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I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course. All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.

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I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course. All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Atoms & Radiation
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Atoms & Radiation

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Physics GCSE, particularly the 'Molecules & Matter’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with an introduction to radiation, firstly looking at background radiation. Students are given some time to discuss on their tables, the sources of background radiation. After students have fed into a class discussion the answers can be revealed on the PowerPoint. Next, students are shown some data on the sources of background radiation. Students will be required to answer a set of questions about this data, they can complete the work in their books and the mark scheme is provided on the PowerPoint. Next, students are introduced to Marie Curie and her work towards radioactivity. The students will be given a list of questions and they will need to answer these using the video, the answers to which are then included so students can self-assess their work. Students will then be asked to consider the safety rules when dealing with an radioactive substances before a teacher demonstration is carried out using a Geiger-Muller counter. Student are asked to observe the demo and also record their observations and answer a set of questions. This can then be marked using the mark scheme provided. The last task requires pupils to complete a summary worksheet on radiation, this work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary activity is an exit card, students will need to write down three things they learned during the lesson, five key words and one questions to test their peers knowledge of the lesson content. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Gas Pressure
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Gas Pressure

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Motion & Pressure’. More Biology, Chemistry and Physics resources can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with a demonstration - the collapsing can. Students should hopefully be able to identify that the can that collapsed had a lower pressure inside the can than outside the can, causing the can to collapse inwards. This leads into a description of gas pressure, including a diagram to help demonstrate the concept. Students will now ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about what could cause an increase in pressure, after a short discussion the answers will be revealed to students - increasing the number of particles and increasing the temperature or reducing the size of the particles. Students will now complete a task based upon what they have learned so far this lesson, this can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Students will now complete an investigation called ‘What makes a ball bouncy?’. Students will investigate whether a ball becomes more bouncy the more/less pumps of air it has in it. Students will copy the table of results into their books, draw a graph of their results and complete analysis questions. This task can be self-assessed once complete. Lastly, students are introduced to the idea of atmospheric pressure and shown a diagram which represents the density of air particles at the top of the mountain compared to the bottom. The plenary task requires students to complete one of the sentence starters in their books to summarise what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated
KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ The Moon
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KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ The Moon

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This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 P4 ’Space’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This lesson begins with an introduction to the phases of the Moon, students are shown a diagram which show the changing appearance of the Moon as seen by Earth as the Moon orbits the Earth. The next task is a memory test, students will be shown images of the different phases of the Moon along with the names of these specific phases. Students will need to memorise the as many names as possible, before the names are taken away. Students will now have a few minutes to fill in their worksheet with the correct names, this task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Next, students will complete a worksheet which requires them to shade in circles to show the phases of the Moon at particular positions. There is an extra challenge task to add labels to show the names for each phase. The mark scheme for this task is included in the PowerPoint so students can mark and correct their work. Next, students will watch a video on eclipses. Whilst watching the video they will answer a set of questions, once complete students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Laslty, students will complete a ‘copy-and-complete’ task to summarise what they have learned this lesson. This work can also be marked using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. The plenary task is a ‘pick a plenary’ - either unscramble a set of anagrams to spell five key words taken from the lesson today or use a set of key words (provided) to summarise what students have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Colour
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KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Colour

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This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 P3 ’Light’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. Students are firstly introduced to the idea of ‘white light’ being split up into the colours of the rainbow. They are then shown a diagram of a ray of white light hitting a prism, which then leads to the refraction of this light - showing the colours of the rainbow from red to violet. Students can sketch a diagram of this into their books, indicating the most refracted and least refracted colours. Students are then shown a diagram which indicated how primary colours can be mixed together in various combinations to make secondary colours. The next part of the lesson, students will focus on how we observe different coloured objects. White light will bounce off an object, the colour the object appears depends on the colour of light that it reflects. Various diagrams are shown to students to demonstrate this point, they could sketch a copy of one of the diagrams or draw their own version in their books. They are then given a worksheet to assess their knowledge of what they have learned so far this lesson, extension questions are included for higher ability students. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided once it is complete. Students are now shown what happens to the appearance of objects when they are seen in coloured light rather than white light - coloured objects will only reflect the colour it is and will absorb any other colours - which means it appears to be black. Lastly, students are shown how filters are used to subtract light. Students will then complete a progress check to assess their knowledge of what they have learned this lesson, the mark scheme for this task is included on the PowerPoint. Students can then self-assess their answers using the mark scheme provided. The plenary requires students to write down 3 facts from the lesson, 3 key words and 1 question to test their peers knowledge of what they have learned. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Reflection
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KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Reflection

