No time to spare? Martin Blake supplies reasonably priced resources designed for science and supply teachers in the UK. Each lesson comes with everything you need to deliver, except, of course, you.
I teach the lessons I write, so follow me for regular updates to my catalogue.
No time to spare? Martin Blake supplies reasonably priced resources designed for science and supply teachers in the UK. Each lesson comes with everything you need to deliver, except, of course, you.
I teach the lessons I write, so follow me for regular updates to my catalogue.
27 Differentiated worksheets, designed for EAL, SEN, and English Speaking students, for each of the following KS3 science topics:
Cells
States of Matter
Electricity
Sound
Food and Energy
Reproduction
Rocks
Acids and Alkalis
Circulation and Respiration
Recommendations:
Can be used for homework, consolidation, cementing keywords, revision, starters, plenaries
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These are just simple homework sheets to help with definitions. More to be added as I do them. I found they worked well at the end of a unit and just reiterated some of the main keywords expected at KS3. Obviously these can be catered for different classes and abilities. Hope they help. If you have any suggestions, leave a comment. I can take it *sob.
What you get for your money:
A revision calendar from 1st Sept to July 2015
AQA Science A Core & Additional content statements in a numbered list for each unit.
As the title suggests, a simple excel revision calendar for year 11 2015 to 2016 cohort. It includes all the AQA content statements and works on the basis that students study one statement from each discipline a night.
It provides structure for students who simply don't know where to start, tells them what to revise and when.
Useful from the beginning of the year, but if you're coming to it later, adjust the dates/statements to match the time left. AQA exam dates and holidays are marked on, and obviously can be changed to suit timeframe needs.
ALSO, if the calendar isn't for you but you are looking for a complete microsoft friendly list of AQA specification content statements for core and additional science, then this is for you; just copy and paste.
Best printed on A3 but will fit on A4 double sided, if you don't object to small font.
45 CHEMISTRY lesson openers for your powerpoint needs!
A collection of DO NOW activities for chemistry lessons (age range 11 to 14, though it can work for some GCSE lessons too), all on one powerpoint!
A DO NOW is any activity that you have at the very beginning of class that helps you set the tone for that day.
The powerpoint is fully linked to a menu and animated where appropriate. It's very much a download-and-use resource.
There is a rationale slide and how to use/things to avoid slide as well.
There are 45 different activities that can be used as starters (or plenaries if you like) covering chemistry topics below:
States of matter
Changes of State
Dalton and the Atom
Atoms, Elements, & Compounds
Chemical Symbols
Conservation of Mass
Pure Substances
Mixtures
Diffusion
Filtration
Evaporation
Distillation
Chromatography
Identifying Pure Substances
chemical Reactions
Chemical Equations
Combustion
Thermal Decomposition
Oxidation
Displacement
Energy changes
Exothermics
Endothermics
Physical Properties
Chemical Properties
Mendeleev
Periods & Groups
Metals & Non-metals
The pH of Metals & Oxides
Reactivity Series
Carbon Extraction
Ceramics
Polymers
Composites
Earth Composition
Earth Structure
Igneous Rock
Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Rock Cycle
Recycling
The Carbon Cycle
Atmospheric Composition
CO2
Climate Change
Generic Choice Starter
Comes attached with QCA Science level descriptions.
I found this very helpful when SLG insisted on levelled objectives and evidence of lesson structure, as I could quickly add a scheme of work and adjust it to suit my needs. It gradually swelled as the year went past. Now I only have to tinker my lessons! Hope it helps. Any suggestions, please leave a comment. I can take it *sob.
A simple lesson which helps students think about science in the past, present and the future. It helps them determine which of the three "umbrella" disciplines (Bio, Chem, Phys) and allows them the choice of activities. I used this as an end of term filler lesson and it worked well with year 7 & 8 (especially the fact or fiction activity)
To note: The past is everything they currently study, the present is the fact or fiction activity at the end. The future is a posed question in the plenary, as we don't know what the future of scientific discovery is, though it may prompt some nice discussion.
A straightforward lesson with a puzzle starter for teaching the reaction of acids on limestone.
Includes:
a lesson plan
a supporting powerpoint
a method sheet for the practical
The puzzle title is "the effect of acid rain on limestone statues and buildings"
You'll need lots of LEGO for this lesson and a piece of paper.
Learning Objectives
1. Recognise that all matter is made up of atoms
2. Know that elements are made from atoms
Discussive starter
Reminder of particle theory diagram
LEGO Activity
Some questions at the end
Have fun. Get them to bag the LEGO up at the end. Just warning you in advance.
Used for a successful interview lesson (1hr).
Learning Objectives:
Know names and formulae of common acids and alkalis
Explain qualitatively what weak and strong acids are
Predict the outcomes of neutralisation reactions, including writing balanced symbol equations
Includes:
differentiation
extension activities
exam questions
answers for everything (which is always nice)
Each sheet is a simple keyword definition task with 10 keywords, which can be used as either a starter, plenary, or homework task. Useful cover activity as well. A bare bones sample is available for free for some of the units.
Topics are:
Acids and Alkalis
Cells
Chemical Purity
Chemical Reactions
Disease
Ecosystems
Electricity
Elements and Compounds
Energy
Food
Force
Gas Exchange
Genetics
Matter
Motion
Photosynthesis
Pressure
Reproduction
Rocks
Skeletal System
Space
Waves
also an excel file with each list included for the teacher.
If there are any errors, please comment.
A lesson on exothermic and endothermic reactions for GCSE Chemistry.
What you get for your buck...
Lesson Plan
Video starter (included and embedded)
Supporting powerpoint
Differentiated experiment worksheets
a) Barium Hydroxide + Ammonium Nitrate
b) Sodium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid
c) Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate + Citric Acid
d) Copper Sulphate solution + Magnesium Ribbon
Exit Pass activity Plenary
Powerpoint/Discussive lessons on science funding and politics.
Politics looks at the role of the government and their role, as well as pressure groups and their importance.
Funding looks at the money and where it comes from. It considers the pros and cons of state funding for scientific pursuit, as well as the pros and cons of private sources.
A powerpoint lesson on oxidation and reduction for KS4 Chemistry students
Includes
Definitions and explanations
OILRIG
Questions and Answers
Displacement Reaction Practical Guide using dropping tiles
Ionic half equations
Exam questions
A powerpoint/lesson for KS4 chemistry on Addition Polymerisation.
Matchup starter
Keyword definitions
Clear explanations
Uses & Disposal
Plenary Question practice