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Body Systems: Review Year 5-6
A worksheet that reviews the basic human body systems, vocabulary and functions, including: Respiratory, nervous, digestive, circulatory, muscular and skeletal systems. There is a diagram labeling activity, an activity matching the name of the body system to its function and some true/false concept check questions. I have used this worksheet at the end of a unit to review (Year 4) or at the start of a unit to recap (Years 5-6).
Human Body Systems: Key Vocabulary Review Year 4-6
A worksheet that reviews key vocabulary from the human body systems for Primary Year 4-6 students. It includes 22 gap fill questions with word banks to check students’ understanding of key concepts and vocabulary for the respiratory, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, nervous and digestive systems. I have used this worksheet at the end of a unit as a review (Year 4) or as a recap to introduce a unit (Year 5-6).
Review of Skeletal & Muscular System Year 4-6
A science worksheet that reviews the skeletal & muscular systems for Primary Year 4-6 students. It includes summaries, diagrams to label or draw and a gap-fill exercise. I have used this worksheet at the end of teaching a unit, following discussions, pronunciation practice with the key vocabulary, worsksheet actvities and videos.
Human Body Systems: Match pics and vocab - Year 4 - 7
This is a matching activity for the human body systems, and their main organs and parts. It has been used with Primary Years 5-6 science classes and has coloured pictures and key vocabulary. The cards can be printed and laminated and are useful as a review, extension or filler activity, either for groups or for individual practice. It has proved to be an effective and popular activity for my ESL / EFL students.
The Urinary System: Introduction Year 4-6
A worksheet that introduces the digestive system to Primary Year 4-6 students. It includes an overview, names of main organs and their functions, a gap-fill activity, and a diagram to label the key parts. I have used this worksheet following discussion, pronunciation practice with the key vocabulary and a video.
Digestive System Reading Comprehension - Year 4-6
A worksheet that introduces the respiratory system to Primary Year 4-6 students by way of reading comprehension text. The text explains the basic process of food digestion and then uses true/false and full sentence questions to assess the student’s understanding of the information.
The Respiratory System: Overview, diagram and multi choice questions - Year 4-6
A worksheet that introduces the respiratory system to Primary Year 4-6 students. It includes a brief overview, names of main organs and their functions, a diagram and multiple choice questions. I have used this worksheet following discussion, pronunciation practice with the key vocabulary and a video.
The Nervous System: Introduction - Year 4-6
A worksheet that introduces the nervous system to Primary Year 4-6 students. It includes an overview, names of main organs and their functions, diagrams, concept check questions and an extension activity. I have used this worksheet following discussion, pronunciation practice of the key vocabulary and a video.
Digestive System Introduction - Year 4-6
A worksheet that introduces the respiratory system to Primary Year 4-6 students. It includes an overview, names of main organs and their functions, a diagram and concept check questions. I have used this worksheet following discussion, pronunciation practice with the key vocabulary and a video.
The Circulatory System - Year 4-6
A worksheet that introduces the circulatory system to Primary Year 4-6 students. It includes an overview, names of main organs and their functions, a diagram and concept check questions. I have used this worksheet following discussion, pronunciation practice with the key vocabulary and a video.
Label the Skeletal System: Main bones and joints - Year 4-6
A science worksheet for Primary Year 4-6 students, introducing the function, main bones and joints of the skeletal system. Students build a diagram by cutting out and sticking the labels onto the skeleton.
Human Body Systems: A3 Mind Map
An A3 mind-map template to help students to recap and review the human body systems for Primary Year 4-6 science students.
Animal and Plant Cells: Vocab / Definition Matching - Year 7-8
The worksheet is used as a vocabulary building exercise for Year 7 to 8 students learning about the names and function of animal and plant cells.
The cards have a word and a matching definition. Students cut out the cards and clip them together. This activity has proved to be popular with students and is a very effective way to learn a set of key vocabulary / concepts in a relatively short space of time. It can be done at first in small groups and then individually for more challenge. Students match while the teacher circulates and checks or give hints.
Introduction to Puberty Science Year 8
The “Puberty” worksheet for Year 8 Foundation Science focuses on the changes during puberty. It starts with a fill-in-the-blank paragraph where students use terms to describe puberty, including its onset ages, stages, and hormones. Next, students label a diagram using provided words. Following this, there is a matching activity where students link hormones to their functions. The worksheet also includes a reading passage about physical, social, and emotional changes during puberty, with questions for students to answer based on the text. These questions cover the types of changes, reasons behind them, and coping strategies.
Classroom Usage:
Introduction:
Start with a discussion on puberty, explaining the changes and why they occur.
Guided Practice:
Complete the fill-in-the-blank paragraph together, ensuring understanding of key terms.
Diagram Labeling:
Use a board diagram to guide students in labeling their own diagrams.
Matching Activity:
Have students match hormones to their functions, then review answers together.
Reading and Discussion:
Read the passage as a class, discussing each type of change.
Question and Answer:
Students answer questions based on the reading, with class discussion to ensure comprehension.
Coping Strategies:
Discuss coping strategies and encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
The Menstrual Cycle - Year 8 Science
The “Menstrual Cycle” worksheet for Year 8 Foundation Science explains the phases and events of the menstrual cycle. It starts with a fill-in-the-blank paragraph where students describe the menstrual cycle, its duration, and its role in preparing the uterus for fertilization. This is followed by a matching activity where students link keywords (menstruation, zygote, ovum, puberty, menopause, cycle) to their definitions. The worksheet also includes a table for students to complete using a diagram, detailing the stages of the menstrual cycle (e.g., uterine breakdown, menstruation, thickening of uterine lining, ovulation).
