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I am a secondary science teacher from Plymouth, United Kingdom. I have a passion for designing interactive, engaging and well scaffolded resources that are inclusive for all pupils. I teach all years, from years 7-13. I teach KS3 Activate (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (Biology and Chemistry), AQA GCSE Biology, AQA GCSE Chemistry, and A Level Biology (OCR A).

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I am a secondary science teacher from Plymouth, United Kingdom. I have a passion for designing interactive, engaging and well scaffolded resources that are inclusive for all pupils. I teach all years, from years 7-13. I teach KS3 Activate (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (Biology and Chemistry), AQA GCSE Biology, AQA GCSE Chemistry, and A Level Biology (OCR A).
AQA GCSE - Isotopes and relative atomic mass
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AQA GCSE - Isotopes and relative atomic mass

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This lesson is designed for a mixed ability year 9 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy specification, at the start of the topic ‘Quantitative Chemistry’. This lesson is focused on isotopes and calculating relative atomic mass. From this lesson, students should be able to: Define the term ‘isotope’ Define the term ‘relative atomic mass’ Calculate the relative atomic mass All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Menstrual cycle - KS3 Activate, Reproduction topic
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Menstrual cycle - KS3 Activate, Reproduction topic

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on the menstrual cycle. From this lesson, students should be able to describe the main changes that occur during the menstrual cycle, mostly linked to the thickness of the uterine lining. All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Contraception - KS3 Activate, Biology
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Contraception - KS3 Activate, Biology

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum in science. This lesson is focused on contraception. From this lesson, students should be able to: Name two methods of contraception (condoms, contraceptive pill) Describe how each method of contraception works (barrier, contains hormones to prevent ovulation) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of contraception All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Fertilisation and germination (in plants) - KS3 Activate, Reproduction topic
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Fertilisation and germination (in plants) - KS3 Activate, Reproduction topic

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum in science. This lesson is focused on fertilisation and germination in plants. From this lesson, students should be able to: Describe the process of fertilisation in plants, including the formation of a pollen tube Describe how fruits and seeds develop Describe the process of germination Name three conditions that are required for germination to occur All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
KS3 Activate - Cells topic
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KS3 Activate - Cells topic

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A full unit of work from the KS3 Activate ‘cells’ topic, designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This unit of work contains 7 full hour lessons. The lessons should be delivered in this sequence: Animal cells Plant cells Using a light microscope Specialised animal cells Specialised plant cells Diffusion (movement of substances into and out of cells) Unicellular organisms Each of the lessons in this sequence are designed to be interactive and engaging. Each of my lesson resources contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Seed dispersal - KS3 Activate, Reproduction
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Seed dispersal - KS3 Activate, Reproduction

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum in science. This lesson is focused on seed dispersal. From this lesson, students should be able to: Name four different methods of seed dispersal Describe how seeds are adapted for their dispersal method Understand the correct order of processes that must occur from pollination and fertilisation, to seed dispersal and germination All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
KS3 Activate Reproduction topic BUNDLE
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KS3 Activate Reproduction topic BUNDLE

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A full unit of work from the KS3 Activate ‘reproduction’ topic (from Activate 1), designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This unit of work contains 10 full hour lessons. These lessons are designed to be engaging and interactive, with frequent use of AFL as well as longer independent tasks. These should be suitable to be delivered by a teacher of any specialism. All answers and given on the slides to independent tasks. The lessons should be delivered in this sequence: Puberty and adolescence Male reproductive system Female reproductive system Fertilisation and implantation Development of a foetus Menstrual cycle Contraception Flowers and pollination Fertilisation and germination (in plants) Seed dispersal Each of my lesson resources contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Compounds - KS3 Activate
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Compounds - KS3 Activate

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum in science. This lesson is focused on ‘compounds’ from ‘Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds’ from Activate 1. From this lesson, students should be able to: State the meaning of ‘compound’ Explain whether a molecule diagram shows an element or compound Explain why a compound has different properties to the elements whose atoms are in it All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Atoms - KS3 Activate
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Atoms - KS3 Activate

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum in science. This lesson is focused on ‘Atoms’ from ‘Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds’ from Activate 1. From this lesson, students should be able to: State the meaning of ‘atom’ State the meaning of ‘element’ (in terms of its atoms) All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Chemical formulae - KS3 Activate
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Chemical formulae - KS3 Activate

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum in science. This lesson is focused on ‘Chemical Formulae’ from ‘Chapter 2: Elements, atoms, and compounds’ from Activate 1. From this lesson, students should be able to: Name a familiar two-element chemical compound. Determine the chemical formula of a compound, given the relative numbers of atoms of the elements in it. All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
KS3 Writing chemical formulae worksheet
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KS3 Writing chemical formulae worksheet

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A worksheet on writing chemical formulae, with answers. Two versions are included, PowerPoint and Word. In this worksheet, students will develop the skills of: Using a particle diagram to identify which elements are in a compound, and the relative numbers of atoms of each element in the compound Using particle diagrams and/or written information to write the chemical formulae for compounds Naming familiar two-element compounds Drawing particle diagrams for compounds This worksheet is scaffolded with some gaps filled in to model how to correctly complete the table. This is based on the KS3 Activate curriculum, from Chapter 2 “Elements, atoms and compounds” from Activate 1. However, this should be suitable for any KS3 class or lower ability KS4 class studying chemical formulae.
KS3 Activate - Elements, atoms and compounds TOPIC BUNDLE
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KS3 Activate - Elements, atoms and compounds TOPIC BUNDLE

