By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify what causes day and night time.
Describe how the Earth moves:
Through rotating:
Around the Sun:
Explain the link between the rotation of the Earth and the effect on days.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the universe and its contents. Students will then progress to learn about our solar system and orbiting objects in space.
Progress checks are available following each success criteria
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: Develop an understanding of what makes up our universe.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify components of the universe.
I can describe our solar system.
I can explain why gravity is needed for solar systems to survive.
Powerpoint contains 31 slides.
A lesson covering competition and adaptation. After delivering this lesson learners should be able to:
Identify what animals compete for,
Identify different adaptations of different animals / plants,
Describe how these adaptations are advantageous,
Explain the link between the animal population and which animal outcompetes the other.
Explain the necessity of adaptations and how they mould different species.
A 6 page mini-booklet that should ensure students are:
Able to identify longitudinal waves,
Able to identify transverse waves,
Able to describe the amplitude of a wave,
Able to describe the wavelength of a wave,
Able to describe frequency,
Able to identify the effects of amplitude and frequency on sound,
Able to rearrange equations using the triangle,
Able to use the wave speed equation.
Includes reading for understanding tasks.
Suitable for higher ability KS3 students and KS4 students.
A simple settler activity where students need to highlight the correct statements to find the hidden letter.
Topics include:
Forces,
Sound,
Light,
Waves,
Speed,
Energy.
A settler activity where students have to mark correct statements in a grid and find the hidden letter within.
Topics include:
States of matter,
Acids and alkalis
Periodic table
Separating techniques
The Earth
Atomic structure
Answers are provided on the title tab.
A settler activity where students need to read and cross out incorrect statements in order to find the hidden letter.
Includes 3 biology topics:
Cells,
Genetics
Health and disease.
Food chains,
Food tests,
Specialised cells.
A simple and fun competitive snap game using scientific terminology matched with pictures.
PPT can be presented to the entire class for a whole class session, or can be printed and cut for team games - there will always be a snap between 2 cards but the students need to find and identify the correct scientific key word. The students who calls out the key word first wins the round.
Key words included are:
Units, DNA, Bunsen burner, Tripod, Beaker, Gauze, Heat mat, Measuring cylinder, Safety glasses, Repeatability, Dissolving, Melt, Solidify, Evaporate, forceps, solid, Liquid, gas, reaction, reproductive system, microscope, pH, Periodic table, pipette, carbohydrate, fat, protein, test tube, lab coat, kinetic energy, sound energy, gravitational potential energy, atom, thermometer, cell, digestive, system, Electrical energy, circulatory system, electron, respiratory system, nervous system, litmus paper, skeleton, photosynthesis, light energy.
Excellent as a settling activity or starter / interim activity.
A bundle covering aspects of the Earth topic of Chemistry:
Lesson 1: Structure of the Earth,
Lesson 2: Formation of sedimentary rocks,
Lesson 3: Igneous and metamorphic rock formation,
Lesson 4: The rock cycle and uplift,
Lesson 5: Carbon cycle lesson,
Lesson 6: The greenhouse effect, global warming and climate change,
Lesson 7: Recycling.
All lessons include scaffolded questions to ensure all learners can access the material.
A self-explanatory lesson explaining the process of recycling materials and why people are choosing to recycle.
Scaffolded questions are used to ensure all learners can access the material.
A self-explanatory lesson explaining the green house effect, global warming and climate change. Ideal for KS3 students and could be used for lower ability GCSE students.
Questions are scaffolded to ensure access for all students.
Filler tasks at the end of the PPT to use when needed.
A comprehension lesson that teaches students about the carbon cycle, how carbon is found and moved throughout the ecosystem. Links here to the impact of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the forest fires experienced in Australia.
Support sheets are also included to guide students should it be needed.
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Progress checks are present after each success criteria
Past paper questions from the exam boards: WJEC, Edexcel international and UK including marking schemes.
By the end of the lesson students should be able to:
Learning objective: Evaluate the stages of the carbon cycle and make links between different processes and the movement of Carbon.
Success criteria:
I can describe 4 ways in which living organisms relate to Carbon.
I can create a flow diagram to show the flow of Carbon.
I can evaluate how sections of the Carbon cycle will be impacted by external factors.
Powerpoint contains 20 slides and a lesson plan is also attached.
A self-explanatory lesson detailing the rock cycle.
Scaffolded questions and various question styles mean all learners will be able to access the work.
Filler tasks are available at the end of the PPT.
A self-explanatory resource that explains how igneous and metamorphic rocks are formed.
Questions are scaffolded to ensure access to all pupils.
Filler tasks are available at the end of the PPT.
A self-explanatory resource to show the formation of sedimentary rocks.
The questions are scaffolded and differentiated - use the version of the questions required for your class.
This resource also includes some filler tasks to use when needed.
A simple fun science remembering panel which can be used as an easy starter for any year group.
Give the students 5 minutes to remember as many of the pairs as possible.
Change to slide 3. Clicking the number tile will reveal what is underneath - to reset this if they incorrectly answer go back to slide 2.
A simple beginner lesson on the structure of the Earth. The Slides will cover all parts of the Earth.
There are a variety of tasks in this lesson including extended writing.
All resources required are on the Slides and is very self explanatory.