A booklet with activities aimed to introduce key concepts in the WS aspect of science.
Such as:
-key words e.g. hypothesis, variables, accuracy, reproducible
-units of measure
-identifying variables
-drawing graphs and tables
-mini quiz to consolidate learning
MORE WORKING SCIENTIFICALLY RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!
-A full lesson on the definition of:
independent variable
dependent variable
control variable
-Examples to go through with whole class
-Differentiated worksheet for identifying the variables for a range of investigations
Can be used for ALL age ranges as this is important for all students to know
Students have to identify the elements in these compounds and count how many there are.
Suitable as a starter activity for KS4 or for KS3 atoms topics.
Second sheet has a little more help for lower ability students.
A full lesson from the B13 Reproduction unit
Includes a writing task with ALL key words necessary to explain how genetic information is organised with a MODEL ANSWER.
Afl
Exam questions with mark scheme also included.
A full lesson with resources and answers looking at:
-alpha, beta and gamma radiation
-ionising power and penetration power
-dangers
-what it is stopped by
Includes 6 mark exam question
All answers are included in the powerpoint
Lesson covers:
Difference between communicable and non communicable disease
correlation vs causal mechanism
Benign and malignant cancer
Risk factors
Exam questions
A lesson outlining what negative feedback is and the action of thyroxine and TSH.
Very few resources and guideline from AQA available for this so mostly an outline of key information.
Part of the hormonal coordination unit.
In depth lesson on what the term ‘rate’ actually means in terms of amount and time
before teaching about the rate of photosynthesis using the distance of lamp and number of bubbles investigation. Also covers the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis.
Working scientifically centered lesson.
3x full lessons on:
Photosynthesis, word and symbol equation
Starch test
Structure of the leaf with writing task
All answers are included in the powerpoint.
There is a differentiated writing task for structure of the leaf.
Suitable for KS3 or KS4 lower ability
3 pages of electrolysis summary work
perfect for homework, revision and consolidation.
page 1 : definitions
Page2: wordfill of rules
page 3: application of rules
Full unit of work with POWERPOINT so need to plan. Suitable for all abilities.
There are a selection of comprehension activities, writing tasks, exam questions with answers all included.
Lessons:
Biodiversity and waste
Deforestation and peat bog destruction
Global warming
Maintaining biodiversity
ALL answers on the powerpoint so no need to plan whatsoever! A full lesson including:
-hazard risks control with examples.
-Comprehensive review of hazard symbols
-Worksheet with questions with hazard symbols including everyday examples
-plenary
-extra powerpoint with lab rules, good to go through before any experiments you do.
two FULL lessons (slides and worksheets), no need to plan anything else covering:
change of state
heating curves
specific heat capacity and latent heat
latent heat calculations E=ml
Includes rearranging equation
SLIDES are very descriptive- and have plenty of visual diagrams
Lots of Afl throughout lessons