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I teach a number of low ability classes. I want my pupils to do as well as they can. So here are a number of resources that I have developed to help them do that. From writing frames to entire lessons. I am currently making themed topics to rope in pupils, e.g. Disney themes.

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I teach a number of low ability classes. I want my pupils to do as well as they can. So here are a number of resources that I have developed to help them do that. From writing frames to entire lessons. I am currently making themed topics to rope in pupils, e.g. Disney themes.
Scooby Doo Science - Food Tests
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Scooby Doo Science - Food Tests

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This is aimed at a lower ability KS3 class, with a Scooby Do theme. Pupils begin by recalling the 7 food groups. They then watch Mambo No5 Food Tests song and complete a table to show what the test is for each food group. Pupils then investigate different foods using the tests. Finally there is a food tests multiple choice quiz.
Scooby Doo Science - Digestive System
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Scooby Doo Science - Digestive System

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Pupils begin by using the magazine article (page 5) and highlighting all the words they think are parts of the digestive system. Pupils then RAG the lesson objective on the worksheet Pupils are then shown the Gums to Bums demonstration. Each step being spoke about to a suitable level. Pupils then use the Why Do We Digest worksheet to show what they have learnt. This is then peer marked and for each task (which links to an objective) pupils RAG again depending on how many they got correct. The homework is based on the final RAG. The pupils choses what section to do based on how well they have done in the lesson
New AQA ELC and Combined: Trilogy
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New AQA ELC and Combined: Trilogy

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Have you got low ability pupils that you don't think will be able to cope with the intensity of next year of the AQA Combined Trilogy? Have you considered double entry? These planning resources show how you could teach the ELC content as well as meet the requirements for the Combined Trilogy so you can double enter your lower ability pupils. This way if they do not achieve in the Trilogy they can at least have an entry level certificate. These planning resources show how you would teach the Year 10 (Year 11 to follow) and how the TDAs of the ELC map with the Required Practicals of the Combined Trilogy. Hope this helps anyone who is concerned with their lower ability pupils next year.
Hydrothermal Vents
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Hydrothermal Vents

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A lesson about extremophiles. It starts with a video of hydrothermal vents with some music to play as they enter. There is then a challenge question as a starter. Pupils then listen to a podcast and watch a small video about how deep the ocean is and what hydrothermal vents are. There are questions with both to ensure that pupils take from the media what is needed. Pupils then go over the different types of extremophiles and decide which one's would be around hydrothermal vents. Pupils then have to write a script for James Cameron's documentary for a narrator. I used the beginning video as the scene they were to write a script for. They have to decide hydrothermal vents and extremophiles to the audience. With quick workers you can then ask them to present it over the video. This is a nice end.
Star Wars Science - Hooke's Law
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Star Wars Science - Hooke's Law

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This is a low ability KS3 lesson with a Star Wars theme. Pupils begin by reading a magazine article from Young Scientist about Sir Isaac Newton (Pages 20-21). They write 2 things they found interesting about Sir Isaac and then 3 things that didn't know before about forces. Pupils then go over the equation for calculating spring constant. They then complete an experiment. Pupils create a graph and an extension is given to find the spring constant using the graph. Finally, they complete a gap fill and answer a question on units.
Star Wars Science - Forces Whole Topic
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Star Wars Science - Forces Whole Topic

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This unit is for a low ability KS3 class. The pretence of the unit is based on the film Star Wars to gain interest. Lessons include force diagrams, Hooke's Law, Speed and Acceleration.
Gnomeo and Juliet Science - Neutralisation
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Gnomeo and Juliet Science - Neutralisation

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This is a lesson for a low ability KS3 class. The lesson is themed Gnomeo and Juliet. Pupils begin by trying to make words from the letters of NEUTRALISATION. They then predict what will happen if they add an acid and alkali together, followed by doing a small experiment to determine if their prediction was correct. Pupils then complete word equations (the bookmark is to help them name salts) Finally they complete an exit ticket to predict what substances will neutralise each other out.
Gnomeo and Juliet Science - What are Acids?
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Gnomeo and Juliet Science - What are Acids?

