I share original PowerPoints, worksheets and SEN/EAL booklets that I created while training to become a Science Teacher. I have continued to use these resources successfully during my 3 year teaching career. My resources include a full lesson plan in the description (40-50 minutes) to guide other trainees and PGCE students. I received an Outstanding grade at the end of both placements, where I used these resources. Resources are for KS3 Science, PSCHE, GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics, A Leve
I share original PowerPoints, worksheets and SEN/EAL booklets that I created while training to become a Science Teacher. I have continued to use these resources successfully during my 3 year teaching career. My resources include a full lesson plan in the description (40-50 minutes) to guide other trainees and PGCE students. I received an Outstanding grade at the end of both placements, where I used these resources. Resources are for KS3 Science, PSCHE, GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics, A Leve
Contains: PowerPoint lesson on Satellites and orbits, PowerPoint explaining project, Word document feedback grid to be used by all students (plus additional bonus lesson on orbits and circular motion for stretch and challenge)
Types of satellites, natural and artificial, types of orbits, geostationary and polar
Suitable for KS3 / Year 7 to 9 / ages 11 to 14 / Science or Physics / Philosophy
Lesson plan Satellites and Orbits
Starter - Questions to assess prior knowledge (5 minutes)
Main - Present types of satellites and types of orbit either on the board or by printing slides and organising an information hunt. Students draw and complete table of definition, uses, advantages and disadvantages (15 minutes)
Plenary - Exam style question practice with a 6 mark question on the difference between types of orbit (10 minutes)
Dragons Den Science Project
Explain project brief to students using the slides (10 minutes).
Allow students a lesson to design their satellite and create a pitch
Print a feedback grid for teacher and for each student. Students assess each other while listening to each other’s pitches during final lesson.
