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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.
House insulation project
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House insulation project

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Mini-project that aims to consolidate knowledge from P.1.1.1 to P1.1.4 (convection, conduction, heat transfer, heating and insulation). Students to design and make their own model of an insulated house. Can get students to bring their own materials or provide them (e.g. cardboard boxes, tinfoil etc.) Takes 2 to 3 lessons. Winner decided by setting up a thermometer in the house and using a heat source, a light bulb that gives off a lot of heat works best, and then seeing which house reaches the highest internal temperature.
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
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.
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.
The eye (with dissection)
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The eye (with dissection)

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High ability Unit 3 Physics (AQA) eye lesson. Including dissection activity to retrieve the lens with differentiated worksheets provided for this. 6 mark QWC question, with helpsheets,
Cells KS3 SOW
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Cells KS3 SOW

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Full 10 lesson Cells SOW. Aimed at a mixed ability Y7 set. Worksheets marked STR or SUP are differentiated (stretch and support). All lessons planned in 6-part lesson format. Lesson 1 - Introduction to cells Lesson 2 - Introduction to light microscopes Lesson 3 - Preparing cell slides Lesson 4 - Function of organelle Lesson 5 - Single celled organisms Lesson 6 - Specialised cells Lesson 7 - Cells to organisms Lesson 8 - Plants organs Lesson 9 - Movement of substances Lesson 10 - Cells review lesson Most resources my own though some resources may be adapted from other sources, including Activate and TES. Feedback appreciated.
Acids and Alkalis KS3 SOW
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Acids and Alkalis KS3 SOW

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Full 10 lesson Acids and Alkalis SOW. Aimed at a mixed ability Y7 set. Worksheets marked STR or SUP are differentiated (stretch and support). All lessons planned in 6-part lesson format. Lesson 1 - Acids and Alkalis intro Lesson 2 - Indicators and pH Lesson 3 - Red cabbage indicator Lesson 4 - Other natural indicators Lesson 5 - Neutralisation practical Lesson 6 - Neutralisation theory Lesson 7 - Writing chemical equations Lesson 8 - pH spies (main activity idea from another TES user) Lesson 9 - Acids and Alkalis reviews Optional additional lesson - pH graph skills Most resources my own though some resources may be adapted from other sources, including Activate and TES. Feedback appreciated.
Quantitative chemistry revision
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Quantitative chemistry revision

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Revision lesson for Chemistry (Triple) Higher Tier Quantitative chemistry topic. Settling task - Retrieval grid 10 mins to fill from memory, then 10 mins in another colour to add in missing content from knowledge organiser/book/partner etc Main actvity - Calculations practice Ordered practice of all calculations in this topic, with a worked example for each. **UPDATE - Have now added the answers. Please do let me know if you spot any errors.
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!
Forces KS3 SOW
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Forces KS3 SOW

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Full 9 lesson Forces SOW. Aimed at a mixed ability Y7 set. Worksheets marked STR or SUP are differentiated (stretch and support). All lessons planned in 6-part lesson format. Lesson 1 - Introduction to forces Lesson 2 - Squashing and stretching Lesson 3 + 4 - Hooke's Law investigation Lesson 5 - Drag and friction Lesson 6 - Forces at a distance Lesson 7 - Balanced and unbalanced Lesson 8 - F = ma Lesson 9 - Forces review Most resources my own though some resources may be adapted from other sources, including Activate and TES. Feedback appreciated.
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.
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.
AQA Trilogy (Chemistry) Required Practical Workbook
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AQA Trilogy (Chemistry) Required Practical Workbook

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A workbook focusing on the key points of each chemistry required practical for the AQA Trilogy - Combined Science course. Focuses on: Labelling diagrams Writing a method Explaining the results Intended mostly as a revision summary at the end of the course.
Reproduction KS3 SOW
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Reproduction KS3 SOW

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Full 12 lesson Reproduction SOW. Aimed at a mixed ability Y7 set. Worksheets marked STR or SUP are differentiated (stretch and support). All lessons planned in 6-part lesson format. Lesson 1 - Reproductive systems (human) Lesson 2 - Sexual and asexual reproduction Lesson 3 - Fertilisation and implantation Lesson 4 - Development of a foetus Lesson 5 - Adolescence/Puberty Lesson 6 - Menstrual cycle Lesson 7 - Flower reproductive systems Lesson 8 - Pollination Lesson 9 - Fertilisation and germination (2 lessons, one must be 4 days after the first) Lesson 10 - Seed dispersal Lesson 11 - Reproduction review Most resources my own though some resources may be adapted from other sources, including Activate and TES. Feedback appreciated.
GCSE Chemistry flipped learning/revision booklet
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GCSE Chemistry flipped learning/revision booklet

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This booklet fits the new AQA Combined and Separate Science Chemistry 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.
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
Sound KS3 SOW
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Sound KS3 SOW

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Full 6 lesson Sound 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 - Wave properties Lesson 2 - Sound Lesson 3 - Loudness and pitch (was split over two lessons for low ability class) Lesson 4 - Detecting sound Lesson 5 - Echoes and ultrasound Lesson 6 - Sound review and assessment Most resources my own though some resources may be adapted from other sources, including Activate and TES. Feedback appreciated.
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