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Solar system comprehension
This resource is ideal to be used to teach Junior Cycle Science
E an S 3: Students should be able to interpret data to compare the Earth with other planets and moons in the solar system, with respect to properties including mass, gravity, size, and composition.
A set of 8 fact literacy fact sheets on the planets in our solar system. These
are designed to be printed and displayed around a room/corridor/sports hall.
Students then visit the sheets in order to extract the data on each of the 8 planets.
Groupwork
Students could be split into groups with each group looking at a different data set. Alternatively each member of the group could be tasked with finding specific information.
The question sheet allows students to interpret the data on the fact sheets and use it to compare Earth with other planets in our solar system.
Comparisons looked at include density, diameter, day length, year length, composition and temperature.
All facts are taken from the NASA website and are listed as correct as of November 2021.
States of matter
A selection of worksheets that can be used as a revision or during the teaching of the states of matter.
Also ideal material to be left with a substitute as all answers are provided.
Included are:
A starter activity listing solids, liquids and gases
A wordsearch comprising a literacy comprehension with underlined key terms
A properties sorting worksheet
A key word match up
A home learning worksheet that recaps students learning during the lesson on the particle diagram of a solid, liquid and gas as well as the properties.
Answer are included.
Have you also seen my festive Christmas comprehension
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12602253
Christmas Comprehension.
READY MADE LESSON
The Science Behind The Christmas Tree
This literacy based resource focuses on the genetics behind the Christmas tree allowing teachers to revise the basics of the cell and DNA whilst bringing literacy into science.
The resource also touches on other biology topics such as** adaptations** and sustainability
Included with this resource are:
A two page comprehension titled “The Science Behind The Christmas Tree”
A set of 10 true and false questions (Answers included)
A set of 8 short answer questions (Answers included)
A set of extended writing questions
A Scientific Method activity based on information in the comprehension.
This set of resources is more than enough to cover a one hour lesson and is ideal work to be left as cover work with a supervisor as answers are provided.
The Heart Diagram - Jigsaw Activity
The Heart Diagram Jigsaw.
Instructions
Print the Jigsaw page
Allow students to cut out and rearrange to make a completely labelled diagram of the heart.
(Display or print the completed copy as a support for those struggling)
Stick into place in their notes copy.
(ask those more able to add additional labels; valves, septum, cardiac tissue etc)
The Heart is labelled with the following;
Vena Cava
Pulmonary Artery
Pulmonary Vein
Aorta
Right Atrium
Left Atrium
Right Ventricle
Left Ventricle
Celestial bodies definition match up
A match up exercise for students to practice the definitions and meanings of various structures in our solar system and beyond.
Key words included:
Star
Planet
Solar system
Moon
Comet
Asteroid
Galaxy
Sun
Milky Way
Answers included
Extracting metals
A revision sheet covering the main points in extracting metals including; the reactivity series, electrolysis and reduction with carbon.
Questions included based on the resource sheet are scaffolded to include fill the blank questions as well as stretching questions including research,
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Ag Science Notes. Complete Soil Bundle
This bundle is a complete collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils”
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
The formation and classification of soils
The factors affecting soil formation
Gley Soils
Podzols
Brown Podzolic Soils
Brown Earths
Luvisols
Rendzina
Peat
Lithosols
The Physical Characteristics of Soil
Soil Structure
Factors affecting soil structure
Cementation
Separation
Soil Texture
Soil Particles
Soil Water
The Soil Triangle
Soil Compaction
The Chemical Characteristics of Soil
Flocculation
Cation Exchange
Cation Exchange Capacity
pH
Liming
Biological Characteristics of Soil
The Microbiome
The Rhizosphere
The Carbon Cycle
The Nitrogen Cycle
Organic Matter
Earthworms
The Management of Soil
Soil Drainage
Soil Sampling
Soil Testing
Fertiliser
Slurry
Manure
Health and Safety
Also covered are TEN SPECIFIED PRACTICAL ASSESSMENTS
To isolate and grow bacteria from clover root nodules
To determine the percentage of organic matter in a soil sample and convert it to organic carbon
To show the activity of earthworms in a soil
To estimate the number of earthworms in a pasture
Investigating soil texture by hand testing, sedimentation and sieving
Calculating the percentage water content of a soil sample
Comparing the capillarity and infiltration rates of compacted and uncompacted soils
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating flocculation
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating cation exchange capacity
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by investigating the pH of a soil sample.
Please leave a review if you find this resource helpful
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Festive Comprehensions
Ready Made Lessons
A selection of two comprehensions that can be used with classes over the festive period. These comprehensions focus on looking at snow and Christmas trees with a scientific lens.
Topics that are touched upon are:
Genetics
The Cell
Adaptations
States of Matter
Reflection
Hibernation
Laminate these and use them with classes year after year!
Differentiated question sheets include:
Multiple choice
True and False
Short Answer
Extended writing
Climate change and Sustainability activities (COP26)
This crossword and wordsearch resource are ideal brainteasers for use as a starter or recap of sustainability. It is very relevant to COP26 and to **Science week 2021. **
Ideal cross curricular resources that can be used in science, geography or CSPE.
A QR code allows students to use their mobile device to access the UN website revising the** SDG’s** and what they stand for.
