Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on Recycling. In this lesson pupils will evaluate the pros and cons of recycling, look at the example of recycling aluminium cans and explain why some materials are easier to recycle than others. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 2 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keyword task (vocabulary: renewable, non-renewable, finite resource, recycling and ingot) -Task boxes -Comprehension and numeracy questions -Discussion Exercise -Recycling Poster -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Revision https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12796809 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ two complete lessons on Electromagnets and Using Electromagnets. In these lesson pupils will describe how to build an electromagnet, suggest ways to control the strength of an electromagnet and explain the difference between induced and permanent magnets. They will then look in-depth at uses for electromagnets. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 2 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: induced magnet, permanent magnet, electromagnet, magnetise and solenoid) -Task boxes -Handout sheet task -Knowledge expansion task -True or false -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Revision https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12802172 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ introductory lesson on the topic of Pressure in Gases. In this lesson pupils will explain what is meant by gas pressure, describe how temperature affects gas pressure and describe how atmospheric pressure decreases with height. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 2 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Keywords (vocabulary: pressure, gas pressure, collide, atmospheric pressure and compressed) -Handout sheet -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Pressure in Liquids https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12817479 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ introductory lesson on the topic of Pressure on Solids. In this lesson pupils will describe what pressure is and calculate pressure from area and force. They will also refresh the difference between mass and weight from year 7. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 2 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: mass, weight, pressure, reaction force and area) -Task boxes -Numeracy task -Discussion exercise -Practice pressure calculations -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Turning Forces https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12819308 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ introductory lesson on the topic of Pressure in Liquids. In this lesson pupils will describe the turning effect of a force (the moment), describe the law of moments and calculate the moment of a force (Nm) from force (N) and distance (m). Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 2 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: moment, pivot, clockwise, anticlockwise, equilibrium and centre of gravity) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Numeracy task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Revision https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12982730 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ full lesson on the topic of Selective Breeding. In this lesson pupils will describe how crops, pets and livestock can be changed over time through selective breeding. They will understand the advantages and disadvantages of selective breeding. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Discussion -Keywords (selective breeding, natural selection, generation, variation, disease resistance) -Order the steps -Handout task -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Genetic Engineering https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12983206 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ full lesson on the topic of Enzymes in Industry. In this lesson pupils will describe the effect of temperature on enzymes, discuss denaturation and give some examples of uses for enzymes in the food industry. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: protein, enzyme, catalyst, denaturation and biological washing powder) -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Revision https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12824989 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ full lesson on the topic of Biotechnology. In this lesson pupils will describe how fermentation is used in the food industry (bread and alcohol from yeast fermentation, cheese and yoghurt from bacteria fermentation), complete flowcharts showing some biotechnology processes and explain what the term biotechnology means. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (biotechnology, fermentation, pasteurisation, probiotic and antibiotic) -Task boxes -Order the steps (making alcoholic drinks) -Handout sheet task (making cheese and yoghurt) -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Enzymes in Industry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12824810 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ full lesson on the topic of Cloning. In this lesson pupils will describe what a clone is, give some examples of natural clones and discuss the uses of cloning technology. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, clone, natural clones and cutting) -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Handout task -Discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Biotechnology https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12824634 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ complete revision lesson for Biology B3a (New Technology in Biology). This lesson covers the major topics from this unit and can be used to revise for end of topic tests or to address knowledge gaps identified in the end of topic assessments. In this lesson students will revise: -Genetics and using Punnett squares -Inherited disorders -Selective breeding -Genetic engineering -Cloning -Fermentation and pasteurisation -Enzymes in industry -Return to the start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12983198 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 9 ~ Complete lesson on the work of Charles Darwin. In this lesson pupils will describe the evidence Darwin gathered to develop his theory of natural selection, give examples of evidence to support Darwin’s theory and explain the peer review process using his work with Alfred Wallace as an example. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Who? What? Where? -Task boxes -Comprehension questions (Darwin’s finch studies) -Peer review questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Preventing Extinction https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12826158 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 9 ~ Complete lesson on DNA. In this lesson pupils will describe the structure of DNA, learn what a DNA base is and describe how scientists built on each other’s work to develop our understanding of genetic material. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Order the steps -Handout sheet task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Charles Darwin https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12826098 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 9 ~ complete revision lesson for Biology B3b (Turning Points in Biology). This lesson covers the major topics from this unit and can be used to revise for end of topic tests or to address knowledge gaps identified in the end of topic assessments. In this lesson students will revise: Key points from the previous topic (Genetics) Vaccines Antibiotics DNA Charles Darwin Preventing Extinction Return to the start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12825427 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ introductory lesson on the topic of Pressure in Liquids. In this lesson pupils will explain why some things float and others sink. They will describe how pressure in liquids increases with depth. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 2 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Keywords (vocabulary: liquid pressure, upthrust, displace and submerged) -True or False -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Pressure in Solids https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12818690 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete revision lesson for Physics P2b (Energy). This lesson covers the major topics from this unit and can be used to revise for end of topic tests or to address knowledge gaps identified in the end of topic assessments. In this lesson students will revise: -Energy in food and fuels -Energy stores and energy transfer -Conduction, convection and radiation -Calculating power -Calculating energy costs -Calculating work done -Return to the start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12982962 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on Work, Energy and Simple Machines. In this lesson pupils will learn how to calculate work done, describe some simple machines and apply the concept of conservation of energy to these machines. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 2 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keyword task (vocabulary: work done, lever, gears, ramp and pulley) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Calculating work done (numeracy) -Handout sheet task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Revision https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12815269 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on Convection. In this lesson pupils will describe how energy is transferred by convection currents. They will apply this knowledge to different situations then explain how and why insulators are used to reduce energy transfer and compare different types of wall insulation. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 2 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keyword task (vocabulary: contact, collide, rises, thermal conduction and convection) -Task boxes -Handout sheet task -Discussion Exercise -Comprehension task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next leson Radiation https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12806183 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo