The author has over 20 years’ experience of teaching and has worked in wide range of schools with very diverse student groups. He holds an MSc in “Education and Technology in Science”. This lessons and scheme of work have been successfully trialed and refined in the classroom environment.
The author has over 20 years’ experience of teaching and has worked in wide range of schools with very diverse student groups. He holds an MSc in “Education and Technology in Science”. This lessons and scheme of work have been successfully trialed and refined in the classroom environment.
This lesson was written for middle/top sets. The lesson is designed to provoke discussion and thought about the process of Extinction.
The first part of the lesson introduces the concept of 'Extinction - dead as a Dodo'.
The second part looks at the 4 main causes of extinction.
The third part looks at the evidence for extinction- the fossil record and includes a mini practical looking at fossils and using their features/adaptations to understand their historic niche,
The narrative is deliberately loose so the lesson can follow the students questions/discussions but the sequencing ensures that the learning objectives will be covered.
At the end, if you have time, there are 'book-work' references (to consolidate the learning).
A thoroughly researched resource for Science teachers who want an exciting, discussion-based thought provoking and engaging lesson written by a science teacher with over 20 years’ experience.
This lesson (and scheme of work) has been successfully trialed in a state Academy and has been used (and improved each time) over three different classes.
Year 8 Biology B2.2 Ecosystem processes
Scheme of work Bundle. This bundle contains all 8 lessons, 3 key-word searches, the "identifying Stomata" practical and 7 KAHOOT quizzes.
This lesson was written for middle/top sets. The lesson is designed to provoke discussion and thought, especially when you ask the class to identify the native British Squirrel!!
The narrative is loose so the lesson can follow the students questions but the sequence ensures that the learning objectives will be covered.
At the end, if you have time, there are 'book-work' references (to consolidate the learning) and also a word-search as a 'new vocabulary' plenary.
An excellent resource for Science teachers who want a colourful engaging lesson written by an experienced science teacher. The slides are colour coded by topic, contain All/Most/Some differentiated learning objectives, the current date and with 28-32 point Ariel font to enhance legibility.
The Author has over 20 years’ experience of working in a range of Schools and was awarded a Master’s Degree in 2008 in “Education and technology in Science” by Bristol University. This lesson (and scheme of work) has been successfully trialed in a state Academy and has been used (and improved each time) over three different classes.
A digital version of the B1 2.6 Muscles lesson in the Year 7 Science Activate book 1.
The lessons are differentiated to cater to a less academic audience than the original texts were intended. The Activate 1 book has a reading age of 11-12 years, however, many year 7 students have a reading age below their chronological age and these Power Points were written with those students in mind.
This lesson includes a KAHOOT quiz as a plenary.
Good for Science teachers who want a colourful engaging lesson written by a science teacher with 20 years experience. The slides are colour coded by topic, contain All/Most/Some differentiated learning objectives, the current date and with 28-32 point Ariel font to enhance legibility.
Both the presentations and the hyperlinked KAHOOT quizzes are fully customisable to suit your particular audience.
The Author has over 20 years’ experience of working in a range of Schools and was awarded a Master’s Degree in 2008 in “Education and technology in Science”. This lesson (and scheme of work) has been successfully trialed in an academy having been used (and improved) with three different classes.
If there are any typos, inaccuracies or comments you would like to report – please contact me as all feedback is most welcome.
Enjoy!
This presentation is a practical designed to support lesson B1 2.1 Levels of Organisation on p26.
It is designed to instruct and support students learning new practical skills.
This lesson (1 of a series) is differentiated to cater to a less academic audience than the original texts were intended. The Activate 1 book has a reading age of 11-12 years, however, many year 7 students have a reading age below their chronological age and these Power Points were written with those students in mind.
This lesson includes both a word-search and a KAHOOT quiz as a plenary.
Good for Science teachers who want a colourful engaging lesson written by an experienced science teacher.
The slides are colour coded by topic, contain All/Most/Some differentiated learning objectives, the current date and with 28-32 point Ariel font to enhance legibility.
Both the presentation and the hyperlinked KAHOOT quizzes are fully customisable to suit your particular audience.
The Author has over 20 years’ experience of working in a range of Schools and was awarded a Master’s Degree in 2008 in “Education and technology in Science” by Bristol University. This lesson (and scheme of work) has been successfully trialed in an academy having been used (and improved) with three different classes.
If there are any typos, inaccuracies or comments you would like to report – please contact me as all feedback is most welcome.
Enjoy!
A digital version of the B1 2.5 Movement - Joints lesson in the Year 7 Science Activate book.
This lesson is differentiated to cater to a less academic audience than the original texts were intended. The Activate 1 book has a reading age of 11-12 years, however, many year 7 students have a reading age below their chronological age and this Presentation was written with those students in mind.
This lesson includes both a word-search starter and a KAHOOT quiz as a plenary.
Good for Science teachers who want a colourful engaging lesson written by an experienced science teacher. The slides are colour coded by topic, contain All/Most/Some differentiated learning objectives, the current date and with 28-32 point Ariel font to enhance legibility.
Both the presentations and the hyperlinked KAHOOT quizzes are fully customisable to suit your particular audience.
The Author has over 20 years’ experience of working in a range of Schools and was awarded a Master’s Degree in 2008 in “Education and technology in Science” by Bristol University. This lesson (and scheme of work) has been successfully trialed in an academy having been used (and improved) with three different classes.
If there are any typos, inaccuracies or comments you would like to report – please contact me as all feedback is most welcome.
Many thanks!
Year 7 Biology B1.2 Structure and Function of body Systems Foundation test Feedback (DIRT Lesson).
This is a feedback lesson used as part of Dedicated Improvement and Reflection Time. It contains the scans of the real scripts as used by my (anonymous) students complete with feedback.
A Keyword Search for the Year 7 Biology B1 2.5 Joints-Movement lesson designed to be used in conjunction with the Year 7 Biology B1 2.5 Joints-Movement lesson.
A revision lesson based around designing a mind-map of the complete Year 8 Biology B2.3 Adaptation and Inheritance topic. It includes key concepts, Keywords and diagrams to assist with students' revision.
