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Keeping things simple with tried and tested resources

Keeping things simple with tried and tested resources
What do command words mean?
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What do command words mean?

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An interactive activity where students pick a number to reveal a command word they need to define. This can be used with individual students, teams or whenever students are answering exam questions.
The Effects of Human Activity
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The Effects of Human Activity

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This is a complete lesson that helps students to independently research several effects humans can have on the environment. It includes; - Bell work (with key words) - Differentiated objectives - Group research and discussion - Practical investigation into acid rain - Developing prediction - Plenary
Investigating Igneous Rock - Viscosity
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Investigating Igneous Rock - Viscosity

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This is a full lesson that follows on from the structure of the Earth and investigates how igneous rocks are formed and how the composition of the lava affects the shape of a volcano. It includes; - Bell work - Objectives & Key words - Modelling igneous rock formation - Developing descriptions (including DIRT) - Types of igneous rock - Investigating the viscosity of lava - Applying findings to volcano shape I also have available the following lesson that investigates crystal size in igneous rocks.
The Impact of Smoking
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The Impact of Smoking

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This is a full lesson on the Impact of Smoking. It includes; - Bell work - Differentiated objectives - Guided demonstrations with questions - Interactive activities - Data to analyse - Guidance on writing a conclusion - Interactive plenary
Measuring Variation
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Measuring Variation

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This is a full lesson in which students investigate how to measure the two types of variation. It teaches them to distinguish between continuous and discontinuous variation before collecting data and presenting it as a graph. It includes: - Bell work - Differentiated objectives - Examples and task to identify continuous and discontinuous data. - Resources to measure variation in class. - Example data to use for graph drawing. - Hints and tips for graph drawing. - Peer assessment guide.
Acid Strength 6 Mark Question Revision
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Acid Strength 6 Mark Question Revision

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This is a full revision lesson based around answering a 6 mark question. -Review current understanding of key words and developing a vocab list to use in future answers. -Improve understanding of what an acid is and how it’s strength is determined. -Develop a strategy for approaching longer answer questions. -Use a mark scheme to assess model answers. -Develop an excellent answer that can also be used as a model for other topics. Resources include: -PowerPoint of the lesson including example 6 mark question. -Key words and definitions match up. -Model answers. -Mark scheme. Also available as part of a bundle with a Biology and Physics 6 mark question.
Resultant Forces Calculations
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Resultant Forces Calculations

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Support students to improve their ability to calculate resultant forces with 15 questions in various scenarios. Students need to use their literacy skills to decode a problem then solve it mathematically. Perfect for KS3 students to apply their understanding of new forces concepts, or for a KS4 review of prior learning. This question set covers the basics of resultant forces in a single plane.
Weight Calculations
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Weight Calculations

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Help students to unlock the skills to calculate weight, mass and gravitational field strength with this set of 40 questions designed to enhance understanding and application of the weight equation. Perfect for KS3 students, or for KS4 review of prior learning this question set covers a wide range of scenarios using metric SI units (N, kg, N/kg). Students practice using the weight equation and then progress to manipulating the equation to calculate mass and gravitational field strength. For an increased challenge students will then need to decide how best to use the equation for 10 mixed questions.
Kinetic Energy Calculations
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Kinetic Energy Calculations

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Help students to unlock the skills to calculate Kinetic energy, mass and velocity with this set of 40 questions designed to enhance understanding and application of the pressure equation. Perfect for a review of prior learning or to test the understanding of new content, this question set covers a wide range of scenarios using metric SI units (J, kg, m/s). Students practice using the kinetic energy equation and then progress to manipulating the equation to calculate mass and velocity to both whole integers and decimal places. For an increased challenge students will then need to decide how best to use the equation for 10 mixed questions.
Newton's Second Law (F=ma) Calculations
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Newton's Second Law (F=ma) Calculations

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Develop students ability to apply Newton’s Second Law, using the equation F=ma, through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method. A list of the common units used in science. A 2nd Law review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a comparison diagram to stimulate discussion. A model answer showing how to follow the VESCU method and write down answers. Force questions with scaffolding to guide students to independence. Independent practice, with guidance on how to round up and down when the answers are given to 2 significant figures. Answers to all questions. Who is this resource for? This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students. How Can I Use this Resource? Whole class practice for energy efficiency calculations. Emergency Sub Plans Differentiation – Assign this practice as reteaching for students who have yet to show mastery or as an alternative to more challenging questions that require students to manipulate the equation. Homework Creation of Independent Work Packet for students who are absent from lesson.
Advanced Gravitational Potential Calculations
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Advanced Gravitational Potential Calculations

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Take students ability to calculate Gravitational Potential Energy to the next level with these instructional worksheets. Support them in manipulating the GPE equation to work out mass and height, before using the techniques to discover where in the Solar System different objects are. This resource includes: All the resources in the Basic Gravitational Potential Calculations sheet. Model answers showing how to calculate mass and height. Scaffolding to support students in using the techniques. Problem solving sheet for students to calculate the Gravitational Field Strength then match the answer to planets and moons in the solar system. Answers to all questions. Basic GPE Sheet includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method. A list of the common units used in science. A gravitational potential energy review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a diagram to stimulate discussion. Independent practice, with increasing levels of difficulty, as students take the gravitational field strength to be 10N/kg then 9.8 N/kg and round answers to 2 decimal places. Who is this resource for? This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students. How Can I Use this Resource? Whole class practice for GPE calculations. Emergency Sub Plans Differentiation – Assign this practice as reteaching for students who have yet to show mastery or as an alternative to more challenging questions that require students to manipulate the equation. Homework Creation of Independent Work Packet for students who are absent from lesson.
Calculating Acceleration
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Calculating Acceleration

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Develop students ability to calculate the acceleration of objects through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method. A list of the common units used in science. An acceleration review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a series of images to stimulate discussion about rates. A model answer showing how to follow the VESCU method and write down answers. Acceleration questions with scaffolding to guide students to independence. Independent practice, with guidance on how to round up and down when the answers are given to 2 decimal places. Answers to all questions. Who is this resource for? This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students. How Can I Use this Resource? Whole class practice for acceleration calculations. Emergency Sub Plans Differentiation – Assign this practice as reteaching for students who have yet to show mastery or as an alternative to more challenging questions that require students to manipulate the equation. Homework Creation of Independent Work Packet for students who are absent from lesson.
Energy Efficiency Calculations
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Energy Efficiency Calculations

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Take students ability to calculate Energy Efficiency to the next level with these instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method. A list of the common units used in science. A energy efficiency review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a diagram to stimulate discussion. Independent practice, with increasing levels of difficulty, as students round answers to 2 decimal places. Who is this resource for? This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students. How Can I Use this Resource? Whole class practice for GPE calculations. Emergency Sub Plans Differentiation – Assign this practice as reteaching for students who have yet to show mastery or as an alternative to more challenging questions that require students to manipulate the equation. Homework Creation of Independent Work Packet for students who are absent from lesson.
Calculating Density
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Calculating Density

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Develop students ability to calculate density through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method. A list of the common units used in science. A density review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a volume calculation example. A model answer showing how to follow the VESCU method and write down answers. Density questions with scaffolding to guide students to independence. Independent practice, with guidance on how to round up and down when the answers are given to 2 decimal places. Answers to all questions. Who is this resource for? This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students. How Can I Use this Resource? Whole class practice for density calculations. Emergency Sub Plans Differentiation – Assign this practice as reteaching for students who have yet to show mastery or as an alternative to more challenging questions that require students to manipulate the equation. Homework Creation of Independent Work Packet for students who are absent from lesson.