Supporting learners in science

Helpful resources to guide and support KS3, KS4 and GCSE learners in science

Tes Resources Team

Student looking down a microscope, teacher supporting students in science

Support your science learners with these helpful resources to guide their learning

It can sometimes be tricky for students to recall a full range of facts and information from memory, especially when they have many subjects to contend with. To make things a little easier, we have gathered together a range of resources to help your learners recall scientific knowledge, recognise science symbols, develop their scientific skills and guide them when working independently.

Table mats and helpsheets

Numeracy Placemat for Science
Jon Haines

Numeracy Placemat for Science

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Print to A3 double sided and laminate. Includes rules, tips and formulae for use in Science lessons. Includes graphing / scales / times-tables / calculations / formula triangles and other helpful information which can help boost your students' ability to work some things out for themselves and tog...
KS3 Science skills help sheets
simontwhite

KS3 Science skills help sheets

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These sheets are designed to help KS3 students with all aspects of a science investigation. There are printable sheets for Risk Assessment, Planning, Obtaining Evidence, Analysing Evidence and Evaluating Evidence. The sheets contain key words and connectives along with helpful hints and tips, l...
GCSE Physics Equation Helpsheet
Joel Kenyon

GCSE Physics Equation Helpsheet

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Helpsheet for when pupils are finding it difficult to use answer questions involving AQA Physics equations. When I have used them I have placed them on an A5 sheet and have a handful of them in my classroom give to pupils who may be struggling. It includes a step-by-step table along with all the P...
NEW Hazard Symbols Meanings with Examples for  Lab Safety
stephenkemp193

NEW Hazard Symbols Meanings with Examples for Lab Safety

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This is a resource which uses the new up to date Hazard Symbols. Each sheet has the name of each hazard symbol, the symbol itself, a description of the Hazard, an example of which chemical has that hazard and an image to help them remember. This will help with Lab safety. This is part of a full les...
Chemical Calculations Helpsheet (AQA)
MrsV_Science

Chemical Calculations Helpsheet (AQA)

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AQA Chemistry is tricky at the best of times, but it can become even trickier when students are expected to remember all the different calculations from the various units. To make things easier, I give my students a copy of this sheet to keep in their books. Its a handy resource that gives them a ...

Writing frames and 'how to' resources

KS3 Science investigation writing frame
grayster

KS3 Science investigation writing frame

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I use this writing frame on A3 paper for KS3 classes to help them organise an investigation, and I link each part to AQA coursework so they are used to the words and ideas when they get to GCSE. There is an example LA writing frame where pupils investigate the link between the height you drop a ball...
Scientific Report Help Sheet
jillstjohn

Scientific Report Help Sheet

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This is a help sheet for students writing up a scientific report. It follows the same layout as my Graph help sheets. It contains the following headings: Title, Aim, Method, Results, Evaluation & Conclusion. This can be used in all 3 sciences: Biology, Chemistry & Physics. The pack contains ...
Learning Mats to support writing up a practical: Planning and Evaluating
hmb807

Learning Mats to support writing up a practical: Planning and Evaluating

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Differentiated learning mats (B = basic) (H = higher) to support students writing up any practical in science. Age appropriate for KS3 and KS4. New science specification resources (AQA). A3 editable publisher resource. What's included? Planning basic mat (shown) Higher planning learning mat Basic ...
Scientific Report Writing Guide
MrsV_Science

Scientific Report Writing Guide

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This helpsheet can be used to support KS3 or KS4 scientists in setting up and completing a lab report for an investigation. It contains guidance to each key part of a lab report and allows students to mark these off as they go along! The resource helps students with the following steps: - Introd...