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I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course. All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.

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I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course. All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.
**BIG BUNLDE** KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Physics Lessons
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**BIG BUNLDE** KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Physics Lessons

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This resource contains 21 whole lessons, along with all additional resources, which meet all learning outcomes within the following Year 8 Physics Units: P2.1 Electricity & Magnetism P2.2 Energy P2.3 Motion & Pressure This big bundle contains 8-10 weeks worth of lesson content!! The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, videos & animations, progress checks and more than two opportunities, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks. You can find more lesson bundles aimed at the KS3 and KS4 Science curriculum at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Levers
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Levers

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Motion & Pressure’. More Biology, Chemistry and Physics resources can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with an introduction to moments, by using a door opening by it’s hinges as an example. Student are shown an animation of a man trying to push a door open close to the hinges and far from the hinges of the door, demonstrating it is easier further from the hinges. Students are then introduced to the calculation - moment = force x distance from the pivot. Students are then shown a worked example using the calculation, before being presented with a problem to solve themselves. Next, students are shown a diagram of a man pushing down on one side of a see saw, at the other side is a bag of money. This diagram is labeled to show the effort force, pivot and load. Students are then given a worksheet on levers, students will need to identify the effort force, pivot and load in each of the diagrams and also match the key words to the correct definition. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided once it is complete. The last two tasks are assessment tasks, firstly students will copy and complete the paragraph, using the key words provided, to summarise what they have learned this lesson. This can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students are presented with a set of moment problems, using the calculation they learned at the beginning of the lesson students will need to work through these calculations. The mark scheme for this task is also included so students can self-assess or peer-assess their work. The plenary task requires students to spend a minute talking to the person next to them about what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Gas Pressure
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Gas Pressure

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Motion & Pressure’. More Biology, Chemistry and Physics resources can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with a demonstration - the collapsing can. Students should hopefully be able to identify that the can that collapsed had a lower pressure inside the can than outside the can, causing the can to collapse inwards. This leads into a description of gas pressure, including a diagram to help demonstrate the concept. Students will now ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about what could cause an increase in pressure, after a short discussion the answers will be revealed to students - increasing the number of particles and increasing the temperature or reducing the size of the particles. Students will now complete a task based upon what they have learned so far this lesson, this can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Students will now complete an investigation called ‘What makes a ball bouncy?’. Students will investigate whether a ball becomes more bouncy the more/less pumps of air it has in it. Students will copy the table of results into their books, draw a graph of their results and complete analysis questions. This task can be self-assessed once complete. Lastly, students are introduced to the idea of atmospheric pressure and shown a diagram which represents the density of air particles at the top of the mountain compared to the bottom. The plenary task requires students to complete one of the sentence starters in their books to summarise what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Pressure on Solids
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Pressure on Solids

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Motion & Pressure’. More Biology, Chemistry and Physics resources can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with a a ‘Think > PAir > Share’ task, students are provided with some information about ice road truckers, students are asked to consider whether the job of an ice road trucker is too risky. Students are also asked to discuss the meaning of the term ‘pressure’ - after a short class discussion the definition for the term ‘pressure’ will be revealed to students, they can make a note of this in their books. Students are now introduced to the formula for pressure (pressure = force / area), using this formula students will complete a couple of tasks where they will work through a set of pressure problems. Once complete this task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Students will now complete an activity where they will work out the pressure they exert on the ground. Lastly, students will complete a ‘copy and correct’ task, they will be given a paragraph of information related to what they have learned this lesson. They will need to copy it out, correcting any parts they believe to be wrong. This task can the self-assessed using the mark scheme provided once it is complete. The plenary task requires students to complete an ‘exit card’ to summarise what they have learned this lesson, the exit card will include three key words, one fact and one questions for students to test their peers knowledge of what was learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Motion Graphs
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Motion Graphs

