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'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.

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'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.
Army Mission Plan STEM Activity
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Embark on an exciting Army Mission Plan STEM activity where students will work together to design a strategic plan, using math, science, and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world challenges faced by military teams. This resource includes: A full PowerPoint for the teacher to use A bridge building activity A ration plan activity A design electric car activity Instructions for carrying out the activities Intro videos Student sheets Bridge building activity: In this hands-on activity, children will design and build their own bridge using simple materials like paper, tape, and straws. They’ll learn about basic engineering principles, such as how shapes and structures can provide strength and stability. By testing how much weight their bridges can hold, kids will also explore problem-solving and creativity as they adjust their designs to make the strongest bridge possible Ration plan activity: In this engaging activity, children will take on the role of army nutritionists as they create a ration plan to keep soldiers energized and healthy. Using a list of lightweight and non-perishable foods, kids will explore how to balance proteins, carbs, fats, and essential nutrients while designing meals that are easy to carry and eat in the field. This activity helps children understand the importance of nutrition, planning, and the challenges soldiers face when it comes to food. This activity comes with a nutrition information sheet. Electric vehicle design activity: In this exciting STEM activity, children will get to design and draw their very own electric car! Using paper, they’ll plan out the parts of a simple electric car, including the motor, battery, wheels, and axles. This activity fosters creativity and introduces basic engineering concepts, helping kids understand the components needed to make vehicles move. This activity comes with an outline for students to add to Terms of Use This resource was created by David Chalk, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
Sustainable City Plan STEM Activities & Lesson
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Sustainable City Plan STEM Activities & Lesson

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In this activity, students will explore the elements of sustainable city design, learning how to incorporate renewable energy sources, green spaces, and efficient transportation systems to create a city that benefits both people and the environment. This resource includes: A full PowerPoint for the teacher to use A sustainable building design activity A what goes under a city activity A what energy sources to use activity Into videos Student sheets What goes under a city activity In this activity, children will learn about what needs to go under a city to keep it running smoothly. They’ll explore things like underground pipes for water and sewage, tunnels for trains and subways, and where to place things to help make the city sustainable. By understanding these hidden systems, kids will gain insight into how cities work and how these essential services help people live and work above ground. This activity includes a short introduction video, slides to help explain what can go under a city to students and an example of a model that you can set up to help explain this part of a city to students. Sustainable buildings activity In this sustainable building design activity, children will learn about eco-friendly architecture by designing their own “green” buildings. They will consider features like solar panels, rainwater collection systems, and energy-efficient materials to make their structures environmentally friendly. This hands-on activity encourages creativity while teaching kids about sustainability and the importance of reducing environmental impact. This activity includes a short introduction video, slides to help explain how buildings can be made sustainable and information sheets that students can use when designing their buildings. Sustainable energy resources activity In this activity, children will explore different types of renewable energy sources, like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, to decide which ones are best suited for a city. They’ll learn about the benefits and limitations of each energy source and consider factors like location, weather, and city needs. This activity encourages kids to think critically about sustainable energy solutions and how to make cities greener and more energy-efficient. This activity includes a short introduction video and slides to help explain what types of renewable energy resources students can plan to use in their city design. Terms of Use This resource was created by David Chalk, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
GCSE Chemistry Periodic Table Construction Kit
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GCSE Chemistry Periodic Table Construction Kit

