Whole scheme of work for microbes year 8 biology.

The popular word game: now as a starter in your classroom. Use this as a starter on the whiteboard or as a competition between your classes through the half term. This is my bell task for all sets with a prize at the end of term for the set with the highest total score. Interactive, all pupils want to take part, good as a literacy and numeracy (calculating the scores) starter. Applicable to all subjects not just science. Includes printable tiles (I laminate mine and have sticky magnets on the back so they can work on my magnetic whiteboard). Powerpoint and PDF version included, keynote version on the jump link for OS X users - this works especially well. mrmortonscience

Covers every topic in B2 These google forms are designed to allow you to either print or mail direct to you students and they can self assess what they know against the required specification. **UPDATE** Google forms are in the word document link When completed either within the email or in an internet browser (works perfectly on mobile devices) the evaluation from the class is sent directly back to you where a breakdown of the responses is built into the form. (responses - summary of responses). Each form only takes pupils a few minutes to fill out and are much quicker than traditional Red/amber/green self assessments. Ideally complete after the lesson is taught, at the beginning of any revision period and at the end of a revision session.

Covers every topic in B1. These google forms are designed to allow you to either print or mail direct to you students and they can self assess what they know against the required specification. When completed either within the email or in an internet browser (works perfectly on mobile devices) the evaluation from the class is sent directly back to you where a breakdown of the responses is built into the form. (responses - summary of responses). Each form only takes pupils a few minutes to fill out and are much quicker than traditional Red/amber/green self assessments. Ideally complete after the lesson is taught, at the beginning of any revision period and at the end of a revision session.

A guide for pupils designed to allow pupils to be able to express clearly what they need to do to progress to the next level in SC1 practical skills. Includes versions mapped to KS3 levels, and GCSE grades. Differentiated for higher, middle and lower ability. Can be used for; independent but structured work homework. self or peer assessment self-levelling a marking guide; writing P1, C1 etc in the margin when pupils have met the criteria. Progresses from year 7 to year 10/11 with a guide for pupils that introduces them into the requirements of an ISA practical.

Modelled for helping year 7 and 8 pupils a the start of a topic these 18 1 page sheets can be used in A4 or A5 books or placed in a folder. Covers all major areas of KS3 science, 18 topics total. Electricity, magnetism, ecology, cells, reproduction chemical reactions etc.

Blood vessels worksheet with sentence starters. differentiation, worksheet, capillaries, lumen, veins, arteries

Pupils are given this guide to writing up practical investigations. They can tick off each section after they think they have answered it, identifying what they need to do for each mark. Includes all common sections of a write up including hypothesis, method, diagram, graph, results table, context, analysis and evaluation. The resultant marks are added up to give a pupil a sub level based upon the number of marks they have achieved. This works very well for independent working as well as peer and self assessment after they have finished. I also find it very useful myself when marking.

Includes: Gold star questions for stretching able students to apply their learning. Plant cell models homework. Keyword word search and synthesis tasks.

Simple worksheet with some simple and some long answer questions designed to challenge year 7/8 pupils. starter, plenery, afl

A series of worksheets used for teaching respiration. Including labelling the diagram ( I give the pupils page numbers in our dictionaries and they have to figure out the rest themselves). Gap fill exercises and card sorts. Observation notes for a pluck dissection. Lots of challenging resources and pupil led activities designed for an observation lesson.

Pupils are shown an example of analysing data from a graph and are then given three graphs of increasing difficult to analyse. Great for getting groups ready for analysing their own data. photosynthesis, enzymes, rates of reaction, graphs

Pupils analyse a diet of an olympic rower, and then apply what they have learned to developing their own diet plan for another athlete. Topics covered; Food groups Reasons for nutrients Obesity anorexia healthy diet

A higher and lower differentiated worksheet, pupils fill in the gaps to explain what happened to their food as it is digested. Designed as an activity at the start of the topic for a medium ability year 8 group. I am using this with a follow up storyboard activity. AFL, plenery, assessment, literacy

Investigating the factors that affect amylase activity worksheet. 5 minute data handling exercise. Ideal for plenary, starter or AFL.

A nice starter or plenary where the pupils have to guess the word from the images and letters given. Pupils love this game.

Good for literacy and science application. Have: September 2013 Worlds largest volcano Invasive Species Dead whales linked with Oil pollution October 2013 Europes key animals making a comeback Health of oceans declining fast Top 5 physics discoveries November 2013 Trees shield vulnerable species from climate change Elephant society still disrupted decades after cull Report suggests slowdown in CO2 emissions rise December 2013 Aluminium Mercury Dead comet Ison January 2014 Central heating makes you fat Worlds oldest cancer Genetically modified purple tomatoes

Made for Btec 6.1 but suitable for a range of levels. Includes powerpoint, question sheet and information sheets. First activity was a brainstorm on healthy, unhealthy foods and activities. For the main activity: Text used is challenging for many pupils, do not be surprosed if they struggle for a few minutes before they get started. Put the information sheets around the room, put the pupils into groups and had them try to answer questions and win points for their group.

Investigation and presentation, includes step by step animation showing pupils how to contruct graphs. Suitable for all ages as the practical does not require anymore than a stopwatch. Great for all low and medium ability classes.

Pupils look at selective breeding and inheritance. Low to medium ability for years 7-9.