Complete lesson PPT with learning outcomes, new knowledge and activities detailed on the slides. The resource is designed to be used with the Activate C1, 2.2 Activity Sheet - Properties of Atoms and Elements. Included on the slides is a literacy-based creative writing task. The lesson is ready to go and is designed to support pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. All pupils should be able to list the properties of some elements; most pupils should also be able to identify substances that are elements, giving a reason; whilst some pupils should, in addition, be able to state what atoms are. The keyword of the lesson is 'atom'!. Further information and pupil activities can be found on pages 78 and 79, of the blue Activate 1 KS3 Science Textbook.

Complete lesson PPT with learning outcomes, new knowledge and activities detailed on the slides. A Pre-starter looping PPT is provided to play as students enter the room to initiate discussion. The resource is designed to be used with the Activate C1, 2.4 Activity Sheet -What does a chemical formula tell us? Included in the presentation is a slide introducing the methane bubbles demonstration together with a video link. A student worksheet is also included. The lesson is ready to go and is designed to support pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. All pupils should be able to name the elements in a compound; most pupils should also be able to write the chemical names for some simple compounds; whilst some pupils should, in addition, be able to write and interpret chemical formulae. Keywords for this lesson are 'chemical formula' . Further information and pupil activities can be found on pages 82 and 83, of the blue Activate 1 KS3 Science Textbook.

This resource includes complete lessons covering KS3 Activate 1, C1, Chapter 2. Lessons covered are as follows: 2.1 Elements; 2.2 Atoms; 2.3 Compounds; 2.4 Chemical Formulae The lessons are ready to go and are designed to support pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. The PPTs include learning outcomes, new knowledge, practical work, activities, and in some cases video-links. Each PPT starts with a slide of Teachers Notes which gives details of the Activate worksheets that the PPT has been designed to work with, keywords and, in some cases, textbook page numbers for further tasks/support. Please note that the Activate worksheets themselves are not included, due to copyright.

Complete lesson PPT with learning outcomes, new knowledge and activities detailed on the slides. The resource is designed to be used with the Activate Activity Sheet - The Solar System to Scale although it is possible to build a scale model rather than use the printed sheets. Included is a link to the video 'Powers of Ten' (Eames Office LLC) and 'To Scale: The Solar System' by filmmakers Wylie Overstreet and Alex Gorosh (showing the model Solar System made in the desert - fantastic!). The lesson is ready to go and is designed to support pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. All pupils should be able to identify some patterns, and name some planets, in the Solar System; most pupils should also be able to describe how objects in the Solar System are arranged; whilst some pupils should, in addition, be able to identify patterns in the spacing and diameters of the planets. Keywords include ellipse, asteroid, Mercury, Venus, Mars, terrestrial, gas giant, dwarf planet, gravity. Further information and pupil activities can be found on pages 150 and 151, of the blue Activate 1 KS3 Science Textbook.

Complete lesson PPT with learning outcomes, new knowledge and activities detailed on the slides. The resource is designed to extend the previous lesson, The Solar System, which includes the formation of the Solar System. Use this lesson, when you have time, to inspire your pupils as well as to extend their understanding and knowledge. Included are video links to 'Planets Orbit the Sun', and the National Geographic video, 'Birth of the Solar System'. A student worksheet is included as well as an answer-sheet. The lesson is ready to go and is designed to support pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. All pupils should be able to state that there is a theory about how the Solar System formed; most pupils should also be able to describe how we can test this theory; whilst some pupils should, in addition, be able to explain how the planets provide evidence for the theory. Keywords include gravity, scientists, observations, evidence, and theory. A fun lesson which will get your pupils talking!

This PowerPoint is designed to encourage your students to enjoy counting in groups of 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s. Pictures of groups of objects are animated on the slides for students to practise counting in steps. This resource supports one of the Maths key objectives for Year 2.

Complete lesson PPT with learning outcomes, new knowledge and activities detailed on the slides. This is the second lesson in the 'Working Scientifically' section. The resource is designed to be used with the Activate activity sheet, Planning Investigations, and to support pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. All pupils should be able to state what should be included in the plan for an investigation; most pupils should also be able to identify data as accurate or precise; whilst some pupils should, in addition, be able to describe a risk assessment. Supporting information and Summary Questions can be found on pages 4 and 5 of the blue Activate ,1 KS3 Science Textbook.

Complete lesson PPT with learning outcomes, new knowledge and activities detailed on the slides. This is the fourth lesson in the 'Working Scientifically' section. The resource is designed to be used with the Activate activity sheet, Analysing Data. It is targeted at pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. All pupils should be able to state what is meant by a line of best fit; most pupils should also be able to list what should be included in a conclusion; whilst some pupils should, in addition, be able to find a pattern in data using a graph or a chart. Keywords include analyse, line of best fit, and conclusion. Supporting information and Summary Questions can be found on pages 8 and 9 of the blue Activate 1, KS3 Science Textbook.

