By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify standing and progressive waves.
Describe how to produce a standing wave.
Explain why resonance can be dangerous.
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify waves from a top view.
Describe what occurs during diffraction.
Explain why a diffraction grating produces light and dark zones.
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify harmonics on a string.
Describe how the harmonics affect the wavelength.
Explain why a greater wavelength leads to a sound containing more bass.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the waves of the EM spectrum.
Describe how frequency and wavelength change throughout the EM spectrum.
Explain why radio waves can be used safely.
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
State what happens when sound reaches an object.
Describe how echoes describe the object it has reflected from.
Explain why echoes are used by pregnant women and dolphins.
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify low, mid and high energy waves.
Describe how to protect yourself from exposure to energy waves.
Explain why there is strict government guidelines for the use of gamma and X-rays
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
State what is meant by a fossil.
Describe how fossils are formed.
Explain why the fossil record is evidence for evolution.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify short, medium and long wavelength waves in the EM spectrum.
Describe how these waves are used.
Explain why the use of short wavelengths are controlled.
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.