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Periodic table of Elements Fully Resourced Lesson Plus Dominoes Game KS3
A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on the periodic table of elements for middle school plus an enjoyable yet challenging dominoes game which students can either match or answer the question.
The teaching pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built into the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired.
The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. It is enjoyable and suitable for all abilities in that it can be played by simply matching the pictures but presents a challenge for those who are able to match a picture with another which means the same.
What’s Covered
Elements are arranged in the periodic table in order of atomic number.
Metals are on the left of the table and non – metals on the right with a zig – zag line dividing the two.
Some of the metals touching the zig – zag are semi – metals or metalloids which means they have some properties of metals and of non – metals.
Vertical columns are called groups and horizontal rows are called periods.
Each period starts with metals on the left and end with non – metals on the right.
The elements within each group have similar physical and chemical properties.
Group 1 are the alkali metals. Group 2 are the alkaline earth metals. Group 7 are the halogens. Group 0 are the rare or noble gases. The central block are the transition metals.
On the left – hand side of the table, reactivity increases as you go down a group and on the right – hand side of the table reactivity increases as you go up a group.
Group 1: can be cut with a knife; must be stored under oil; low density – lithium, sodium and potassium float on water; form compounds which are solid at room temperature; form compounds with similar formulae – LiCl. NaCl. Group 7; are all colored; react with hydrogen to form acids; react with metals to form salts.
Alkali metal + water --> alkali metal hydroxide + hydrogen
lithium + water --> lithium hydroxide + hydrogen
Group 0 are all inert gases – they do not react with other elements
Transition metals; except for mercury, which is a liquid, these are harder than group 1 metals; have high melting points; react slowly with atmospheric oxygen.
What’s Included
Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework)
Guided notes to support the PowerPoint (x3)
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Fact sheet
Homework plus answers (x3)
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Game
90 dominos
Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play.
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Conductors and Insulators Explained Distance Learning and Homeschool KS2
Explaining and demonstrating conductors and insulators in terms of high and low resistance as caused by the number of collisions between electrons and metal ions, the engaging and easy to follow animated PowerPoint then takes the student through designing a test circuit and table then drawing conclusions from a given set of typical results.
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. There is also a short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
Objective
To know that conductors conduct electricity and non-metals do not.
To know that metals are conductors and non-metals are insulators.
To be able to design a test circuit and results table.
To explain why some materials are conductors.
Resources
An animated PowerPoint which guides the student through the lesson by:
explaining how to use distance learning effectively;
explaining how to use this resource;
explaining current, voltage and resistance and the relationship between them;
providing the answers to all the worksheets so that the students can mark and correct their work.
Four worksheets, a cut-out activities, the answers to which are in the PowerPoint.
A foldable and cut-out activity so that students can record and organise their learning.
A checklist for students to use to assess their progress.
A short digital test which can be returned to the teacher.
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Periodic Table of Elements Dominoes Game KS3
A dominoes game for middle with questions and statements on the Periodic Table of elements instead of numbers to consolidate learning at the end of the topic or for revision.
The game can be played with or without the students being given a copy of the enclosed periodic table.
Prior Knowledge
Elements are arranged in the periodic table in order of atomic number.
Metals are on the left of the table and non – metals on the right with a zig – zag line dividing the two.
Some of the metals touching the zig – zag are semi – metals or metalloids which means they have some properties of metals and of non – metals.
Vertical columns are called groups and horizontal rows are called periods.
Each period starts with metals on the left and end with non – metals on the right.
The elements within each group have similar physical and chemical properties.
Group 1 are the alkali metals. Group 2 are the alkaline earth metals. Group 7 are the halogens. Group 0 are the rare or noble gases. The central block are the transition metals.
On the left – hand side of the table, reactivity increases as you go down a group and on the right – hand side of the table reactivity increases as you go up a group.
Group 1: can be cut with a knife; must be stored under oil; low density – lithium, sodium and potassium float on water; form compounds which are solid at room temperature; form compounds with similar formulae – LiCl. NaCl. Group 7; are all colored; react with hydrogen to form acids; react with metals to form salts.
