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KS3 summaries in English writing
This complete teaching resource helps pupils develop their knowledge and understanding of summaries.
This is a short session and may need to be combined with another topic for an hour's lesson.
Students are taught how to effectively summarise their work.
GCSE Computer Science 9-1 – Keywords revision
For the AQA GCSE 9-1 Specification, and also suitable for OCR J276.
Contains a series of tasks for revision through keywords revision for students to use in preparation for their exams.
Prepared by subject experts, this has been chosen by TES themselves for inclusion in a learning blog! Choose this fantastic recommended resource for a great classroom experience.
May Day Assembly / Lesson Presentation
Includes May Day presentation with a wealth of information about the festival.
Also included is a reading sheet, plus instructions on how to make your own may day pole.
There are some links to YouTube videos within the 16 slide presentation. I would recommend that you check these first as sometimes videos can change or become unavailable over time (the videos are not linked straight within the presentation, so if you choose not to use the videos that will work fine).
Systems Software Lesson for AQA Computer Science
Designed for AQA Computer Science (9-1) 8520 but is more than useful for other Computer Science students.
Contains a PowerPoint presentation, and three worksheets to help you deliver the content in the specification.
Specification reference 3.4.3: Software classification
Understand the need for, and functions of, operating systems (OS) and utility programs.
Understand that the OS handles management of the:
• processor(s)
• memory
• I/O devices
• applications
• security
User Interfaces for Computing (KS3 or KS4)
A session to teach students about user interfaces. Suitable for KS3 or KS4, and has an activity where they think about the features of a UI that will be suitable for a children's tablet.
micro:bit sequencing lesson
Full lesson about sequencing for microbits. Aimed at year 7, where they code a namebadge and a scissors paper stone game.
The coding tasks have pre prepared videos on Youtube for you to share and use, as well as a tutorial guide.
This uses the blocks mode and the emulator, no need to use the actual hardware.
AppInventor Computing Programming Scheme of work for KS3
Full scheme of work including video tutorials for each section.
5 lessons including Assessment sheet. This resource has 23 separate files, all the preparation is done so pretty much all you have to do is check it over and go!
Includes all resources and potential exam questions that can be set for homework or for a test.
Pokémon GO eSafety lesson for KS3
Lesson around Pokémon GO that talks about the eSafety issues that need to be addressed. This includes paying money in seemingly free to play games, the consequences of thinking other players are safe and how lures work within the game.
GCE AS Level Biology Unit 1 notes for AQA
GCE AS Level Biology notes written for the AQA specification Biology (2410).
The topics covered in the revision guide are detailed here:
Unit 1
3.1.1 Disease may be caused by infectious pathogens or may reflect the effects of lifestyle Pathogens
Lifestyle
3.1.2 The digestive system provides an interface with the environment. Digestion involves enzymic hydrolysis producing smaller molecules that can be absorbed and assimilated.
The Digestive system
Proteins
Enzyme action
Enzyme properties
Carbohydrate digestion
3.1.3 Substances are exchanged between organisms and their environment by passive or active transport across exchange surfaces. The structure of plasma membranes enables control of the passage of substances across exchange surfaces. Cells
Plasma membranes
Diffusion
Osmosis
Active transport
Absorption
Cholera
3.1.4 The lungs of a mammal act as an interface with the environment. Lung function may be affected by pathogens and by factors relating to lifestyle. Lung function
The biological basis of lung disease
3.1.5 The functioning of the heart plays a central role in the circulation of blood and relates to the level of activity of an individual. Heart disease may be linked to factors affecting lifestyle. Heart structure and function
The biological basis of heart disease
3.1.6 Mammalian blood possesses a number of defensive functions. Principles of immunology
Procedures and functions theory for GCSE Computer Science
The full lesson includes worksheet, plenary and homework.
This resource is not based on any particular programming language, so is applicable for any particular language you choose.
Procedures and functions practical for GCSE Computer Science using Python
Teaches students about procedures and functions in Python, a practical session based around a 60 minute lesson.
The full lesson includes booklet and homework, ready to go.
This resource uses Python version 3.x (easily translated to Python version 2.x)
Two Dimensional Arrays (2D Arrays) theory for GCSE Computer Science
Teaches students about two dimensional arrays.
This resource is not based on any particular programming language, so is applicable for any particular language you choose.
A Scratching (Scratch) Christmas scene - make it snow!
Everything here for a great KS2 or KS3 scratch lesson.
Make the snow fall in a fun snow scene.
All assets are included as we learn how to make the snow fall in this fun Xmas themed lesson!
Bundle
A Scratch Computing Christmas Bundle
A Christmas bundle for Scratch. Wonderful resources with that festive feel for your classes!
Resources suitable for KS2 and KS3, including extension activities (open-ended). Recommended that you pick an activity, and let their imagination run wild, while of course they are learning!
Intellectual Property (Copyright, Patents and Trademarks) for Business Studies
A stand alone lesson designed for GCSE business studies covering the different intellectual property available to business, but
would also be suitable for As and A2.
Full worksheet and presentation is in this lesson.
Bundle
KS3 Binary resources for computing
Fantastic set of resources to help teach binary to KS3 students.
Represents an impressive saving over buying these resources separately.
Easter Bunny Newsletter with Publisher (Computing or IT KS2 / KS3)
Create a newsletter from Easter Bunny with Microsoft Publisher. Full instructions provided, works on both ICT and English skills for a fun session! Make sure the students have access to the instruction sheet (included).
Give them the instructions, show them the example and they’ll have enough for a lesson or two’s work.
Brexit and Computer Science Legislation
Computing teachers now have a resource for both British values and for ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns, related to Brexit and also teaching the Computer Science legislation required by courses.
I would start students off with the pair work of News1 and News2 as a discussion task.
You can then run through the presentation, and then there is a discussion tasks.
Students take the worksheets (starting with Discussion in the file name) and then map the issues that Brexit might cause onto them. They can be provided with information about the various legislation that they need to study (Starting with FactSheet in the file name)
OCR's GCSE Computer Science specification (9-1) J276 requires students to discuss Computer Science technologies while considering:
Ethical issues
Legal issues
Cultural issues
Environmental issues
Privacy issues
And legislation relevant to Computer Science:
The Data Protection Act 1998
Computer Misuse Act 1990
Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988
Creative Commons Licensing
Freedom of Information Act 2000
KS2 Collection of scaffolding worksheets
A large collection of 16 worksheets used for scaffolding.
5ws
Clouds of wonder
Design a book cover
Ideas web
KWL chart
Main idea and details
My prediction
Place mat
Planning a newspaper report
Questioning
Sequencing
TChart
Venn diagram
Wordsearch
Write a blurb
Y chart
The Duke of Edinburgh KS3 Lesson / Assembly Presentation
A presentation about the Duke of Edinburgh, with 30 slides that could be used for an assembly or a tutor time / information session.