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The biggest barrier to pupils' enjoyment of Science? The language. Simple fact - pupils need to learn more subject-specific words at KS3 Science than are needed when taking GCSE French. The majority of these resources are aimed at familiarising pupils with the arcane lexicon of Science using engaging word games.

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The biggest barrier to pupils' enjoyment of Science? The language. Simple fact - pupils need to learn more subject-specific words at KS3 Science than are needed when taking GCSE French. The majority of these resources are aimed at familiarising pupils with the arcane lexicon of Science using engaging word games.
Imaginative literary tasks
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Imaginative literary tasks

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Instructions for five different tasks that could be reports / group work / video; hints are given to students as to methods for engaging with each project and improving the presentation.
Progress in Science - making thermometers
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Progress in Science - making thermometers

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A two-part project (could be used independently); first is a tag game that maps over a dozen scientists onto a two millennia timeline in order to show that measuring temperature is a work in progress. Second is stimulus material that encourages pupils to learn more about four of the most famous scientists, their lives, the society in which they lived and other inventions they developed.
Loop frames for chemistry
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Loop frames for chemistry

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A set of engaging puzzles covering Chemical reactions, Compounds, Element shorthand, Environmental chemistry, Metals & compounds, Reactivity, Rocks é weathering, Solutions. Each puzzle is suitable for individual homework or for a group-activity in class.
Demonstrating day & night
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Demonstrating day & night

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A kinesthetic game for demonstrating that although the sunlight will always hit one face of the Earth, the rotation of the Earth will give the appearance of sun rise and sun set.
Word models for Work and Energy (CGP pp63-65)
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Word models for Work and Energy (CGP pp63-65)

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This file contains ten different match-word-to-meaning models that will familiarise pupils with 24 key words in Work and energy that must be learned and understood so they are more able to incorporate further learning. There are at two versions of each model so pupils are encouraged to chat, hear and learn.
Word models for Rocks  and rock cycle (CGP pp56-58)
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Word models for Rocks and rock cycle (CGP pp56-58)

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This file contains ten different match-word-to-meaning models that will familiarise pupils with 24 key words in the rock cycle that must be learned and understood so they are more able to incorporate further learning. There are at two versions of each model so pupils are encouraged to chat, hear and learn.
DIY gametes to show chromosome recombinations
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DIY gametes to show chromosome recombinations

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A paper exercise that pupils can use to show how genes (on individual chromosomes) can be sorted and resorted during reproduction - the idea of dominant and recessive alleles, including sex chromosome, then follows naturally
Women and men of astronomy
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Women and men of astronomy

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Both women and men have contributed to accurate observation of stars and development of ideas, this resource highlights the ideas of nine women and nine men who have been important in changing ideas about the stars and planets. There is lots of movement, reading, talking, remembering and writing in order to construct a timeline of astronomy over the past five centuries.
Organs of the human body
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Organs of the human body

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Pupils lay down, talk, draw, cutout, run around, talk some more, use glue - and in doing so will learn the names, positions and functions of the organs of the human body. The teacher - they just lay out the materials, give a little guidance, and watch the students engage and learn.
Chemistry word games
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Chemistry word games

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Engaging word games and cut-out models ensure that every pupil will become familiar with the basic ideas and lexicon of chemistry
Circuits & Symbols - myriad games for introducing and using the vocabulary of electricity
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Circuits & Symbols - myriad games for introducing and using the vocabulary of electricity

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A plethora of different games that will engage students in learning the spelling and understanding the meaning of the vocabulary of electricity. Several match-word-to-meaning games, including 3D structures such as prisms or boxes, open ended games, such as diy wordsearch, and games for revision such as the tag games. Supplement your telling and using words, with the pupils enjoying finding the lexicon for themselves.