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Science resources for UK KS3 and KS4 and USA Middle School. Printable and digital activities.

Science resources for UK KS3 and KS4 and USA Middle School. Printable and digital activities.
Elements, compounds and atoms LOOP GAME ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***
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Elements, compounds and atoms LOOP GAME ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***

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In this card sort activity, students will match the question or image at the bottom of each card to the correct answer at the top of another card, arranging the cards like dominoes. When arranged correctly, the cards will make a closed loop To prepare the activity, print the pages onto cardstock and cut along the solid lines. DO NOT cut the dotted lines. Cards can be laminated if desired and stored easily for multiple uses. The cards are given in order on the template and a numbered version is given for use by students for self-checking if needed. This activity is an ideal stater, plenary or revision game to review: the definitions for element, compound, atom and molecule, to identifying elements, compounds and mixtures from particle diagrams (your students will need to know how to recognise particle models of elements and compounds and the simple formulae for carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, water, oxygen and methane) decoding chemical formulae the structure of the atom. This activity is an ideal stater, plenary or revision game to review the organelles found in animal and plant cells. Suitable for KS3, when introductions to GCSE Chemistry and Common Entrance syllabuses.
Interdependence (Feeding Relationships) CROSSWORD ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***
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Interdependence (Feeding Relationships) CROSSWORD ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***

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Use this crossword to review interdependence (feeding relationships). Students require knowledge of the following: Food chains Food webs Trophic levels Feeding behaviours Answer sheet is included Optional word bank included Optional extension tasks at 2 levels included A4 sized This activity is an ideal stater, plenary or revision game. Suitable for KS3, GCSE and Common Entrance syllabuses.
Photosynthesis CROSSWORD ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***
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Photosynthesis CROSSWORD ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***

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Use this crossword to review photosynthesis and plant growth. Students require knowledge of the following: Plant cells and organelles Photosynthesis reactants and products Uses of glucose (cellulose, proteins, sugars, lipids, respiration) Minerals - nitrates, magnesium An optional extension task is included on the crossword sheet. Answer sheet is included Optional word bank included A4 sized This activity is an ideal stater, plenary or revision game. Suitable for KS3, GCSE and Common Entrance syllabuses.
Cells and Organisation CROSSWORD ***PRINTABLE***
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Cells and Organisation CROSSWORD ***PRINTABLE***

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Use this crossword to review cells and organisation. Students require knowledge of the following: Animal cells Plant cells Organelles: cell membrane, cell wall, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, ribsomes, chloroplasts, vacuole Specialised cells: red blood cell, ciliated epithelial cells, palisade cells, root hair cells Organisation: cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism Answer sheet is included Optional word bank included A4 sized
Elements, mixtures and compounds MYSTERY PUZZLE ***DIGITAL RESOURCE***
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Elements, mixtures and compounds MYSTERY PUZZLE ***DIGITAL RESOURCE***

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Elements, mixtures and compounds MYSTERY PUZZLE Digital resource for GOOGLE SHEETS Students will match particle diagrams representing elements, compounds and mixtures. Use digital activity after teaching your students about elements, mixtures and compounds. Your students will need to know how to recognise particle models of elements and compounds and the simple formulae for carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, water, oxygen and methane. As students input their answers, if correct, a mystery image will be revealed This activity is ideal as part of a revision circus when getting ready for an end of unit test or an exam
Animal and Plant Cell Organelles ***DIGITAL MAZE***
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Animal and Plant Cell Organelles ***DIGITAL MAZE***

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In this GOOGLE SHEETS activity, students will identify animal and plant cell organelles by selecting from a drop down menu of multiple choice options. Correct answer reveal a green path to follow around the maze from start to finish. Ideal as part of a circus of revision stations or as a starter activity. To do this activity, you will share a Google Sheets link with your students that will allow them to Make A Copy of their own maze activity. Alternatively, once you have created your own copy in Google Drive, the Google Sheet can be posted in a Google Classroom assignment using the ‘Make a copy for each student’ option. There are 11 problems for the students to match up. Answers are included.
Animal and Plant Cell Organelles (UK) LOOP GAME ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***
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Animal and Plant Cell Organelles (UK) LOOP GAME ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***

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Use this loop game to help your students revise animal and plant cell organelles. Ideal as a starter, as part of a circus of revision stations or as a plenary. In this card sort activity, students will match the question or image at the bottom of each card to the correct answer at the top of another card, arranging the cards like dominoes. When arranged correctly, the cards will make a closed loop To prepare the activity, print the pages onto cardstock and cut along the solid lines. DO NOT cut the dotted lines. Cards can be laminated if desired and stored easily for multiple uses. The cards are given in order on the template and a numbered version is given for use by students for self-checking if needed. This activity is an ideal stater, plenary or revision game to review the organelles found in animal and plant cells. Suitable for KS3, GCSE and Common Entrance syllabuses.
Reactions of metals and metal compounds CROSSWORD ***PRINTABLE***
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Reactions of metals and metal compounds CROSSWORD ***PRINTABLE***

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Use this crossword to review the reactions of metals and metal compounds. Students require knowledge of the following: Tests for oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen Universal indicator colours (red, green, blue) Reactions of acids and alkalis Reactions of acids and metals Reactions of acids and carbonates Reactions of alkali metals with water Naming salts Displacement reactions Reactivity series Reactions of metals with oxygen, rusting/corrosion This is ideal as a homework or as part of a circus of revision stations. Answer sheet is included Coloured and black & white versions included A4 sized
States of Matter CROSSWORD
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States of Matter CROSSWORD

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Printable crossword reviewing key ideas for States of Matter An optional word bank and answers are included. A4 and letter paper versions included. Suitable for * KS3 science * Common Entrance * US Middle School science
Reactions of Metals and Metal Compounds PYRAMID SORT ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***
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Reactions of Metals and Metal Compounds PYRAMID SORT ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***

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In this card sort activity, students sort triangular cards by matching the phrases and chemical reactions. When sorted correctly, the cards will form a pyramid shape. To prepare the activity, print the pages onto cardstock and cut out the triangular cards.Cards can be laminated if desired and stored easily for multiple uses. The cards are given in order on the template and a numbered version is given for by students for self-checking if needed. This activity is an ideal stater, plenary or revision game to review the organelles found in animal and plant cells. Students will need to have covered: pH acid + hydroxide acid + metal oxide acid + metal acid + carbonate alkali metal + water gas tests: carbon dioxide, oxygen, hydrogen displacement reactions extracting iron (REDOX), ores simple rates of reaction (temperature, concentration) Suitable for KS3 and Common Entrance syllabuses.
Pressure and Moments LOOP GAME ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***
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Pressure and Moments LOOP GAME ***PRINTABLE RESOURCE***

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Use this loop game to help your students revise pressure and moments. Ideal as a starter, as part of a circus of revision stations or as a plenary. In this card sort activity, students will match the question or image at the bottom of each card to the correct answer at the top of another card, arranging the cards like dominoes. When arranged correctly, the cards will make a closed loop To prepare the activity, print the pages onto cardstock and cut along the solid lines. DO NOT cut the dotted lines. Cards can be laminated if desired and stored easily for multiple uses. The cards are given in order on the template and a numbered version is given for use by students for self-checking if needed. This activity is an ideal stater, plenary or revision game to pressure and moments. Students will need to be familiar with the following areas: calculating pressure (P = F / A) calculating moments (m = F x d) gas pressure pressure in liquids Some students may find it useful to have a calculator or mini-whiteboard/rough paper to help with calculating answers. Suitable for KS3 and Common Entrance syllabuses.