This is lesson 4 of the Activate 1 Matter unit. The content covered in the book is very simple, so I’ve expanded this to include plotting a heating curve. Included is a powerpoinr presentation which can be delivered by a non-specialist if necessary as all of the answers are included for each session. A literacy support sheet is included for SEN support, as well as activities.

This is the ‘Inside Particles’ lesson in the AQA Activate, Matter unit This is designed to be easily followed / delivered by non-specialists as the answers are all included. You will need Molymods available for this activity - but if you have non available you could improvise with plasticine balls and cocktail sticks. There is a literacy support sheet included for SEN students and students with weak handwriting. I have attached the periodic table I used in the lesson, but this is not my own and as such is not included in the sale. It is the generic GCSE periodic table included in most textbooks. You can of course use whichever version your school uses.

This is a set of differentiated flashcards for the Matter: particle model and separating mixtures unit in Activate 1 Question cards have the answers on the reverse (if printed double-sided flipped on long edge) and are colour coded with blue being the easiest, green mid-range and red being the most challenging, so you can set different levels of revision based on ability.

This is a single lesson on ‘How to tackle long answer questions in science’ Produced for KS3 it is also suitable for KS4 lower sets. We have produced 5 sets of 4 lessons for year 7 and year 8 which we deliver in 5 ‘skills weeks’ throughout the year. I will make these lessons availably singly, in sets of 4 and as whole year sets as they become available. This is year 8 - skills week 1, lesson 1 The lessons can of course be taught in any order and as stand alone lessons. Any exam questions mentioned in the presentations are not my own, and are included for your convenience only. Suitable for delivery by specialists and non-specialists. Remote learning version included

This is a single lesson on ‘The scientific method’ Produced for KS3 it is also suitable for KS4 lower sets. We have produced 5 sets of 4 lessons for year 7 and year 8 which we deliver in 5 'skills weeks throughout the year. I will make these lessons availably singly, in sets of 4 and as whole year sets as they become available. This is year 8 - skills week 2, lesson 4 The lessons can of course be taught in any order and as stand-alone lessons. All lessons have literacy support sheets where needed for students who struggle with writing. Lessons are suitable for delivery by specialists and non-specialists and this lesson has a remote delivery version included.

This is a set of 54 double sided flashcards (print double sided, flip long edge) on the atomic structure unit. I have colour coded them (blue = easiest, green = harder, red = hardest), so you can differentiate by asking different groups to focus on learning different colour groups. I’ve made these for my year 9’s end of unit test, but I will also be using them with my year 11s for revision.

This is the filtration lesson in the Activate 1 (new book) scheme of work for year 7s (or year 8 if you’re following the older Activate book). Included is the filtration practical and a demonstration of immiscibility. There is a ‘thinking scientifically’ starter.

This is the Gas Pressure lesson in the Activate 1 Matter unit. There are two demonstrations in this lesson (collapsing can and boiled egg in a bottle) Suitable for non specialists to deliver as all answers to questions posed are included on the slides. If you are a non specialist - watch the videos linked in the presentation, so you know how to perform the demos.

This is the Pure substances and mixtures lesson of the AQA Activate scheme of work for year 7. Included is a powerpoint presentation, starter activity and cat and stick activity. There is a simple practical in this lesson - I have included the Activate sheets for your convenience, but these are not part of my resources. The lesson can easily be delivered by a non-specialist as all of the posed questions are answered on the slides. There is a ‘literacy support sheet’ for SEN students or those who struggle with writing.

This is the first lesson in the Activate ! Matter unit. Suitable for non-specialists to deliver.Includes literacy support sheet for SEN students

This is the filtration lesson for The Matter unit in Activate 1 (new book) year 7 scheme of work. Any answers are included on the slides so it is suitable for non-specialists. There is a simple filtration practical (filtering sand and water).

This is the first lesson in the Activate 1 scheme of work for unit 6 'Reactions’ Designed to be suitable for delivery by non-specialists if necessary - so includes any answers if questions are asked. The ‘thinking scientifically’ starter is differentiated three ways HPA (high attainers), MPA (mid attainers) and LPA/SEN. There is a practical which can be tweaked by technicians depending on available resources.

This is the last lesson in the Activate 1 Matter unit. Suitable for non-specialists to deliver. Practical that tests how much students can recall from the separating mixtures lessons prior to the end of unit test.

This is thesecond lesson in the Activate 1 scheme of work for unit 6 'Reactions’ Designed to be suitable for delivery by non-specialists if necessary - so includes any answers if questions are asked. The ‘numeracy’ starter is differentiated three ways HPA (high attainers), MPA (mid attainers) and LPA/SEN. There is asimple practical which can be tweaked by technicians depending on available resources.

This is the third lesson in the Activate 1 scheme of work for unit 6 'Reactions’ Designed to be suitable for delivery by non-specialists if necessary - so includes any answers if questions are asked. The ‘thinking scientifically’ starter is differentiated three ways HPA (high attainers), MPA (mid attainers) and LPA/SEN. There is a simple demonstartion of blue and red litmus paper

Here are 48 double-sided revision flashcards for the Activate 1 unit ‘acids and alkalis / metals and non-metals’ Print double-sided (flip long edge) They are colour coded: Blue easiest Green more challenging Red hardest You can differentiate by assigning different colour to different students to learn.

This is the second lesson in the Activate 1 ‘Earth’ chapter. Includes literacy support for SEN.

This is the first lesson in the Activate 1 (new book) chapter ‘Earth’ . Includes literacy support sheet for SEN.

This is lesson 7.1.3 in the Activate 1 (new book) series. Suitable for delivery by non-specialists. Any questions posed have answers on the following slide. Materials needed are a selection of igneous rocks (intrusive and extrusive) as well as some metamorphic rocks. Literacy support sheet included for SEN / students who will have a scribe in assessments.

This is a series of two lessons for British Science Week. The first is a theory lesson which looks into the environmental problems with plastic. There is a 7 minute video from Plastic Oceans - with a question sheet for students to listen for the answers as they’re watching. I’ve set this up with a workbook for students to complete, so it’s separate from their usual books. (please remove our school logo from the workbook and insert your own) There is an associated homework. Lesson 2 is a practical - Making plastic from milk In Powerpoint 2 I’ve mentioned a poster competition. If you’re downloading this after April 2018 you will want to delete this section as the competition will be closed.