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Energy’. More Biology, Chemistry and Physics resources can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins with students being introduced to a distance-time graph, an example is given along with a description of what a distance-time graphs shows. Students are asked to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about what a horizontal line on the graph shows. Students will be given a hand-out of the distance-time graph showing Phil’s route around a race track. Students will be asked to complete a set of questions about using information from this graph, this task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Students will now be asked to produce their own distance-time graphs by getting into groups of three and measuring the distance one student walks and the time it takes. Students will need to use the graph to work out when his/her partner was walking the fastest, and will need to calculate his/her average speed at this point. Next, students will watch a video on acceleration, whilst watching the video students will complete a set of questions. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided once it is complete. Lastly, students will use a distance-time graph to complete an exam-style question. This task can be self or peer assessed using the mark scheme provided once students have completed it. The plenary task requires students to write three quiz questions to test peers knowledge of what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Speed
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Speed

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Energy’. More Biology, Chemistry and Physics resources can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson starts with students identifying the speeds of different animals, from a list provided. Students are then asked to think about the measurements needed to calculate speed, they will be then be shown a worked example of how to calculate speed; students can take notes on this in their books. Students will now be shown how to use a formula triangle to calculate either speed, distance or time and will be given the definition for ‘mean/average speed’ - they can also make a note of this in their books. Students will now complete a ‘quick check’ task, a set of questions based upon what the students have learned to far this lesson. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Next, students will complete an investigation to calculate the walking speed of two students in their group. One student will walk a slow speed and one students will walk a fast speed, over a set distance, whilst the third member of the group records the time. Results can be recorded in table in their books, students can then complete a distance-time graph of their results. Lastly, students are introduced to the idea of relative motion through a ‘Think>Pair>Share’ task. The plenary task requires students to complete a 3-3-1 reduction of what they have learned this lesson, this includes 3 facts, 3 key words reduced to 1 key words. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy
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NEW KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy

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This bundle of resources contains 7 whole lessons, along with all additional resources, which meet all learning outcomes within the Year 8 P2 1.1 'Energy’ Unit. Lessons include: Foods as Fuel Energy Stores & Transfers Energy & Temperature Energy Transfers: Conduction & Convection Energy Transfers: Radiation Energy Resources Energy & Power Energy & Work The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, videos & animations, progress checks and more than two opportunities, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks.
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy & Work
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy & Work

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Energy’. More Biology, Chemistry and Physics resources can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience The lesson begins by introducing the concept of ‘work done’, by using the example of a cyclist on a bike. The first task the pupils will need to complete is to produce a mind map of activities which require work to be done in order for something to happen. Students can discuss their ideas with their partners, they can write their ideas down into their books and then check their work against the answers provided in the PowerPoint. Pupils are then shown the equation to calculate work done and they can work through a model question. You can work through this question with pupils on the board or ask them to try and complete it in their books, students can then self-assess their work. The main activity for this lesson is a practical activity, the method for this practical is included in the PowerPoint presentation. Pupils will drag a wooden block across the desk a measured distance, the wooden block will be dragged initially with no elastic bands around it and then with one elastic band and finally with two elastic bands. Pupils will measure the force applied to drag the block using a Newton meter and record their results in a table (table included at the end of the PowerPoint). Using the measured distance and the force applied pupils can then work out the work done to drag each type of wooden block. Students will now complete a ‘quick check’ task whereby students will need to complete a set of problems on ‘work done’ calculations. Once complete, students can self-assess their work against the answers provided. Finally, students are given a worksheet of problems which have been completed by another pupil. Students will need to mark and correct the work, making corrections where necessary. This task can then be marked and assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary task requires students to write a twitter message to explain what they have learned today, including #keywords. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy & Power
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy & Power

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Energy’. More Biology, Chemistry and Physics resources can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson starts with a discussion on what power is a measurements of, there are hints that can be put on the board for lower ability students. You can then provide students with a definition of power which they can write down in their books. Pupils then consider the units of power, they can copy and complete sentences on the board which compare watts to joules/second and the difference between watts and kilowatts, joules and kilo joules. Next is the completion of a formula triangle in their books, higher ability students can figure out how to write this on their own but for lower ability students you may want to guide them through it. The concept of power is then put into context using Mo Farah/Usain Bolt as examples (videos provided). The next task is a table that students will need to copy off the board, it outlines different appliances and pupils will have to perform calculations to fill in the blanks. Pupils can self-assess their work using red pens, answers are provided on the PowerPoint slide. Next, students will complete a ‘copy and complete’ task, students will need to fill in the blanks to complete a paragraph which summarises everything that they have learned throughout the course of this lesson. The answers to this task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The last part of the lesson focuses on electricity bill calculations, using the units kWh. Students will be shown a worked example of a calculation to demonstrate how much energy (in kWh and Joules) is used by a laptop over the course of one hour. Students will then compete a set of problems similar to this, they can self-assess their work using the mark scheme once this task is complete. The plenary task requires students to write a Whatsapp message to a friend to summarise what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 - Energy Transfer: Radiation
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KS3 ~ Year 8 - Energy Transfer: Radiation