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This resource is designed to help students understand how elements in the periodic table are arranged. Students need to understand that the periodic table is a way of organizing all known elements based on their properties. Elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number, and elements in the same column, or group, have similar chemical behaviors. The periodic table also helps students predict how elements might interact, showing trends in properties like reactivity and atomic size across periods and groups. This resource contains 3 separate activities with an instruction sheet outlining how to use this resource: Understanding electron structures Students need to understand that electrons are arranged in specific energy levels, or shells, around the nucleus of an atom. Each shell can hold a certain number of electrons: the first shell can hold up to 2 electrons, the second can hold up to 8, and so on. These arrangements determine an element’s chemical properties, as electrons in the outermost shell, or valence electrons, are the ones involved in chemical reactions. With low ability students in a small class, you can use the blank electron structure sheets showing the element symbol and empty electron shells, and as a class you can use counters to show the electron structures of the atoms. With higher ability classes, you can either give pairs of student’s electron structures to fill in or put the blank electron structures around the sides of the room that they fill in then bring to the middle of the room to be used centrally. Constructing the periodic table activities Once you’ve got a full set of 20 electron structures you can get down to helping students construct a periodic table. There are a number of easy steps that you can follow to help them put a periodic table together. Also, if you don’t want students to do this as a full class, I have used small packs of element with electron structure cards that students can use in pairs. If you are doing this as a large modelling activity, you can add on labels showing students the names of groups and periods. You’ll then have the opportunity to ask students loads of questions about the electron structure of atoms and what we can tell about elements based on where they have been placed in the periodic table.
AP Biology: Light Dependent Photosynthesis Model Booklet
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AP Biology: Light Dependent Photosynthesis Model Booklet

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This resource is designed to let you model the process of light-dependent photosynthesis to A Level Biology students. This resource includes: A full cyclic photosynthesis model with instructions A full non-cyclic photosynthesis model with instructions A diagram for students to use There is a full non-cyclic and cyclic photosynthesis model with instructions. The set of instructions contains a variety of questions that you can ask students throughout to help stretch students’ understanding and make connections. At the end of the booklet there is a summary sheet for students to fill in either during the modelling activity or at the end. Students can then explain the process back to each other. Terms of Use This resource was created by David Chalk, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
A Level Biology: Action Potentials Doodle Notes
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A Level Biology: Action Potentials Doodle Notes

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Help your A Level Biology students understand the complicated process of producing action potentials with these fun illustrated Doodle Notes! These note sheets review the production of generator potentials. Clear diagrams help students to visualize each stage in the reaction. There are multiple versions of the Doodle Notes for easy differentiation. Use the scaffolded fill-in-the-blanks version to support students or the open response version to increase challenge. Assign the color versions for digital learning with a PDF editor like Kami or print them for high engagement. My Doodle Notes are zero prep – just print and go!There is a completed example to model the Doodle Notes for your students or let them check their answers. CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE THIS PACKET UP CLOSE! Terms of Use This resource was created by David Chalk, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
Light Dependent Photosynthesis Doodle Notes: A Level Biology
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Light Dependent Photosynthesis Doodle Notes: A Level Biology

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Help your A Level Biology students understand the complicated reactions of light dependent photosynthesis with these fun illustrated Doodle Notes! These note sheets review the light-dependent reaction. Clear diagrams help students to visualize each stage in the reaction. There are multiple versions of the Doodle Notes for easy differentiation. Use the scaffolded fill-in-the-blanks version to support students or the open response version to increase challenge. Assign the color versions for digital learning with a PDF editor like Kami or print them for high engagement. My Doodle Notes are zero prep – just print and go!There is a completed example to model the Doodle Notes for your students or let them check their answers. CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE THIS PACKET UP CLOSE! Terms of Use This resource was created by David Chalk, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
A Level Biology: Generator Potentials Doodle Notes
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A Level Biology: Generator Potentials Doodle Notes

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Help your A Level Biology students understand the complicated process of generator potentials with these fun illustrated Doodle Notes! These note sheets review the process of producing generator potentials. Clear diagrams help students to visualize each stage in the reaction. There are multiple versions of the Doodle Notes for easy differentiation. Use the scaffolded fill-in-the-blanks version to support students or the open response version to increase challenge. Assign the color versions for digital learning with a PDF editor like Kami or print them for high engagement. My Doodle Notes are zero prep – just print and go!There is a completed example to model the Doodle Notes for your students or let them check their answers. CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE THIS PACKET UP CLOSE! Terms of Use This resource was created by David Chalk, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
AQA Science Key Word Revision Cards
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AQA Science Key Word Revision Cards