Alkali metal + water --> alkali metal hydroxide + hydrogen
lithium + water --> lithium hydroxide + hydrogen
Group 0 are all inert gases – they do not react with other elements
Transition metals; except for mercury, which is a liquid, these are harder than group 1 metals; have high melting points; react slowly with atmospheric oxygen.
What You Get
90 dominos
Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play.
Periodic table
Rules of the Game
Each player selects seven dominos from the top of the face-down pile and holds them in their hand like playing cards.
The player whose surname begins with a letter closest to the letter A starts and play proceed in a clockwise direction.
Dominos can be matched exactly, or a name can be matched with a symbol or descriptions, sketches and circuit diagrams can be matched.
If a player thinks a match is wrong, they can challenge. If the challenger is correct, they give a card from their own hand to the challenged player. If the challenged player is correct, they give a card from their hand to the challenger. Pupils are encouraged to check their books for the correct answer and consult their teacher if a consensus is not reached.
If a player cannot play a domino, they pick up from the face down pile and can play if possible or add it to their hand.
Halloween Team Quest Quiz Free Taster KS3
This is a free 16 question taster of a Halloween activity which promotes the concepts of working as a team and individually contributing to the success of a team. It contains examples of all the different types of engaging questions which are found in the full quiz.
The full version is a 51 question, animated, interactive team quiz with built – in scoreboard for up to seven teams. All questions are pictorial and multiple choice. A wide-range of topical and historical general knowledge is included. As well as asking a question, a lot of slides also provide some interesting snippets about the topic so pupils are expanding their general knowledge as well as enjoying the activity. Topics include:
geography
history
sport
nature
science
music
astrology
current affairs
film
art
flags of the world
famous people
famous landmarks
Each team will attempt their general knowledge team round of three questions. The answer to each question must be decided by the whole team. If a wrong answer is given, the next question goes to the first hand up and, if correct, that person’s team get to try the rest of the round.
Each team will also have to solve the clues to identify a well - known phrase or saying.
There are four lightning rounds in which team members consult to try to identify a slowly revealed person or landmark.
Additionally there are four unscramble and identify rounds which consists of a picture which has been cut up and rearranged. This is an individual not a team round.
Finally the fifteen - question individual bonus round. This round allows flexibility in terms of the time the quiz takes as not all the questions have to be attempted. The quiz therefore can last between 40 and 50 minutes.
There are also a number of slides which give interesting facts and myths about Halloween and a few scary surprises to make sure no one looses focus!
Full instructions are given on the PowerPoint itself.
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Plant Anatomy Life Cycle Photosynthesis Complete Module 5 Lessons 7 Games Plus Revision Lesson
Plant anatomy, photosynthesis and life cycle from pollination through fertilisation and seed dispersal to germination are explained in these five engaging fully resourced lessons, each of which comes with an animated PowerPoint which makes teaching and learning very easy. This pack contains two virtual investigations. Also included is a quiz-base test prep lesson which produces a personal revision sheet for each student.
To reinforce learning or for test prep, this pack comes with seven enjoyable games which are suitable for all abilities. Many of the games could be used for cover lessons, even when taken by a non-specialist as they come with a hard-copy and/or PowerPoint of the answers. It is also the ideal end of term/year pack.
What’s Included
Lessons
Plant Parts
Photosynthesis facts
Virtual investigation 1 – does light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis
Virtual investigation 2 – testing a leaf for starch
Life Cycle of the Flowering Plant – pollination, fertilization, dispersal, germination
Games
Find the Pair - anatomy and photosynthesis
Find the Pair - anatomy and life cycle
Smart Board Bingo – anatomy, life cycle and photosynthesis
Forces Board Game - anatomy, life cycle and photosynthesis
Dominoes - anatomy and photosynthesis
Dominoes - anatomy and life cycle
Save the Substitute Teacher Escape Room - anatomy, life cycle and photosynthesis
Each lesson comes complete with an animated PowerPoint, at least 10 printables, an answer/mark scheme PowerPoint and a suggested one-page flow-chart lesson plan which indicates where logical choices between printables enables the lesson to be totally tailored to suit the needs of your particular students. These lesson promote the development of literacy and oracy and the separate answer/mark scheme PowerPoints enable easy self and peer-assessment.
