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Simple Science Practical Activities
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Simple Science Practical Activities

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Don't have enough time to do practical science anymore? Do your students say 'we never do practicals' or maybe you are preparing students for controlled assessments? These easy to resource and simple to deliver practical activities will encourage your learners to think scientifically. Topics link to rate of cooling, energy transfer, making solutions, super cooling and lab skills. Please adapt them as you wish.
AQA Science Trilogy Assessment Bundle Biology, Chemistry, Physics
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AQA Science Trilogy Assessment Bundle Biology, Chemistry, Physics

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Requires Microsoft PowerPoint. 150 Multiple choice questions from the new specification. If Macros are enabled when prompted at the start of the presentation, the powerpoint will mark itself and give feedback (topics of weakness and more specific question feedback). Could be used at the start and end of the year to measure progress. Students can print results on slide 52 and use the feedback for independent learning or homework. I hope this saves you lots of marking. I have included hard copies of the questions and answers in case the ICT lets you down or you want to use it for a cover lesson.
Nutrition Survey, Healthy Eating and Food Labels
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Nutrition Survey, Healthy Eating and Food Labels

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Nutrition lesson for Teachers or Health Professionals. Raise awareness about poor food choices through a nutrition survey and highlight healthy diet choices. Food labels and worksheet to teach' reading food labels'. Familiar food labels to supplement labels bought in and for use in ranking foods by nutritional qualities.
Simple Combustion practical  - Easy to resource
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Simple Combustion practical - Easy to resource

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A PowerPoint with supporting instructions, starter and extension activities. Best if you use tealight candles. Encourages students to consider variables and to make accurate measurements. Students draw a graph to show their results. If students are difficult to motivate then ask them to estimate how long a candle would last in a specific volume (i.e. 300ml beaker) which they will have to produce a graph to extrapolate or interpolate to find this out. You could test a 300ml beaker at the end to test this. The extension activity promotes higher level scientific thought. It is unknown if the carbon dioxide smothers the candle or if the oxygen runs out first. Most students will say the taller candle as this will last longer!
Breathing Build a model of the Lungs.
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Breathing Build a model of the Lungs.

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Instructions to make your own model of the lungs and student worksheet. Identify the key parts of the respiratory system (Students will confuse this with respiration so avoid using this word), Describe how the diaphragm is used for gas exchange and how gasses diffuse at the alveoli. Items needed for model lung: Clear plastic cup each (1 pint), Straws (preferably thick), Elastic bands and lots of standard balloons, screw driver.
Microorganisms - Virus, Bacteria, Fungi
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Microorganisms - Virus, Bacteria, Fungi

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Students are introduced to the different microorganisms and their contrasting structure. Students compare the scale of the microorganisms to familiar objects. Students will then research the microorganisms further and present their findings scientifically (using one of 6 randomly selected scientific formats).
Plastic debate - Persuasive writing and Science investigation
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Plastic debate - Persuasive writing and Science investigation

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Cross curricular activity involving English persuasive writing, comprehension, scientific investigation and data analysis skills. Students will debate the use of plastic packaging. Both sides of the argument are presented and the teacher can decide if they choose. Ideal for cross curricular (also citizenship and fund raising) or even a one off cover lesson. Requires printing of colour data sheets (3 A4 per group). Supporting PowerPoint with prompts. Lesson plan. All proceeds will go towards The War on Plastic fund:
New Edexcel GCSE Biology Assessment
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New Edexcel GCSE Biology Assessment

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Powerpoint online not supported A PowerPoint based assessment consisting of 50 questions from the new Spec. If Macros are enabled the quiz is self marking and give feedback based on weak topics and areas for improvement. Ideal for end of year assessment to identify areas of weakness or gaps in knowledge. May be delivered by a non specialist in an ICT room and answer sheet is included to support them. Students could research the topics suggested when they have finished the assessment. Also available: Physics and Chemistry see my shop Discount for buying as a Bundle.
Villi, Digestive Enzymes and modelling absorption activity
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Villi, Digestive Enzymes and modelling absorption activity

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The presentation considers the adaptation of Villi to perform their role. Investigate how the structure of Villi make it effective at absorbing water and nutrients. The worksheet explores digestive enzymes and assesses the students understanding.
Elements to Atoms to Bonding
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Elements to Atoms to Bonding

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Taking the rock out of rocket science and giving students a chance to grasp the concept. From elements to atoms to bond formation. Free STEM Trump cards
Cloning and Genetic Modification with Haribo
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Cloning and Genetic Modification with Haribo

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A simple activity to model cloning and genetic engineering using Haribo starmix. Student instructions are included. May also wish to buy some flumps. Ensure lab is clean and advisable to wear gloves. I found the smaller Haribo starmix bags to be better as the students can handle these. Must check there are two eggs or have a supply of spare eggs. Get students to describe the process back to you as a plenary. Enjoy.
DNA to Amino Acid to Protein Activity
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DNA to Amino Acid to Protein Activity

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Transcription and Translation activity simplified for low to moderate ability or high ability starter activity. Turn a strand of DNA into a sequence of Amino Acids then translate these into a protein. Extension activity explores the effects of mutations and the beneficial or limiting effects of this. Students could explain what they have done for a plenary.
B2,C2,P2 Quiz Exam prep Last minute recap
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B2,C2,P2 Quiz Exam prep Last minute recap

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Question of sport number round style Quiz. Answer 3 key points from each topic image. People tend to recall facts and key information in 3's so it promotes memory. Can also be carried out as a test where students will not see the answers (using the test version included in this sale). The students could then self assess using thee quiz version.
B1, C1, P1 Flip Card Revision Activity
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B1, C1, P1 Flip Card Revision Activity

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Covering most aspects of the Edexcel B1, P1 C1 topics. This simple activity engages and encourages students to recall key words and identify areas of weakness. Includes free Quiz and Test activity. Probably 3-4 lessons worth of activity. Have fun...
2018 GCSE Science interactive Revision Bundle
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2018 GCSE Science interactive Revision Bundle

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6 PowerPoint files each containing a tutorial on the 2018 spec most difficult topics including sample exam questions. This can be delivered as a lesson, a self guided revision activity or ICT cover lesson. Ideal for tutoring students online. Topics include: Limiting Reactants, Modelling the Atom, Homeostasis, Electromagnet, pressure and Excretion in humans. Links to the solo taxonomy to ensure progress is being made and new spec exam questions to assess student progress.
New AQA Triolgy Diagnostic Chemistry, Biology and Physics
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New AQA Triolgy Diagnostic Chemistry, Biology and Physics

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Microsoft PowerPoint required! (PowerPoint online not supported) 150 assessment questions to assess competence in the new AQA Trilogy specification. If Macros are enabled the assessment will mark itself and suggest areas that need developing. Feedback can be printed and used for extension work, independent learning or homework. Hard copies of the assessment have been provided in case the ICT lets you down or you need this for a cover lesson with a non science specialist. I hope this saves you lots of marking and identifies areas your students are weak.