'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.
'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.
This resource is a lesson with activities covering the nuclear radiation content in the 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes:
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: An information hunt starter activity
3: Information, a group activity and a dice assessment game for the 3 types of radiation
4: A radiation deflection explanation
5: A 6 mark assessment question
6: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson
7: A set of notes for students to use
8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room
9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning
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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the uses of radiation content of the 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes:
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: A starter game
3: A radiation information sheet
4: A monitoring the thickness of materials group activity
5: A radiation in smoke alarms key information activity
6: A sheet for students to work through
7: A 6 mark assessment question
8: A 6 mark analysis question
9: A set of notes for students to use
10: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room
11: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning
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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on electricity. This resource includes:
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique
3: A question looking at circuit components
4: A power calculation question
5: A current in parallel circuits question
6: A power calculation question
7: A PD calculation question
8: A resistance calculation question
9: A IV graph question
10: ACDC questions
11: A national grid question
12: A transformer question
13: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson
14: A version of the power point for students to use
This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point.
This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge
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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on radiation and atomic structure. This resource includes:
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique
3: A question looking at the structure of the atom (atomic theory)
4: A questions looking at the 3 types of radiation
5: A question looking at radioactive decay
6: A question on half life
7: A question on background radiation
8: A question on radiation safety
9: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson
10: A version of the power point for students to use
This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point.
This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge
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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on motors & electromagnetic induction structure. This resource includes:
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique
3: A question on ACDC
4: A questions on the left hand rule
5: A question on magnetic flux density
6: Questions on the motor effect
7: A question on generators
8: A question on transformers
9: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson
10: A version of the power point for students to use
This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point.
This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge
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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on waves. This resource includes:
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique
3: Questions looking at the properties of waves
4: Questions looking at the wave equation
5: Questions looking at waves required practicals
6: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson
7: A version of the power point for students to use
This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point.
This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge
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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on Physics required practicals. For each required practical there is an explanation of how to carry it out, a long answer question looking at getting students to write methods, a diagram / model to help students write a method and an answer to each question. This resource includes:
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique
3: A slide on key vocabulary to do with practicals
4: A questions looking at the resistance required practical
5: A questions looking at the density required practical
6: A questions looking at the stretching a spring required practical
7: A questions looking at the IR required practical
8: A questions looking at the SHC required practical
9: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson
10: A version of the power point for students to use
This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point.
This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge
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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on magnets & electromagnets. This resource includes:
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique
3: A question on magnetic materials
4: A questions looking at plotting magnetic fields
5: A question on magnetic fields
6: A question on solenoids
7: A question on magnetic flux density
8: A question on building electromagnets
9: A question on a electromagnets investigation
10: A question on circuit breakers
11: A question on a relay switch
12: A question on load speakers
13: A question on microphones
14: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson
15: A version of the power point for students to use
This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point.
This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge
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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the speed section of the new 2015 AQA Physics specification with a zombie twist. This resource includes
1: A literacy key word starter activity
2: An identify scalar & vector quantities activity
3: A speed calculation dice game
4: A rearrange the speed equation activity
5: A zombie chase data gather activity
6: A speed time graph activity
7: A 6 mark question plenary activity
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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the inertial mass content in the new AQA Physics specification. This resource includes:
1: A power point to lad students through the lesson
2: An instruction sheet on how to run the lesson
3: A dice game
4: A literacy starter activity
5: 2 graph drawing activities
6: A data analysis circus of questions
7: An equation activity
8: A suggested drag race activity
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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the breaking energy content of the new 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: A kinetic energy starter game
3: A calculating kinetic energy activity
4: 2 graph activities
5: A calculating breaking energy activity
6: A breaking energy equation construction task
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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the resultant force content of the new 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes:
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: A calculating basic resultant force starter activity
3: A calculating resultant force of a race car activity
4: A resultant force dice game
5: A literacy activity
6: A set of notes for students to use
7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room
8: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning
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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the renewable energy content in the 2015 AQA Physics specification. This lesson includes:
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: A key information starter game
3: A sheet for students to fill in during the lesson
4: 4 suggested models that you can construct to help explain renewable energy
5: A 6 mark question analysis activity
6: A group presentation activity
7: A 6 mark assessment question
8: A set of notes for students to use
9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room
10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning
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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the distance and displacement content of the 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes:
1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: A key information starter game
3: A Spag activity
4: A scalar and vector quantities activity
5: A measuring distance and displacement activity
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Embark on an exciting Army Mission Plan STEM activity where students will work together to design a strategic plan, using math, science, and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world challenges faced by military teams. This resource includes:
A full PowerPoint for the teacher to use
A bridge building activity
A ration plan activity
A design electric car activity
Instructions for carrying out the activities
Intro videos
Student sheets
Bridge building activity: In this hands-on activity, children will design and build their own bridge using simple materials like paper, tape, and straws. They’ll learn about basic engineering principles, such as how shapes and structures can provide strength and stability. By testing how much weight their bridges can hold, kids will also explore problem-solving and creativity as they adjust their designs to make the strongest bridge possible
Ration plan activity: In this engaging activity, children will take on the role of army nutritionists as they create a ration plan to keep soldiers energized and healthy. Using a list of lightweight and non-perishable foods, kids will explore how to balance proteins, carbs, fats, and essential nutrients while designing meals that are easy to carry and eat in the field. This activity helps children understand the importance of nutrition, planning, and the challenges soldiers face when it comes to food. This activity comes with a nutrition information sheet.
Electric vehicle design activity: In this exciting STEM activity, children will get to design and draw their very own electric car! Using paper, they’ll plan out the parts of a simple electric car, including the motor, battery, wheels, and axles. This activity fosters creativity and introduces basic engineering concepts, helping kids understand the components needed to make vehicles move. This activity comes with an outline for students to add to
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This resource was created by David Chalk, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
In this activity, students will explore the elements of sustainable city design, learning how to incorporate renewable energy sources, green spaces, and efficient transportation systems to create a city that benefits both people and the environment. This resource includes:
A full PowerPoint for the teacher to use
A sustainable building design activity
A what goes under a city activity
A what energy sources to use activity
Into videos
Student sheets
What goes under a city activity
In this activity, children will learn about what needs to go under a city to keep it running smoothly. They’ll explore things like underground pipes for water and sewage, tunnels for trains and subways, and where to place things to help make the city sustainable. By understanding these hidden systems, kids will gain insight into how cities work and how these essential services help people live and work above ground.
This activity includes a short introduction video, slides to help explain what can go under a city to students and an example of a model that you can set up to help explain this part of a city to students.
Sustainable buildings activity
In this sustainable building design activity, children will learn about eco-friendly architecture by designing their own “green” buildings. They will consider features like solar panels, rainwater collection systems, and energy-efficient materials to make their structures environmentally friendly. This hands-on activity encourages creativity while teaching kids about sustainability and the importance of reducing environmental impact.
This activity includes a short introduction video, slides to help explain how buildings can be made sustainable and information sheets that students can use when designing their buildings.
Sustainable energy resources activity
In this activity, children will explore different types of renewable energy sources, like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, to decide which ones are best suited for a city. They’ll learn about the benefits and limitations of each energy source and consider factors like location, weather, and city needs. This activity encourages kids to think critically about sustainable energy solutions and how to make cities greener and more energy-efficient.
This activity includes a short introduction video and slides to help explain what types of renewable energy resources students can plan to use in their city design.
Terms of Use
This resource was created by David Chalk, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.