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I am an experienced Teacher of Science at KS3,4 and 5 covering Biology, physics and Chemistry. In my corner of TES you will find a range of resources for Secondary Science Teaching including revision mats, lesson plans and Youtube Videos that can be embedded in your own lessons. Many of the resources are offered free Check out https://www.youtube.com/@testtubescience for all my videos

I am an experienced Teacher of Science at KS3,4 and 5 covering Biology, physics and Chemistry. In my corner of TES you will find a range of resources for Secondary Science Teaching including revision mats, lesson plans and Youtube Videos that can be embedded in your own lessons. Many of the resources are offered free Check out https://www.youtube.com/@testtubescience for all my videos
Space Revision Mat and Powerpoint KS3
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Space Revision Mat and Powerpoint KS3

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This resource includes a PowerPoint presentation and associated resources for a revision lesson on the Space topic for Key Stage 3, most commonly taught in year 8. It includes a Revision Mat, Word Search Starter, KeyWord bingo Break and a PowerPoint that will take the students through the revision mat in a controlled and supportive way. The Lesson supports key learning areas such as The Seasons Earths orbit around the Sun Relative distances between bodies in the solar system Planetary orbits Gravity Graph skills Resources are completely formatted and ready for use out of the box. Supplied in a .ppt file and Microsoft Word for easy editing and customisation as required.
How To Do Variables and Graphs - Year 8
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How To Do Variables and Graphs - Year 8

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An entire structured and scaffolded lesson to support Year 8 students with variables and how they translate to graph drawing It is staged to take the students through rules for drawing graphs, differentiating between line graphs and Bar graphs, how to draw axes, and then develops to adding data and creating a completed graph This lesson specifically targets LINE GRAPHS although it doe talk about when a graph would be a line graph instead of a bar graph. It could easily be adapted to make it Bar Graph targeted. It is written in a dyslexia friendly font, and has easy visual background to ensure clarity for many SEND students.
How To Do Variables and Graphs 2 LESSONS - Year 7
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How To Do Variables and Graphs 2 LESSONS - Year 7

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2 Entire Lessons structured and scaffolded to support Year 7 students with variables and how they translate to graph drawing - Both Line and Bar Graphs It is staged to take the students through rules for drawing graphs, differentiating between line graphs and Bar graphs, how to draw axes, and then develops to adding data and creating a completed graph First lesson specifically targets LINE GRAPHS although it doe talk about when a graph would be a line graph instead of a bar graph. Second Lesson focuses on Bar Graphs Both lessons have a starter task for entry based around curriculum recall and a plenary to bring the skills learned together. It is written in a dyslexia friendly font, and has easy visual background to ensure clarity for many SEND students.
Year 7 B1 Cells Topic Revision Mat Plus supporting Resources
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Year 7 B1 Cells Topic Revision Mat Plus supporting Resources

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A revision mat based full lesson on Year 7B1 Topic (Cells) including a dyxlexia friendly accompanying powerpoint plus resources for print in multiple formats. It also allows for editing of the resources should you need or wish to add school specific content. By purchasing this pack you have author permission to adapt to your personal in school requirements. This lesson is specifically designed to be a revision lesson on the 7B1 topic of cells and assumes that the content has been previously taught Includes the ability to assess: Signs on life Cells Organelles and their functions Specialised cells Scaling The powerpoint allows staged teacher guidance through the lesson and includes stretch and challenge elements for High ability students. Also includes a structured Starter and a related plenary game to increase embedding of the scientific language used. Would also be suitable as a refresher lesson for lower ability Foundation stage students at GCSE Y10 and 11
Life Cycle of a Star - Life to Death Star Formation
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Life Cycle of a Star - Life to Death Star Formation

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This powerpoint resource is a full 1 hour lesson on star formation, from start to finish, including Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, Nebulae, white dwarves and Black holes, Red Giants and Main sequence stars. Explains in full the movement of a star from its formation through to its final incarnation as a white dwarf or Black hole. This is a very “talky” lesson, so the addition of a few exercises - dependant upon your student audience, could support it
Space Physics - Planets, Stars, Dwarf Planets & Definitions
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Space Physics - Planets, Stars, Dwarf Planets & Definitions

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In this complete lesson resource, there is an Hour lesson (Or 2 lessons if you wish to stretch and add extra activity), on the definition of planets, stars and dwarf Planets, as well as informative video links and exercises to help students understand the effect of a body’s mass on the weight of an object. Animated with stunning visuals
Revision Lesson Year 7 Physics 1&2 Energy and Electricity Mat and Resources
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Revision Lesson Year 7 Physics 1&2 Energy and Electricity Mat and Resources