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This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 P3 ’Light’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This lesson begins with a recap on what was learned last lesson - students will be given a set of three descriptions and will need to decide which group of materials it is describing. This task can then be checked using the answers provided. Next, students are shown (with a diagram) what happens when light hits a reflective materials such as a mirror. The incident ray, reflected ray, normal line and angles of both incidence and reflection are labelled - students can sketch a diagram of this into their books. They then need to complete the ‘fill-in-the-gap’ task which outlines the law of reflection - the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. Students are then shown the different reflections which can be produced by different surfaces - diffuse or specular. Students can consider why a clear image is produced by a smooth surface and why a blurry image is produced by a rough surface. After a short class discussion, students can take notes of this in their books, along with sketches of the two types of reflection. Next, students will get to investigate the law of reflection. They will be given a practical worksheet which outlines a method by which students will direct a beam of light from a ray-box to a mirror, they should measure the angle of incidence and angle of reflection. This should be repeated with various angles of incidence, their results can be recorded in the table provided. Next, students are asked a set of progress check questions to test their knowledge of what they have learned so far on reflection. This task can be self-assessed once it is complete, using the mark scheme provided on the PowerPoint. The plenary task requires students to complete one of the following ‘sentence starters’ that are provided to provide a summary of what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE Physics (2016) - Energy resources
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NEW AQA GCSE Physics (2016) - Energy resources

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This is a resource which meets specification points from the NEW AQA GCSE Physics 'Energy' SoW. Other lessons from this SoW can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins by pupils considering which of the energy resources are renewable or non-renewable. Pupils will then use the posters, which can be placed around the room or on pupils desks, to complete a table which identifies how the energy resource generates electricity and the advantages and disadvantages of each energy resource. Pupils are then given a list of statements about all power stations which they need to cut and stick (or write) into two columns - advantages or disadvantages. **To challenge higher ability pupils this could be completed at the back of students books, so they cannot use information from the previous task**. Pupils can then peer-assess their work. The plenary activity is a past-paper question which involves analysing some data on the usage of different power stations between two time periods. The mark scheme is included, pupils can use this to either peer-assess or self-assess their answer. All resources are included. Please review, I would appreciate any feedback :). Thanks!
KS3 ~ Year 7 ~  Echoes & Ultrasound
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KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Echoes & Ultrasound

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This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 P2 ’Sound’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. The lesson starts with a definition of an ‘echo’ and how echoes can be produced by ship via sonar and by baby scanners via ultrasound. Students will then consider the ways in which echoes can be reduced and why this might be important in places such as theaters, concert walls & recording studios. The first activity involves students using a range of materials (tissue paper, cardboard, cotton wool, bubble wrap, paper, plastic) to soundproof a margarine tub, which will hold a buzzer and a decibel meter. Each group can test how well they have soundproofed their margarine tub, perhaps a prize for the best one! Once this has been complete students can write an evaluation for their practical, they will need to consider which part of their practical were carried out well , how the findings could be improved and what they would do differently if it was done again. Next, students will be given a piece of information on ‘Ultrasound’ - using this they will need to answer a set of questions in their books. This task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided in the books. The last task is a crossword on ‘Sound’, students should use knowledge of that they have learned over the course of the topic on sound to answer the clues and complete the crossword. The task can be assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary requires students to complete one of the selection of sentence starters to summarise what they have learned so far this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Potential Difference
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Potential Difference

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.1 unit on ‘Electricity & Magnetism’. This lesson begins with an introduction to potential difference, students will watch a couple of minutes of a video and whilst watching will need to answer a set of questions. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided on the PowerPoint presentation. Next, students will be shown a circuit diagram, with two voltmeters connected - one parallel to a cell and one parallel to a light bulb. Students are asked to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about whether the potential difference is higher across the battery or across the cell. Students will then carry out an investigation to find the answer the this question. After this, students will complete a fill-in-the-blank task to summarise what they have learned so far this lesson. Once complete student can self-assess or peer-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students will be given a set of questions relating to potential difference and also resistance, students will need to use what they have learned this lesson as well last lesson on resistance to complete these questions. This task can then be marked and assessed using the mark scheme provided. This is followed by a very quick anagram challenge, students will need to unscramble the anagrams to spell 6 key words related to the topic of electricity, students can write a definition for each key word if they have finished. The plenary requires students to write a twitter message, summarising what they have learned this lesson, including #keywords. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Charging Up
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Charging Up

