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Your one-stop shop for KS3, KS4, and SEN science lessons (in line with Edexcel and AQA)

Your one-stop shop for KS3, KS4, and SEN science lessons (in line with Edexcel and AQA)
Puberty - KS3 - Year 7
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Puberty - KS3 - Year 7

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This lesson is 60 minutes long, success criteria: State what is meant by puberty Describe what happens to parts of the body during puberty and adolescence. Explain the role of sex hormones in puberty Created for Year 7 - KS3. Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [AFL] Independent Practice [BSG, Extension] & Markscheme Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheets x1 printed as A5 booklet, slides 1 to 2 Instructions in the notes
Types of forces - SEN/LAP
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Types of forces - SEN/LAP

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An introduction to forces lesson created for students in an SEN school. Can also be used for yr7 mainstream. Included: 3 x worksheets - all unblurred when bought Starter question Info - Isaac Newton Forces as push or pulls and changing an objects speed, shape or direction ACTIVITY - unit of force, what forces are, how they effect objects, examples of force action on objects with pics - GAPFILL Whole class check for understanding - are these forces pushes or pulls x 3 Use of arrows with forces Types of forces - tension, normal, friction, thrust, upthrust, weight, magnetic, electrostatic air resistance. Arrows showing direction Whole class check for understanding - which arrows are correct for direction of force x 3 Drag forces ACTIVITY - Identify the force and add arrows to show direction Whole class check for understanding - what type of force is this - x 5 Contact vs non-contact forces ACTIVITY - table completion of contact vs non-contact forces and a gapfill definition completion Whole class check for understanding - ontact vs non-contact forces thumbs up & down ACTIVITY - Independent worksheet & answers Plenary - what force is the picture and what way is it acting Everything is unblurred when bought
Rate of Reaction (Surface Area) - SEN/LAP
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Rate of Reaction (Surface Area) - SEN/LAP

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This worksheet has been made for students doing entry level chemistry in an SEN school. 1 lesson practical, 1 lesson write up. The worksheet has a picture of the practical and is investigating different sized marble chips and the reaction with hydrochloric acid using a gas syringe. Students complete 3 sets of results, writing the volume of gas that is collected every 15 seconds for 3 minutes. Worksheet includes: Gapfill activity method completion Prediction Results table - small, medium and large marble chips Graph analysis gapfill - teacher to show students how to draw a line graph What did students change, measure, keep the same questions What could they improve - e.g. were they accurate Conclusions Whether this matched the prediction
Microscopes - SEN/LAP
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Microscopes - SEN/LAP

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This is a year 10 theory lesson for SEN/LAP pupils. This was created after they had created an onion slide. The focus - how to use a microscope, prepare a slide and calculating total magnification (there is no triangle or rearranging equations). Included: Starter - what can you see under a light microscope Hook - career link Content and presentation - parts of a light microscope, how to use a microscope correctly, how to prepare a specimen slide, how to calculate total magnification (you can put a picture of their slide up for this bit) Main worksheet with quick check for understanding Independent task 1 - why do we use light microscopes, true/false microscopes table, calculating total magnification from objective and eyepiece, additional two questions. 2 x worksheets unblurred when bought All answers included
Blood - SEN/LAP
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Blood - SEN/LAP

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This is a 50 minute lesson created for Yr11 pupils in an SEN school. Included: where blood cells are made Components of blood colouring in activity of blood in a vessel function of the blood parts matching structure to function 2 x worksheets - print slides 1 and 2 single sided
The Heart - SEN/LAP
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The Heart - SEN/LAP

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This is a 50 minute lesson created for SEN pupils in Yr11 in an autistic school Included: Starter - identify the white and red blood cells and platelets What arteries, veins and capillaries are ACTIVITY - identify whether the vessel is an artery, vein or capillary (table) Left and right side of the heart - blood in blue and red / double circulatory system Right side only picture of heart, where the blood goes and comes from Left side only picture of heart, where the blood goes and comes from ACTIVITY - add labels to the diagrams of left and right side of heart (lungs/body) ACTIVITY - which are arteries/veins of the heart Content - atrium and ventricles ACTIVITY - identify the left and right sides of the heart - heart is numbered Plenary - identify atrium, ventricles, arteries and veins 2 x worksheets - unblurred when bought, print slide 1 and 2
Neutralisation in daily life - SEN/LAP
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Neutralisation in daily life - SEN/LAP

