I am an experienced Teacher of Science at KS3,4 and 5 covering Biology, physics and Chemistry.
In my corner of TES you will find a range of resources for Secondary Science Teaching including revision mats, lesson plans and Youtube Videos that can be embedded in your own lessons.
Many of the resources are offered free
Check out https://www.youtube.com/@testtubescience for all my videos
I am an experienced Teacher of Science at KS3,4 and 5 covering Biology, physics and Chemistry.
In my corner of TES you will find a range of resources for Secondary Science Teaching including revision mats, lesson plans and Youtube Videos that can be embedded in your own lessons.
Many of the resources are offered free
Check out https://www.youtube.com/@testtubescience for all my videos
This is a fun Christmas Quiz that will allow all students to get involved.
It includes 5 rounds of 8 questions including:
ROUND 1 – CHRIS AT CHRISTMAS
ROUND 2 – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
ROUND 3 – MUSIC
ROUND 4 – ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS
ROUND 5 – BLATANTLY SCIENCE
PLEASE NOTE - THIS QUIZ WAS WRITTEN IN 2021 however there aren’t any questions that date it specifically so is still relevant now
These rounds include picture questions, image recognition, quiz style questions across a number of genres, all the time keeping education in mind in a fun and differentiated way.
Students with lower ability will know several of the answers taken from contemporary culture, film, literature, science and more.
Provided in ppt format to allow projection in the classroom or laboratory AND to give you the chance to edit as you need to so as to suit your specific class
I will be using this with 3 classes this year at the end of term!
This is a full Revision lesson for Year 8 Chemistry topics 1 and 2 - Elements, Mixtures and Compounds - and Reactions and Equations.
Includes a unique Revision mat (recommended to be printed in A3) plus a guided lesson ppt to take students through the mat in a structured way, to avoid them rushing ahead and allowing the greatest level of teacher support.
It also includes a fun and competitive literacy based starter to engage the students, plus a quiz and a quickfire Plenary to consolidate facts and learning
This has been used to great effect prior to end of topic tests for year 8 and also as a revision resource prior to expanding upon the year 9 Atomic Structure topic (Year 9 chemistry topic 1)
It is targeted for KS3 but can even be used to refresh KS4 learners
Revision mat in both MSWord and PDF format PLUS guided powerpoint for best teacher support.
Created in Dyslexia friendly format (ComisSans Font and buff background).
Suitable to be used for a 1 hour lesson or set as a revision homework
Suitable for Higher or Foundation GCSE levels covering:
Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport
Mitosis
Cell Structure
Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
Microscopy and Microscopy calculations
SA/Vol ratio
STEM Cells
Best suited for print in A3 but will work in A4
Created in colour, but printable in Black and White
Includes fun starting task, extension questions for higher ability and topic related plenary game.
A 5 Round Christmas quiz in SEN friendly format with 5 Fun rounds for use with years 7 to 13, although good Years 5 and 6 may also find it fun!
Very Current
Rounds include:
Identify the Famous Chris Round
General Knowledge Round
Music (No Sound Required) Round
All About Christmas Round
Science Round
Quiz could be used for an entire 1 hour period to make a fun end of year activity OR used across 2 or 3 Plenary sessions as reward!
Formatted in ComicSans with a very light yellow background as suggested by SEN authorities for easy reading and differentiation
Set out to be used with as many teas as you want, or even as a solo task.
Revision mat PLUS lesson with guiding powerpoint and resources for Year 7 Physics Modules 1 & 2 Energy and Electricity.
Also good for revision of these two topics at GCSE, especially foundation students although also relevant for higher.
This revision mat is designed to fill a 1 hour lesson as a revision tool for Year 7 in the Energy and Electricity topics in the KS3 curriculum.
The pack includes a revision mat in both pdf and ppt format, so you can format as required for your own use, plus a full lesson, including Starter and Plenary to guide the class through the mat together to ensure uptake and understanding across the group.
The presentation is in a SEND friendly format with Comic Sans font and off white background
Promotes collaborative work and recall of all the topic content.
Suitable for LA to HA students
Revision Booklet specifically for End of topic Revision for module:
8B4 - The Environment
This booklets is an 8 page booklet designed to be printed in A5 booklet format with the front page for name etc and the back page for notes allowing it to be stuck into a workbook.
Uses puzzles such as word searches, anagrams and crosswords to focus on key words PLUS some longer answer exercises to improve responses to higher mark questions
Can easily be completed within a single 1 hour revision lesson with a starter or be given as a homework.
Provided in both Word and PDF formats for ease of editing and printing
Revision booklet to cover the content of Modules:
9C3 - Environmental Chemistry
9C4 - Chemical Reactions
Contains an 8 page booklet designed to be printed in A5 booklet format with a front cover for name and date etc plus a notes back cover allowing for sticking into workbooks on completion.
Contains fun exercises like Word Searches, Anagrams and Crosswords for key word support PLUS longer answer questions to practice the higher mark parts of exam papers
Perfect for revision sessions prior to end of topic tests
Can be completed with a 1 hour revision lesson with a starter, or be set as homework
A full lesson including entertaining starter and plenary game covering revision for the Year 9 Biology topics 1 and 2 (AQA).
This KS3 Y9 Lesson also includes a revision mat and a guided lesson to take the class through the sections together, ensuring understanding.
There is also additional learning of joints and bones.
There is also a separate powerpoint with just the revision mat so you can use this for editing to make the lesson more suitable for your needs.
This is a very Student Led lesson that has been used successfully in Year 9 and would be suitable for year 10/11 revision if appropriate, especially with Foundation stage classes.
This upload offers a structured revision lesson using a guided revision mat on the C1 GCSE AQA module - Specifically Atomic Structure and the Periodic table
It includes 2 powerpoint files. 1 is the revision may which I recommend is printed out on A3, and a guided lesson ppt which will allow you to push the class section by section to gain maximum learning
I have used this mat to great affect personally and it is well received by the students
This lesson includes a Revision mat and a guided lesson using the mat.
I have used this lesson to good affect with both foundation and triple classes as the lesson allows you to support learning section by section, ensuring understanding of the various topics within the Organic Chemistry section of the AQA syllabus.
This content is also relevant to OCR and other courses