Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson for States of matter KS3 science.
Aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable used a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. No additional resources required to deliver the lesson, part of the particle and matter unit.
Lesson objectives:
Describe the particle arrangements of the three states of matter.
Describe the force differences between particles in solids, liquids and gases.
Explain the properties of solids, liquids and gases.
45 min-1 hour lesson
26 slides
Lesson has the following layout:
Do now starter questions
Expanded lesson objectives
Introduction to the topic/Discussion point
Low stakes quizzing to check understanding
Key knowledge table
Key knowledge quiz
Application of knowledge
Independent task
Plenary
I will be uploading more lessons in the unit in the near future.
All the best,
Monty
Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson for States of matter KS3 science.
Aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable used a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. No additional resources required to deliver the lesson, part of the particle and matter unit.
Lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and consice way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from their working memory into their long term memory.
Lesson objectives:
State the changes of state.
Describe the changes of state in terms of arrangement of particles.
Explain the changes of state in terms of energy and forces.
45 min-1 hour lesson
27 slides
Lesson has the following layout:
Do now starter questions
Expanded lesson objectives
Introduction to the topic/Discussion point
Low stakes quizzing to check understanding
Key knowledge table
Key knowledge quiz
Application of knowledge
Independent task
Plenary
I will be uploading more lessons for the unit in the near future.
All the best,
Monty
Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson on animal and plant cells,
aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable for a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. No additional resources required to deliver the lesson. Part of the living thing and cells unit.
Lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and concise way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory.
Lesson objectives:
Identify an animal and a plant cell from a diagram.
Label the main structures of animal and plant cells.
Describe the function of these structures.
45 min-1 hour lesson
38 slides
Lesson has the following layout:
Do now starter questions
Expanded lesson objectives
Introduction to the topic/Discussion points
Low stakes quizzing to check understanding
Key knowledge quiz
Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do)
Independent task
Plenary
I will be uploading more lessons for the unit in the near future. If you find this resource useful please leave a review.
All the best,
Monty
This resource is a comprehensive comprehension task that explores the basics of magnetism and the principles behind electromagnets, their properties, and their uses. Suitable for KS3 students, this resource includes word fill, matching, short and long answer questions, all with included answers to ensure student understanding.
Designed to be used both in class and as a home resource, this task will help students develop a deeper understanding of magnetism and electromagnetism, and their practical applications in everyday life.
With a clear and concise overview of the topic, this resource is an excellent tool for revision and consolidation of knowledge, and can be used as a homework, end-of-topic revision or home learning.
Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson for melting and boiling point KS3 science.
Aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable used a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. No additional resources required to deliver the lesson, part of the particle and matter unit.
Lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and consice way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from their working memory into their long term memory.
Lesson objectives:
Define the terms melting and boiling point.
Identify the state of matter of a substance based of provided data.
Explain the shape of a heating curve.
45 min-1 hour lesson
28 slides
Lesson has the following layout:
Do now starter questions
Expanded lesson objectives
Introduction to the topic/Discussion points
Low stakes quizzing to check understanding
Key knowledge table
Key knowledge quiz
Application of knowledge
Independent task
Plenary
I will be uploading more lessons for the unit in the near future.
All the best,
Monty
This KS3 science comprehension resource is an informative guide on the importance of food groups, healthy eating, and the digestive system. The resource explains the five main food groups, their benefits, and the consequences of an unbalanced diet. It also discusses the importance of vitamins and minerals and their sources, as well as the importance of fibre and healthy fats. The resource further explains the processes of digestion and the digestive system, highlighting the roles of different organs and enzymes. Additionally, the resource describes two common gastrointestinal disorders and their causes.
The resource comes with a set of questions and answers that test students’ understanding of the topics covered. The questions are designed to promote critical thinking and help students retain the information presented in the resource.
Overall, this KS3 science comprehension resource is an excellent teaching tool for science teachers who want to help their students learn about nutrition, digestion, and the importance of a healthy diet. The resource can be used as a stand-alone lesson, as part of a larger unit on the human body or as a home learning resource. The questions and answers included make it easy to assess student understanding and progress, making it a valuable addition to any science classroom.
Based on the popular daytime quiz show, this word smash quiz can be used as a fun and engaging revision resource. Using a written clues and/or images, students will have to ‘smash’ the answers together to solve the word smash.
21 Atomic structure and the periodic table word smashes to solve
Works well with mini whiteboards
Great way to assess knowledge of key words
Ideal for class based or home learning revision
If you have enjoyed this quiz feel free to check out my shop for more science resources.
All the best,
Monty
Complete self-contained PowerPoint lesson on Power. Aimed at KS4 pupils (14-16). Based on the AQA combined science/Physics specification (2016), but is also suitable of Edexcel and OCR specs.
No printing or additional resources are required to deliver this lesson.
The lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge clearly and concisely. Utilising low stakes quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory.
Lesson objectives:
Define power
Calculate power
Rearrange the power equation to calculate energy transferred and time.
45 min-1 hour lesson
28 slides
The lesson has the following layout:
Do now starter questions
Expanded lesson objectives
Introduction to the topic/Discussion points
Low stakes quizzing to check understanding
Key knowledge table
Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do)
Independent task
Plenary
I will be uploading more lessons in the near future.
All the best,
Monty
KS4 Comprehension on photosynthesis and leaf structure. Ideal for end of topic recap or revision. Suitable for home learning too.
The resource comes with a set of questions and answers that test students’ understanding of photosynthesis. The questions are designed to promote critical thinking and help students retain the information presented in the resource.
Mix of follow up questions
Exam style questions
Mark scheme
When you need a low stake revision activity but with more challenge than a standard word search.