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Created for students in Yr8, 9 and 10 in an SEN school Included: Starter Neutralisation equation Neutralisation in everyday life [bees, wasps, heartburn, tooth decay] The metal salts formed from using hydrochloric, sulphuric and nitric acids Activities - Complete everyday neutralisation tables Whole class check for understanding - what is the salt formed Complete salt names from word equations [gapfill] Complete a mind map for neutralisation All answers included Worksheets - print slide 1 to 2 double sided, slide 3 separate
Active Transport - SEN/LAP
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Active Transport - SEN/LAP

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This lesson is 50 minutes long, created for SEN/LAP pupils as part of calculator use practice Created for Year 10 – KS4 – AQA/Edexcel Included: Starter Content and presentation – what active transport is (linked to carrying something heavy and going up a slide), animations to show movement of glucose, the cell membrane and carrier proteins, quick check tasks and links to osmosis and diffusion using water and oxygen Independent learning activity – gapfill, tick correct, add an arrow, select the correct answer Plenary – circle correct for active transport 1 x worksheets –unblurred when bought
Becoming Pregnant - Year 7 - KS3
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Becoming Pregnant - Year 7 - KS3

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This lesson is 60 minutes long, success criteria: Identify the placenta and umbilical cord Describe how a woman becomes pregnant after fertilisation Describe how the developing foetus is protected inside the mother. Included: Starter & Accessing Prior Knowledge Questions Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [AFL] Independent Practice [Bronze, Silver & Gold tasks] & Markscheme Self/Peer Assessment Worksheets x1 printed as A5 booklet [print slide 1 to 2 double sided] Instructions in the notes
Water Cycle and Potable Water - SEN/LAP
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Water Cycle and Potable Water - SEN/LAP

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This lesson was created for students in an SEN school and can cover two 50 minute lessons. Included: Part 1 Starter - fluoride The Water Cycle picture - teacher explanation of key words ACTIVITY - Keyword match ACTIVITY - fill in the missing keywords on the water cycle picturE ACTIVITY - number the points where the description is happening on the water cycle Potable water information - nets on mountains and desalination INDEPENDENT TASKS - Exam questions Included Part 2 - Potable water picture - sedimentation, filtration clorination PRACTICAL ACTIVITY - Making potable water from dirty water using alum and by making a filtration tower. Instructions and equipment. Risk assessment for practical Table for observations 3 x worksheets included. Print slides 1 to 3 single sided. Everything unblurred when bought.
Inheritance lesson - KS3
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Inheritance lesson - KS3

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This lesson is 60 minutes long, success criteria: State the meaning of inherit and give examples of genetic traits Describe how traits are passed down from generation to generation, using gummy bears Explain why organisms are unique to their parents Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [AFL] Independent Practice [Extension] & Markscheme Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheets x1 printed as A5 booklet, slides 2 to 3 Instructions in the notes
Genetic Drift
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Genetic Drift

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This lesson is a key stage 3 or 4 lesson (Year 9 or Year 10) that is 60 minutes long. Success criteria: Define the term genetic drift Describe some examples of genetic drift Explain the impact of genetic drift on population diversity Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [Assessment for learning] Independent Practice [Bronze, Silver & Gold Task] Markscheme included Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheet printed double sided as an A5 booklet [unblurred when bought]
KS3 - Discontinuous & Continuous Variation - Year 9
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KS3 - Discontinuous & Continuous Variation - Year 9

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This lesson is key stage 3 lesson (Year 9) that is 60 minutes long. Success criteria: Define the terms discontinuous & continuous. Describe difference between discontinuous & continuous variation. Represent discontinuous & continuous data using graphs. Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [Assessment for learning] PRACTICAL ACTIVITY - Students collect height and tongue rolling data to display on a graph Independent Practice - Extension task - [Bronze, Silver & Gold tasks] Markscheme included Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheet printed double sided [unblurred when bought]
Properties of Waves
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Properties of Waves

