<p>A lesson covering cracking hydrocarbons as part of the organic chemistry unit (key stage 4, AQA). Includes what cracking is and why it is useful, conditions for thermal and catalytic cracking, testing for alkenes and completing cracking equations. Includes a couple of videos summarising the process cracking, and testing for alkenes. This lesson would be nicely paired with a practical, testing alkenes.</p>

<p>A basic, key stage 3 lesson (intended for low-ability) on resistance in circuits. Focusses on the meaning of resistance in circuits and how resistance can be increased/decreased. Includes a nice practical modelling activity, where pupils act as electrons moving between two tables (the wire) to model how length of wire and current affect resistance. Can easily be made more challenging by including a circuits practical where pupils measure voltage and current to calculate resistance. You could further increase the challenge by providing an Ohm’s law calculations worksheet.</p>

<p>Basic lesson covering the changes of state, aimed at low-ability KS3 groups. Can easily be made more challenging and can be nicely paired with some practical work looking at heating/cooling. Focuses on use of key terminology to describe the processes involved in changing state, and relate this to changes in behaviour/arrangement of particles. Lots of exam questions that would nicely supplement this lesson.</p>

<p>A lesson introducing states of matter. Aimed at low-ability KS3 groups but can easily be made more challenging. Focus on particle diagrams, properties of solids, liquids and gases and descriptions of how particles behave. Can be well exemplified by students modelling behaviour and arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases. Pairs nicely with a range of substances in different states for pupils to explore. Some links to non-Newtonian substances for extra challenge/interest.</p>

<p>Year 7 lesson exploring structure and function of flowers. Activities include labelling a diagram of the flower, looking at functions of the different parts and a dissection of flowers. Powerpoint includes a video demonstrating dissection of a lily. I usually provide pupils with an information sheet to support with labelling the diagram and completing functions of flower parts (BBC Bitesize has a good page).</p>

<p>This is a set of three worksheets put together for KS3 pupils to practise their data analysis skills.</p> <p>Worksheet 1: pupils are provided with data and asked to produce a graph (1 bar graph, 1 line graph)<br /> Worksheet 2: pupils are provided with information about investigations and asked to identify variables and make a prediction<br /> Worksheet 3: pupils are given a question to investigate and a list of equipment and asked to write a method</p> <p>Easily adaptable for different levels, suitable for year 7 or 8 and could also be used with lower KS4 groups.</p>

<p>A quick look at the electrolysis of brine. This is aimed at year 10 HAPs, designed to be completed in a single lesson (45 mins). Could be bulked out with a practical of electrolysing brine or can be used as theory to aid revision/consolidation.</p> <p>Independent work - pupils watch a Fuse Schools video and then answer questions to explore electrolysis of brine, including uses of products.</p> <p>Requires previous understanding of writing (balanced) half equations for reactions at the electrodes, basic electrolysis and an understanding of reactivity at the electrodes.</p>

<p>GCSE Titrations topic, from quantitative chemistry. Assumes an understanding of concentration and moles calculations. Includes guidance through writing a method and results table, with support in the powerpoint for LAPs. Includes timers, information about indicators and practise questions to go through as examples. Also includes a titrations help sheet to help guide pupils through the steps involved in titration calculations - this worksheet method can be used for any titration calculation.</p>

<p>A key stage 3 lesson covering series and parallel circuits, including the differences in current and voltage for the two circuit types. Includes complete powerpoint, a worksheet to guide through a practical activity testing current in series and parallel circuits, and a summary activity which can be used as an exit ticket to check learning.</p>

<p>A basic, key stage 3 lesson on measuring potential difference in series and parallel circuits. Powerpoint includes opportunities to differentiate. Pairs well with practical using voltmeters to measure voltage across components in series and parallel circuits.</p>

<p>A display for science classrooms. Outlines the 10 big ideas in science, with some pictures to illustrate. Just print the sheets. I chose to laminate and cut out the bubbles. You can then arrange them however you like in the space you have.</p>

<p>A lesson aimed at year 7 focusing on using filtration to separate mixtures. Has been delivered to a low-ability group but can be easily differentiated by including more challenging exam questions. Includes opportunity to complete sand and water filtration practical, as well as a worksheet to scaffold for LAPs. Uses a short exam question as a reflection/plenary, with mark scheme for corrections.</p>

<p>A basic, key stage 3 lesson on measuring current in series and parallel circuits. This was taught to a low-ability year 7 group, but there are differentiated activities within the powerpoint. Pairs well with practical using ammeters to test current in various locations of parallel and series circuits.</p>

<p>Lesson created as part of a year 8 data analysis unit. The lesson focuses on developing drawing and interpretation of bar graphs. Can be complimented well with appropriate practice exam questions to extend. Can also be well scaffolded using a visualiser or excel to demonstrate how pupils may want to start drawing their graph. Can be scaffolded/extended to be made suitable for year 7 or 8.</p>

<p>Rolling starter that I use as a ‘hook’ for KS3 lessons on static electricity. Asks pupils to identify the link between a series of images relating to static electricity.</p>

<p>A powerpoint that guides pupils through the energy changes practical (RP10).</p> <p>Includes:</p> <ul> <li>aim of the investigation</li> <li>asks pupils to write their own hypothesis (guided questions to support)</li> <li>method for pupils to follow</li> <li>results table for pupils to use</li> <li>questions to guide through conclusion and evaluation</li> </ul> <p>Can be easily adapted by removing method/results table and asking pupils to produce their own. Aimed at students following the triple course and requires a prior understanding of endothermic and exothermic reactions. Can be nicely complemented with an exam question to consolidate.</p>

<p>A revision resource created for a low-ability year 9 group to recap the systems in the human body (AQA synergy) topic, including respiration, circulation, blood and digestion. Can be well-complemented with supplementary exam questions &amp; mark schemes as extension tasks.</p>

<p>An introductory lesson to circuits for key stage 3 with a focus on circuit symbols and interpreting circuit diagrams. A fairly basic lesson which could easily be made more challenging or paired with pupils building circuits from the diagrams.</p>

<p>Lesson created as part of a year 8 data analysis unit. The lesson focuses on developing skills drawing and interpreting line graphs, using height/weight measurements as a basis (practical). The lesson can be made suitable for use with year 7 or 8 if scaffolded/extended appropriately. Can be very well complemented with practise exam questions incorporating line graph drawing/interpretation.</p>

<p>Lesson created as part of Biology GCSE Disease unit. Aims to provide a thorough understanding of first line defense mechanisms, moving onto the immune system and development of immunity. Targeted at high attaining pupils primarily and can be further extended with addition of challenging past exam questions. Summary questions at the end can be completed independently, in groups or on white boards (depending on the needs of the class/teacher). Can be made more interactive by using this powerpoint to follow up on an independent research task, guided with suitable questions.</p>

<p>GCSE (AQA) blood and blood vessels, from the heart and health topic. Includes separate powerpoints for blood and blood vessels, so they can be taught separately.</p> <p>Activities include; information hunt for function/adaptations of componenets of the blood, assessment-style independent writing to compare blood vessels, notes within powerpoints, construction of comparison tables for blood vessels.</p> <p>Aimed at HAPs, with scaffolding in place for differentiation needs, including a model answer for the independent writing task.</p> <p>Independent writing task could be set as homework.</p>