A resource consisting of 2 documents a worksheet on pathogens and a crossword for high ability students

Fully resourced lesson with presentation and practical.

This comprises 2 activities. The first resources asks students to construct their own crossword using the questions provided (they need to find the answers to the questions as well). The second is a collection of KS3 Word searches on cells.

Approximately 30 word searches in total covering the topics of solutions, heating, classification, variation, acids and alkalis, cells and safety.

Objective: To understand that metals need to be extracted from ores To understand the properties and uses of metals and alloys Suitable for higher KS3 students or KS4. This is resource consists of 2 activities. The first is a Jeopardy worksheet where students are given the answer and they come up with the question, the second is a learning grid that asks students to find relationships between words. Instructions for link word Students placed in groups of two and given a relevant piece of text. Working as a team, using glossaries, text book, internet etc. students then force a relationship between as many of the words as they can by making coherent sentences with their chosen words.. They can either:- 1. Write an sentence using the two words that clearly explains how they are linked 2. __________________ is linked to _______________________ because _____________________________. 3. ________________ is linked to ________________ an example is ___________________________________. 4. _______________ is similar to _____________ because __________________________________________. 5. ____________________ is different to _________________ because ___________________________________. 6. We can use ________________ to ____________________________ because _____________________________. To differentiate the task the words carry a number score. A high ability student would have a far higher score than a lower ability student. This forces the higher level student to choose words that have a higher value ie more difficult to make connections to. Encourage students to use as many words as they can in their EXPLANATION as they will be added to their scores.

Objective: Understand the differences and similarities between specialised cells. Understand the adaptations of specialised cells. Understand how to build a content rich paragraph. The fact builder is suitable for higher ability KS3 and KS4 students. Used in conjunction with textbook or other reference material it forces students to clarify their thinking before writing, as well as encouraging their interaction with text. There are 5 fact builder worksheets, all similar to the one displayed, including: - red blood cells, sperm cells, root hair cells, leaf cells and muscle cells I have included the Power Point file and the pdf should you wish to tailor them to your students. Instructions: Students use their text books to find out about the adaptations, design and function of the cell in question. Students choose 5 of the most important keywords and write it in the space provided Finally students answer the question incorporating the keywords they have identified.

Objective: Understand the process of diffusion within the cell and the factors that affect the speed of diffusion. The activity draws on ideas of SOLO taxonomy hexagons, Tony Ryan's Thinkers' Keys and other strategies that focus on deeper thinking and conceptual links. The resource is made up of a double sided Trifold leaflet with some activities more challenging than others. I have included each page as a separate file so that it can be previewed more thoroughly for inspection before purchase.

Ideal activity for all abilities as feedback tasks, revision or homework. Students are given a category (route) that the teacher feels they need the most work on. Students use the tube map and the station brochure, to guide them through the stations and present them with the relevant questions. Differentiate by giving lower achievers a set of cue cards (included) or allow some revision using the revision cards (included) beforehand. Higher achievers can follow the challenge route. This resource includes: - Tube map - Revision Cards - Cue cards - Brochure of stations with questions - Answers

Multiple choice mini assessment consisting of 18 questions. The answers have been designed to cover any misconceptions. Can be used as is, or used in conjunction with the free "quick key" app, which allow instant feedback and data analysis.

A crossword suitable for middle to high ability year 8 students. Answers attached.

Sign up to the free QuickKey app here http://get.quickkeyapp.com/ - Sign in and set up takes about 15 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-KEk6w9o-U Give the students the quiz document attached (I find that they work best in pairs). Once they have completed it (about 30 minutes) scan in their answer sheet (takes about 2 seconds per student) using the app (android and apple). Using the question analysis function which is immediately available, see which questions they have done worst the in and spend 10 minutes or so going over that aspect of the quiz. Alternatively, you can tell students which questions they have wrong and refer them back to their text books to take notes as an EBI. The quick how-to-guide Import your student data from xls or csv file (or input them by manually) Set up a course (your class name) Set up a quiz - P1 generating electricity Enter the answers to your quiz (see the answer key attached).

For KS3 or KS4 students. Explains, in simple terms, the meaning of some of the key words that the student will come across during this topic. Clear, concise design.

A literacy support package for KS3 Solutions.

Suitable for middle to higher achievers. Over 50 Questions with answers. This resource is made up of a trifold brochure with many energy related questions. Give students the question brochure, tube map and "sites and station" leaflet. As a virtual tourist to London the students aim to visit as many attractions as they can. They choose a station to start at and a site that they wish to visit. For each station along the way they answer the corresponding energy related question. Full instructions given.

This resource is made up of a trifold brochure with many energy related questions. Give students the question brochure, tube map and “sites and station” leaflet. As a virtual tourist to London the students aim to visit as many attractions as they can. They choose a station to start at and a site that they wish to visit. For each station along the way they answer the corresponding energy related question.

Save on this resource by buying at as part of a bundle for £2.50 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-2018-biology-cells-and-introduction-bundle-11359079 Objectives: Understand how prokaryotic cells are similar and different to eukaryotic Draw and label a prokaryotic cell Apply knowledge Students start from the inside of the log pattern and choose 5 key words that best answer the questions posed. The next section up, they write short paragraphs to answer the question and using the keywords they have suggested.

Save on this resource by buying it as part of a bundle for £2.50 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-2018-biology-cells-and-introduction-bundle-11359079 Objectives: To know the main parts of a plant and animal cell Describe the function of these Compare and Contrast plant and animal cells Suitable for GCSE or high achieving KS3. Activity is designed to encourage discussion and pair work. Task Instructions 1) Draw and label a diagram of a plant cell in the middle of the quilt pattern. 2) Choose two colours to complete the pattern, one colour for correct statements and another for incorrect statements. 3) In your book copy out all of the correct statements and correct the incorrect ones. 4) Using these facts, write a paragraph that clearly shows the differences between a plant and animal cell.