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Energy’. More Biology, Chemistry and Physics resources can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson starts with a task whereby students will watch a video on infrared radiation, they will need to try to come up with a definition for infrared radiation whilst watching. The answers that students come up with can then be marked and corrected using the answer provided. Students will then be shown a diagram of a Leslie’s cube, and are told that different surfaces emit different amounts of infrared radiation. Students will then be asked to make a prediction about the surface they think (out of a choice of surfaces) will emit the most radiation. Students will then complete an investigation into the amount of infrared radiation given off by different coloured tins - black or silver. Once complete, students can use the data they have collected to draw a graph of their results and complete the analysis questions. Students will then be given examples of how infrared radiation can be absorbed and reflected and why these two processes are useful. Following on from this, students will complete a ‘fill-in-the-blank’ task to summarise what they have learned this lesson, this task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary task is a ‘pick a plenary’ task, students are asked to either summarise what they have learned in three sentences or write a definition for a list of key words provided. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy Transfer: Conduction & Convection
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy Transfer: Conduction & Convection

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Energy’. More Biology, Chemistry and Physics resources can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson starts with an introduction to conductors and the process of conduction. Students will be given a definition for each of these terms, they will then be asked to consider what some examples of good conductors and insulators are. The answer to these questions are then revealed, students can take notes in their books. Next, students are shown a diagram which demonstrates what happens to the particles within a solid when conduction occurs. Students are then asked to discuss ‘Why does conduction occur best in solid materials?’ - after a short discussion students will be shown the answer to this question so they can self-assess their work. Students will now complete an investigation to test different types of materials - copper, wood, iron, plastic & zinc - to see how well they conduct heat. Students should follow the method provided on the practical worksheet, they can record their results in a table in their books. The next part of the lesson focuses on convection, students will watch a video, during which they will need to answer a set of questions. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students are asked to draw a cross-section of a room in a house with a radiator on and show how a convection current might occur with the air particles in this room. This task can be assessed against the diagram provided in the PowerPoint presentation, once complete. The plenary task requires students to write down three facts, three key words and 1 question to test their peers knowledge of what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy Resources
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy Resources

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Energy. More Biology, Chemistry and Physics resources can be found in my TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This lesson begins with a video about the formation of fossil fuels and the impact of these energy resources on our environment. Students will watch the video and will need to answer a set of questions, once this task has been completed students will self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Next, students considering which of the energy resources are renewable or non-renewable. Students will then use the posters, which can be placed around the room or on pupils desks, to complete a table which identifies how the energy resource generates electricity and the advantages and disadvantages of each energy resource. Students are then given a list of statements about all power stations which they need to cut and stick (or write) into two columns - advantages or disadvantages. To challenge higher ability pupils this could be completed at the back of students books, so they cannot use information from the previous task. Pupils can then peer-assess their work. The plenary activity is for students to summarise what they have learned this lesson three sentences. All resources are included. Please review, I would appreciate any feedback :). Thanks! All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy & Temperature
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy & Temperature

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Energy. The lesson starts with students asked to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about what the difference between heat and temperature is. Students can discuss and then feed their ideas back to the class, the answers can then be revealed using the PowerPoint presentation. Students will now watch a video, recapping on particle theory, whilst watching students will need to answer a set of questions, this task can be marked and assessed using the mark scheme included in the PowerPoint presentation. Next, students are asked to consider what affects the amount of energy stored in something. Students will be given an example of a glass of water and a swimming pool full of water, both at 28 degrees celsius. Once students have had a chance to discuss, the answers will be revealed and students will then need to complete a set of questions on this topic. The answers for this task are included so students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students are asked to sort a a set of diagrams out from those that will store the most amount of heat energy to those that will store the least amount of energy, given the description. The plenary task requires students to pick a plenary - either summarise what they have learned in three sentences or write a list of definitions for a set of key words included. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy Stores & Transfers
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy Stores & Transfers