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.1 unit on ‘Electricity & Magnetism’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. The lesson begins with students being asked to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about whether like and unlike charges attract or repel each other. After a short class discussion, students will feed their ideas back to the class and the answers can be revealed - like charges repel each other and unlike charges repel each other. Students are now introduced to the sub-atomic particles which make up an atom - protons, neutrons and electrons. From the description provided students will need to have a go at filling in the blanks on the diagram of the atom, once completed students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Next, students will complete a ‘Memory Test’ activity whereby a table of information is provided to students on the relative mass and charges of a proton, neutron and an electron. Students will be given a few minutes to observe and remember the information, then the table is taken away and students will need to recreate the table. The complete table is then shown to students so they can show mark and correct their work. Students will now complete a mid-lesson progress check to assess their knowledge of what they have learned so far this lesson, the mark scheme for this progress check is included in the PowerPoint so students can self-assess the work once complete. The next part of the lesson will focus on static charge, students will watch a video about this phenomenon and will need to answer a set of questions whilst watching. Once complete students can either self-assess or peer-assess their work using the answers provided. The last task students will need to complete is a fill-in-the-blank task, students can mark this task using the mark scheme provided. The plenary requires students to write a WhatsApp message to a friend, summarising what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Magnets & Magnetic Fields
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Magnets & Magnetic Fields

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.1 unit on ‘Electricity & Magnetism’. The lesson begins with a question for pupils to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about what they already know about magnets. This can be discussed in a group, before feeding back to the classroom. Students will now complete a practical investigation: testing magnetic materials, in groups they will be given a selection of materials and a bar magnet, they will need to determine which materials are magnetic. Once complete, students can check their work against the answers provided. Next, students will investigate what happens when the poles of two bar magnets are brought together. Students will be given a set of combinations to try: N + N, S + N, S + S - attract or repel? Their results can be recorded in a table in their books and then be assessed using the mark scheme once complete. The next part of the lesson focuses on magnetic fields; firstly, students are shown the magnetic field of a bar magnet. They will have a go at drawing their own - they will have a worksheet, on it is lots of of circles surrounding a bar magnet, on each of the circles they will place a compass and then draw the direction the arrow is facing. Once complete, students should link up the arrows to show the direction of the magnetic field, they can stick this worksheet into their books. The last part of the lesson focuses on the magnetic field surrounding Earth, students are shown diagrams to demonstrate this idea and then will assess their knowledge of the subject by getting students to complete a fill-in-the-blanks task. This task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The plenary task requires students to summarise what they have learned this lesson in three sentences. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Density of Materials
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Density of Materials

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Physics GCSE, particularly the 'Molecules & Matter ’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a definition of density as well as the calculation (and units) for density. Students can take notes using the PowerPoint presentation and then work through the worked example on the board, before the answer to this question is revealed. Students will now need to rearrange the equation in order to calculate either the mass of the object or the the volume of the object. Students will now copy and complete a table on the different densities of materials, using the equations written in their books they will need to calculate the mass/volume/density of these materials. The mark scheme for this work is included in the PowerPoint presentation so students can self-assess their work once it is complete. Students will now focus on the ‘Maths Skill’ of converting units into standard form, an example if first given to students before they work through a set of numbers - converting to standard form. Students can self-assess their work using the answers provided once this is complete. Students will now work their way through a set of questions, some ‘exam-style questions’ on density. Students must show all their working, the mark scheme for these questions is included in the PowerPoint so students can self-assess their work once it is complete. The next part of the lesson demonstrates to pupils how they can work out the density of a solid object with an irregular shape, as well as the density of an unknown liquid. Students are shown the steps needed to calculate the density of these substances, they will then be given a set of problems to work through. Once complete students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. The final two tasks are firstly a past-paper exam question and then a ‘True or False’ activity - both to assess students knowledge of what they have learned this lesson. The plenary task requires pupils to write down three sentences to summarise what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Changes of State
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Changes of State

