A scavenger hunt activity based around various aspects our solar system. Topics covered include: The Sun The planets Orbits Moons Other features of our solar system Includes a bonus word search and solutions to each question. There are 2 question cards on each sheet [12 sheets in total]. They can be printed in greyscale or colour. Save paper and time by laminating the cards and keeping them as class sets. Set the cards out around the room at numbered stations [numbers are included on each card]. Provide each student or pair of students with a blank solution grid for writing the answer to the question stated on each card. Students move from station to station answering the question as they go. Great as a group extension or consolidation activity or for early finishers. Clipart by: Artifex Ron Leishman ToonClipart

A set of 24 task cards designed for students to independently or in groups review and consolidate the life cycle of a star. The cards include questions on types, features and events. Included in this kit: ➸ 24 task cards in colour. ➸ Student solution sheet on which to record answers. ➸ Teacher answer key. There are 4 cards on each sheet [6 sheets in total]. They can be printed in greyscale or colour [single or double sided]. Save paper and time by laminating the cards and keeping them as class sets. Provide each student with a blank solution grid for writing the answer to the problem stated on each card. Great as a group extension or consolidation activity or for early finishers. Great accompaniments to this resource: Life Cycle of a Star PowerPoint and Activity Sheets Life Cycle of a Star Activities Life Cycle of a Star Card Sort Clipart by: Photo Clipz

Cootie catchers are a great way to reinforce and review key topic vocabulary and concepts. The phases of the Moon cootie catcher has a series of images and statements for each of the moon phases. Phases covered: ➸ New moon ➸ Waxing crescent ➸ First quarter ➸ Waxing gibbous ➸ Full moon ➸ Waning gibbous ➸ Last quarter ➸ Waning crescent It also includes a bonus activity sheet [matching activity and word search]. Clipart by: Artifex Ron Leishman ToonClipart

The properties of light [reflection, refraction, absorption] science doodles is a great way for students to organise information and review concepts in a visual and engaging way. Students can complete either of the two differentiated versions. Version 1: Students research the properties of light to complete the science doodles. Version 2: Students write the key words into the gap fill spaces to complete the science doodles. Includes a PowerPoint word bank of key words for the gap fill version as well as a model example which can be used as an answer key. Clipart by: Studio Devanna

A word search on the amazing Archimedes. Great as a topic starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with colour and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ Archimedes ➸ Syracuse ➸ Italy ➸ Sicily ➸ mathematician ➸ physicist ➸ engineer ➸ astronomer ➸ inventor ➸ sphere ➸ cylinder ➸ spiral ➸ machines ➸ screw ➸ pump ➸ lever ➸ pulleys ➸ claw ➸ heat ray ➸ eureka ➸ buoyancy Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: Ron Leishman Digital Toonage ToonClipart

A word search on the amazing polymath Leonardo da Vinci. Great as a topic starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with colour and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ Leonardo ➸ da Vinci ➸ Italy ➸ Renaissance ➸ polymath ➸ artist ➸ scientist ➸ inventor ➸ Mona Lisa ➸ The Last Supper ➸ Florence ➸ anatomy ➸ physiology ➸ engineering Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: Ron Leishman Digital Toonage ToonClipart

The series and parallel circuits Venn diagram graphic organiser is a great way for students to compare and contrast these two types of electrical circuits. Includes two versions: Version 1. Students cut and paste labels onto the correct part of the Venn diagram. Version 2. Students write the correct statement into boxes on the Venn diagram. Also includes a bonus word search and comes with an answer key.

Complete KS3 activity book for space and gravity topics. 24 pages of activities. Covers the following: 1. Mass, weight and gravity calculations 2. Gravitational attraction and forces 3. Models of the Solar System [Geocentric and Heliocentric] 4. Famous astronomers 5. Origin of the Earth's moon 6. Integrated stellar spreadsheet activity on the planets 7. Artificial and natural satellites 8. Word searches and crossword puzzle

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of asteroids and comets. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two celestial bodies. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of animal and plant cells information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links below to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access.

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of renewable and non-renewable energy. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two types of energy. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of renewable and non-renewable energy information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links below to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access. Great accompaniments to this resource: Renewable and Non-renewable Energy PowerPoint and Activity Sheets Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Venn Diagram

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of the Earth and the Moon. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two celestial objects in our solar system. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of the Earth and the Moon information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links in the downloadable document to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access. Clipart by: PhotoClipz

The energy transformations card sort is comprised of 2 cards for each energy transformation [an image/example and the transformation]. Simply print and then cut out the set of cards [laminate if you wish to make class sets]. Students then shuffle the cards and sort them into their correct pairs. Can be printed in colour or greyscale. Also comes with 4 blank cards for you or your students to make their own individual cards. Works great as a starter activity or plenary. Could also be used for concentration or snap. Energy transformations included: chemical - light light - chemical chemical - mechanical potential - kinetic mechanical - sound sound - electrical electrical - heat electrical - light chemical - heat electrical - mechanical kinetic - potential light - electrical Cards included: ➸ 24 color cards ➸ 4 blank cards Clipart by: Ron Leishman Digital Toonage ToonClipart

The planets snapshots notes is a great way for students to organise information and review concepts in a visual and engaging way. It covers the planets in our solar system in order from the Sun. Includes a bonus word search and ’ Show What You Know’ assessment item. Students can complete either of the two differentiated versions. **Version 1: **Students research fast facts on the planets to complete the snapshots notes. Version 2: Students write the key words into the gap fill spaces to complete the snapshots notes. Includes a PowerPoint word bank of key words for the gap fill version as well as a model example which can be used as an answer key. Clipart by: Photo Clipz

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of electricity and magnetism. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two categories of force. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of electricity and magnetism information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links below to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access.

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of sound and light waves. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two types of waves. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of sound and light waves information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links below to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. 3.The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access.

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of series and parallel circuits. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two types of electrical circuits. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of series and parallel circuits information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links below to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access.

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of kinetic and potential energy. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two types of energy. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of kinetic and potential energy information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links below to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access.

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of conductors and insulators. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting these two characteristics of matter. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of conductors and insulators information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links in the downloadable document to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access.

A word search on the terminology used when discussing and describing our star, the Sun. Great as a topic starter activity or for early finishers. Comes with color and black and white versions. Complete with solution. Includes the following vocabulary: ➸ Sun ➸ Sol ➸ star ➸ plasma ➸ hydrogen ➸ helium ➸ heat ➸ light ➸ energy ➸ solar flare ➸ sunspots ➸ solar wind ➸ corona ➸ prominence ➸ chromosphere ➸ radiative zone ➸ convective zone Why choose word searches? ➸ They help develop word recognition and can enhance spelling. ➸ They introduce new vocabulary. ➸ They help consolidate vocabulary. ➸ They help develop pattern recognition. ➸ They help improve problem-solving skills. ➸ They support learning context clues. ➸ They are self-differentiating. ➸ They can assist in boosting working memory. ➸ They foster persistence. Clipart by: Artifex Photo Clipz

An interactive digital Venn diagram covering the features of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. A great interactive activity for comparing and contrasting the characteristics of these three types of rocks. Includes the following: ➸ Venn diagram blank template ➸ Features of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks information boxes ➸ Venn diagram solution How to use: Click on the links in the downloadable document to access the resources. In the browser window that opens click on the ‘make a copy ‘ button. The file will open in Google Slides. Share the file individually with students, download it or add to Google Classroom for students to access.