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I am a secondary science teacher from Plymouth, United Kingdom. I have a passion for designing interactive, engaging and well scaffolded resources that are inclusive for all pupils. I teach all years, from years 7-13. I teach KS3 Activate (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (Biology and Chemistry), AQA GCSE Biology, AQA GCSE Chemistry, and A Level Biology (OCR A).

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I am a secondary science teacher from Plymouth, United Kingdom. I have a passion for designing interactive, engaging and well scaffolded resources that are inclusive for all pupils. I teach all years, from years 7-13. I teach KS3 Activate (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (Biology and Chemistry), AQA GCSE Biology, AQA GCSE Chemistry, and A Level Biology (OCR A).
GCSE - Drawing electron structures (with live videos)
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GCSE - Drawing electron structures (with live videos)

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A GCSE lesson on drawing electron structures. Also contains a recap on atomic structure and the charge / mass of each subatomic particle. Contains videos live modelling drawing electron structures for: Lithium Carbon Magnesium Boron Sodium Fluorine Aluminium Neon This lesson resource was designed for a bottom set year 9 class with a large number of SEND students, so is heavily scaffolded. The PowerPoint resource also contains: A “5 in 5” style retrieval practice starter A recap on subatomic particles, their charges and mass A hand signal quiz on subatomic particles A quick reteach and task on atomic number and mass number Teacher models using videos on the electron structures of lithium, carbon and magnesium A student activity drawing the electron structures of boron, sodium, fluorine, aluminium, and neon Live videos for students to check and correct their drawings A written plenary task
Graphite - Structure and Properties GCSE
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Graphite - Structure and Properties GCSE

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A GCSE lesson on the structure and properties of graphite, from the unit on giant covalent molecules. This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 9 class, and was made to build resilience in answering exam questions. The resource contains: A ‘5 in 5’ style starter A brief retrieval practice Direct instruction on the structure of graphite Quick checkpoints using exam questions A ‘fill in the blanks’ activity on the structure of graphite Direct instruction on the properties of graphite Teacher modelled responses to exam questions around the properties of graphite A student worksheet used to develop exam technique Exam questions for student independent practice Mark schemes and model answers
Science Christmas quiz
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Science Christmas quiz

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A science-themed Christmas quiz for secondary age students (11-16). Quiz rounds include: Multiple choice: Guess the silly animal name Matching animals to their group names, e.g. a murder of crows, a pride of lions Anagrams of scientific key words Close up microscope images ‘The science of Christmas’ - science general knowledge with a Christmas theme
KS3 Activate - Elements, atoms and compounds TOPIC BUNDLE
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KS3 Activate - Elements, atoms and compounds TOPIC BUNDLE

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A full unit of work from the KS3 Activate ‘Elements, atoms and compounds’ topic (from Activate 1, Chemistry, chapter 2), designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This unit of work contains 4 full hour lessons. These lessons are designed to be engaging and interactive, with frequent use of AFL as well as longer independent tasks. These should be suitable to be delivered by a teacher of any specialism. All answers and given on the slides to independent tasks. The lessons should be delivered in this sequence: Elements Atoms Compounds Chemical formulae Each of my lesson resources contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
KS3 Activate - Acids and alkalis TOPIC
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KS3 Activate - Acids and alkalis TOPIC

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A full topic designed from the KS3 Activate curriculum from the “acids and alkalis” topic from Activate 1, Chemistry. This bundle includes five full 1-hour lessons. Each lesson is designed to be engaging and interactive, and contain plenty of guided demos and class practicals. All of the instructions are included as well as risk assessments. The lessons should be taught in this order: Acids and alkalis Indicators The pH scale Neutralisation Making salts All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
AQA GCSE Electrolysis TOPIC
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AQA GCSE Electrolysis TOPIC

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An entire unit designed for a mixed ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Chemistry topic of Electrolysis. This unit contains the following: Full 1 hour lesson introducing the process of electrolysis Full 1 hour lesson on electrolysis of molten ionic compounds (predicting the product at each electrode) Full 1 hour lesson on electrolysis of aqueous solutions (predicting the product at each electrode) Full 1 hour lesson on extracting aluminium using electrolysis Full1 hour lesson guiding the required practical on electrolysis, with worksheet provided Full 1 hour lesson on writing half equations for electrolysis Revision placemat for students to complete on electrolysis
Reactions topic, KS3 Activate (Chemistry)
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Reactions topic, KS3 Activate (Chemistry)

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This unit of work contains seven 1-hour lesson resources designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This unit follows "Chapter 3 - Reactions” from Activate 1, Chemistry. However, it would be suitable for any KS3 curriculum studying chemistry. This unit of work is designed to be engaging and interactive, with plenty of practical demonstrations and teacher models. There are a couple of class practicals too which come with risk assessments and full, chunked instructions. The lessons are designed so that they can be delivered by any member of staff, regardless of whether chemistry is their specialism. They are also suitable for students working outside the classroom, e.g. in isolation. The lessons should be delivered in this order: Chemical reactions Word equations Oxidation reactions Decomposition reactions Using ratios Conservation of mass Endothermic and exothermic All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Particles and their behaviour - KS3 Activate TOPIC
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Particles and their behaviour - KS3 Activate TOPIC

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This unit of work contains seven 1-hour lesson resources designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This unit follows "Chapter 1 - Particles and their behaviour” from Activate 1, Chemistry. However, it would be suitable for any KS3 curriculum studying particles, states of matter and changes of state. This unit of work is designed to be engaging and interactive, with plenty of practical demonstrations and teacher models. The lessons are designed so that they can be delivered by any member of staff, regardless of whether chemistry is their specialism. They are also suitable for students working outside the classroom, e.g. in isolation. The lessons should be delivered in this order: The particle model Density States of matter Melting and freezing Boiling More changes of state Diffusion All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
AQA GCSE Electrolysis topic
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AQA GCSE Electrolysis topic

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A complete topic, containing six full 1-hour lessons based on the AQA GCSE Chemistry specification. Also suitable for the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification. These lessons were designed for a mixed ability year 10 class studying single science Chemistry. These lessons cover the specficiation points 4.4.3 Electrolysis from the unit 4.4 Chemical Changes. The lessons should be delivered in this order: Electrolysis introduction Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds Electrolysis of aqueous solutions Extracting aluminium using electrolysis Half equations in electrolysis Electrolysis required practical A revision placemat and knowledge organiser are also included. All of my lessons contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Y7 Introduction to Science lessons (full unit)
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Y7 Introduction to Science lessons (full unit)

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A series of 8 full 1-hour lessons designed as an introduction unit for year 7s in science. This resource includes the following lessons, which should be delivered in the order below: Lab safety Scientific apparatus Measuring Using Bunsen burners Writing a scientific method Drawing results tables Drawing line graphs Planning an investigation