogen bonding to Van der Waals
Answer Pages - A full set of comprehensive answers that students can use to independently or peer assess their question pages if needed.
Please feel free to ask any questions about the resource and please view the preview for greater insight - Many thanks - Science House
NERVE CELLS AND SYNAPSES DIAGRAM WORKSHEET
Included in this resource:
Nerve Cell Diagram Worksheet - Looking at parts of the nerve cell, students can label and describe the functions (e.g. nucleus, axon, dendrites, myelin sheath etc). Students are also asked to define what a neuron is and the three types or neurone, linked to a simple diagram.
Synapse Diagram Worksheet - Students are presented with a diagram of a synapse and must label the relevant parts. Students then outline the process of the chemical neurotransmitters diffusing from one neurone to another in four bitesize steps, with the aid of keywords.
Answers - A full set of comprehensive answers are available for both worksheets for teacher/ independent / peer review.
Please note these worksheets uses the British English spelling for neurone.
Please feel free to ask any questions and view the preview for further insight - Many thanks - Science House
GROWTH MINDSET BUNTING
This resource includes 15 unique bunting triangles which can be easily printed, completed and looped together to decorate your classroom. The bunting is based around encouraging growth mindset ideas and promoting children to focus on a positive, proactive outlook whilst reflecting on their previous achievements. Each triangle is unique to encourage independent learning or paired work should you wish. The file is saved in an A4 format and is editable.
The bunting covers the general ideas -
Future goals
Previous and possible future achievements
Identifying the qualities of a growth mindset
Identifying the disadvantages of a fixed mindset
Looking at the benefits of feedback
Changing ‘failure’ into a positive
Discussion on leaving the comfort zone
Included in this zip file:
PowerPoint version of the bunting
PDF version of the bunting
Acid Rain Reading Passage Activity
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts i.e. the three main gases involved in acid rain and the impact of acid rain on nature and infrastructure. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Please see the preview for further insight.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great resource for students studying acid rain for the first time or revising the topic.
The resource includes both printable and editable versions (PowerPoint and PDF) so you can alter the resource but it is also print ready.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase - Many thanks - Science House
Geothermal Energy and Geothermal Power Stations Reading Passage Activity
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts i.e. the function of a geothermal power stations and how electricity is generated. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Please see the preview for further insight.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great resource for students studying geothermal power stations for the first time or revising the topic.
The resource includes both printable and editable versions (PowerPoint and PDF) so you can alter the resource but it is also print ready.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase - Many thanks - Science House
Solar Energy Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts i.e. solar cells function, energy conversion and uses. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. The apply question revolves around students identifying advantages and disadvantages of solar cells.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great resource for students studying solar energy for the first time or revising the topic.
Wind Energy Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts i.e. wind turbine structure, energy conversions and key terms. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. The apply question revolves around students identifying advantages and disadvantages of wind turbines.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great resource for students studying wind energy for the first time or revising the topic.
Hydroelectric Power Stations Reading Passage
Included in the resource:
A reading passage
A student question sheet
An answer key
Reading Passage:
Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts i.e. the function of a hydroelectric power station and energy changes which result in the generation of electricity. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive.
Question Sheet:
Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Please see the preview for further insight.
Answer Key:
A full set of comprehensive answers is included.
This is a great resource for students studying hydroelectric power stations for the first time or revising the topic.
Mars Perseverance NASA Mission
Included in this resource:
Information sheet - A short, concise page of information relating to the journey and landing of the Perseverance rover on planet Mars. Key information is highlighted in a facts table.
Key question sheet - Eight key questions linking to some aspects of Perseverance’s flight, drawing on simple scientific ideas. Some questions are also opinion based to encourage deeper thinking.
Labelled rover and further thinking sheet - A detailed image of the Perseverance rover, with key aspects labelled. Students answer two questions around the deign elements of the rover and skills/ professions required to create it.
Rover design sheet - A task sheet for students to draw and label their own Mars rover drawing on learnt information about the Perseverance rover.
Comprehensive answer sheet - Answers to all questions in the resource.
No Prep, just print. This resource comes both as an editable word document and a PDF for easy printing. Answers are in a separate included document so no prior alteration is required. This short activity, engages student without overwhelming them with facts and figures. Deigned to intrigue and get students asking questions, this activity can be done both independently or with a partner. Ideal for a broad range of ages from middle school to early high school.
Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase. Thanks - Science House.
FRACTIONS - Full Topic Worksheets
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Worksheets Included:*
Introduction to Fractions
Simplifying Fractions
Mixed Fractions
Fraction Addition
Fraction Subtraction
Fraction Multiplication
Fraction Division
All worksheets include a short, concise aim, a worked example section to provide students with clear idea how to answer a similar question, a top tip section and a set of questions linked to fulfilling the worksheet aim.
All worksheets come with an accompanying answer sheet. Where relevant, the answer sheet shows workings out. Answer sheets are ideal for independent, peer or teacher assessment.
The worksheets are ideal to use for the following purposes –
Introductory resource
Revision or summary task
Homework activity
No prior knowledge is required to complete the first worksheet. The work sheets can be used in a series but also work as stand alone tasks (they do not lead on from one another specifically).
File types: A4 PowerPoint and PDF documents for each worksheet.
Editable
Engaging
Answers Included
Please view the preview below for greater insight into the resources included.
Thanks!
Solid, Liquid and Gas Worksheets
Included in this resource:
3 states of matter worksheets
3 states of matter answer sheets
Worksheets - The worksheets (one for each state of matter), require students to state examples, draw particle diagrams, identify properties and answer questions on linked processes such as evaporation, condensation and melting.