The virtual investigations take the student through prediction, planning drawing a graph and conclusion. They can be used as instructions for the student to follow to perform their own experiment or the scientifically accurate animations themselves can be used to obtain results.
What’s Covered
Root, stem and leaf are plant organs.
Flower is an organ system.
Function of root, stem and leaf.
Transpiration.
Labelling parts of a flower.
Carpel and stamen are the female and male reproductive organs.
Role of played by xylem, phloem, guard cells, stomata and chloroplasts in photosynthesis.
Graphing rate of photosynthesis against, carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity and temperature.
Word equations for photosynthesis and respiration.
Comparison of photosynthesis and respiration.
Paraffin heaters as sources of carbon dioxide in greenhouses.
Use of glucose in plants.
Gas exchange in plants at different times of day.
Testing a leaf for starch – investigation.
Effect of light intensity on rate of photosynthesis – investigation.
Pollination, self-pollination and cross-pollination explained.
How some plants prevent self-pollination and why.
Comparing the features of flowers pollinated by insects and wind.
Fertilization - how it happens.
What is a fruit with examples.
Why seed dispersal is essential for reducing competition.
Seed dispersal by wind, exploding pods, animal and water.
Germination explained.
Lesson Printables
Animated PowerPoints for teaching with exit ticket quiz + 2 virtual investigations (x3)
Answer/mark scheme PowerPoint (x3)
Flip its (pupil writes questions to given answers) (x3)
Anticipation Guides(combined starter and plenary) (x3)
Foldables (students use to make their own notes) (x4)
Cut-and-stick activities pupil uses to make their own notes) (x4)
Worksheets to support the PowerPoint (x 5)
Fact sheet (x3)
Homework (x6)
Fact share worksheet (x3)
12 Taboo cards (x3)
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist (3)
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources (x5)
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Plant Anatomy Life Cycle Photosynthesis The Complete Module Plus Revision Lesson KS3
Plant anatomy, photosynthesis and life cycle from pollination through fertilisation and seed dispersal to germination are explained in these five engaging fully resourced lessons, each of which comes with an animated PowerPoint which makes teaching and learning very easy. This pack contains two virtual investigations. To consolidate learning there is also a quiz-based revision lesson which produces a personal revision sheet for each student.
What’s Included
Lessons
Plant Parts
Photosynthesis facts
Virtual investigation 1 – does light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis
Virtual investigation 2 – testing a leaf for starch
Life Cycle of the Flowering Plant – pollination, fertilization, dispersal, germination
Revision Lesson
54 PowerPoint quiz
Answers PowerPoint
Student answer sheet
Fact Sheet
Each lesson comes complete with an animated PowerPoint, at least 10 printables, an answer/mark scheme PowerPoint and a suggested one-page flow-chart lesson plan which indicates where logical choices between printables enables the lesson to be totally tailored to suit the needs of your particular students. These lesson promote the development of literacy and oracy and the separate answer/mark scheme PowerPoints enable easy self and peer-assessment.
The virtual investigations take the student through prediction, planning drawing a graph and conclusion. They can be used as instructions for the student to follow to perform their own experiment or the scientifically accurate animations themselves can be used to obtain results.
What’s Covered
Root, stem and leaf are plant organs.
Flower is an organ system.
Function of root, stem and leaf.
Transpiration.
Labelling parts of a flower.
Carpel and stamen are the female and male reproductive organs.
Role of played by xylem, phloem, guard cells, stomata and chloroplasts in photosynthesis.
Graphing rate of photosynthesis against, carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity and temperature.
Word equations for photosynthesis and respiration.
Comparison of photosynthesis and respiration.
Paraffin heaters as sources of carbon dioxide in greenhouses.
