Hi I'm Miss Tad, I am a KS3 and GCSE Science teacher in England. I am very passionate about creating lessons that are seamless and require little editing.
Hi I'm Miss Tad, I am a KS3 and GCSE Science teacher in England. I am very passionate about creating lessons that are seamless and require little editing.
Lesson 2: Hazard Symbols Unveiled - A Guide to Understanding & Application
Elevate your students’ safety knowledge to the next level by focusing on the meanings and implications of various hazard symbols found in the laboratory. This lesson delves into the critical role these symbols play in maintaining safety, featuring activities that challenge students to match symbols with their meanings and comprehend the actions required upon encountering these symbols.
Key Features:
Interactive and Engaging Content: From hazard spotting to creative raps about safety, our lessons are filled with activities that promote active learning and retention.
Comprehensive Learning Objectives: Tailored WALT objectives guide students through the learning process, ensuring they grasp the essential aspects of lab safety and hazard recognition.
Versatile Application: Perfectly suited for a wide range of students, from those making their initial foray into the laboratory setting to those refining their understanding for more advanced studies.
Self-Assessment Opportunities: Encourage students to reflect on their learning journey with self-assessment prompts, fostering a deeper internalization of safety principles.
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Equip your students with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the laboratory safely. Our comprehensive lessons on lab safety and hazard awareness are essential additions to any science curriculum, laying the foundation for a lifetime of safe scientific exploration.
Dive into the fundamentals of laboratory safety with “Lab Safety: Lesson 1,” a meticulously crafted educational resource from MissTadTeaches Tailored to foster a deep understanding and awareness of laboratory hazards, this lesson is an indispensable tool for students at various stages of their scientific education journey. Whether you’re guiding KS3 pupils, preparing GCSE/IGCSE candidates, or introducing KS2 students to the lab environment for the first time, this lesson has been designed to cater to a broad spectrum of learners.
This comprehensive package includes:
A thought-provoking Starter Activity that encourages students to contemplate lab safety.
Clear and concise WALT (We Are Learning To) objectives that outline the lesson’s goals: recognizing lab hazards, learning protective measures, and understanding the vital importance of lab safety.
Engaging Challenge questions that prompt students to identify potential lab hazards, encouraging critical thinking and active participation.
An interactive exploration segment with Sophie and the Inquiry Team, guiding students through common laboratory equipment and essential safety precautions.
Practical, hands-on activities like “Spotting the Hazards” and “Hazard Scenarios,” designed to apply knowledge in realistic situations, enhancing students’ problem-solving skills.
Opportunities for self-assessment, allowing students to reflect on their understanding and areas for improvement.
A creative poster design activity that not only consolidates learning but also promotes peer education on lab safety rules.
“Lab Safety: Lesson 1” is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the laboratory safely, fostering a culture of respect, curiosity, and meticulous care in scientific investigations. It seamlessly integrates critical thinking, hands-on activities, and creative expression, ensuring that students are not just passive recipients of information but active participants in their learning journey.
Ideal for educators aiming to instill foundational safety knowledge and practices, this lesson serves as a comprehensive introduction to the principles of lab safety, preparing students for a lifetime of safe and responsible scientific exploration.
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Embark on an educational adventure with “The Inquiry Team: Navigating Lab Safety with the UK National Curriculum,” a groundbreaking series where engaging storytelling meets rigorous academic standards. Designed to captivate and educate, this resource invites students to join the Inquiry Team, a team of intrepid learners, on their mission to master lab safety through discovery and problem-solving.
This comprehensive lesson series is meticulously aligned with the UK National Curriculum and tailored to complement key science programs including AQA Activate, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Edexcel Pearson, AQA, OCR, Cambridge, and Exploring Science. It offers a unique blend of narrative-driven learning and interactive challenges, making it an ideal tool for teaching vital lab safety protocols and scientific inquiry skills.
Key features of this resource include:
Curriculum Alignment: Directly supports the UK National Curriculum, ensuring that each lesson contributes to your students’ overall scientific education and understanding.
Engagement Through Storytelling: Utilizes the power of narrative to engage students deeply, making complex safety procedures and scientific concepts more accessible and memorable.
Interactivity and Problem Solving: Encourages students to actively participate through code-breaking and puzzle-solving, fostering critical thinking and application of safety principles in real-life lab scenarios.
Sequential Learning: Each episode builds upon the last, gradually unveiling the mysteries of the school while solidifying students’ knowledge and skills in lab safety.
Compatibility with Major Educational Programs: Designed to complement and enhance learning within AQA Activate, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Edexcel Pearson, AQA, OCR, Cambridge, and Exploring Science curriculums.
“The Inquiry Team: Navigating Lab Safety with the UK National Curriculum” transforms the traditional lab safety lesson into an enthralling journey of discovery and learning. By integrating this series into your science curriculum, you provide students with an immersive educational experience that not only meets but exceeds curriculum standards. Prepare your students for a safer, more engaging, and intellectually stimulating exploration of science labs with the Inquiry Team.
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Lesson is based off the Kerboodle Hazard Symbols and Exploring science 7fa: Hazards
It is a no prep lesson which means that you wont need to edit anything before hand, but you do need to print the worksheets or share on google classroom/ one note.
