Start to learn equipment in the lab, where it is kept and what it is used for by doing an experiment. Learn how to draw equipment in the lab. Homework a separate badger task. (free resource) Requires a practical order.

Editable lesson. Introduce Year 7 to a lab and set out expectations, targets and rules. The dance cards are a creative way to get them to work in different partners for the whole year, which can be sorted out in the first lesson!

Instantly get students in different partnered groups for practicals for any subject. Never have the "same partner" argument again! Tried and tested in the sciences. Will promote students communication skills. Takes 10 mins to set up per term.

Student led circus activity where they research the symbol and description using the handouts provided. They then record their findings as flashcards they can use as revision. Review activity supplied. All worksheets for main activity supplied in the powerpoint. Student worksheets separate. Homework supplied. You will need glue and scissors for this lesson.

It's your lucky day! Two lessons in one.... AND homework! Lets be honest. If you were 13 and in science... you would much rather here "It's practical day" rather than "It's graph day!" These two lessons aim to show students easily why graphs are important and how to use them to get the most marks in their exam. It even includes a practical. And a song. Follow me on @scipreproom. Don't worry. I didn't write the song. The youtuber gets all that glory.

Complete lesson with student helpsheet summarising instructions. Homework AND markscheme included. All you need to do is remember to requisition the practical before! Follow @scipreproom for updates