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Energy. The lesson begins with an introduction to the law of the conservation of energy, students are told that energy cannot be created or destroyed but it can be stored and transferred. Next, students are introduced to the five main energy stores, students are asked to match the correct names to the photos displayed. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Next, students are introduced to the ways in which energy can be transferred - via light waves, sound waves and electricity. They will be shown an energy transfer diagram, depicting the energy transfers which take place within a torch. Once students have seen the complete diagram, they will then have a go at completing it themselves, using the statements provided. This task can the be marked against the mark scheme provided. Students will then complete two further energy diagrams to display the energy transfers taking place within a candle and TV. The answers to this task are also included in the PowerPoint presentation so students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students will complete an investigation into the height a ball bounces back up to after it has been dropped from a height. Students will work in groups of three, following the instructions provided on the PowerPoint to complete the results table provided. Students will then need to answer a set of questions using the data they collected from the investigation. This can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary task requires students to complete one of the sentence starters, to summarise what they have learned this lesson. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy in Food
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy in Food

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.2 unit on ‘Energy. The lesson begins with a ‘Think > Pair > Share’ task whereby students are asked to think about why explorers need some large quantities of energy? What foods would provide them with such daily energy requirements? Students should have the covered the ‘Diet & Nutrients’ topic in Biology by this point, so after a short discussion in pairs they can feed their ideas back to the class and the answer can be revealed. Students will now be provided with a set of food labels, if possible they should also be allowed access to the Internet via phones/laptops, using these tools students should estimate their daily energy intake, compare this with others and then make a list of all the ways their body might use this energy. This follows into a task whereby students will look at activities, students will need to place these activities in order from most energy intensive to least energy intensive. Once complete, students can assess their work against the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation. Students are now provided with a set of data on the energy required to perform a range of activities for one hour. They will firstly need to plot this data onto a bar graph, they will also need to answer a set of questions. The mark scheme for this task is included in the PowerPoint presentation so students can self-assess their work once it is complete. Lastly, students will complete an investigation into the energy content within food. The practical worksheet is included, students can collect the equipment listed and follow the steps in the method to fill in the results table in their books. Once complete, students should answer the summary questions. The plenary task requires students to write a twitter message to their friends, including #keywords. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Electromagnets
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Electromagnets

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.1 unit on ‘Electricity & Magnetism’. The lesson begins with an introduction to electromagnets, students are shown a diagram of an electromagnet and told how an electromagnet is made; students can make a note of these details in their books. This follows into a video, students will watch the video and whilst watching will be given a series of questions to answer. Once this task is complete, students can then self-assess their work against the mark scheme that is provided. Students will now be asked to consider what might affect the strength of an electromagnet, students can be given a few minutes to come up with their ideas in pairs before feeding back into a class discussion. Students will now complete an investigation into whether the following two factors - number of coils of wire & voltage - will affect the strength of an electromagnet. Students should follow the instructions provided on the PowerPoint presentation and complete the table of results in their books. Once the investigation has been completed, students will complete a ‘Quick Check’ task in their books to assess their knowledge of what they have learned this lesson. The mark scheme for this is included for students to self-assess their work once it is complete. Lastly, students will complete a ‘Copy and Correct’ task whereby students will need to copy a paragraph of information into their books, correcting any of the information that they seem to be erroneous. This task can also be checked against the answers provided on the PowerPoint presentation. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Magnets & Magnetic Fields
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Magnets & Magnetic Fields

