I use this with my year 7's to show progress and to plan for future lessons. At the start of the topic they do the test by just highlighting the answers they think, we quickly mark and make a note of what they get. At the end of the topic we do the test again to show how far they've come. It's really motivational for lower ability students as they might get lower marks but they usually always make progress which boosts confidence. See my other resources for similar tests.

I use this with my year 7's to show progress and to plan for future lessons. At the start of the topic they do the test by just highlighting the answers they think, we quickly mark and make a note of what they get. At the end of the topic we do the test again to show how far they've come. It's really motivational for lower ability students as they might get lower marks but they usually always make progress which boosts confidence. See my other resources for similar tests.

Poster to colour in for matter with key words. Good activity for starting the topic. See my other resources for more of the same. Good for low ability to get used to key words.

I use this with my year 7's to show progress and to plan for future lessons. At the start of the topic they do the test by just highlighting the answers they think, we quickly mark and make a note of what they get. At the end of the topic we do the test again to show how far they've come. It's really motivational for lower ability students as they might get lower marks but they usually always make progress which boosts confidence. See my other resources for similar tests.

Poster with “science” to colour in and common lab equipment.

PowerPoint for ks3 burning fuels practical. Starts with a quick energy quiz that can be done with traffic light cards. Outlines the method with a diagram. Has a results table attached and then tasks to complete once the practical is done. Finishes by looking at variables. Ideal for year 7/8 and ready to go.

I use this with my year 7's to show progress and to plan for future lessons. At the start of the topic they do the test by just highlighting the answers they think, we quickly mark and make a note of what they get. At the end of the topic we do the test again to show how far they've come. It's really motivational for lower ability students as they might get lower marks but they usually always make progress which boosts confidence. See my other resources for similar tests.

Whole lesson for mid to low ability KS3 on limestone - heating it to make calcium oxide then making limewater. Two worksheets, practical instructions and plenary. All answers to the worksheet given on the powerpoint. Ready to go! Sheet of equipment also included for ordering practical. Accessible and not too complicated - aimed at KS3 (year 8/9)

These are general Chemistry key word cards, print them double sided then cut out the cards. The key words are on one side and the definitions on the back. They are brilliant for all sorts. Pupils can test each other, test themselves. Some of my pupils have blank cards and draw images to go with each term then play pairs with them. They are very versatile and very effective. I use them with KS3 but they could be used with any year group/key stage.

Revision cards with key words on one side and definitions on the reverse for all the year 8 topics in the Exploring science scheme of work.