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Physics GCSE, particularly the 'Molecules & Matter’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a recap on the definition for different changes of state - melting, freezing & boiling. Students are then introduced to the idea of ‘impurities’ which can affect the melting/boiling point of a pure substance, i.e. addition of salt to a pan of water you want to boil. Next, students are shown a graph which shows how the temperature of a substance changes over time, as it is heated. Students will need to sketch the graph into their books, then using the labels provided they can annotate the graph to describe what is happening to the particles of the substance as it changes from a solid -> liquid -> gas. This task, once complete, can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Next, students are shown a diagram and given some information which helps to explain the energy changes which are occurring as a substance goes through changes of state from a solid to a gas. Students are then given the opportunity of conducting their own investigation to find the melting point of a solid substance, the results they collect from this investigation can be plotted onto a graph. The last two tasks are aimed at assessing students knowledge of what they have learned so far this lesson, firstly pupils will be given some date - from which they will need to plot a graph and answer some questions. This work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students are asked to complete an ‘Exam-style’ question which students can then either peer or self assess using the mark scheme provided. The plenary activity is a ‘Pick a Plenary’ - students will either summarise what they have learned during the lesson in 3 sentences or they will need to write definitions for a list of key words. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Half-life & Radioactivity
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Half-life & Radioactivity

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Physics GCSE, particularly the ‘Radioactivity’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with an introduction to some key terms, including ‘activity’ and ‘count rate’, students can take notes from the board so they have the key definition in their books. Next students will be introduced to the idea of a ‘half-life’, students will be given the definition and shown a graph and a diagram to help illustrate this concept. Students will then have an opportunity to investigate whether the radioactive is random or predictable, students will be given a coin in pairs and will be asked to flip it 20 times. Can you predict the outcome of the next flip? What was the rough ratio of coins flipped head:tails? This investigation demonstrates that the process of radioactive decay is random but with a large enough sample it is possible to predict the number that will decay in a certain amount of time. Students will then be shown how to complete half-life calculations using a worked example, before students are given a set of problems to work through. The mark scheme for this work is included in the PowerPoint for students to assess their work. Pupils are given another worksheet of problems to work through, students must show their working at all time. This task can also be self-assessed or peer-assessed using the mark scheme included in the PowerPoint. The last task requires students to fill-in-the-blanks on a paragraph which summarises what they have learned this lesson. The answers to this task is also included so students can mark and correct their own work… The plenary task is for students to write a set of summary sentences about what they have learned this lesson, including as many key words as possible from the list provided. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Radioactive Decay
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NEW AQA GCSE (2016) Physics - Radioactive Decay

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This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Physics GCSE, particularly the ‘Radioactivity’ SoW. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with an image of two atoms - one with less neutrons in the nucleus and one with more. Students are asked to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about what make the atoms different from one another. Next, students will be given a set of questions which they will need to answer whilst watching a video. The students will complete this task and once finished they will be able to mark their work using a the mark scheme that is provided on the PowerPoint presentation. Students are now introduced to the idea of radioactive decay, students will be shown another video about ionising radiation. They will need to answer a set of questions whilst watching the video, the work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme available. The latter part of the lesson focuses on the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation. Posters of information will be posted around the room, students will need to read this information and use this to answer a set of questions. The mark scheme is included so students can mark and correct their work. The last task requires students to determine the number of protons and neutrons found within radioactive sources which have undergone alpha/beta decay. Students can then mark their work once it is complete. The plenary task is for students to write a twitter message to demonstrate what they have learned today, making sure they #keywords. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Detecting Sound
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KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Detecting Sound

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This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 P2 ’Sound’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. The lesson starts with a ‘Memory’ Test, students will be shown a diagram of the ear with labels identifying the key parts that they need to know. Students can spend a few minutes looking at the diagram, the labels will then be taken away and they will need to try to annotate a copy of the diagram as best as possible. The labels will then be added to the diagram so students can mark and correct their work. Next, students will watch a video on how the ear, and the brain, is able to detect sound. Students will be given a set of questions to answer whilst they watch the video, once this task is complete students can self-assess their work against the mark scheme provided. The next part of the lesson focuses on the ways in which the ear can be damaged, students should firstly ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about how the ears/hearing can be damaged. The answers will then be revealed so students can assess their work and note down any they didn’t get. Students will then carry out a ‘Doctor’ role-play, where each group will have somebody with a particular problem. The students need to work out what the problem is, explain what the problem is and work out the best way to treat it. This can be acted out as a doctot-patient scene. Lastly, students will complete a progress check to assess their understanding of what they have learned so far this lesson. This task can be completed in their books and can be self-assessed or peer-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary activity requires students to write a question about the component of the ear to test their peers understanding of what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ The Solar System
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KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ The Solar System

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This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 P4 ’Space’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. The lesson begins with an video on the Solar System, students will watch this and whilst watching should answer a set of questions. Once students have completed this task, they can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. In the next activity, information stations will be placed around the classroom so that students can gather information and use to this to complete a worksheet. They can talk to each other to complete this task, once it is complete the work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. This task also includes a research project, so if students have completed the work they can use tablets/computer/laptops/phones to complete research on the Cassinni Space Probe. The last task requires students to complete a crossword on the Solar System, using what they will have learned over the last couple of lessons. The plenary task requires students to summarise what they have learned this lesson in three sentences, a list of key words is provided for pupils to use in their sentences. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Light
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KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Light

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This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 P3 ’Light’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. The lesson begins by students being shown a video of a laser show, students will need to note down their observations about how light travels. Hopefully students should identify that light travels in straight lines - a diagram can be shown to students to identify this. Students are also shown a diagram which demonstrates how shadows are formed. Next, students will be given the definition of a luminous and non-luminous object. Students will need to come up with their own examples of luminous and non-luminous objects and write their ideas down into their books, under two headings. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided, as well as other suitable suggestions. Students will now be shown some pictures of objects which are either opaque, transparent or translucent, students should now ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about how to group these images. Hopefully, students should identify the three categories, this will be revealed as part of a class discussion. Students will now be given some time to come up with their own definitions for the terms: opaque, transparent and translucent and should come up with their own examples. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The next part of the lesson focuses on the speed of light, students will be given the speed of light and will be introduced to terms such as light-second, light-minute and light-year. Students will then be asked a question ‘What travels faster - light or sound? Give examples as evidence’. Students can discuss in pairs, writing their ideas down in their books. This can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The last task requires students to complete a ‘Progress Check’ - students will fill in the blanks to complete a paragraph of information summarising what they have learned today. This work can be marked and corrected once complete. Lastly is a true or false activity which students can either complete in their books or using mini whiteboards. The plenary task requires students to complete an ‘Exit Card’ to summarise three things they have learned, five key words and one question to their peers. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ The Eye and The Camera
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KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ The Eye and The Camera

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This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 P3 ’Light’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This lesson begins with an explanation of how the different parts of the eye work together in order for you to see objects. The functions of different parts of the eye are briefly explained. Students will then need to complete a task to assess their knowledge of this introductory information, this can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. This leads onto another task which looks at the function of different parts of the eye, students will each be given a different piece of information outlining the function of one part of the eye. Students will then need to walk around the room, sharing information with each other to complete a table on the functions of eye parts. This task can be marked using the answers provided. Students will then be shown an image of a pinhole camera, they will need to sketch a copy of it into their book. They are then asked a few questions which looks at the similarities between a pinhole camera and the eye, students should answer these questions in their books and once complete they can mark their work using the answers provided. Students are then provided with some information comparing the structure and function of eyes compared to a digital camera. Students will need to outline one way in which they are similar and one way in which they are different, this task can also be assessed using the answers provided. Lastly, the plenary task requires students to write down three sentences to summarise what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
**BIG BUNDLE** KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ All Biology, Chemistry, Physics lessons
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**BIG BUNDLE** KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ All Biology, Chemistry, Physics lessons

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This bundle contains 68 whole lessons, along with all additional resources, which meet all learning outcomes within the complete Year 8 course, units include: Biology: B2.1 Health & lifestyle B2.2 Adaptation & Inheritance B2.3 Ecosystem Processes Chemistry C2.1 The Periodic Table C2.2 Metals & Acids C2.3 Separation Techniques C2.4 The Earth Physics P2.1 Electricity & Magnetism P2.2 Energy P2.3 Motion & Pressure The resources were designed with the Year 8 Activate course in mind, it contains over 24 weeks worth of lesson content!! You can find more lesson bundles aimed for the KS3 and KS4 science curriculum at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience All lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, videos & animations, progress checks and more than two opportunities, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks!
NEW KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ P3 Light
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NEW KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ P3 Light

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This bundle of resources contains 8 whole lessons, along with all additional resources, which meet all learning outcomes within the Year 7 P3 ‘Light’ Unit. Lessons include: Light Reflections Refractions The eye and The Camera Colour The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, videos & animations, progress checks and more than two opportunities, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks.