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'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.

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'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.
Maths in Science Posters
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Maths in Science Posters

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A set of 5 posters covering most of the key mathematical ideas covered in the KS4 syllabus. The posters can be printed out in a range of sizes to meet your needs. Thanks for looking
Science Revision Labyrinth
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Science Revision Labyrinth

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This is an idea for an activity that I have used with my Y11 students to revise with. Basically you need to build a labyrinth for students to work their way through with revision questions and activities as they make their way round it. As students try and get through you can intercept them with goblins and make them answer 6 mark questions. Most of the activities and questions are included in the power point and there are lots of question cards on TES that you can use. This probably isn't the best description but as we're all revising at the moment I hope it helps spice things up. Thanks for looking
Revision Battle Ships Template
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Revision Battle Ships Template

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It's pretty straight forward, I remember loving playing battle ships and got inspired. It was one of the greatest moments of my teaching carrier seeing a class of Y11s playing battle ships. How it works is almost self explanatory. Fill the information section in with what ever you want and then fill out the question grid with questions on the information. I hope anyone who has a go has as much fun as I have
GCSE Science Periodic Table Revision Activity
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GCSE Science Periodic Table Revision Activity

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This is an activity that I have used with my Y11 students during their revision. It can be used in a number of ways. The general instructions of how to use it are: 1. Print off the power point slides (2 to a page works well) 2. Set up some tables and outline the shape of the periodic table 3. Put on the labels for the groups and the periods in the correct places 4. Write on a few elements 5. Give each student an element card which gives them a range of things they need to work out about the element as a starter 6. Ask the students to place their element where they think it should be 7. Use the question cards as a basis for a discussion about the periodic table (there are around 25 question cards so most students will be asked at least one thing. There is lots in the power point and it can easily be differentiated Thanks for looking
Wall to Science  GCSE Exam Success
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Wall to Science GCSE Exam Success

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This has been something that I've tried with my Y11 students with some success. It is designed to give students something small to do every day. By providing an example for each piece students will see what they need to and you can confidently say that each piece only takes 15 mins or less. I've also included the sheet that I've given to my Y11's going through everything they need to do in the 6 weeks leading up to the exams. I hope that you find this helpful Follow me @teacherchalky1
Giant Ionic Bonding Battleships Game
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Giant Ionic Bonding Battleships Game

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This is an activity which you can either use as a starter or as part of a revision lesson. Each pair of students will set up the sheets and then take it in turns to play battleships, answering questions on giant ionic bonding as they go. There is also an instruction slide included to help you explain to students what they need to be doing. Thanks for looking, any feedback would be appreciated Follow me @teacherchalky1
KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Burning Fuels Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Burning Fuels Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Burning Fuels in the Oil section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A power point leading students through the lesson 2: A modeling activity with student sheet 3: A 6 mark starter activity 4: Combustion equation card sort 5: 6 mark question 6: Burning fuels issues activity 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
AQA 2016 GCSE Chemistry (Science) Fractional Distillation Lesson
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AQA 2016 GCSE Chemistry (Science) Fractional Distillation Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, Fractional Distillation in the Oil section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A dice AFL activity 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: Fractional distillation stage cards 4: Properties of alkane card sort starter activity 5: 6 mark question 6: A fractional distillation foldable activity 7: A key information literacy game 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning 11: A sheet for students to work through Thanks for looking
AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Fuels From Oil Lesson
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AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Fuels From Oil Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Chemistry specification, Fuels from Oil in the Oil section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An AFL dice game 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: A graph activity 4: Properties of alkane information hunt activity 5: A crude oil literacy activity 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Metallic Issues Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Metallic Issues Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Useful Metals in the metals section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: Mock exam question on metal recycling 4: Pros & cons of mining cards 5: 6 mark exam question starter & plenary 6: Collect benefits & drawbacks of building with metals activity
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Useful Metals Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Useful Metals Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Useful Metals in the metals section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: Mock exam question on metal alloys 4: Transition metal properties cards 5: Literacy activity 6: A pick out the key points activity
New AQA 2016 GCSE  Chemistry (Science)  Extraction & Purification of Copper Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Chemistry (Science) Extraction & Purification of Copper Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Copper Extraction & Purification in the metals section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: Purification diagrams 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: 6 mark starter question on smelting 4: Copper purification production stage cards 5: Literacy activity 6: A pick out the key points activity Thanks for looking
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Aluminium & Titanium Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Aluminium & Titanium Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Aluminium & Titanium in the metals section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point1 leading students through the lesson 3: 6 mark question on why titanium production is expensive 4: Titanium production stage cards 5: Literacy activity
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Iron & Steel Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Iron & Steel Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Iron & Steel in the metals section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point1 leading students through the lesson 3: 6 mark question on types of steel 4: Blast furnace stage cards 5: Uses of different steels activity 6: Mock exam question on the blast furnace
AQA Science C2.5.7 Electrolysis of Brine Lesson
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AQA Science C2.5.7 Electrolysis of Brine Lesson

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Electrolysis of brine fully resourced lesson. It includes a 6 mark question electrolysis starter activity, a power point which will take students through the lesson, a electrolysis of brine DART's activity, 3 past paper questions with mark schemes and a electrolysis of brine 6 mark question plenary.
Science Classroom / Lab display Ideas
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Science Classroom / Lab display Ideas

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I've included some photos of lab displays I've put up over the years, hopefully they will help anyone who's looking for a bit of inspiration. I'm also toying around with the idea of writing a book on classroom displays. If anyone can make any suggestions on what to include that would be useful I would be appreciative. Follow me @teacherchalky1
AQA Science Key Word Revision Cards
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AQA Science Key Word Revision Cards

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This item is a set of Science key words with definitions for the AQA Science course Each card has a different key word and a description of what the key word means The cards come in a power point format and simply need printing off and cuting out The separate slides can also be printed off as A4 sheets and put up to remind students what different key words they can use in the exam to improve their grade Thanks for looking