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Created for an hr long mainstream yr8 school. Included: Print slide 1 and 2 double sided to fold, slide 3 single Starter link to earthquakes Everyday uses of waves Types of waves - transverse and longitudinal Definition of wave and gif example of leaf on water ACTIVITY - Labelling of transverse wave - whole class movement of particles in transverse wave ACTIVITY - identifying number of waves, calculating wavelength - whole class Particle movement in a longitudinal wave & oscilloscope picture ACTIVITY - Venn diagram task RELEVANCE - Seismic waves, seismometer ACTIVITY - Which wave is more concerning, link to frequency ACTIVITY - Frequency calculation ACTIVITY - Amplitude link to more energy ACTIVITY - Check for understanding Independent task Answers to everything Plenary - keyword table completion
The Heart - Knowledge Organiser
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The Heart - Knowledge Organiser

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Colour coded knowledge organiser. Unblurred when bought Labelled heart diagram - colour coded pic and labelling Right side function - colour coded Left side function - colour coded Artery, vein and capillary pictures, transport direction How arteries branch into capillaries back into veins Table of different between the three vessels
DNA & Inheritance revision - SEN/LAP
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DNA & Inheritance revision - SEN/LAP

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Worksheet created for students in an SEN school. Included: Draw the structure of DNA, ATCG pairing Describe the structure of DNA Draw a punnet square label a sperm and egg cell inherited and environmental traits unblurred when bought
Analysing Water Quality - SEN/LAP
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Analysing Water Quality - SEN/LAP

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This worksheet has been made for students doing entry level chemistry in an SEN school. 1 lesson practical, 1 lesson write up. You will need calcium carbonate strips to assess water hardness, universal indicator strips, and 4 x water samples e.g. seawater, rainwater, river water, tapwater. Information of residue and pH level requirements for drinking water. Worksheet includes: Practical picture that students label for equipment list Prediction Gapfill activity method completion Risk assessment precaution table completion What did students change, measure, keep the same Results table to record the pH, calcium carbonate level and mass of residue Conclusions - which water sample is potable What could they improve - e.g. were they accurate, could they repeat their experiment You can have students complete a bar graph as well Everything unblurred when bought
Metal Reactivity - SEN/LAP
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Metal Reactivity - SEN/LAP

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This worksheet has been made for students doing entry level chemistry in an SEN school. 1 lesson practical, 1 lesson write up. The worksheet has a picture of the practical and is investigating the reactions of metals magnesium, zinc, iron and calcium with hydrochloric acid. They use a thermometer to record the temperature change. Worksheet includes: Practical picture Prediction Gapfill activity method completion What did students change, measure, keep the same Results table to record final temperature and order of reactivity Graph completion Conclusions - which most reactive and why / evidence of this [graph] What could they improve - e.g. were they accurate Everything unblurred when bought
Menstrual Cycle - Worksheet
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Menstrual Cycle - Worksheet

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Independent work created for students in an SEN school. Included: information on 4 stages, hormones LH, FSH, Oestrogen and Progesterone. Graph displaying hormone levels and uterus lining thickness. 10 questions with answers at the end Worksheet unblurred when bought.
Combustion - SEN/LAP
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Combustion - SEN/LAP

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Created for Yr10 students in an SEN school. Starter assume you’ve already taught fractional distillation. Included: 2 x worksheets on slide 1 and 2 Starter activity Combustion definition Fire triangle and sources of each side Burning fossil fuels pollutants and monoxide vs dioxide ACTIVITY - complete the fire triangle and match the name of the chemical to the symbol Complete and incomplete combustion equations ACTIVITY - complete general equation for both types of combustion ACTIVITY - apply this to written sentences with methane, ethane and propane ACTIVITY - keyword check, are the descriptions incomplete or complete combustion Plenary - table completion Everything unblurred when bought