By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify variation.
Describe the process of survival of the fittest.
Explain why natural selection requires reproduction.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State what is meant by a binomial name.
Describe how organisms are classified in 7 sections.
Explain why classification and binomial systems are needed.
A simple fun science remembering panel which can be used as an easy starter for any year group.
Give the students 5 minutes to remember as many of the pairs as possible.
Change to slide 3. Clicking the number tile will reveal what is underneath - to reset this if they incorrectly answer go back to slide 2.
A self-explanatory lesson detailing the rock cycle.
Scaffolded questions and various question styles mean all learners will be able to access the work.
Filler tasks are available at the end of the PPT.
A self-explanatory lesson explaining the process of recycling materials and why people are choosing to recycle.
Scaffolded questions are used to ensure all learners can access the material.
A simple and fun competitive snap game using scientific terminology matched with pictures.
PPT can be presented to the entire class for a whole class session, or can be printed and cut for team games - there will always be a snap between 2 cards but the students need to find and identify the correct scientific key word. The students who calls out the key word first wins the round.
Key words included are:
Units, DNA, Bunsen burner, Tripod, Beaker, Gauze, Heat mat, Measuring cylinder, Safety glasses, Repeatability, Dissolving, Melt, Solidify, Evaporate, forceps, solid, Liquid, gas, reaction, reproductive system, microscope, pH, Periodic table, pipette, carbohydrate, fat, protein, test tube, lab coat, kinetic energy, sound energy, gravitational potential energy, atom, thermometer, cell, digestive, system, Electrical energy, circulatory system, electron, respiratory system, nervous system, litmus paper, skeleton, photosynthesis, light energy.
Excellent as a settling activity or starter / interim activity.
A settler activity where students have to mark correct statements in a grid and find the hidden letter within.
Topics include:
States of matter,
Acids and alkalis
Periodic table
Separating techniques
The Earth
Atomic structure
Answers are provided on the title tab.
A settler activity where students need to read and cross out incorrect statements in order to find the hidden letter.
Includes 3 biology topics:
Cells,
Genetics
Health and disease.
Food chains,
Food tests,
Specialised cells.
A simple settler activity where students need to highlight the correct statements to find the hidden letter.
Topics include:
Forces,
Sound,
Light,
Waves,
Speed,
Energy.
A lesson covering competition and adaptation. After delivering this lesson learners should be able to:
Identify what animals compete for,
Identify different adaptations of different animals / plants,
Describe how these adaptations are advantageous,
Explain the link between the animal population and which animal outcompetes the other.
Explain the necessity of adaptations and how they mould different species.
A 6 page mini-booklet that should ensure students are:
Able to identify longitudinal waves,
Able to identify transverse waves,
Able to describe the amplitude of a wave,
Able to describe the wavelength of a wave,
Able to describe frequency,
Able to identify the effects of amplitude and frequency on sound,
Able to rearrange equations using the triangle,
Able to use the wave speed equation.
Includes reading for understanding tasks.
Suitable for higher ability KS3 students and KS4 students.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify what causes day and night time.
Describe how the Earth moves:
Through rotating:
Around the Sun:
Explain the link between the rotation of the Earth and the effect on days.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify some satellites.
Describe what’s meant by a satellite.
Explain how satellites are useful.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify all phases of the Moon
Describe how light from the Sun can reflect from the Moon.
Explain how the Moon appears different in the night sky.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify metals and Oxygen.
Describe how metal reacts with Oxygen.
Explain how to increase the speed of combustion.
Suitable for KS3.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify metals and acids.
Describe what’s produced when metals and acids react.
Explain how to test for Hydrogen.
Suitable for KS3 - used personally for year 8.