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Miss Laffey Science

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Secondary Science teacher specialising in Chemistry and Physics. Currently teaching AQA GCSE specifications and KS3 AQA Curriculum.

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Secondary Science teacher specialising in Chemistry and Physics. Currently teaching AQA GCSE specifications and KS3 AQA Curriculum.
The Earth and its Resources KS3 SOW
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The Earth and its Resources KS3 SOW

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Full 7 lesson Earth and Resources SOW. Aimed at a low ability Y8 set. Worksheets marked STR or SUP are differentiated (stretch and support). All lessons planned in 6-part lesson format. Lesson 1 - Earth and its atmosphere Lesson 2 - Sedimentary rocks Lesson 3 - Igneous and metamorphic Lesson 4 - The Rock Cycle (two alternative lesson provided - one involving modelling through the "Choc cycle" - dependent on ability to use food within the lab/practical capabilities of the class) Lesson 5 - The carbon cycle Lesson 6 - Climate change Lesson 7 - Recycling Most resources my own though some resources may be adapted from other sources, including Activate and TES. Feedback appreciated.
Elements, Mixtures and Compounds KS3 SOW
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Elements, Mixtures and Compounds KS3 SOW

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Full 7 lesson Elements, Mixtures and Compounds SOW. Aimed at a low ability Y8 set. Worksheets marked STR or SUP are differentiated (stretch and support). All lessons planned in 6-part lesson format. Lesson 1 - Atoms Lesson 2 - Elements Lesson 3 - Mixtures Lesson 4 - Compounds Lesson 5 - Chemical formulae Lesson 6 - Writing equations Lesson 7 - EMC Review Most resources my own though some resources may be adapted from other sources, including Activate and TES. Feedback appreciated. NOTE: Compounds Tarsia includes the compound "Arsole / C4H5As" - you may choose to not include that triangle!
Periodic Table KS3 SOW
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Periodic Table KS3 SOW

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Full 7 lesson Periodic Table SOW. Aimed at a low ability Y8 set. All lessons planned in 6-part lesson format. Lesson 1 - Introduction to the periodic table Lesson 2 - History of the periodic table Lesson 3 - Groups and periods Lesson 4 - Metals and non-metals Lesson 5 - Group 1 Lesson 6 - Group 7 Lesson 7 - Group 0 Most resources my own though some resources may be adapted from other sources, including Activate and TES. Feedback appreciated.
Separating Mixtures KS3 SOW
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Separating Mixtures KS3 SOW

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Seven lesson topic covering separating mixtures (part of the Matter SOW from the new AQA Mastery style curriculum). Mainly aimed at Y7 level. Lesson 1 - Basic separating techniques Lesson 2 - Filtration (Third World Water Challenge) Lesson 3 - Solutions Lesson 4 - Solubility Lesson 5 - Distillation Lesson 6 - Chromatography (Who Shot Mr Burns) Lesson 7 - Separating mixtures assessment and review (Desert Island Challenge) Includes RAG document to use throughout and mini-assessment in the final lesson. Parts of resources taken from other lessons, some of which were found on TES.
Particle Model KS3
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Particle Model KS3

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Seven lesson topic covering the particle model (from the AQA Mastery style curriculum). Mainly aimed at Y7. Lesson 1 - Particle model introduction Lesson 2 - States of matter Lesson 3 - Melting and freezing Lesson 4 - Boiling and evaporation Lesson 5 - Condensation and sublimation Lesson 6 - Gas pressure and diffusion Lesson 7 - Particle model assessment and review Includes RAG document to use throughout and mini-assessment in the final lesson. Parts of resources taken from other lessons, some of which were found on TES.
Bunsen burner license lesson
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Bunsen burner license lesson

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A lesson aimed at new Y7 classes to familiarise them with a Bunsen burner. Includes a sequencing activity on how to turn on a Bunsen and a label the diagram activity. Ends with the students then following the sequence to safely turn, and alter the flame, to earn their Bunsen Burner license.
Quantitative Chemistry SOW
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Quantitative Chemistry SOW

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Full SOW for Topic 10: Quantitative Chemistry of AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (exams from 2018). Lesson 1 - Conservation of mass and balancing equations Lesson 2 - Relative formula mass Lesson 3 - Mass changes when a product or reactant is a gas Lesson 4 - Chemical measurements Lesson 5 - Moles Lesson 6 - Amount of substances Lesson 7 - Using moles to balance equations Lesson 8 - Limiting reactants Lesson 9 - Concentration of solutions
Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter SOW
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Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter SOW

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Full scheme of work for Topic 9: Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter of new AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (exams from 2018). Lesson 1 - States of matter Lesson 2 - Intro to chemical bonds Lesson 3 - Ionic bonding Lesson 4 - Ionic compounds Lesson 5 - Properties of ionic compounds Lesson 6 - Covalent bonding Lesson 7 - Polymers Lesson 8 - Giant covalent structures Lesson 9 - Metallic bonding Lesson 10 - Properties of metals and alloys Lesson 11 - Properties of small molecules Lesson 12 - Structure and bonding of carbon
End of Term Science Related Quiz
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End of Term Science Related Quiz

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Round 1: Name that scientist Round 2: Dingbats Round 3: Science general knowledge Round 4: Name that film Round 5: Science related music Round 6: World flags Round 7: Logos