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This item is a set of Science key words with definitions for the AQA Science course Each card has a different key word and a description of what the key word means The cards come in a power point format and simply need printing off and cuting out The separate slides can also be printed off as A4 sheets and put up to remind students what different key words they can use in the exam to improve their grade Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Types of Variation Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Types of Variation Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and set of activities covering the new 2015 OCR AS Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A student sheet which can be filled out in the lesson or for homework 3: A maze of questions starter activity 4: A set of variation cards 5: A graph analysis plenary activity 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Maintenance of a Resting Potential in a Neuron Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Maintenance of a Resting Potential in a Neuron Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities on the maintenance of a resting potential content in the new 2015 OCR A2 Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A student sheet which can be used throughout the lesson 3: A build a axon membrane activity 4: A literacy questioning activity 5 A micro teaching plenary activity 6: A homework activity 7: A key information literacy activity 8: A starter game 9: A set of notes for students to use 10: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 11: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Chemistry Cleaner Fuels Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Chemistry Cleaner Fuels Lesson

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This resource is a whole lesson and activities on the cleaner fuels content of the new 2016 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes 1: A power point leading students through the lesson 2: A 6 mark starter question 3: An information hunt activity 4: A graph analysis activity 5: A micro teaching plenary activity Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Physics Cables & Plugs Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Physics Cables & Plugs Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the cables and plugs section of the new 2016 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students trough the lesson 2: An information hunt activity 3: A dice question game 4: A wire part card sort 5: A plug problems activity Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Physics How New Elements Form Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Physics How New Elements Form Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the how new elements are formed content of the new 2016 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A fusion starter game 2: A power point to lead students through the lesson 3: A series of demo cards to explain to students how elements are formed 4: A 6 mark plenary question Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Physics Early Universe Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Physics Early Universe Lesson

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This resource is a lesson and activities on the early Universe content of the new 2016 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A 6 mark starter activity 2: An information sheet 3: A question maze activity 4: A power point leading students through the lesson 5: A micro teaching plenary activity 6: An early universe card sort Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Chemistry Mass of the Atom Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Chemistry Mass of the Atom Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the mass of atoms content in the new 2016 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A structure of the atom activity 3: A mass of the first 20 elements activity 4: A micro teaching activity on the mass of atoms Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Chemistry Calculations for Percentage by Mass Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Chemistry Calculations for Percentage by Mass Lesson

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the calculating percentage mass section of the new 2016 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes 1: A starter mass of compounds game 2: A power point to lead students through the lesson 3: A calculating the percentage of nitrogen in fertilizers task 4: A circus of questions with answers Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Chemistry Calculating Empirical Formula Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Chemistry Calculating Empirical Formula Lesson

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This resource is a new lesson covering the calculating empirical formula content in the new 2016 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students though the lesson 2: A dice calculating percentage mass starter activity 3: An empirical formula circus of questions 4: A empirical formula by percentage mass plenary Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Physics the Discovery of the  Nucleus Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Physics the Discovery of the Nucleus Lesson

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This resource is a new lesson with activities covering the discovery of the nucleus content in the new 2016 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A literature analysis starter activity 3: Instructions for a plum pudding role play activity 4: Instructions for a Rutherford experiment demo 5: A experimental results explanation task 6: A 6 mark plenary activity Thanks for looking
New AQA Physics Fuses Lesson
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New AQA Physics Fuses Lesson

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This resource is a whole lesson with activities for the fuses section of the AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2; 2 Exam style AFL questions 3: A fuses literacy activity 4: A circuit breaker activity 5: A 6 mark question for the plenary Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Transpiration Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Transpiration Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the transpiration content of the 2015 OCR AS Biology specification. This resource contains 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A transpiration literacy activity 3: A card sort activity 4: A stomata presentation activity 5: Transpiration stage cards 6: Factors affecting transpiration activity 7: A cohesion / adhesion of water activity 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking