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TRJ's Science Teaching and Learning Toolbox

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Over 320 resources for the creative teacher that wants to constantly engage their learners. Mostly Science resources. (Some are 'paid for' but mostly free to download) however more whole school resources are being added all the time. https://www.youtube.com/@Thephysicsnewt

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Over 320 resources for the creative teacher that wants to constantly engage their learners. Mostly Science resources. (Some are 'paid for' but mostly free to download) however more whole school resources are being added all the time. https://www.youtube.com/@Thephysicsnewt
Create  a model  Earth Foldable (3D - cross section) interactive notebook for Geography and Physics
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Create a model Earth Foldable (3D - cross section) interactive notebook for Geography and Physics

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A cut and stick 'Earth' that when put together adds a bit of class to a boring drawing in the exercise book. It is quick and easy to put together and can be printed on A5 (so 2 pages to one piece of A4). When it is complete the Earth folds over as do the layers in the these amazing interactive notebook foldable This resource contains the Earth model to cut out, extra questions, instructions to how to complete the model and a brief research lesson plan. Follow me on twitter @TJohns85 and thanks for looking. Have you seen my foldable Volcano with 3 interactive layers? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/create-a-foldable-cross-section-of-a-volcano-fully-interactive-with-3-layers-worksheet-and-answers-11428601 SEE MY OTHER RESOURCES PREMIUM + FREE IN MY TES SHOP https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ
Science KS3 Mastery Statements & Intervention PLC tracker. Students can  master each statement
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Science KS3 Mastery Statements & Intervention PLC tracker. Students can master each statement

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Match sure your KS3 Science students 'master' all the key ideas they need before they start on their GCSE journey. It will support conversations with students to what they have to do to improve/next steps as well as your report writing and parents evenings. This PLC is already formatted with the statements/Can do/key idea statements all you have to do is add numbers: 1) can not do yet (red) 2) nearly there (orange) 3) mastered (green) 4) Away/absent for the lessons covering the key idea so need to catch up (grey) This resources covers all Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics, as well as working scientifically and other key skills (EG: graph drawing, calculations and maths skills, homework quality). You can also edit/add sections to suit your own teaching needs.
Mission To Mars - science adventure
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Mission To Mars - science adventure

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A days worth of activities put together on one powerpoint. Can you and your students plan a Mission to Mars? could also lead to further work and research on the mars rovers design, curosity and pheonix.
Physics Learning Journey - curriculum
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Physics Learning Journey - curriculum

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an overview of my physics curriculum Download my Physics curriculum map as well https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/physics-gcse-curriculum-map-aqa-12204332 Thanks
Create a foldable cross section of a volcano. Fully interactive with 3 layers + worksheet & answers
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Create a foldable cross section of a volcano. Fully interactive with 3 layers + worksheet & answers

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Engage your students as they learn all about volcanoes as they make an interactive foldable volcano that can be stuck in their books. This pack comes with: 1) the foldable template 2) student instruction sheet you can print or project 3) a step by step guide with pictures to support your visual learners 4) two pages of volcano questions which can be used as a lesson worksheet or as a HW to support extra learning and research including space for self assessment and how to improve/move the learner forward 5) Answers and support to go with the student worksheet. this resource can be linked to my foldable structure of the Earth that can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/create-a-model-earth-foldable-3d-cross-section-interactive-notebook-for-geography-and-physics-11420503 Thanks for looking SEE MY OTHER RESOURCES PREMIUM + FREE IN MY TES SHOP https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ Regards, TRJ
create vacuum flask energy transfer foldable. Reducing conduction, convection and radiation
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create vacuum flask energy transfer foldable. Reducing conduction, convection and radiation

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Engage your students as they learn all about heat and energy transfers as they create a foldable vacuum flask which they can use to explain conduction, convection and radiation and go to describe how its features reduce energy transfers and how 1) the foldable template 2)Student worksheet 3) teacher guide: how to put it together/model pictures and student sheet answers Thanks for looking SEE MY OTHER RESOURCES PREMIUM + FREE IN MY TES SHOP https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ Regards, TRJ
20 Science Christmas practical and lesson ideas to bring festival cheer to your science lessons
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20 Science Christmas practical and lesson ideas to bring festival cheer to your science lessons

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20 ideas that range from investigations to one off lessons to making Christmas as scientific as possible. Ideas include how to brighten up your room/lab with science themed decorations, investigate factors that effect poor old Father Christmas from doing his job. Most ideas are linked to Chemistry and Physics but would be appropriate for any teacher of any specialism to use throughout the keystages. SEE MY OTHER RESOURCES PREMIUM + FREE IN MY TES SHOP https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ
Physics 3D foldable to show the thermal energy losses in a house, Heat transfer activity
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Physics 3D foldable to show the thermal energy losses in a house, Heat transfer activity

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This foldable comes in 4 parts, all designed and created by TRJ. Learners should be encouraged with describe and explain how energy is lost and can be prevented in the space within the foldable - along with this literacy focus there is also a student worksheet attached with calculation questions - this could easily be completed for a HW. The design itself is slightly editable so if you are just after the design of the house, it could be used for many different purposes. thanks for looking, For other foldables and resources see my shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ
3D Dissection of the eye foldable. Create a model of the structure of the eye and pin labels to it.
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3D Dissection of the eye foldable. Create a model of the structure of the eye and pin labels to it.

