Suitable for KS3 and KS4 Using photographs of models of diffusion students use their knowledge of the particle model to evaluate. The SEN activity guides students through in more detail and has only one model to evaluate.

This activity can be used in a variety of ways. Students can be given the puzzle and activity sheets or just the activity. Alternatively the company "pin board" can be used as an excellent revision tool or starting point for notes. Another way in which to use it is to ask lower achieving students to complete an exam question using the board.

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A range of short literacy activities on the above topics. Suitable for KS3.

Objective: Understand keywords relating seismic waves Understand the differences between P, S and L waves. Understand the internal structure of the Earth and how waves travel through them. Suitable for both higher and lower achievers. Resource contains 2 x crossword puzzles and answers. Crossword 1 is for higher achievers and crossword 2 for higher students who may need some literacy support.

Objectives: To understand seismic waves and how they can be used as evidence for the internal structure of the Earth. To understand seismographs and seismometers. Suitable for higher achievers (lots of challenge activity options). This resource is made up of a piece of text summarising key information on P, S and L waves etc. and a set of 5 activity choices. Some of the activity choices are based on Tony Ryan's Thinkers Keys. I give my students the text and option sheet along with text books if necessary and ask them to choose 2 of the activity options, to complete. This can be followed up by presentation work if you have the time or peer assessed.

Objective: To be able to name some plant and animal viruses. To describe the spread and symptoms of some plant and animal viruses. To compare and contrast plant animal viruses. Suitable for all KS4 biology students (fully differentiated) Included: This resource comprises an infographic (text) and 9 differentiated activities, from a level 1 to 9. Included are the photo files, pdf and word documents . You may also be interested in this free resource on dna and the genome https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/b13-4-dna-and-the-genome-foldable-11706112 Please visit me at my shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/heelis

DESIGNED FOR NEW SPECIFICATION FOR FIRST EXAMINATION IN 2018 Suitable for lower foundation students and those with literacy issues. Lesson Objectives: To understand the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction and the advantages and disadvantages of both types of reproduction. The lesson consists of: - Textbook pages x 2 - designed for reading age of 12 upwards (using Flesch-Kincade reading scale) - Pick and Mix activity - students choose the questions they want to answer, all differentiated by point value. (I usually give different bands of students different point values to work to depending on previous achievement. - Independent "test-style" worksheet - Powerpoint presentation with a starter and metacognition plenary. Lesson Outline: - Starter, draw an label an animal cell - Main 1, Teacher Input through presentation and students complete the pick and mix task using the text to help them. -Main 2 - Assess via independent work sheet - Plenary - Metacognition activity

A clear and logical support sheet designed to help struggling scientists and those on the autistic spectrum to secure their understanding on how to carry out reflection investigation. I usually just have a set laminated and ready for my students to use. When students have access to the support sheet they feel more confident in being able to complete the work and can work at their own pace. It also promotes their independence as they can achieve more having clear, concise access to the instructions. Numbered statements and diagrams help students to follow the sequence without having to rely on short term memory. Diagram 1 shows where to position the normal line and mirror. Diagram 2 shows how to position the ray-box or light source and to mark the incident and reflect beams with crosses. Diagram 3 shows how to draw the rays, including direction of arrows and having rays touching both the eye and the light source.

Suitable for KS4 and higher KS3 This resource uses the same objectives and similar questions throughout so you can choose which students do which activity. Choice is yours! The questions center around the standard tests for oxygen, hydrogen, chlorine and carbon dioxide. Resource 1 is a matching activity Resource 2 is a card sort Resource 3 is more challenging and asks students to describe the tests, draw a diagram and complete equations. Resource 4 is the feedback activity - there are 2 sheets (worksheet A and B) and students are put in pairs and given either. After completing their questions they then check their answers - their partner’s worksheet will have the answers. A very engaging resource - 4 for the price for 1.

A KS3 cells wordsearch, with a Christmas theme. Three word searches, easy, standard and hard with answers.

3 Pieces of fractional distillation clip art showing the use of glass beads. It is designed to a high quality and includes: a diagram with no labels, a diagram with labels and a diagram with space for students to label their diagram. If you would like to use it for commercial purposes then please be aware that you may only use them as part of a work created by yourself.

This resource is based on a deep-thinking question matrix and is suitable for all achievement groups. I use it as an introduction to the KS4 Electromagnets topic, but can equally be used at the end of the KS3 topic. Ways to use this resource include: Ask students to complete any number of questions or activities of their choosing, with or without text books. Allocated a set of questions to individual students based on their achievement levels. In a mixed achievement group, and with access to text books, ask students to have as many of the questions completed by the end of the lesson as possible. I usually put a point value each question.

Suitable for: Low Ability GCSE or KS3 This is an activity designed to reinforce knowledge on the basics of electrical circuits. The keywords have the phonetics in brackets for those who struggle with literacy. There are 12 key words in total, all with definitions in student-speak. This is suitable as a starter, revision, or as a main activity where students are then required to link some of the key words together in a sentence. Differentiate this resource by providing students with a textbook, glossary etc. Challenge students by asking them to choose 5 of the most important keywords and put them in a triangle rank of importance (3 at the bottom), (2 in the middle), (the most important word at the very top).

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This resource is a ready to go activity and should take approximately 40 minutes. It focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of using overhead and underground cables. Students complete a card sort and then produce a piece of extended writing. Mark scheme and instructions attached. Suitable for both higher and foundation.

Fully differentiated lesson on Atoms and Isotopes. Includes lesson plan, keywords, workbook and starter sheet. This lesson was judged Good with Outstanding features in a 2013 lesson observation and I've used it ever since. The A grade activity looks at the link between alchemy and isotopes and challenges students to apply their knowledge in an interesting and unusual scenario.