Students need to solve the clues to find the key words which they can then locate in the word search puzzle. Or they can try and find to words to solve the clues.
Based on the AQA GCSE cell biology unit
Key word list:
Cell
Organelle
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Ribosome
Microscope
Mitosis
Micrometre
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
Chloroplast
Magnification
Resolution
Prokaryote
Diffusion
Osmosis
Active transport
Plasmid
Red blood cell
Cell cycle
Root hair cell
Enjoy!
Chemistry: Atomic structure and the periodic table. What is the keyword?
A fun PowerPoint activity perfect for an end of unit recap or revision. Suitable for KS4 (14-16) but could also be used with advanced KS3 (11-14) classes. Similar to the gameshow ‘Catchphrase’ where students use the visual clues to guess the keyword or key term.
Contains 20 visual puzzles based on the AQA GCSE combined science Atomic structure and the periodic table unit.
Works well with mini white boards with students working individually or in small teams to guess the keyword.
*Can be used as an engaging home learning game.
If you’ve enjoyed this resource, have a look at my other ‘What is the keyword?’ resources.
All the best,
Monty
When you need a low stake revision activity but with more challenge than a standard word search.
Students need to solve the clues to find the key words which they can then locate in the word search puzzle. Or they can try and find to words to solve the clues.
Based on the AQA GCSE Physics Energy unit.
Key word list:
Work done
Joule
Kinetic
Chemical
Elastic
Gravitational
Power
Nuclear
Electrostatic
Magnetic
Thermal
Radiation
Mechanical
Heating
Electrical
Efficiency
Hydroelectricity
Geothermal
Wind
Watt
Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson on light microscopes,
aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable for a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. Can be used with an optional microscope practical.
Lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and concise way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory.
Lesson objectives:
Identify the parts of a microscope.
Describe the difference between magnification and resolution.
Describe how to use a microscope to view plant and animal cells.
45 min-1 hour lesson
45 slides
Lesson has the following layout:
Do now starter questions
Expanded lesson objectives
Introduction to the topic/Discussion points
Low stakes quizzing to check understanding
Video task
Read, Cover, Write, Mark key information task.
Key knowledge quiz
Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do)
Plenary
I will be uploading more lessons for the unit in the near future. If you find this resource useful please leave a review.
All the best,
Monty
A worksheet I created for my low ability year 10 class.
We had already covered the cardiovascular system, so this was used as a starter for the next lesson.
The Power Point contains the answers, which can be shown on a smart board for pupils to self mark.
Please let me know if you found it useful or any improvements/corrections to make.
Thanks
Monty
When you need a low stake revision activity but with more challenge than a standard word search.
Students need to solve the clues to find the key words which they can then locate in the word search puzzle. Or they can try to find the words to solve the clues.
Based on the AQA GCSE atomic structure and the periodic table unit.
Key word list:
Atom
Ion
Halogens
Plum pudding
Compound
Alkali metals
Noble gases
Mixture
Filtration
Proton
Mass number
Reactant
Element
Group
Chadwick
Mendeleev
Isotope
Solution
Rutherford
Electron
Distillation
Chemistry: Bonding, structure and matter. What is the keyword?
A fun PowerPoint activity perfect for an end of unit recap or revision. Suitable for KS4 (14-16) but could also be used with advanced KS3 (11-14) classes. Similar to the gameshow ‘Catchphrase’ where students use the visual clues to guess the keyword or key term.
Contains 20 visual puzzles based on the AQA GCSE combined science Bonding, structure and matter unit.
Works well with mini white boards with students working individually or in small teams to guess the keyword. Great to see if keywords have been embedded.
Can be used as an engaging home learning game.
If you’ve enjoyed this resource, have a look at my other ‘What is the keyword?’ resources.
All the best,
Monty
Biology: Cell Biology. What is the keyword?
A fun PowerPoint activity perfect for an end of unit recap or revision. Suitable for KS4 (14-16) but could also be used with advanced KS3 (11-14) classes. Similar to the gameshow ‘Catchphrase’ where students use the visual clues to guess the keyword or key term.
Contains 20 visual puzzles based on the AQA GCSE combined science Cell biology unit.
Works well with mini white boards with students working individually or in small teams to guess the keyword.
Can be used as an engaging home learning game.
If you’ve enjoyed this resource, have a look at my other ‘What is the keyword?’ resources.
All the best,
Monty
What is the keyword? Physics: Energy
A fun activity perfect for an end of unit recap or revision. Similar to the gameshow ‘Catchphrase’ where students have to use the visual clues to guess the keyword or key term.
Contains 11 visual puzzles based on the AQA GCSE physics energy unit.
Works well with mini white boards with students working individually or in small teams.
Suitable for KS4 (14-16) but could also be used with advanced KS3 (11-14) classes.
If you enjoyed this resource, have a look at my other ‘What is the keyword?’ resources.
All the best,
Monty
Based on the popular daytime quiz show, this word smash quiz can be used as a fun and engaging revision resource. Using the written clues and/or images, students will have to ‘smash’ the answers together to solve the word smash.
21 Atomic structure and the periodic table word smashes to solve
Works well with mini whiteboards or buzzers for the ultimate class quiz!
Great way to assess knowledge of key words
Ideal for class based or home learning revision
If you have enjoyed this quiz feel free to check out my shop for more science resources.
All the best,
Monty
Based on the popular daytime quiz show, this word smash quiz can be used as a fun and engaging revision resource. Using a written clue and an image students will have to ‘smash’ the two answers together to solve the word smash .
21 Cell biology word smashes to solve
Works well with mini whiteboards
Great way to assess knowledge of key words
Ideal for class based or home learning revision
If you have enjoyed this quiz feel free to check out my shop for more science resources.
All the best,
Monty