Answers - Full comprehensive answers for each section of the worksheets. The answer sheets are student friendly too, so they could self or peer assess if needed.
The documents are completely editable and set up in A4 format (PowerPoint) for easy printing.
Please view the preview for a full insight into the resource - Thanks.
Xylem and Phloem Diagram Worksheets
Xylem worksheet and answer sheet
Phloem worksheet and answer sheet
“Bold summary worksheets which outline everything you need to know about the xylem and phloem at high school level.”
The worksheets include questions on the following:
Describe vessel structure
State which substances are transported
Describe the direction of transport in the vessel
Describe the process of transportation
Compare the xylem and phloem through a Venn diagram
Identify xylem and phloem location in the stem
Answer sheets are included. The resource is editable and set up in A4 format.
Many thanks! - Science House
Wellbeing Spin Wheel
An interactive resource to get students talking about their feelings an emotions. Spin the arrow and answer the wellbeing question.
Example questions:
Who do you turn to for support?
How do you feel about the future?
How satisfied are you with your life?
Who appreciates you in your life? etc . . . .
Editable and engaging, this resource is suitable for middle and high school students.
Thanks - Science House
Emotional Wellbeing and Reflection Activity
As a learning mentor, I’ve struggled to find age appropriate wellbeing resources to use with my middle and high school students - most seem to be tailored to little ones. This resource focusses on how young people feel about common school and home issues.
Included in this resource:
16 situation cards - cards describing specific situations at home or school e.g. friendships, bullying, learning, home life etc.
A positive emotion fan set (including seven feelings fans)
A negative emotion fan set (including seven feelings fans)
How to use:
Students pick a situation card at random and read it e.g. Situation Card 15: You see another student being bullied at break time. You are in two minds what to do, as you were previously quite close with the group doing the bullying
Students then pick whether they feel positive or negative about this. They pick up either the positive fan set or the negative fan set
Students then choose one or two specific emotion fans from the set e.g. Disappointed and Vulnerable
You can then talk to your students why they would feel this way and explore these feelings deeper
The resource comes with full instructions.
There will be some American spellings in this resource.
I find this resource to be interactive, conversation prompting and accessible to middle and high school learners.
Emotions and Feelings Dice Game
How to play . . .
There are three cubes:
Scenario
Time
Emotion
You roll all three cubes at the same time. This will give you a scenario (e.g. you are with friends, with family, at school etc.), a time (today, yesterday, this year etc.) and an emotion (happy, angry, let down etc.).
Students can talk about a memory or experience linked to that specific scenario, time and emotion. For example, the result of one of the rolls may lead to a discussion around . . . A time at school last year where they felt angry about a situation.
Why this game is useful . . .
This game supports conversation around previous lived experiences and emotions attached to these. It is a good way of aiding a child or young person to reflect on both positive and negative memories both historical and recent.
I have used this game in mentoring sessions with vulnerable children. It has been helpful in broaching conversations around the past and offers some structure and focus. I have found that the game element and physical rolling of the cubes encourages engagement more than worksheet or written resources.
There will likely be American spellings in this resource.
Self Esteem Workbook
Designed for high school children, this independent self esteem workbook helps students focus on their positive attributes, reflect on achievements and look optimistically towards the future. Engaging and interesting, the workbook has a range of activity pages to make wellbeing fun.
I have used this resource as a learning mentor for vulnerable children and it has worked well. It feels like a mini project and at the end of the workbook they have a piece of work that they are both proud of and refer back to when they are feeling down or experiencing low self esteem.
Pages included:
Picture first page
About me blurb
What makes me unique
Bucket list
Share praise
Compliment yourself
Mindful coloring
Creating a ‘you’ potion
Looking to the future
Wellbeing ladder
Positivity word search
Flip the thought
There are 12 activity pages. The document is set up so there are two pages per A4 piece of paper (6 A4 pages in total). The pages do not have to be in any particular order accept for the front and back page (picture and blurb pages) which means printing and constructing the booklet is easy. The booklet is saved in editable PowerPoint form so can be altered to suit your student if needs be.
There will be some American spellings in this resource
Thanks! Science House
Christmas Advent Calendar Template
This two page advent calendar resource is:
Editable
Engaging
In an A4 format
This advent calendar template is completely editable should you wish to adapt it to your subject or class. Students only require a copy of this two page resource, a pen, some scissors and glue in order to create their own advent calendar.
The advent calendar includes simple instructions however, this is a very straight forward calendar to make. Suitable for all age ranges, this a fun festive activity which your students can display proudly.
Emotions Dominoes
Three sets of dominoes included in this resource:
Emoji pictures - Simple images of classic emojis which need matching to create a domino chain
Emoji pictures and emotion vocabulary - Link the emoji with the appropriate emotion word to create a domino chain
Emotion vocabulary - Match synonymous emotion vocabulary to create a domino chain
These domino sets support children with identifying emojis and which emotion they are representing. The dominoes also support with a child’s emotional literacy and selecting the appropriate vocabulary to discuss a feeling. The third domino set aids understanding around synonymous emotional words and that more than one word can be used to describe a feeling or an emotion.
Tip - whilst the child is matching the dominoes, it’s a great opportunity to ask about their feelings and memories linked to a particular emotion. They make good talking points and are useful to structure a conversation.
A4
Editable
Print ready
Engaging
There may be some American spellings in this resource.