Suitable for Foundation Students. This resource takes the form of a calendar that focuses one topic per day over a period of 27 days. Each day the students have a set of questions to answer linked to a particular specification topic, eg Day 1 is IR Radiation, Day 2 Solids, liquids, gasesetc.

Fully differentiated. This resource comes with 4 puzzles, all identical, but with a varying number of pieces. I have included the images, and text so that you can use them in whichever way you see fit. This activity is a piece of text on mass and weight that has been jumbled up into a puzzle. I have printed and laminated mine, however I often use paper copies with lower achievers so that the can be glued into their books. Some ideas on how to use this resource High achievers - remove 1 or 2 of the text pieces of the puzzle. Students make the puzzle and then have to improvise for the missing piece of text by completing the text using their own knowledge.

For revising convection with Foundation Students. This booklet prints as a single sheet of A4 paper, but can be enlarged to A3 if you prefer. The activity gets students to describe and explain convection using a range of key concepts and terminology. Please look through the images for examples.

This resource consists of a multiple choice quiz with answer sheet and a link word activity. Instructions on the link word are provided and follow below. Link Words Students placed in groups of two and given a relevant textbook. Working as a team, using glossaries, text book, internet etc. students then force a relationship between as many of the words as they can by making coherent sentences with their chosen words… They can either:- 1. Write an sentence using the two words that clearly explains how they are linked. See examples below * ___________ is linked to _________ because __________________. *. ________ is linked to ______ an example is ______________. *. ________ is similar to ________ because ________________. *. _______ is different to ________ because _______________. *. We can use _________________ to ____________ because _________. 2. Simply make sentences using as many of the words from the sheet as possible. To differentiate the task the words carry a number score. A high ability student would have a far higher score than a lower ability student. This forces the higher level student to choose words that have a higher value ie more difficult to make connections to. Encourage students to use as many words as they can in their EXPLANATION as they will be added to their scores.

Differentiated resource designed to promote deep learning. The resource comes with a total of 6 dice, 2 Higher question starter die 1 Foundation question starter dice 2 Forces and motion content die 1 Forces and motion die for struggling scientists Please scroll through the resources for images. Instructions Put students into pairs. Issue each pair with either a foundation or higher QUESTION STARTER dice and one of the CONTENT dice. Students roll both die to form a randomly generated question/task stem and content. For example the pair may role “give 5 examples of” and on the other dice “air resistance”

Please consider buying this as part of a bundle and get additional free resources. This resource is made up of a traditional Tarsia ie a series of questions with answers to match. Included are small, medium and large pdf files for the puzzle as well as the original Tarsia file.

Suitable for higher and foundation students. If the lesson is run as suggested the estimated time for the activity is 40 minutes. 1. Set students in groups of 3 and give them the questions on the “discussion circle” pdf file. 2. Students answer the questions using textbooks where necessary. 3. Make up the discussion circle by putting the question pieces next to each other. 4. Get the groups to visit each other 5. Students make improvements to their original cards. This resource has been made using Formulator Tarsia and the files have been included for editing along with a pdf.

Suitable for the new Specification for first exams 2018. Objective: To understand what direct and alternating current is, role of the live, neutral and earth wire, the role of the National Grid, how to calculate frequency and to understand the relationship between power, current and voltage. This resource is made up of 20 key fact revision cards and a card match. Included is also a large format set that I use in class for students to make their own notes. Please consider buying this as part of a bundle and make a considerable saving.

Suitable for 2018 AQA Spec. PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING THIS AS PART OF A BUNDLE AND GET ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES. This resource consists of a set of 20 revision cards, an answer search puzzle and letter jumble activity. Suitable for SEN and Foundation Students it has been designed to be engaging and accessible for the reluctant reader. Although I have included the cards with the resource, I usually ask students to study cards at home and then they can choose either the answer search or letter jumble. The activity lasts about 20 minutes.

A quiz with a difference. The first slide presents the answer to a question. Students have to construct the answer using only the words given. There are 7 of these puzzles in total. Please consider buying this as part of the alternating current bundle and get some resources for free. How to use: Show students the first slide, give them 30 seconds to try to come up with the answer. If no one gets it correct, the next slide is shown, with some of the words in the correct place. Students are again given 30 seconds to try to come up with the answer. Answers are provided.

Large crossword puzzle based on the above topics. If using AQA Oxbox it relates to P2.20 - P2.23. Answers attached.

Ideal activities to use alongside Oxford textbooks for cover or revision. The activities are designed to force students to engage with text without simply copying. Instructions Students read the text and then take list keywords and bullet points for the most important facts. Higher students - rank their bullet points in order of importance and justify their choices. Foundation students can use their notes to draft longer written answers.

Fully resourced lesson with presentation and practical.

Objectives: To perform calculations relating to KE and GPE To improve math skill through metacognition activity To understand the relation between Kinetic Energy, GPE and Conservation of Energy. Differentiate through the activities, some of which are simpler than others, or through group work or task choice. This magazine-type activity has always been a firm favourite with my groups. Working in groups or as a longer homework project it is designed to get students thinking about energy in real terms and the importance of correctly showing mathematical method.

Students cut out the shapes and then match the dates to the event. Good research activity or can be used alongside Exploring Science 7 book.

For use with Thermal Transfer. A set of labels to be printed off with student targets. I use these as a marking aid for target setting at the end of each topic. Students then use the following lesson to do the individual target tasks that have been set. Ofsted sorted!

Lesson 2 can be found here http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Forces-Yr-7-Less-2-Friction-6347935/ The first lesson of this SoW, follow the link for lesson 2. Designed to encourage students to work with peers and consists of 3 similar, but differentiated activities and is great for a mixed ability or setted groups. The lesson plan is detailed enough to give all the information you need. I usually use this as a the introduction to year 7 Forces.