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.
For OCR Applied Science at A-level.
G622 Monitoring the Activity of the Human Body
Revision Booklets
Part 1:
Structure and function of the circulatory system
Part 2:
Structure and Function of the respiratory system
Part 3:
Respiration in Energy Terms
Part 4:
Physiological Measurements
Part 5 in progress.
My assignments and a summary of the course content for planning purposes for Unit 44 Astronomy BTEC Level 3. Useful if you are looking for a starting point for your own assignments or you simply don't have the time to write brand new work.
In this resource you get:
6 complete assignments which have passed external moderation
A summary of the course content
A short test on the solar system
Notes on the effects of space travel on human beings
Spectral Class information
A homework activity on space observatories
A worksheet on sun structure
A worksheet on origins of the universe
A nicely laid out and clear lesson on the acceleration equation and v/t graphs with worksheet support, practice calculations and answers for all questions on the powerpoint, with the lesson plan attached.
Objectives:
Foundation
Be able to calculate acceleration when given the formula
Be able to draw and interpret velocity time graphs
Higher
Calculate the acceleration of an object from the gradient of a velocity-time graph
Calculate the distance an object travelled from a velocity-time graph
What you get for your buck:
A powerpoint with supporting worksheets:
A starter question
Explanation of acceleration as a vector and the equation, as well as rearrangement options
Practice Calculations with answers (on worksheet and ppt)
Challenge question for differentiation (on worksheet and ppt)
How to interpret v/t graphs with examples of acceleration by gradient and distance
Interpret v/t graph worksheet (answers on ppt)
Plenary problem worksheet (answers on ppt)
Take care and don't forget to review :)
A lesson on payback time and insulation methods in the home for GCSE Physics AQA
Objectives:
Be able to outline methods of insulation
Describe R-value
Calculate Payback Time
What you get for your buck:
A supporting powerpoint
Example calculations (on ppt)
A worksheet with a challenge question
A physics lesson on Work done and Gravitational Potential Energy with a supporting worksheet and answers. AQA, OCR, EDEXCEL
Objectives:
Be able to use and rearrange the equation for “Work Done”
Be able to calculate Gravitational Potential Energy in a lifted object
Be able to use the correct units
The worksheet is differentiated with scaled questions and a challenge problem.
A lesson on speed and velocity for AQA EDEXCEL OCR specifications GCSE Physics. Lots of examples in the powerpoint and a worksheet for challenge, extra practice, or simply homework. I've also included an investigation planning sheet for testing height of ramp on toy cars.
Objectives
1. To know the correct units to apply
2. To be able to calculate and rearrange s=d/t
3. To explain the difference between speed and velocity
What you get for your buck:
A supporting powerpoint
A nice picture of a Saleen S7 twin turbo (lovely. Yellow, but lovely)
A short history on what we consider fast (in ppt)
Oodles of calculation examples and practice (in ppt)
A nice interactive slide with moving blocks (you'll need a stopwatch) (in ppt)
More calculations (in ppt)
An explanation of speed versus velocity
More calculations (in ppt)
A scaled worksheet with the answers separate for homework, practice etc.
You could differentiate by giving the students:
A speed investigation proforma (they plan the test given the question - independent learning task)
That should keep them busy for an hour ;)
Have fun
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
A lesson on scalar and vector quantities, outlining the definitions, in preparation for GCSE physics.
Physics units starter
Supporting powerpoint with problems and examples
Worksheet identifying scalar and vector quantities
Calculating Fnet worksheet on parallel vectors
Challenge worksheet (good for extension, homework, differentiation)
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.
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
Please leave feedback
:)
A consolidation AQA P2 lesson on F=ma, v=d/t, a=(v-u)/t, d/t graphs, v/t graphs used in a successful lesson observation with a class of 31 students at mid to high grade ability.
Order of Business:
*The formulas, units, abbreviations
*Describing motion on v/t graphs
*4 Group activity using worksheets (slides 18 to 25 print back to back). Students complete the front page. Worksheet activities differentiated by science group (Newton, Darwin, Einstein, Hawking)
*Science Groups change to number groups and share answers on reverse of worksheet as experts.
Calculate distance on v/t graphs
Plenary Question
NB/ You may wish to change the example problems on the worksheet/ppt to include your name instead of mine.
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.
A straightforward lesson on power equation, running costs and power ratings with lots of calculation practice.
There is a supporting powerpoint and a worksheet differentiated D to C/C to A included which provides further examples.
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"
A grade laddered lesson with lots of calculations with practice exam questions at the end.
Order of business...
Starter - match the energy type
Draw energy transfer diagrams
Calculate energy conservation
Calculate efficiency
Use Sankey diagrams
Exam questions
Print slide 22 or the attached worksheet files
This behaviour flowchart was designed for a specific school behaviour policy, however it can be easily adapted to suit.
The important thing is it’s kept as simple as possible.
Useful for teachers who can find confusing behavioural policies a bit much in the heat of the moment, and don't have phone numbers to hand on their mobile.
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.
A straightforward powerpoint with a read & match activity (print slides 8 & 9).
Discussive starter over leprosy victim.
It offers grade descriptions (can be adjusted to match new grading systems).
Outlines 4 main types of pathogen
Read & Match activity - students match image to description
Simple 3 question plenary
Warning: some of the images are arresting and students are often horrified. Good.
A lesson on Human Evolution for GCSE Biology (off-spec but very engaging). Used to introduce the theory to low to middle achievers.
MUST
state what the theory of evolution is. (Grades G to E)
SHOULD
explain some evidence for evolution. (Grades E to D)
COULD
interpret data to trace an organisms evolution. (Grades D to C)
Recommend a subscription to echalk for the peppered moth activity in the ppt.
The activity uses the Homo-genus posters (print and laminate in colour A3 for best effect and hang around the room). Ask the students to use the posters to construct a timeline of evolution from oldest to youngest.
There is a table on the powerpoint with the approximate years.
I've also included some information for the teacher on hominid evolution if they wish to buff up their knowledge for extra nerd value.
A GCSE Physics lesson on terminal velocity with differentiated worksheets and practical activity (will need equipment) based on a class of 24 pupils in 4 groups. It's busy, mucky, and, like all good physics lessons, they've got to work stuff out.
MUST:
Identify forces on a falling object in a fluid
SHOULD:
Use force diagrams to show how force changes during a fall/describe changes
COULD:
Explain terminal velocity/in terms of resultant force/Interpret v/t graphs
Powerpoint is to provide structure to the lesson and includes the plenary. I recommend embedding the online stopwatch.
Starter – individual (Grade C) entry question based on previous lessons
Task 1: Experiment – groups, roles in groups, (calculations v=d/t + mean) B- A grade
Task 2: Group 4 – Aristotle worksheet (B grade) – less wordy task
Group 3 – Galileo worksheet (B to A grade) – task includes acceleration calculations
Group 2 & 1 – Newton worksheet (A grade) – focuses on graphs only
Plenary Exam question – individual, self-assess.