Lesson 1 of the materials topic solids, liquids and gases. Overview of what solids, liquids and gases are and introduction to particle arrangement in each. Could order: Cornflour/ custard powder (non-newtonian fluid) Examples of solids, liquids and gases molymods (modelling particle model)

An introduction to Newton meters. Design an experiment based around newtons and masses. Fully resourced lesson. I used for KS2 but could use for KS3. Links to forces and motion topic. Need to order: Newton meters masses or other items to pull Different surfaces to pull objects along (extension)

Two lessons for the year 5 space topic on day and night/ seasons. Includes demonstrations will need football (sun) and smaller ball (earth). Includes work sheets activities and videos.

Fully resourced lesson. Powerpoint for the lesson includes videos (I have also put the videos as separate files that can be downloaded), peer assessment, practical write up, research sheets and questioning. Wag the dog worksheet can be used to demonstrate making levers for those who don’t want to invent their own. I used for KS2 but could use for KS3. Links to forces and motion topic. Need to order: rulers pencils masses Some general craft equipment: paper, card, sellotape, string, scissors.

Fully resourced lesson on air resistance/ parachutes. I used for KS2 but could use for KS3. Links to forces and motion topic. Practical write up sheet and quick assessment. Need to order: Equipment to make parachutes timers

An engaging introduction to forces aimed at KS2 and KS3 pupils. Includes videos and examples from toy story.

Lesson on the solar system for the year 5 space topic. It includes a range of tasks including presentations, making postcards, drawing and designing.

Everything I have on pollination and plant reproduction. A few different activities to try such as: flower dissection, pin the label on the flower, crossword, various diagrams to label and an exam question. Need to order: White tile, tweezers, scalpels, flowers, sticky back plastic for flower dissection

Powerpoint and worksheet for a lesson on seed dispersal. Includes a number of tasks for pupils. I have also included a seed helicopter resource which can be used as a practical to measure the speed at which different sized seeds drop to the ground. Need to order: A selection of seeds ( or cut out the ones on the seed laminates document) If you wanted to do helicopters (metre rulers, stop watches)

Powerpoint and method sheets of varying ability for testing a leaf for starch. Could be used for key stage 3/ 4.

Loads of resources on photosynthesis. PPT would be a intro lesson with activities to support this. You could use most of these resources in a revision or cover lessons easily.

Lesson on Germination. Includes a number of activities such as a card sort, work sheets and practical activity. Will need to order: Pots, soil wet tissue may do, cress seeds or similar fast growing plants.

Lesson for year 5 topic lunar and solar eclipses in the space topic. I did it over two lessons but can be done over 1. Worksheet is included in powerpoint.

Lesson 4 of materials topic. Lesson including practical activity on separating mixtures. Presentation and practical write up sheet included. Need to order: Sand, water Beakers Filter funnel Filter paper

Lesson 6 of the materials topic looking at chemical change. Some practical demonstrations looking at reversible and irreversible reactions. Need to order: Egg for frying Chocolate for melting vinegar and bicarbonate of soda Magnesium bunsen burners goggles tongs heat proof mats

Lesson 2 of the materials topic. Includes interactive diagrams showing particle movement, fill in the blanks worksheet and drawing help for particle diagrams.

Powerpoint and results sheet for lesson three of materials topic, solubility. Test 3 solids to see whether they dissolve in water. Second part of lesson is writing up results. Need to order: Sand, salt, flour Beakers Stirrers water

Lesson 5 of the materials topic sorting materials/ conductivity. Practical session using circuits to test whether materials are conductors or not. Write up sheet included. Need to order: Wires bulbs batteries various conductors/ non conductors

Lesson on the menstrual cycle. Different sheets depending on the ability of pupils. QQT, crossword and wordsearch could be used as plenary or starter activities.

Key stage 3 lesson on specialised cells. Includes worksheet and information hunt for higher ability and speed dating for lower ability.