Collaboration and rewording of the Story of Archimedes. This is not my own work. I have edited a few words to make it easier for students to digest. Please find references in the worksheet.

This topic covers nutrition, the heart and lungs, healthy diet and exercise and bones and muscles.\n\nThis course has been designed for above average KS2 students and could also be used effectively with KS3 classes\n\nPlease comment if you use the resources so that I can keep them updated and amend any mistakes\n\nCheck my other resources for other KS2/KS3 topics

Activity to simulate the random movement of air particles by using triangular paper and a 6 sided dice.

A simple differentiated research task on what makes up air? also covers pollution and the history of the Earth's atmosphere.

A comprehension activity to introduce students to the idea of alchemy and turning one element into another. A great side activity for when studying the periodic table.

Word puzzles based of the translation of of elements and their symbols. A good starter.

A really fun introduction to some common elements and their properties. Mr. Sodium has exploded and three other guests have gone missing at the Periodic Manor House. Can your students match chemical properties to clues in this super sleuth extravaganza! Variable group size with variable difficulty. Min group size: 13 Max group size: 30

Light lesson 1 Powerpoint 2 This worksheet focuses on spotting the common mistakes made when drawing light ray diagrams.. Please find the full scheme of work for light here: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/

Correct Mike the Alien and his mass and weight misconception and work out the weight of a T-Rex on different planets!

Light Lesson 6 Worksheet 1 (Scheme WS11) Powerpoint starter to get them thinking about the uses of a periscope. Making a periscope and drawing in the path the light rays take on a diagram. I have only reworked the activity provided by the science museum and do not take credit for the template or construction instructions. Please find the full scheme of work for light here: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/

Light Lesson 1 Worksheet 4 This worksheet focuses on the speed of light and working out the time taken for light to Reach Earth from the Sun and the distance to Pluto. Please find the full scheme of work for light here: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/

Light Lesson 1 Worksheet 1 This worksheet focuses on the identification of luminescent objects Please find the full scheme of work for light here: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/

Light Lesson 7 Worksheet 1 (Scheme WS12) Standard crossword for revision of the keywords in light. The keywords found in this crossword are based on the rest of the lessons in the light scheme. Please find the full scheme of work for light here: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/

Light Lesson 5 Worksheet 2 (Scheme WS10) Thought provoking questions on refraction. Quite challenging for KS2, should be accessible for KS3. Please find the full scheme of work for light here: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/

Students have to add forces arrows and explain the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces

Students add force arrows to two diagrams to show the different in forces between floating objects and sinking objects.

Students use force meters to determine how much objects weigh in air, water and salt water

Students investigate how far a wind up car will go with different numbers of turns.

Light lesson 4 Worksheet 1 A straight forward investigation into the law of reflection. Please find the full scheme of work for light here: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/

A comprehensive set of 5 lessons for teaching atoms and elements. A large variety of activities and detailed lesson plans explaining how to use each resource.\n\nThis scheme has been made for above average students in yr 6 but the material is more than suitable for KS3 science.