This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class, who have looked at hazards or have an idea of a lab set up. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led.
Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.
Please note that the powerpoint is locked for editing due to artist’s request
Title: AQA B13 Types of Reproduction Lesson Resource
Description:
Our AQA B13 Types of Reproduction Lesson Resource simplifies the complexities of biological reproduction. It offers:
Comprehensive coverage.
Engaging visuals and activities.
Exam-style questions for preparation.
Ongoing assessment for learning.
“Print and go” convenience for teachers.
Ideal for AQA Biology students and educators. Enhance learning and exam readiness with our resource.
Lesson is based off the AQA Entry Level Certificate Component 1, Lesson 1.4 The circulatory system
It is a print and go lesson which means that you only need to print the activity sheet before hand.
This lesson would be ideal for a set 5 largely EAL and SEN class.The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led and there is lots of scaffolding. You can also remove the prompts to make it more challenging for middle ability classes. This lesson can also be used with KS3 and year 7 students and Foundation GCSE.
Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.
You can add to the lesson by adding worksheets from the AQA GCSE Foundation Workbook.
Lesson is based off the AQA Entry Level Certificate Component 1, Lesson 1.1 Animal Cells
It is a print and go lesson which means that you only need to print the activity sheet before hand.
This lesson would be ideal for a set 5 largely EAL and SEN class.The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led and there is lots of scaffolding. You can also remove the prompts to make it more challenging for middle ability classes. This lesson can also be used with KS3 and year 7 students and Foundation GCSE.
Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.
You can add to the lesson by adding worksheets from the AQA GCSE Foundation Workbook.
Lesson is based off the AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology. It is a walkthrough of past exam questions with AfL throughout, can be done as an exam with feedback or step by step questions.
It is a print and go lesson which means that you just need to print the exam questions for the students.
This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led.
Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free exam revision lesson.
Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B8.3 How plants use glucose AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology.
It is a Print and go lesson which means that you wont need prepare anything, just print the worksheets and go through the lesson.
This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class, who have previously had a brief look at photosynthesis during KS3. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led.
Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.
This is 61 point self marking Quiz to assess your students on either AQA Activate book 1 4: Waves Unit or Activate Book 1: Chapter 2 and 3.
Please remember to remind your students to flip through each section before clicking on submit as it automatically will calculate their score. It is designed for a mixed ability KS3 class as an End of unit test.
Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B4.2 Blood Vessels AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology.
It is a no prep and no print lesson which means that you wont need to print anything before hand.
This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led.
Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.
Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B17 Unit AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology.
It is a print and go lesson which means that you just need to print the exam questions for the students.
This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led.
Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.
KS3 Activity AQA Activate 2.1.3 Series and parallel circuits
This is a digitalised activity which if set as “Students edit thier own copy” on Microsoft Teams or on Google Classroom, you can watch students edit their own copy.
it is designed to take the student through the whole topic as per the 2.1.3 Series and parallel circuits. I have tried and tested this activity on both set 1 and 3. It has been designed to be used as a mixed ability activity.
It can also be completely self-assessed by the students using the self-assessment toolbox on the side which students can drag and drop the ticks and crosses.
Perfect of teachers who are overwhelmed with online teaching and need simple activities for their students to get through.
Lesson is based off the Kerboodle AQA Activate Nutrients 8.4.1 Book 2, it also works with the Activate book 2 1.1
It is a print and go lesson which means that you only need to print the activity sheet before hand.
This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class- however I have used this lesson with a set 5 largely EAL and SEN class and they engaged and understood really well. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led.
Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.
You can add to the lesson by adding worksheets from the AQA Activate Foundation or Higher Workbook.
Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B1.1 The world of the Microscope AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology.
It is a no prep and no print lesson which means that you wont need to print anything before hand.
This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class, who have previously had a brief look at the microscopes during KS3. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led.
Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.
Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B10.1 Principles of Homeostasis AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology.
It is a print and go lesson which means that you only need to print the activity sheet before hand.
This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led.
Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.
You can add to the lesson by adding Kerboodle worksheets.
his is the digitalised Google Classroom version of my Aerobic respiration lesson. (It is put on google slides so that students can easily edit the work and Turn it in. The lesson can be put as a google classroom assignment instantly, just make sure to remove any instructional pages.
Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B4.2 Blood Vessels AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology.
This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class, who have previously had a brief look at the circulatory system during KS3. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led.
Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.
This is a freebie to assess the quality of my work. It is the digitalised Google Classroom version of my anerobic respiration lesson. (It is put on google slides so that students can easily edit the work and Turn it in. The lesson can be put as a google classroom assignment instantly, just make sure to remove any instructional pages.
The majority of the lesson is based on the Activate scheme of work; however, it can easily be integrated into Explore learning and other schemes of work. It can even be used for a foundation and lower ability GCSE class. It can easily be adapted to suit different GCSE sets by adding exam questions or using Kerboodle worksheets.
Please note the google slides has been formatted so that the artwork cannot be copied; this complies with the original artists’ requests- All links to the original artists have been linked in the activity.