This lesson covers heat transfer and insulating through investigating the construction of the water polo arena.

This is the first lesson of a unit to mark the 2012 Olympics. Each lesson focusses on an olympic event and links it to scientific concepts. I will upload as I write them! Lesson 1 is the 100m sprint and reaction times. The practical requires computers (ideally laptops - one per group) but can be done as a whole class activity with the IWB. One worksheet is to accompany the practical, the other is a homework activity on graphs and data analysis.

This activity is adapted from a Kings' College resource and develops argumentation skills. It is also a good summary of the differences between plant and animal cells and an introduction to classification.

Simple web-based research task (includes links - hold down CTRL to open links in document)

A simple game of top trumps which the students make. This is designed for students to make cards on computers and print them out to play. It can also be done by hand if you print the templates off. In groups of 5, each student makes 4 cards (use the groups slips to allocate elements). I have restricted it to the first 20 elements, but obviously you can extend it if you want bigger sets. Then print off and play - see the instructions for more details.