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

Suitable for non-specialist delivery (ask tech to demonstrate distillation if necessary) This lesson is part of the Activate (new book) series of lessons.

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 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 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 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 ‘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 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 diffusion lesson for the new Activate 1 scheme of work. Matter unit lesson 5.1.6 The resources include: Presentation including links to third party interactive resources Literacy support sheet for SEN students to reduce written work Differentiated challenge sheets

This is the ‘More changes of State’ lesson in he ‘Matter’ unit of the Activate (new book) scheme of work for year 7. Included is: a Powerpoint presentation - suitable for delivery by non-specialists if neccessary as it has all answers included in the powerpoint. Numeracy starter activity (differentiated) Literacy support sheet for SEN students to reduce the volume of writing Three different levels of challenge worksheets with answers

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 third lesson in the third unit of Activate 1 (Matter) Included is a Powerpoint presentation, literacy support sheet for SEN, role play activity and worksheet.

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.

32 double sided flashcards (print back to back, flip long edge) for Chapter 1 of AQA Activate 1 The Particle Model. Questions are based on the book content

This is a lesson on Metals and oxygen from the ‘metals and acids’ unit in Activate 2. It follows the activate lesson very closely. There are three demos (burning magnesium and zinc powder/ iron filings) but I have included video clips of these for those who are delivering a short notice cover lesson.

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.