Classroom Usage:
Introduction:
Begin with an overview of the menstrual cycle, explaining its phases and importance in human reproduction.
Guided Practice:
Complete the fill-in-the-blank paragraph together, ensuring understanding of key terms and concepts.
Matching Activity:
Have students match keywords to their definitions, followed by a class review and discussion.
Diagram and Table Completion:
Use a visual diagram to guide students in completing the table, detailing events in the menstrual cycle.
Review and Discussion:
Review the entire worksheet as a class, discussing each stage of the menstrual cycle and addressing any questions or misconceptions.
Interactive Learning:
Incorporate interactive activities such as 3D models or videos to enhance understanding and engagement.
Q&A Session:
Encourage students to ask questions and participate in discussions to reinforce their learning.
Female Reproductive System - Year 8 Science
The “Puberty” worksheet for Year 8 Foundation Science focuses on the changes during puberty. It starts with a fill-in-the-blank paragraph where students use terms to describe puberty, including its onset ages, stages, and hormones. Next, students label a diagram using provided words. Following this, there is a matching activity where students link hormones to their functions. The worksheet also includes a reading passage about physical, social, and emotional changes during puberty, with questions for students to answer based on the text. These questions cover the types of changes, reasons behind them, and coping strategies.
Classroom Usage:
Introduction:
Start with a discussion on puberty, explaining the changes and why they occur.
Guided Practice:
Complete the fill-in-the-blank paragraph together, ensuring understanding of key terms.
Diagram Labeling:
Use a board diagram to guide students in labeling their own diagrams.
Matching Activity:
Have students match hormones to their functions, then review answers together.
Reading and Discussion:
Read the passage as a class, discussing each type of change.
Question and Answer:
Students answer questions based on the reading, with class discussion to ensure comprehension.
Coping Strategies:
Discuss coping strategies and encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
Animal & Plant Cells Types & Function Year 7-8
This power point presentation and worksheet bundle is designed to help Year 7 students of all abilities to learn more about types of basic animal and plant cells. The exercise will familiarize students with names of cells and what they do.
I have used this presentation and worksheet with both Year 7 & 8 EAL students as an accessible and hands-on introduction to the topic and as a recap. The presentation, discussion and exercise usually takes around forty-five minutes with students working by themselves.
The Male Reproductive System - Year 8 Science
The “Male Reproductive System” worksheet for Year 8 Foundation Science covers basic anatomy and functions. It includes a fill-in-the-blank paragraph where students complete sentences using key terms. This is followed by two labeling activities: one for a front view and one for a side view diagram of the male reproductive system. The worksheet concludes with a matching exercise where students pair each part of the reproductive system with its function. The key anatomical parts addressed include the testes, scrotum, penis, epididymis, sperm ducts, urethra, seminal vesicle, prostate gland, and Cowper’s gland.
Classroom Usage:
Introduction:
Start with a brief lecture on the male reproductive system using visual aids.
Guided Practice:
Complete the fill-in-the-blank section together, discussing each term.
Diagram Labeling:
Label the front view diagram as a class; then have students label the side view diagram individually or in groups.
Matching Activity:
Have students match parts to functions, then review as a class.
Interactive Learning:
Use 3D models or simulations to enhance understanding.
Discussion:
Encourage questions and provide additional explanations as needed.
Human Fertilisation and Pregnancy - Year 8 Science
The “Fertilization and Pregnancy” worksheet for Year 8 Foundation Science explains the process from fertilization to implantation. It begins with a fill-in-the-blank paragraph where students use terms to describe fertilization, zygote development, and implantation. This is followed by a matching activity that links keywords (birth, fallopian tube, cell division, implantation, embryo, pregnancy) to their definitions. The worksheet also includes a diagram for students to label, showing the journey of sperm to the fallopian tube, and another diagram for labeling the stages leading to implantation.
Classroom Usage:
Introduction:
Start with an overview of fertilization and pregnancy, using visual aids to illustrate key concepts.
Guided Practice:
Complete the fill-in-the-blank paragraph together, discussing each term and its relevance.
Matching Activity:
Have students match keywords to their definitions, then review and discuss as a class.
Diagram Labeling (Sperm Journey):
Guide students in labeling the diagram of the sperm’s journey to the fallopian tube, ensuring correct placement.
Diagram Labeling (Stages to Implantation):
Help students label the stages leading to implantation, reinforcing their understanding of the process.
Review and Discussion:
Review the entire worksheet as a class, addressing any questions or misconceptions, and discussing the significance of each stage in human development.
Layers of the Earth Introduction - Science - Y8
The “Earth’s Layers Introduction” worksheet for Year 8 Foundation Science introduces students to the Earth’s structure, focusing on its layers: crust, mantle, and core. It begins with a fill-in-the-blank paragraph describing these layers, the materials they consist of, and their relative thicknesses. The worksheet then includes a diagram for students to label the Earth’s layers. Finally, there is a matching activity where students connect geological processes (weathering, erosion, deposition) to their definitions.
Classroom Usage:
Introduction:
Start with a discussion on the Earth’s structure, highlighting the different layers and their characteristics.
Guided Reading and Fill-in-the-Blank:
Read the paragraph together, discussing each term and its significance. Have students fill in the blanks using a word bank.
Diagram Labeling:
Guide students in labeling the diagram of Earth’s layers, using visual aids like models or videos for better understanding.
Matching Activity:
Have students match the geological processes to their definitions, followed by a class discussion to clarify these concepts.
Review and Discussion:
Review the worksheet, addressing any questions and reinforcing understanding through discussion.
Interactive Learning:
Use interactive tools, such as 3D models or animations, to visualize the Earth’s layers and geological processes, enhancing student engagement.