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This lesson has a theme of Gnomeo and Juliet and is or a low ability KS3 class. It begins with pupils refreshing their knowledge on hazard symbols. Pupils then can discuss as to why gnomes may be afraid of acids - focus on safety here. Pupils then find hidden words and pictures around the room, which give them information about what acids can be used in. Pupils then are split into two groups and make two different indicators (beetroot and cabbage), they then test these on a lemon and soap solutions. There is a table that results can be collected as a class. Finally pupils decide whether the statements shows that acids are harmful or useful.
Pokemon Science - Cells, Tissues and Organs
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Pokemon Science - Cells, Tissues and Organs

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This is part of a Pokemon Cells unit for KS3. The pretense is that Team Rocket are trying to find out about the hierarchy of organisation in Pokemon. It starts with pupils matching words to definitions. Pupils then watch a video (which is hyperlinked to Jessie's speech bubble) about cells, tissues and organs. Pupils then complete a pyramid of hierarchy using the keywords (Team Rocket's Pokemon, Meowth, is Egyptian so the kids may enjoy this). Pupils then use some questions to write a letter to Team Rocket's boss and then peer assess. There is then a short quiz, followed by an exit ticket that requires pupils to extract information from text and complete a flowchart.
Pokemon Science - Cells Under a Microscope
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Pokemon Science - Cells Under a Microscope

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This lesson is done with a Pokemon theme to gets pupils interested. The first slide is to draw them in, the "Bellsprout" slide is just a leaf cell, and the "Rhyhorn" slide is a rhino's horn under the microscope. Pupils start with labeling a microscope, it is assumed they have don this before and are revisiting. The same with the table in which they put into order how to use the microscope. Pupils then do a card sort on how to prepare an onion skin slide. They then prepare the slide and draw the cells using the checklist as a success criteria. Higher pupils can then calculate magnification. As a plenary this can be peer assessed.
Gnomeo and Juliet Science - Acidic Strength (the pH scale)
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Gnomeo and Juliet Science - Acidic Strength (the pH scale)

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This is a lesson on the pH Scale with a theme on Gnomeo and Juliet for a low ability class. Pupils begin with doing a Sudoku task as they enter the room. They then watch a short video on the pH scale and complete the worksheet, followed by colouring their own pH scale. There is then a small experiment where pupils determine the pH of different substances. I have left the sheet blank so you can decide on your own substances. I would put the substances in test tubes and let them go around the room and put a drop of Universal Indicator in, or dip Universal Indicator paper in (this way you use less equipment). They can also use Litmus paper and then write a conclusion on the two types of litmus paper. There is then a short AfL quiz where pupils decide if what is shown is acid or alkali. Pupils then do a small experiment on how the strength of acid affects limestone, with the pretense of Juliet's tower being made out of limestone and the worry of it dissolving. The exit ticket involves pupils going around the room and finding examples of different pH's. There are 2 homeworks available. Both are online experiment. The lower ability homework is changing the pH of soil to change the colour of flowers for Juliet. The second is exploring the amount of hydrogen and how it affects pH.
Frankenweenie - Conductors and Insulators
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Frankenweenie - Conductors and Insulators

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This is designed for low KS3 class, with a Frankenweeie theme. Pupils begin by deciding which material to use to help bring Sparky back to life. Pupils watch a video and then do a quick match exercise. They then conduct an experiment to test a variety of conductors and insulators, filling in a table as they go. As a plenary they write a postcard to Victor Frankenweenie. There is also a virtual experiment attached which can be used as a homework or as the experiment.
Pokemon Science - MRS GREN - The 7 Life Processes
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Pokemon Science - MRS GREN - The 7 Life Processes

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This lesson is about the 7 life processes for a low ability class. It is based around the theme of Pokemon. It begins with a simple "Is it Alive?" quiz, using Pokemon characters and accessories. It then goes onto a think pair share and then a word-search with a bookmark they can make. There is then a match exercise and the lesson ends with a quiz. There is also an exit ticket for pupils to complete before they leave the room.
Echinoid Poster
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Echinoid Poster

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A poster in the style of lecture notes (if they were anything like mine that is) on the differences between regular and irregular echinoids.
Water Poster
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Water Poster

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A revision poster containing prompts for different aspects of water (springs, aquifers) with a Pokemon theme
Brachiopod Poster
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Brachiopod Poster

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A poster designed as a Scrabble board with the keys words A Level students will need to know about brachiopods - including how many points these words can give you while playing 'Brachiopod Scrabble'