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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.
End of KS3 Waves project
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End of KS3 Waves project

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This project was designed as part of a Y9 SOW. The idea is that the project should take 4 - 6 lessons and will ensure that students recall and understand the basics needed to access GCSE. This is part of a series of 10 projects (all of which can be found in my shop) to cover all KS3 content before beginning GCSE.
End of KS3 Earth project
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End of KS3 Earth project

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This project was designed as part of a Y9 SOW. The idea is that the project should take 4 - 6 lessons and will ensure that students recall and understand the basics needed to access GCSE. This is part of a series of 10 projects (all of which can be found in my shop) to cover all KS3 content before beginning GCSE.
End of KS3 Energy project
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End of KS3 Energy project

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This project was designed as part of a Y9 SOW. The idea is that the project should take 4 - 6 lessons and will ensure that students recall and understand the basics needed to access GCSE. This is part of a series of 10 projects (all of which can be found in my shop) to cover all KS3 content before beginning GCSE.
KS3 - Breathing and Respiration SOW
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KS3 - Breathing and Respiration SOW

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SOW made for a low ability Y8 set. Lesson 1 - The Respiratory system Lesson 2 - Respiration Lesson 3 - Breathing and how this happens Lesson 4 - Gas exchange and lung dissection I take no credit for the pictures used on the first part of the lung dissection worksheet, I have adapted them from this excellent resource: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lung-dissection-guidance-sheet-6343723 . Lesson 5 - Effects of exercise Majority of resources are my own, some may be adapted and built upon, to suit my classes, from resources I have collected over time (see lesson 4).
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.
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.
AQA GCSE Physics Revision Sheets
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AQA GCSE Physics Revision Sheets

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Stretching questions linked to the AQA GCSE Combined Science (exams from 2018). Included are A3 revision sheets on: Particle Model of Matter Forces Electricity Will be completing these for others topics and will upload in due course if these are found the be useful. If you find this useful please check out the ones I have done for other AQA Chemistry GCSE topics in my shop.
Atomic structure and Periodic Table SOW
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Atomic structure and Periodic Table SOW

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Full SOW for Topic 8: Atomic structure and Periodic Table of AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (exams from 2018). Also has Transition metal lesson for the Chemistry only specification. Lesson 1 - Atomic structure Lesson 2 - Atomic model Lesson 3 - Development of the periodic table Lesson 4 - Balanced symbol equations Lesson 5 - Electronic configuration Lesson 6 - Metals and non-metals (ion formation) Lesson 7 - Ionic and half-equations Lesson 8 - Group 1 Lesson 9 - Group 7 Lesson 10 - Group 0 Lesson 11 - Transition metals Lesson 12 - Separation techniques Worksheets marked STR or SUP are differentiated (stretch and support). All lessons planned in 6-part lesson format. Most resources my own though some resources may be adapted from other sources, including AQA and TES. Feedback appreciated.
End of KS3 Reactions project
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End of KS3 Reactions project

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This project was designed as part of a Y9 SOW. The idea is that the project should take 4 - 6 lessons and will ensure that students recall and understand the basics needed to access GCSE. This is part of a series of 10 projects (all of which can be found in my shop) to cover all KS3 content before beginning GCSE.
End of KS3 Matter project
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End of KS3 Matter project

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This project was designed as part of a Y9 SOW. The idea is that the project should take 4 - 6 lessons and will ensure that students recall and understand the basics needed to access GCSE. This is part of a series of 10 projects (all of which can be found in my shop) to cover all KS3 content before beginning GCSE.
End of KS3 Organisms project
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End of KS3 Organisms project

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This project was designed as part of a Y9 SOW. The idea is that the project should take 4 - 6 lessons and will ensure that students recall and understand the basics needed to access GCSE. This is part of a series of 10 projects (all of which can be found in my shop) to cover all KS3 content before beginning GCSE.
End of KS3 Genes project
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End of KS3 Genes project

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This project was designed as part of a Y9 SOW. The idea is that the project should take 4 - 6 lessons and will ensure that students recall and understand the basics needed to access GCSE. This is part of a series of 10 projects (all of which can be found in my shop) to cover all KS3 content before beginning GCSE.
End of KS3 Photosynthesis project
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End of KS3 Photosynthesis project

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This project was designed as part of a Y9 SOW. The idea is that the project should take 4 - 6 lessons and will ensure that students recall and understand the basics needed to access GCSE. This is part of a series of 10 projects (all of which can be found in my shop) to cover all KS3 content before beginning GCSE.
End of KS3 Forces project
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End of KS3 Forces project

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This project was designed as part of a Y9 SOW. The idea is that the project should take 4 - 6 lessons and will ensure that students recall and understand the basics needed to access GCSE. This is part of a series of 10 projects (all of which can be found in my shop) to cover all KS3 content before beginning GCSE.
End of KS3 Electromagnets project
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End of KS3 Electromagnets project

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This project was designed as part of a Y9 SOW. The idea is that the project should take 4 - 6 lessons and will ensure that students recall and understand the basics needed to access GCSE. This is part of a series of 10 projects (all of which can be found in my shop) to cover all KS3 content before beginning GCSE.
GCSE Physics flipped learning/revision booklet
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GCSE Physics flipped learning/revision booklet

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This booklet fits the new AQA Combined and Separate Science Physics courses. This booklet is intended to be used as a flipped learning activity before the start of each topic, but can also be used as a independent revision booklet. See instructions on the front: Before the topic • Use your revision guide to answer the 10 comprehension questions covering the basics relating to that topic. • The aim is that you cover these beforehand so that we can spend lesson time on application of knowledge. • All information can be found on the revision guide pages that are referenced for each topic. After the topic • Look back over your original answers and add to them using purple pen. Extension Each topic will have an extension question that requires you to apply your knowledge of the basics. You can attempt this before or after the topic. The revision guide page references are for the Collins AQA guides.
GCSE Chemistry C4 - C7 Foundation Revision
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GCSE Chemistry C4 - C7 Foundation Revision

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A3 Revision sheet on the basics (for foundation/low ability students) on the second half of the Chemistry Paper 1 exam. C4 - Quantitative chemistry/chemical calculations C5 - Chemical Changes C6 - Electrolysis C7 - Energy changes
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.