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Revision mat PLUS lesson with guiding powerpoint and resources for Year 7 Physics Modules 1 & 2 Energy and Electricity. Also good for revision of these two topics at GCSE, especially foundation students although also relevant for higher. This revision mat is designed to fill a 1 hour lesson as a revision tool for Year 7 in the Energy and Electricity topics in the KS3 curriculum. The pack includes a revision mat in both pdf and ppt format, so you can format as required for your own use, plus a full lesson, including Starter and Plenary to guide the class through the mat together to ensure uptake and understanding across the group. The presentation is in a SEND friendly format with Comic Sans font and off white background Promotes collaborative work and recall of all the topic content. Suitable for LA to HA students
Christmas Quiz for KS3 KS4 and KS5
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Christmas Quiz for KS3 KS4 and KS5

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A 5 Round Christmas quiz in SEN friendly format with 5 Fun rounds for use with years 7 to 13, although good Years 5 and 6 may also find it fun! Very Current Rounds include: Identify the Famous Chris Round General Knowledge Round Music (No Sound Required) Round All About Christmas Round Science Round Quiz could be used for an entire 1 hour period to make a fun end of year activity OR used across 2 or 3 Plenary sessions as reward! Formatted in ComicSans with a very light yellow background as suggested by SEN authorities for easy reading and differentiation Set out to be used with as many teas as you want, or even as a solo task.
Module B1 Cell Biology Revision Mat & ppt
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Module B1 Cell Biology Revision Mat & ppt

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Revision mat in both MSWord and PDF format PLUS guided powerpoint for best teacher support. Created in Dyslexia friendly format (ComisSans Font and buff background). Suitable to be used for a 1 hour lesson or set as a revision homework Suitable for Higher or Foundation GCSE levels covering: Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport Mitosis Cell Structure Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes Microscopy and Microscopy calculations SA/Vol ratio STEM Cells Best suited for print in A3 but will work in A4 Created in colour, but printable in Black and White Includes fun starting task, extension questions for higher ability and topic related plenary game.
Digestion and Respiration Revision Mat and Lesson Y8 B1 and B2
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Digestion and Respiration Revision Mat and Lesson Y8 B1 and B2

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A fully functional revision mat (recommended print on A3) and associated lesson powerpoint, in colour, to cover the major elements of Modules B1 and B2 of the KS3 y8 syllabus. Includes revision on BMI, Food Groups and Food Tests, Intestines, The Respiratory System, Blood Composition and Respiration. Lesson breaks down the revision mat to ensure even pace throughout the class and supports both Low Ability and High Ability strudents. Also includes games for starter and plenary sections. I deal for a pre-test revision or a reminder lesson for KS4 students9 Higher and foundation sets)
Revision Booklet Y9 Environmental Chemistry + Reactions (Modules 9C3&4)
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Revision Booklet Y9 Environmental Chemistry + Reactions (Modules 9C3&4)

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Revision booklet to cover the content of Modules: 9C3 - Environmental Chemistry 9C4 - Chemical Reactions Contains an 8 page booklet designed to be printed in A5 booklet format with a front cover for name and date etc plus a notes back cover allowing for sticking into workbooks on completion. Contains fun exercises like Word Searches, Anagrams and Crosswords for key word support PLUS longer answer questions to practice the higher mark parts of exam papers Perfect for revision sessions prior to end of topic tests Can be completed with a 1 hour revision lesson with a starter, or be set as homework
REVISION BOOKLET The Environment  Y8 Module 4
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REVISION BOOKLET The Environment Y8 Module 4

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Revision Booklet specifically for End of topic Revision for module: 8B4 - The Environment This booklets is an 8 page booklet designed to be printed in A5 booklet format with the front page for name etc and the back page for notes allowing it to be stuck into a workbook. Uses puzzles such as word searches, anagrams and crosswords to focus on key words PLUS some longer answer exercises to improve responses to higher mark questions Can easily be completed within a single 1 hour revision lesson with a starter or be given as a homework. Provided in both Word and PDF formats for ease of editing and printing
Christmas Quiz KS3 and 4 - 5 Mixed Rounds - Differentiated
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Christmas Quiz KS3 and 4 - 5 Mixed Rounds - Differentiated