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.1 unit on ‘Electricity & Magnetism’. The lesson begins with a question for pupils to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about what they already know about magnets. This can be discussed in a group, before feeding back to the classroom. Students will now complete a practical investigation: testing magnetic materials, in groups they will be given a selection of materials and a bar magnet, they will need to determine which materials are magnetic. Once complete, students can check their work against the answers provided. Next, students will investigate what happens when the poles of two bar magnets are brought together. Students will be given a set of combinations to try: N + N, S + N, S + S - attract or repel? Their results can be recorded in a table in their books and then be assessed using the mark scheme once complete. The next part of the lesson focuses on magnetic fields; firstly, students are shown the magnetic field of a bar magnet. They will have a go at drawing their own - they will have a worksheet, on it is lots of of circles surrounding a bar magnet, on each of the circles they will place a compass and then draw the direction the arrow is facing. Once complete, students should link up the arrows to show the direction of the magnetic field, they can stick this worksheet into their books. The last part of the lesson focuses on the magnetic field surrounding Earth, students are shown diagrams to demonstrate this idea and then will assess their knowledge of the subject by getting students to complete a fill-in-the-blanks task. This task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided in the PowerPoint presentation. The plenary task requires students to summarise what they have learned this lesson in three sentences. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Resistance
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Resistance

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.1 unit on ‘Electricity & Magnetism’. The lesson begins with an introduction to resistance, students are provided with a definition which they can write down in their books, as well as a diagram to depict what happens to electrons as they flow around the metal wires within a circuit. Students will then complete a ‘copy-and-complete’ task, this can be marked using the mark scheme provided. Students are now asked to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about whether the thickness of the wire would affect the resistance of the wire. Students will discuss their ideas with their peers, share their ideas with the class and then watch a video to find out the answer. Students can then summarise their findings in their books by completing a fill-in-the-blank task, this can then be self-assessed once complete. Students will now be introduced to Ohm’s law, which links the resistance of a component to the current running through it and potential difference across it. Students will be given an equation triangle, they can copy this down into their books and use this to complete the set of problems on the next slide. This work can be marked and corrected once complete. Lastly, students are asked to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about which materials are good conductors and insulators. Students can discuss their ideas and write them down into their books, answers are then revealed for students to check their work against. The last assessment task is a ‘Copy and correct’ task, students are given a paragraph of information which they will need to copy and correct the mistakes as they go. Once complete, this can be marked using the mark scheme provided. The plenary task is a choice of two tasks - to summarise what students have learned in three sentences or to write a definition for a set of key words. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Series & Parallel Circuits
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Series & Parallel Circuits

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.1 unit on ‘Electricity & Magnetism’. This lesson begins with an introduction to both series and parallel circuits, students can make a note of the definition for each and also draw the example circuit diagram into their books. Next, students will be shown four circuit diagrams and will need to determine whether the circuit is a parallel or a series circuit. The answers to this task can then be revealed using the PowerPoint, so students can assess their work. Students will now watch a video on series and parallel circuits, they will need to answer a set of questions whilst watching this video. The mark scheme for this task is included in the PowerPoint presentation, so students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. The latter part of the lesson focuses on current and potential different in series and parallel circuits. Firstly, students will be shown a diagram which shows that current anywhere in a series circuit will be the same and shows current in the main part of the parallel circuit will get divided up between each branch. Students will then use this information to complete a worksheet, this work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Next, students will look at how potential difference across components in a series circuit is different to that of a parallel circuit. Students will then work out the potential difference of voltmeters found in four different circuit diagrams, this task can then be marked and corrected using the answers provided. The plenary is a ‘pick a plenary’ task, students need to choose to either summarise what they have learned in three sentences or write a definition for a set of key words related to the topic of electricity. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Potential Difference
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Potential Difference

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the P2 1.1 unit on ‘Electricity & Magnetism’. This lesson begins with an introduction to potential difference, students will watch a couple of minutes of a video and whilst watching will need to answer a set of questions. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided on the PowerPoint presentation. Next, students will be shown a circuit diagram, with two voltmeters connected - one parallel to a cell and one parallel to a light bulb. Students are asked to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas about whether the potential difference is higher across the battery or across the cell. Students will then carry out an investigation to find the answer the this question. After this, students will complete a fill-in-the-blank task to summarise what they have learned so far this lesson. Once complete student can self-assess or peer-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students will be given a set of questions relating to potential difference and also resistance, students will need to use what they have learned this lesson as well last lesson on resistance to complete these questions. This task can then be marked and assessed using the mark scheme provided. This is followed by a very quick anagram challenge, students will need to unscramble the anagrams to spell 6 key words related to the topic of electricity, students can write a definition for each key word if they have finished. The plenary requires students to write a twitter message, summarising what they have learned this lesson, including #keywords. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)