Complete lesson PPT with learning outcomes, new knowledge and activities detailed on the slides. This is the third lesson in the 'Working Scientifically' section. The resource is designed to be used with the Activate practical sheet, Collecting & Presenting Data, and for pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. All pupils should be able to state an example of how data can be recorded; most pupils should also be able to add data to a graph or chart; whilst some pupils should, in addition, be able to describe how to make and record observations and measurements. Keywords include outlier, mean, line graph, pie chart, and bar chart. Supporting information and Summary Questions can be found on pages 6 and 7 of the blue Activate 1, KS3 Science Textbook.

This PowerPoint presentation was designed to give GCSE maths students the chance to practice their knowledge of exact values for trig. ratios (up to 90 degrees). My students have found it useful and quite fun as well! This could be used as a starter, plenary, or as a short activity within a lesson.

Just the thing for the end of term - a Christmas-themed activity! Students work out the colour code by looking up the proton number of each element symbol shown in the picture (using the Periodic Table). They then either use that number on its own, or add or subtract proton numbers, to give the colour code. There is a key below the picture that allows the colour code to be converted to a colour. Ideal for familiarising students with elements on the Periodic Table, with a bit of seasonal fun thrown in. Aimed at key stage 3 but might also be enjoyed by some older students. PDF (larger image) and Word document versions included.

Just the thing for those last lessons before Christmas! This resource includes a PowerPoint presentation with 3 quiz rounds, including picture matching to event, and multiple choice questions - all about new science discoveries in 2017. It concludes with a Code-maker Challenge round in which pupils work in pairs to write a message to an alien space-craft (just sighted entering the Solar System). They then have to translate their message into Morse code and transmit it to two other students who 'receive' and translate the message back into English. Pupil score sheets and a copy of the Morse code alphabet are included in this resource. A class set of torches will need to be ordered for the lesson in order to complete Round 4. Have fun!

Complete lesson PPT with learning outcomes, new knowledge and activities detailed on the slides. This is the fifth lesson in the 'Working Scientifically' section. The resource is designed to be used with the Activate activity sheet, Evaluating Data. It is targeted at pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. All pupils should be able to state how to evaluate data; most pupils should also be able to describe the stages in evaluating data; whilst some pupils should, in addition, be able to suggest ways of improving a practical investigation. Keywords include evaluate, confidence, random error, and systematic error. Supporting information and Summary Questions can be found on pages 10 and 11 of the blue Activate 1, KS3 Science Textbook.

Complete lesson PPT with learning outcomes, new knowledge and activities detailed on the slides. This is the first lesson on the 'Forces' topic. A pupil task sheet and plenary task sheet are included. The resource is designed to be used with the Activate practical sheet, Measuring Forces, and to support pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. All pupils should be able to identify some forces acting on objects and identify an interaction pair; most pupils should also be able to explain what forces do; whilst some pupils should, in addition, be able to describe what is meant by an interaction pair. Supporting information can be found on page 112 and 113 of the blue Activate 1 KS3 Science Textbook.

A light-hearted, fun-filled Xmas quiz - just the thing for form time or as part of a lesson in the week before Christmas. This PowerPoint presentation includes two rounds of questions - one True/False and one multiple choice. There is an added challenge to find the number Santas included on most slides, as well as a video link to 'Is Santa Claus real - A scientific analysis' from PBS Studios.

An ideal activity to include in one of your end-of-term maths lessons! A Christmas colouring worksheet where students simplify the algebraic expressions, and then match their answer to the key to find the colour for each section. Aimed at Year 7 KS3 but also suitable for Year 6 KS2, students who need practice simplifying algebraic expressions, and anyone who likes colouring!

Complete lesson PPT with learning outcomes, new knowledge and activities detailed on the slides. There is also a link to a great video-clip - The Beauty of Pollination. The resource is designed to be used with the Activate B1 3.6 Activity Sheet (Flower Dissection). A flower diagram is included for students to label. Plant organ resources are also included: plant organ function descriptions (to be printed out and placed around the room) and a Plant Organs student table. The lesson is ready to go and is designed to support pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. All pupils should be able to recall the parts of a flower and state what is meant by pollination; most pupils should also be able to use appropriate techniques to dissect a flower into its main parts; whilst some pupils should, in addition, be able to describe the process of pollination. Keywords include petal, sepal, stamen, anther, pollen, filament, carpel, stigma, style, ovary, ovule, and pollination. .

Complete lesson PPT with learning outcomes, new knowledge and activities detailed on the slides. This is the second lesson on the 'Forces' topic. The resource is designed to be used with the Activate practical sheet, Investigating Elastic, and to support pupils aiming for developing and secure outcomes. All pupils should be able to state an example of a force deforming an object and recognise a support force; most pupils should also be able to describe how forces deform objects; whilst some pupils should, in addition, be able to explain how solid surfaces provide a support force. Supporting information can be found on page 114 and 115 of the blue Activate 1 KS3 Science Textbook.

A set of five Christmas-themed picture templates ready for you to customise to your classes requirements. Do they need to practise simplifying algebraic expressions, working with negative numbers, basic operators, BIDMAS, or anything else? All you need to add is a key and brief instructions to make this resource work for your classes. I hope this is useful!!