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This is a fun Christmas Quiz that will allow all students to get involved. It includes 5 rounds of 8 questions including: ROUND 1 – CHRIS AT CHRISTMAS ROUND 2 – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ROUND 3 – MUSIC ROUND 4 – ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS ROUND 5 – BLATANTLY SCIENCE PLEASE NOTE - THIS QUIZ WAS WRITTEN IN 2021 however there aren’t any questions that date it specifically so is still relevant now These rounds include picture questions, image recognition, quiz style questions across a number of genres, all the time keeping education in mind in a fun and differentiated way. Students with lower ability will know several of the answers taken from contemporary culture, film, literature, science and more. Provided in ppt format to allow projection in the classroom or laboratory AND to give you the chance to edit as you need to so as to suit your specific class I will be using this with 3 classes this year at the end of term!
Revision Lesson and Mat 9B1&2 Inheritance/Selection & Health/Fitness
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Revision Lesson and Mat 9B1&2 Inheritance/Selection & Health/Fitness

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A full lesson including entertaining starter and plenary game covering revision for the Year 9 Biology topics 1 and 2 (AQA). This KS3 Y9 Lesson also includes a revision mat and a guided lesson to take the class through the sections together, ensuring understanding. There is also additional learning of joints and bones. There is also a separate powerpoint with just the revision mat so you can use this for editing to make the lesson more suitable for your needs. This is a very Student Led lesson that has been used successfully in Year 9 and would be suitable for year 10/11 revision if appropriate, especially with Foundation stage classes.
Y8 Chemistry 1&2 Revision Lesson w/Mat and accompanying powerpoint lesson resource
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Y8 Chemistry 1&2 Revision Lesson w/Mat and accompanying powerpoint lesson resource

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This is a full Revision lesson for Year 8 Chemistry topics 1 and 2 - Elements, Mixtures and Compounds - and Reactions and Equations. Includes a unique Revision mat (recommended to be printed in A3) plus a guided lesson ppt to take students through the mat in a structured way, to avoid them rushing ahead and allowing the greatest level of teacher support. It also includes a fun and competitive literacy based starter to engage the students, plus a quiz and a quickfire Plenary to consolidate facts and learning This has been used to great effect prior to end of topic tests for year 8 and also as a revision resource prior to expanding upon the year 9 Atomic Structure topic (Year 9 chemistry topic 1) It is targeted for KS3 but can even be used to refresh KS4 learners
Revision Lesson and Mat for Inheritance and Selection
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Revision Lesson and Mat for Inheritance and Selection

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This package contains a Revision Mat and an accompanying powerpoint to fill a lesson. The powerpoint includes a quick starter and a short quiz before guiding the class through the Revision Mat area by area to ensure each student gets full support. It also includes a short literacy plenary that can be used or omitted dependent upon time Suitable for KS3 classes, specifically Year 8 and Year 9, and can be used for Foundation classes in KS4 to support GCSE Biology learning
Y8 Refraction lesson, building on reflection
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Y8 Refraction lesson, building on reflection

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This lesson, targeting Y8 (although applicable to Y9 and Key Stage 4 Revision, especially Foundation students) covers the concept of refraction building on the previous lesson on Reflection (also uploaded for free in this shop). Includes a good video resource plus class exercises, including a green pen revisitation exercise from Starter to Plenary. Scaffolds from reflection using angles of incidence, refraction and normals Also offers some practical real world applications of this phenomenon, including lenses in glasses.
Y8 Reflection Lesson including some active practical activity
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Y8 Reflection Lesson including some active practical activity

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This 1 hour lesson targeted at Y8 syllabus (although very applicable for Y9 and also KS4, especially Foundation students) covers reflection of single and multiple light waves, angles of incidence and angles of reflection. It is quite student led and will allow for a greater understanding of how light rays reflect off a mirror. it also covers the concept of periscopes and why ripples on water cause distorted images
Y8 Properties of light lesson plus resources
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Y8 Properties of light lesson plus resources

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This lesson contains a full lesson powerpoint on the properties of light aimed at Year 8 syllabus, although could be used for Y9 or revision for Key Stage 4 also, especially Foundation classes. It covers Ray diagrams, Transparent, Translucent and Opaque and has big student led sections to improve understanding. A very simple lesson that is goof for LA, MA and LA students and acts as a good foundation for lessons on Reflection and refraction.
Bar Charts and Line Graphs Introduction Y7
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Bar Charts and Line Graphs Introduction Y7

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A 2 lesson set to introduce Bar charts and Line Graphs to year 7s, although could be used for Y8 and 9 classes also Contains a fairly student led activity set in 2 lessons revolving around categoric and continuous data. Starting with Bar Charts, and going on to Line graphs, including LA differentiation ideas and Ha extensions It is expected that this 2 ppt lesson will span 2 1 hour lessons. 1 for Bar Charts and 1 for Line graphs although it is possible for a very high ability class to cover both in one lesson (Perhaps with some small amount of trimming)