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A full unit of work from the KS3 Activate ‘Elements, atoms and compounds’ topic (from Activate 1, Chemistry, chapter 2), designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This unit of work contains 4 full hour lessons. These lessons are designed to be engaging and interactive, with frequent use of AFL as well as longer independent tasks. These should be suitable to be delivered by a teacher of any specialism. All answers and given on the slides to independent tasks. The lessons should be delivered in this sequence: Elements Atoms Compounds Chemical formulae Each of my lesson resources contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
The pH scale - KS3 Activate lesson
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The pH scale - KS3 Activate lesson

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A full 1 hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This is the 3rd lesson in “Chapter 4 - Acids and Alkalis” from Activate 1, Chemistry. This lesson should be suitable to teach to any KS3 Chemistry class, even by those where Chemistry is not their specialism. This lesson includes a class practical, where students test common household substances with universal indicator solution. It also includes a printable worksheet. From this lesson, students should be able to: Identify acids, alkalis and neutral solutions on the pH scale Describe the colour change of universal indicator in strong acids, weak acids, neutral solutions, weak alkalis, and strong alkalis All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
AQA GCSE - Half equations in electrolysis
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AQA GCSE - Half equations in electrolysis

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A full 1-hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Chemistry topic of electrolysis. This lesson focuses on writing half equations This lesson includes detailed teacher models and worked examples with animations and specific questions to support students’ metacognition. Many practice questions are included which are ramped in difficulty to build confidence, and contain answer slides. Students work up to completing exam questions at the end of the lesson. My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Neutralisation - KS3 Activate lesson
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Neutralisation - KS3 Activate lesson

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A full 1 hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This is the 4th lesson in “Chapter 4 - Acids and Alkalis” from Activate 1, Chemistry. This lesson should be suitable to teach to any KS3 Chemistry class, even by those where Chemistry is not their specialism. This lesson includes a practical demo (universal indicator rainbow). From this lesson, students should be able to: Define the term ‘base’ and identify bases by name (metal oxides, metal hydroxides and metal carbonates) Describe how pH changes during a neutralisation reaction Explain how antacids work All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Echoes and ultrasound - KS3 Activate lesson
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Echoes and ultrasound - KS3 Activate lesson

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A full 1 hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This is the 5th and final lesson in “Chapter 2 - Sound” from Activate 1, Physics. This lesson is on ‘echoes and ultrasound’. This lesson should be suitable to teach to any KS3 Physics class, even by those where physics is not their specialism. This lesson (and all lessons in this unit) is designed to be interactive and engaging, with plenty of real world examples and independent tasks. From this lesson, students should be able to: Recall that an echo is reflected sound Understand which materials reflect sound well and which materials absorb sound well Describe how echoes can be used to calculate distance Use simple, given examples of the time taken for an echo to be heard to calculate distance Recall what ultrasound is Recall two uses for ultrasound Describe how sonar is used to calculate the depth of water All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Reactions topic, KS3 Activate (Chemistry)
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Reactions topic, KS3 Activate (Chemistry)

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This unit of work contains seven 1-hour lesson resources designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This unit follows "Chapter 3 - Reactions” from Activate 1, Chemistry. However, it would be suitable for any KS3 curriculum studying chemistry. This unit of work is designed to be engaging and interactive, with plenty of practical demonstrations and teacher models. There are a couple of class practicals too which come with risk assessments and full, chunked instructions. The lessons are designed so that they can be delivered by any member of staff, regardless of whether chemistry is their specialism. They are also suitable for students working outside the classroom, e.g. in isolation. The lessons should be delivered in this order: Chemical reactions Word equations Oxidation reactions Decomposition reactions Using ratios Conservation of mass Endothermic and exothermic All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Conservation of mass - KS3 Activate lesson
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Conservation of mass - KS3 Activate lesson

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A full 1 hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This is the 6th and penultimate lesson in “Chapter 2 - Reactions” from Activate 1, Chemistry. This lesson is on ‘conservation of mass’. This lesson should be suitable to teach to any KS3 Chemistry class, even by those where chemistry is not their specialism. This lesson (and all lessons in this unit) is designed to be interactive and engaging, with plenty of real world examples and independent tasks. From this lesson, students should be able to: State what the law of conservation of mass is Explain why mass is conserved during a chemical reaction (no atoms are created or destroyed, only rearranged) Use the conservation of mass to calculate the mass of a reactant or product Balance simple formula equations All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
Space - KS3 Activate FULL TOPIC
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Space - KS3 Activate FULL TOPIC

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This unit of work contains four 1-hour lesson resources designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This unit follows "Chapter 4 - Space” from Activate 1, Physics. However, it would be suitable for any KS3 curriculum studying physics. This unit of work is designed to be engaging and interactive, with plenty of practical demonstrations and teacher models. There are a couple of class practicals too which come with risk assessments and full, chunked instructions. The lessons are designed so that they can be delivered by any member of staff, regardless of whether chemistry is their specialism. They are also suitable for students working outside the classroom, e.g. in isolation. The lessons should be delivered in this order: The night sky The Solar System The Earth The Moon All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
The night sky - KS3 Activate lesson
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The night sky - KS3 Activate lesson

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A full 1 hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 7 class. This is the 1st lesson in “Chapter 4 - Space” from Activate 1, Physics. This lesson is on ‘the night sky’. This lesson should be suitable to teach to any KS3 Physics class, even by those where physics is not their specialism. This lesson (and all lessons in this unit) is designed to be interactive and engaging, with plenty of real world examples and independent tasks. From this lesson, students should be able to: Describe the objects you can see in the night sky Define the terms satellite, meteor, comet, Solar System, galaxy and Universe Describe the structure of the Universe Compare the sizes of structures in the Universe All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task