LO: Assess the reliability of science articles in the news. Outcomes: Identify reliable sources as trustworthy. Explain why these are reliable. Evaluate and compare a range of sources. This is an excellent resource which can be used to start a new topic or when starting with a new class. It includes: interactive starter Independent learning Peer assessment Worksheet for low ability

This lesson is designed for GCSE (Edexcel spec). End Point: How do we calculate the speed of a wave? Success Criteria: Recall/use the equation relating wave speed, frequency and wavelength. Recall/use the equation relating wave speed, distance and time. Describe how to measure the velocity of sound in air. Describe how to measure the velocity of waves on the surface of water. This simple lesson gives students lots of practice calculating wave speeds using two different methods. I would follow this lesson with the required practical ‘Investigating waves’.

Aimed at Y7 students. Can be used when teaching about electricity. Lesson objectives: Explain some safety precautions to follow when using electricity Describe the job of a fuse. Explain how a fuse works. Lesson includes: Clear objectives. Key words. Do now activity. Range of tasks. Interactive activities using ICT. Research task. Plenary task and topic word search.

A detailed interactive PowerPoint which can last one or two lessons. All key info on every slide. Learning objectives: Describe how sedimentary rocks are formed. Predict and explain some properties of sedimentary rocks. Key features: Do now activity with ICT extension Spot the rock activity for links to the other types of rocks. Can be used to check prior learning. Answers provided on the slide and notes given for clues. Slides to explain the processes of weathering, transportation, deposition, compaction and cementation. Comic strip activity to show the formation of sedimentary rocks. Practical instructions - Chocolate rocks which is simple and models sedimentary/metamorphic rocks. ICT research activity which includes QR codes. Exam style question. Includes key words to help lower ability. Also includes mark scheme for self/peer assessment. 11-14 aged range.

Aimed at Edexcel GCSE spec. End Point: How can we describe waves? Success Criteria: Describe waves using the terms frequency, wavelength, amplitude, period and velocity. Describe the differences between longitudinal and transverse waves. Give examples of transverse and longitudinal waves. Interactive Powerpoint with a range of activities including key notes, application to questions, exam style question and model answer, plenary task.

This pack contains two lessons: Lesson 1: Intro to Sound Objectives: State how sound travels. Describe some uses of sound. Explain why they are used. Lesson 2: Recognising sound waves Objectives: State what an oscilloscope is Identify a range of sound waves Includes the following resources: PowerPoint Presentation Key words word search Research sheet Ghost buster worksheet