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.
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.
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.
A powerpoint lesson on convection.
Objectives:
To define heat transfer by convection
To describe an example of convection
To explain why convection happens
Includes:
Starter
Potassium Permanganate Demo
Definition
Examples
Gap exercise
Application with Convection heater
True or False
For OCR Applied Science A-level - Working Waves External Assessment unit G635.
In this pack is a large (very large) powerpoint covering each statement in the specification (one statement per slide generally). The optical fibre stuff gave me a headache so apologies if I'm missing anything.
I've also included some exam questions interspersed with the relevant markschemes for revison purposes, taken from Exam papers 2011 to 2014.
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.
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.
How to plan a 1hr science lesson:
NB/ Note for the wary. This is how I do it. It’s not the only way. I used this resource to support trainee teachers to develop their lesson structure and provide a rough guide to how a lesson evolves to the end. They seemed happy.
Included is a breakdown of the different stages of a lesson following the principle of:
Starter
Guided Learning
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Plenary
Each stage is explained with do’s and don’ts
A sample lesson plan template
A Lesson Plan Checklist.
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.
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.
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 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.
A lesson for AS Physics students which covers density equation, pressure in solids, liquids and gases, upthrust, and archimedes principle. There are practice exam questions to check learning (with answers).
A powerpoint lesson on relative motion for KS3 Physics
Learning Objectives:
To describe what relative motion is
To plot a distance time graph and use it to calculate the relative speeds of objects
To calculate the relative motion of various objects
Includes
Starter
Concept animations
Explanations with examples
Calculations of delta-v with graphs
Supporting questions with answers
Differentiated Plenary
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 festive powerpoint lesson on physics equations for GCSE students.
Ten taxing questions and some fun nerdy facts about Santa to keep those physics classes busy before christmas. Excellent end of term lesson for higher sets or just to fill a gap. There's even a *unit to value* starter. All answers are revealed on the slides.
Equations are:
v=d/t,
a=(v-u)/t,
W=mg,
f=1/t,
E=mgh,
Ek = 0.5mv2 - rearrangement to v
F=ma
I=V/R
E=QV
Q=It
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)