A full topic that includes resources for students using Bunsen burners for the first time. It goes on to use Bunsen burners for a variety of investigations and leads onto gases and global warming. These resources could be used with KS2 or KS3

Forces in Action Lesson 1 Worksheet 1 (Scheme WS1) An investigation for students to learn the difference between mass and weight by using scales and newton meters.

Full investigation into the effect of mass and surface on the friction between two objects.

Full investigation into the effect of surface area on the air resistance for paper and card

Ideal homework for students to research and draw a diagram to represent aerodynamics

A full investigation into balloon rockets and the factors that can affect them.

Plasticine Boat Challenge - How many pennies can their boat hold. Also in addition is a cloze passage on upthrust and buoyancy.

Unscramble keywords and write down the definitions.

Scaffolded Fill in the Blanks activity for the 3 laws of motion

Light Lesson 4 Worksheet 2 (Scheme WS8) Thought provoking questions on reflection. Designed to challenge KS2. These should even challenge KS3. Please find the full scheme of work for light here: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/

Dulwich College Junior School Science Scheme A fully comprehensive scheme designed for above national average students. This is in line with the National Curriculum and would also fit in very well with KS3 Science

Light Lesson 2 Worksheet 1 (Scheme WS5) An investigation to find out what type of objects cast certain shadows. Please find the full scheme of work for light here: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/

A series of questions to accompany the Bill Nye Episode on Atoms. Its easy to find the video if you type it into Google!

How long does it take a smell to travel across a room? Students can find out using this structured worksheet including results tables, graph paper, and conclusion space.

Revision Aid for Atoms and Molecules topic.

Activity to simulate the random movement of air particles by using triangular paper and a 6 sided dice.

A simple differentiated research task on what makes up air? also covers pollution and the history of the Earth's atmosphere.

A comprehension activity to introduce students to the idea of alchemy and turning one element into another. A great side activity for when studying the periodic table.

Word puzzles based of the translation of of elements and their symbols. A good starter.

Light lesson 5 powerpoint 1 (Scheme PP4) Diagrams to show the refraction of light when viewing pencils in water and coins in cup. Designed to be used with the students performing the same activities. Please find the full scheme of work for light here: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/