Myriad ideas for involving pupils with language and vocabulary of science, that should lead to an improvement in literacy skills and increase engagement with learning.

100 words per list for the common topics in KS3 Science - atoms,elements, acids, electricity, energy, astronomy, cells, digestion, ecology, electricity, fit, forces, heating, inheritance, magnetism, metals, particles, reactivity, reproduction, respiration, rock cycle, weathering, variation and investigations.

A tag game gives a fun introduction to 24 words that are key to describing chemical reactions; word walls provide reinforcement, and a loop games ensures that pupils are aware of the correct meanings.

An activity in two halves - first a way for pupils to learn the basic structure of the atom in an enjoyable 20 minute activity; second, nine different types of cut-out and match puzzles that will familiarise pupils with the relevant words.

A two-part project (could be used independently); first is a tag game that maps over a dozen scientists onto a two millennia timeline in order to show that measuring temperature is a work in progress. Second is stimulus material that encourages pupils to learn more about four of the most famous scientists, their lives, the society in which they lived and other inventions they developed.

A set of engaging puzzles covering Chemical reactions, Compounds, Element shorthand, Environmental chemistry, Metals & compounds, Reactivity, Rocks é weathering, Solutions. Each puzzle is suitable for individual homework or for a group-activity in class.

Pupils become familiar with the spelling and meaning of two dozen key words relevant to metals by constructing cut-out and match word to meaning models. AN activity that is engaging and educational!There is a cornucopia of ten different word models,(with at least two of each type of model so as to encourage discussion.

Pupils become familiar with the spelling and meaning of two dozen key words using cut-out and match word to meaning models. There is a cornucopia of ten different word models,(with at least two of each type of model so as to encourage discussion.

This file contains ten different match-word-to-meaning models that will familiarise pupils with 24 key words in the rock cycle that must be learned and understood so they are more able to incorporate further learning. There are at two versions of each model so pupils are encouraged to chat, hear and learn.

These games enable pupils to become familiar with the word and meanings relevant to states and solutions (the majority of the words are taken from CGP Key Stage 3 Revision Guide pp31–33

This file contains ten different match word-to-meaning models that pupils can construct in order to familiarise them with 24 key words that must be known and understood before more complicated ideas can be learned.

This comprehensive collection of posters, each of which gives 20 Key Words, includes cells, reproduction, ecology, microbes, respiration, digestion, atoms, acids, chemicals, metals, rocks, reactivity, energy, circuits, forces, sound, light, heating, magnetism, space, pressure . . . .!!

A game that is suitable for the last week of term for years 8 or 9, reinforcing the translation between chemical name and symbol. The pupils cut out / rearrange / stick down / colour in - and learn at the same time.

Two ways of engaging pupils in becoming familiar with the arcane lexicon of Science, and enjoy learning the spelling of this vast vocabulary. A tag game involves a pair, one running, the other static, both trying to remember words and spellings. Messenger is similar but involves trios working together, so maybe more chaotic! These games engage everyone, and every age from year 6 to Heads of Department.

A description of some word models that are available that engage pupils in becoming familiar with the vast lexicon of Science.