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Engage your students as they learn all about the eye as they make an interactive foldable eye that can be stuck in their books. This is an ideal activity if you do not have access to eyes or if students are to squeamish to complete it themselves. This resource pack comes with: 1) the foldable template 2) a (F) differentiated sheet with pins and a table already completed 3) a (H) differentiated sheet with pins and a table that needs to be completed by students 4) A worksheet that asks students to research the functions of the main parts of the eye 5) photos of the finished of the finished design to model to students 6) A brief description of a method of how to carry out an eye dissection
GCSE AQA Synergy 8465 PLC performance tracker and 3 Synergy required practical booklets
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GCSE AQA Synergy 8465 PLC performance tracker and 3 Synergy required practical booklets

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AQA Synergy combined science GCSE ,(8465) required practical and skills PLC: The Synergy content broken down into 'can do' statements. Teachers can RAG rate student progress to highlight strengths and weaknesses on this already formatted spreadsheet. All you have to do is put a number in and it will change colour automatically, saving you time and effort. Included is 3x required practical booklet for the biology, physics and chemistry required practical and a general scientific skills PLC tracker. PLC trackers are included for the synergy required practicals, building blocks, transport over large distances, interactions with the environment, explaining change, building blocks for understanding, interactions, movement, guiding spaceship Earth and key skill areas, Each section has coloured coded outcomes to differentiate biology, chemistry and physics. This resource should help you track student progress until they master each element of the Biology trilogy specification. The tracker will support written reports, inform students of the next steps and could even be used at parents evenings to inform parents of progress.
Science Investigation Writing Frame
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Science Investigation Writing Frame

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A writing frame that just needs to be changed to fit the investigation of your choice Any changes you think might be useful let me know See my other foldables and shop here and me follow on twitter - @TJohns85
AQA Combined Trilogy 8464 PLC trackers & required practical booklets for all 3 sciences (save 25% when you buy altogether)
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AQA Combined Trilogy 8464 PLC trackers & required practical booklets for all 3 sciences (save 25% when you buy altogether)

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Contains trilogy PLC performance trackers for all three of the sciences. The outcomes are based on the combined trilogy course. (See other resources for the separate sciences) All trackers are formatted and ready to go. Content is broken down into 'can do' statements. Teachers can RAG rate student progress to highlight strengths and weaknesses on this already formatted spreadsheet. All you have to do is put a number in and it will change colour automatically, saving you time and effort. The trackers will support written reports, inform students of the next steps and could even be used at parents evenings to inform parents of progress.
Circuit Symbols and Names Interactive Foldable keyword list and diagram
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Circuit Symbols and Names Interactive Foldable keyword list and diagram

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A resource that should be printed back to back (on long edge) and cut out and folded. The circuit names are already printed on the resource and it allows students to research either in a lesson for a homework the symbols. The tabs all neatly fold over in the book, making the key terms stand out. There is also space for teachers/students to add an extra one when and if required.
Biology dissection foldables collection (bulk buy for 25% savings)
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Biology dissection foldables collection (bulk buy for 25% savings)

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These dissection foldable collection is worth £9.50 however buy in this bundle for just £7. Saving 26% Contains 4 of my best selling biology foldables plus a bonus research to complete the eye dissection. 1) Foldable eye dissection 2) BONUS eye dissection resource 3) Foldable heart dissection 4) Foldable Kidney dissection 5) Foldable lungs dissection. These really engage learners of all ages and makes their exercise books stand out from the rest. They remember the learning when completing these for a long time after.
Weathering physical, chemical, biological. Erosion. interactive notebook foldable
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Weathering physical, chemical, biological. Erosion. interactive notebook foldable

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Students can colour and create an interactive resource that they can stick in exercise books. The flaps lift up to show the effects of either physical, chemical or biological weathering. Students can then describe the process under the flap. Also including is a worksheet to assess knowledge and a teacher guide which contains photos of the finished products.
Foldable how to wire a  3 pin plug with student sheet and charge/current calculations with answers
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Foldable how to wire a 3 pin plug with student sheet and charge/current calculations with answers

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Engage your students as they learn all about to wire a 3 pin plug as they create a foldable plug . This can be used to explain electrical safety. The resource is idea and means every student can have a fully wired plug in their books. A student worksheet with extended answer questions is also included along with a teacher answer sheet. A two page sheet containing calculations for charge, current, voltage is added to support mains electricity topics along with a answer powerpoint that goes through each question and explains how they should be completed. This contains foundation and A* style calculations. The resource could be used over 3 lessons for it to be fully completed.