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Experienced science teacher - 15 years of teaching. Commissioned resource author. Copy editor. Prefer active student-led activities and so tend to design accordingly. Save yourself heaps of planning time, for as little as £1.00. Funds generated from the sales of resource helps pay for the software and apps used to create my resources.

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Experienced science teacher - 15 years of teaching. Commissioned resource author. Copy editor. Prefer active student-led activities and so tend to design accordingly. Save yourself heaps of planning time, for as little as £1.00. Funds generated from the sales of resource helps pay for the software and apps used to create my resources.
Generating electricty, power stations, geothermal energy
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Generating electricty, power stations, geothermal energy

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Estimated Activity Time: 1 hour Resource has been designed to appeal to all abilities and allows them all to access a challenge activity. The resource consists of two sheets, an activity sheet on generating electricity and a second based on "loci" learning theory which is excellent for recall. Activities include, linking concepts with a word cloud, drawing energy transfer diagrams, functions of a turbine , structure and function of furnace, geothermal energy. All instructions are on the activity sheets
How Science Works Terminology Card Sort
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How Science Works Terminology Card Sort

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Based on the AQA key words produced by them, this is designed to get students to interact with the words and definitions. Suitable for C grade and above or in mixed ability groups. Activity should take about 20 minutes.
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Checkerboard Challenge - Differentiated
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Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Checkerboard Challenge - Differentiated

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Suitable for all GCSE groups and higher KS3 Activity is designed to foster challenge in a fun and engaging way. The checkerboard is made up of a number of activities, each with a point value depending on difficulty. Students then choose the tasks they would like to do, however, teachers can control the level of challenge by assigning "total score targets" depending on ability. The activities force independent enquiry so it is always handy to have textbooks and dictionaries to hand if possible. Every time I have used this activity I am surprised by the enthusiasm and quality of work produced.
Distance Time Graphs Bundle Differentiated, Analysing, Drawing etc
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Distance Time Graphs Bundle Differentiated, Analysing, Drawing etc

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This resource includes 3 activities. Activity 1 Students analyse a distance time graph section by section. Activity 2 Students are asked to draw and analyse distance time graphs related to Polar Bear journeys. Activity 3 Jeopardy! Students write questions related to D-T graphs for given answers. Suitable for KS3 and KS4
X-Rays, ELectromagnetic spectrum - Differentiated Activity Wheel
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X-Rays, ELectromagnetic spectrum - Differentiated Activity Wheel

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Suitable for GCSE Students. The activity wheel has 8 activities linked to X-rays, their uses, dangers and properties. The wheel starts off with easier activities and become increasingly more difficult, suitable for E-grade to A*. Both a colour and black and white version are included. How to Use: 1) Teacher can allocate specific tasks to students 2) Teacher can allocate all the tasks to a mixed ability group and have them produce a joint presentation/poster 3) Students choose their own activities.
2018 Physics - Work Done and GPE Stores - Flipped Learning
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2018 Physics - Work Done and GPE Stores - Flipped Learning

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An engaging presentation ideal for flipped learning purposes or to use in class before a practical. The presentation focuses on these objectives: - What happens to GPE stores when an object is lifted - Why objects are easier to lift on the moon - Calculating GPE store changes - what causes a lifted object to have increase in GPE stores - how work done can be related to GPE
Distance Time Graphs Comic Strip and Activity
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Distance Time Graphs Comic Strip and Activity

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This resource includes 3 activities. Activity 1 Students analyse a distance time graph section by section. Activity 2 Students are asked to draw and analyse distance time graphs related to Polar Bear journeys. Activity 3 Jeopardy! Students write questions related to D-T graphs for given answers Highly engaging, in particular for reluctant readers!
SEN or KS3 Full Lessons on Heat & Temperature, Conservation of Energy, GPE, KE
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SEN or KS3 Full Lessons on Heat & Temperature, Conservation of Energy, GPE, KE

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Lesson 1 Lesson and simple practical Heat and Temperature Aim: To see whether boiling water will cool faster if a cold metal cube is placed inside the beaker. Objectives Recognise what we mean by ‘temperature’. Describe how differences in temperature can cause heat energy to transfer. Explain the difference between heat and temperature Lesson 2 Lesson and simple practical conservation of Energy GPE, KE Aim To see if the height at which we drop an object will affect the size of the crater it makes. To describe energy transfer between gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy. Explain how energy is conserved when objects fall.
Energy Practicals, Starters etc.  Conservation of Energy, Heat and Temp GCSE SEN or KS3
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Energy Practicals, Starters etc. Conservation of Energy, Heat and Temp GCSE SEN or KS3

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Lesson 1 Lesson and simple practical Heat and Temperature Aim: To see whether boiling water will cool faster if a cold metal cube is placed inside the beaker. Objectives Recognise what we mean by ‘temperature’. Describe how differences in temperature can cause heat energy to transfer. Explain the difference between heat and temperature Lesson 2 Lesson and simple practical conservation of Energy GPE, KE Aim To see if the height at which we drop an object will affect the size of the crater it makes. To describe energy transfer between gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy. Explain how energy is conserved when objects fall
Energy Dissipation Wasted and Useful - Foundation - NEW 2018 PHYSICS
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Energy Dissipation Wasted and Useful - Foundation - NEW 2018 PHYSICS

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Objectives: To understand what wasted and useful energy are To understand what happens to wasted energy Save on this purchase by buying the physics energy bundle here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-2018-aqa-physics-energy-11356971 A Trifold brochure worksheet suitable for GCSE Foundation Tier students or higher ability KS3. Print double sided for best effect. Colour and Black and white included
2017 AQA Specific Heat Domino Activity
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2017 AQA Specific Heat Domino Activity

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A Domino Puzzle (both a pdf and tarsia file) with answers. I usually use this activity in mixed-achievement pairs and ensure that students are able to access information via textbooks etc.
2018 Specific Heat Foldable
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2018 Specific Heat Foldable

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Additional free resources when purchased as part of a bundle. Objective : to understand and consolidate ideas related to specific heat capacity. Differentiated set of questions that can be shaped into a foldable. This resource is suitable for GCSE or high achieving KS3. I use it either on A3 paper As a groupwork activity for revision or consolidation, or, as an individual homework task.
100 quiz cards/flash cards, Board Game, Change of State, Conduction, Convection, Mixtures etc
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100 quiz cards/flash cards, Board Game, Change of State, Conduction, Convection, Mixtures etc

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A revision resource that can either be used as a game (played exactly as you would snakes and ladders, except before moving a quiz card has to be answered), or the cards can be used by themselves as a revision aid. The resource includes about 100 cards on thermal transfer, alternating current, change of state (SEN) and one on mixtures. Please consider buying this in a bundle that will include many other other resources for very little extra outlay.