Scaffolding and support for KS3 speed to support learning when pupils find calculations difficult. Keywords: science, KS3 physics, calculations

A support worksheet for AQA Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table, may also be suitable for KS3 students studying the periodic table. This covers the names of the elements and their properties.

Support sheet for lower ability sudents. Print out to A3 to allow more room to draw electrons. It helps if they have colours to draw the electrons on different atoms. This worked really well with my bottom 9’s.

Stickers to fit Avery Labels either 6 to a page or 8 to a page portrait. Success criteria includes marking points for: Bar chart drawing Line graph drawing Method writing Conclusion writing Evaluation writing Matches new AQA KS3 working scientifically standards. Best downloaded with Learning mats.

Support worksheets covering the history of the atomic model and Rutherford’s alpha scattering experiment. The worksheets are designed to be visual to promote an in depth understanding of the changing ideas about the atom. They have allowed some of my lower prior attainment students to gain a better understanding of the topic. They were written with the AQA Specification in mind, but may be useful for other exam boards. Answers are included.

Support Sheets for All AQA Sciences

This is a worksheet to support pupils in getting the details into their books of how to carry out chromatography. It ensures the details are there and clearly explained.

Support worksheet designed for low ability students. Includes a recap of the digestive system organs and a gap fill focusing on the villi.

A support worksheet covering the organisation of the periodic table. The resource was written to cover the key points of the AQA 9-1 specification. Used with a foundation / higher class (C/D borderline in old money). Answers provided. Feedback welcome.

AQA GCSE microscopes mats on PPT and PDF. Includes: how to use and troubleshoot a microscope how to calculate and convert magnification how to draw cells from observations key questions for the practical self-reflection questions. The mats can be printed on A4 or A3 and laminated or placed into workbooks to support students during microscope practicals.

A simple gap fill for a diagram of global warming.

A simple revision placemat for lower ability sets covering basic animal and plant cells, prokaryotes and eukaryotes, specialised cells, stem cells and mitosis. Suitable for AQA Combined Science or similar.

This booklet supports a series of lesson and is designed for Entry Level/SEND students to allow them to access the key elements of science. If used in a mixed ability class, these booklets allow students to keep pace with the rest of the class whilst personalising the challenge and support they require. The booklet is part of a series of booklets with a variety of tasks including matching keywords and definition, scaffolding, extended answers, research and a lot of practical work with matching results tables/graphs. Some of the diagrams have had to be removed for copyright.

A learning mat/ support sheet for drawing Sankey diagrams.

A worksheet designed for low ability students to support with the food groups.

This resource was made for the science department by a science teacher/ whole school literacy co ordinator. This is to be printed back to back and laminated for all labs in our science department to promote literacy in science. Year 11’s taking the new AQA combined science exam have been struggling with experiment write ups for the new required practicals and also understanding what to write for each command word in exams. This resource has been made to support both KS3 and KS4 students in these areas. Any feedback is much appreciated! Enjoy!

The booklet is based on all the practicals which may come in paper 6 - Alternative to practical paper. After following the booklet, the students will get ability to understand the concept of experiment, equipments, observation and risks for the laboratory works. The practical notes cover the practical knowledge what students need to answer.

A3 Support mat on Microscopy. I use these as A3 Laminated sheets in all lessons that I use microscopes. The checklist supports students to become more independent and to take responsibility for their own learning.

Support pupils finding it hard to count the number of atoms as well as balancing equations. Simple instructions are given for pupils to follow

My students often are overwhelmed with the thought of preparing for their mock and IGCSE exams. I have reduced the specification to simple points to enable the students to produce notes on each section. To start with, they read through the statements and traffic-light colour code each section to determine areas they really need to focus on. I advise they work through each point, producing summarised notes to support their learning. I have included a QR code to scan which leads to a page describing each specification point. The majority are in note form but there a few videos for trickier topics. Students can successfully build up a series of revision notes and feel confident with their understanding of the course.