**
Answers included.**
This resource is also available as part of a complete lesson on COP26. You can view it at the following link
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12599392
Space wordsearch
An excellent literacy resource which can be used as a settling activity in the topic of space or can be used to help revise** key words.**
Key words included:
Planet
Star
Shuttle
Universe
Galaxy
Hubble
Moon
Gravity
Apollo
Asteroid
Milky Way
Comet
Answers included.
Investigation Template (The Scientific Method)
A step by step worksheet that allows students to lay out their investigation appropriately. Includes reminder post it’s along the way for anything they may have forgotten.
Steps include:
Hypothesis
Variables
Safety
Method
Diagram
Results - including space for a table and a graph
Conclusion
Evaluation
Have you also seen my festive Christmas comprehension https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12602253
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Ag Science Revision Notes. Soil Bundle A
This bundle is a collection of Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to three of the sections in strand 2 “Soils”
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
The formation and classification of soils
The factors affecting soil formation
Gley Soils
Podzols
Brown Podzolic Soils
Brown Earths
Luvisols
Rendzina
Peat
Lithosols
The Physical Characteristics of Soil
Soil Structure
Factors affecting soil structure
Cementation
Separation
Soil Texture
Soil Particles
Soil Water
The Soil Triangle
Soil Compaction
The Chemical Characteristics of Soil
Flocculation
Cation Exchange
Cation Exchange Capacity
pH
Liming
As well as six Specified Practical Activities
Investigating soil texture by hand testing, sedimentation and sieving
Calculating the percentage water content of a soil sample
Comparing the capillarity and infiltration rates of compacted and uncompacted soils
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating flocculation
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating cation exchange capacity
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by investigating the pH of a soil sample.
Please leave a review if you find this resource helpful
Ag Science Revision Notes. Chemical Characteristics
Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
The Chemical Characteristics of Soil
This set of clear and concise Ag Science revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to strand 2 “The Chemical Characteristics of Soil”
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
It covers:
Flocculation
Cation Exchange
Cation Exchange Capacity
pH
Liming
Also covered are the specified practical activities
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating flocculation
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by demonstrating cation exchange capacity
Investigating the chemical properties of soil by investigating the pH of a soil sample.
Try out revision notes on the formation of soil for free here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608277
Also see notes on the physical characteristics of soil here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608283
Ag Science Revision Notes. The Management of Soil
Leaving Certificate Ag Science Revision Notes written for the NEW specification.
The Management of Soil
This set of clear and concise Ag Science Revision notes summarises the learning outcomes relating to strand 2; The Management of Soil.
All aspects of the learning outcomes have been summarised to aid student revision.
It covers:
Soil Drainage
Soil Sampling
Soil Testing
Fertiliser
Slurry
Manure
Health and Safety
Find notes on the Chemical Characteristics of Soil here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608909
Try a free set of notes on the Formation and Classification of Soil here
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12608277
Winter Comprehension.
**Ready Made Lesson **
The Science of Snow is a three page comprehension that can be read as a class. It uses simple language to describe how science and snow are linked covering topics such as:
States of matter
Reflection
Adaptations
Hibernation
Migration*
Included with this resource are:
A three page reading comprehension
A multiple choice activity (answers included)
A short answer question activity (answers included)
An extended answer activity
A research project including QR codes needed to research
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Space resources bundle
This bundle contains a complete set of resources for any teaching or revision of space and the solar system.
8 fact sheets depicting data on each of the planets in our solar system. Data includes gravity, temperature, length of day, density and composition.
Question sheet that asks students to **interpret the data on the fact sheet and make comparisons between Earth and the other planets. **
A key word match up exercise allowing students to recall the meanings of the main celestial bodies in the solar system.
A keyword word search
A card sorting activity allowing students to reinforce their knowledge of key word definitions
Two size sorting activities designed to assess students understanding of the relative sizes of the objects in the universe.
Climate change COP 26 Comprehension
These resources are designed to allow teachers to provide a summary of the **COP26 **summit to their students.
Two options of “do now” activities are available in the form of
**- a wordsearch
a crossword**
(answers are included for both)
For the main body of the lesson is a comprehension in the form of a fictional newspaper “The Environmental Times.”
This provides detailed, student friendly summaries of the COP26 summit and the impact it will have.
The two page broadsheet can be printed and** analysed** as a whole class activity or set as independent learning.
Two styles of questions are included to assess learning of the lesson.
Short answer
True and false
(answers included)
Teachers could then complete the lesson by asking students to write to their local MP about their thoughts and feelings of the summit.
Have you also seen my festive Christmas comprehension
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12602253
Space Key Word Sort
A highly visual, hands on and effective activity for learning the key words associated with the topic of space.
Answers have been jumbled so students can be given the sheet and asked to cut them out and rearrange.
Or teacher can prepare them before hand to save time and students can begin sorting immediately.
Key words covered:
Star
Solar System
Planet
Moon
Comet
Asteroid
Galaxy
Sun
Milky Way
Answer key is included
Uses of metals
A quick starter activity matching names of metals to their uses.
Common key words used throughout
Answers included
Comparing soil types
A revision/summary resource consisting of two sheets designed to be printed side by side so that students have an A4 comparison sheet of the four main soil types.
**- Podzol
Brown podzolic soils
Brown earths
Gleys**
Created to be used for the new Agricultural Science Leaving Certificate course.