Use of glucose in plants.
Gas exchange in plants at different times of day.
Testing a leaf for starch – investigation.
Effect of light intensity on rate of photosynthesis – investigation.
Pollination, self-pollination and cross-pollination explained.
How some plants prevent self-pollination and why.
Comparing the features of flowers pollinated by insects and wind.
Fertilization - how it happens.
What is a fruit with examples.
Why seed dispersal is essential for reducing competition.
Seed dispersal by wind, exploding pods, animal and water.
Germination explained.
Lesson Resources
Animated PowerPoints for teaching with exit ticket quiz + 2 virtual investigations (x3)
Answer/mark scheme PowerPoint (x3)
Flip its (student writes questions to given answers) (x3)
Anticipation Guides(combined starter and plenary) (x3)
Foldables (students use to make their own notes) (x4)
Cut-and-stick activities (student uses to make their own notes) (x4)
Worksheets to support the PowerPoint (x 5)
Fact sheet (x3)
Homework (x6)
Fact share worksheet (x3)
12 Taboo cards (x3)
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist (3)
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources (x5)
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Plant Anatomy Photosynthesis and Life Cycle 5 Fully Resourced Lessons Plus Team Quest Quiz KS3
Plant anatomy, photosynthesis and life cycle from pollination through fertilisation and seed dispersal to germination are explained in five engaging fully resourced lessons which include two virtual investigations. Each lesson comes with an easy to follow animated PowerPoint. The bundle also includes Team Quest which is a fantastic way to consolidate learning and to promote team – building at the end of at the module or to use as test prep. This is a 61 question, animated, interactive team quiz with built – in scoreboard for up to seven teams. All questions are pictorial and multiple choice.
What’s Included
Plant Parts - Lesson
Photosynthesis facts - Lesson
Virtual investigation 1 – does light intensity affect the rate of photosynthesis
Virtual investigation 2 – testing a leaf for starch
Life Cycle of the Flowering Plant – pollination, fertilization, dispersal, germination – Lesson
Team Quest Quiz
This fully resourced module comes complete with six animated PowerPoints, 48 printables, answer/mark scheme PowerPoints and suggested one-page flow-chart lesson plans which indicate where choices between printables enable the lessons to be totally tailored to suit the needs of your particular students. These lesson promote the development of literacy and oracy and the separate answer/mark scheme PowerPoints enable easy self and peer-assessment.
The virtual investigations take the student through prediction, planning drawing a table, graph and conclusion. They can be used as instructions for the student to follow to perform their own experiment or the scientifically accurate animations themselves can be used to obtain results.
What’s Covered
Root, stem and leaf are plant organs.
Flower is an organ system.
Function of root, stem and leaf.
Transpiration.
Labelling parts of a flower.
Carpel and stamen are the female and male reproductive organs.
Role of played by xylem, phloem, guard cells, stomata and chloroplasts in photosynthesis.
Graphing rate of photosynthesis against, carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity and temperature.
Word equations for photosynthesis and respiration.
Comparison of photosynthesis and respiration.
Paraffin heaters as sources of carbon dioxide in greenhouses.
Use of glucose in plants.
Gas exchange in plants at different times of day.
Testing a leaf for starch – investigation.
Effect of light intensity on rate of photosynthesis – investigation.
Pollination, self-pollination and cross-pollination explained.
How some plants prevent self-pollination and why.
Comparing the features of flowers pollinated by insects and wind.
Fertilization - how it happens.
What is a fruit with examples.
Why seed dispersal is essential for reducing competition.
Seed dispersal by wind, exploding pods, animal and water.
Germination explained.
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Plant Anatomy Photosynthesis Life Cycle Team Quest Quiz KS3
Plant anatomy, photosynthesis, life cycle from pollination through pollination, fertilisation, seed dispersal to germination, this engaging 61 question, animated, interactive team quiz with built – in scoreboard for up to seven teams has questions on the lot. All questions are pictorial and multiple choice. It can be used to consolidate learning after teaching the topic or as test prep. It is also a fantastic team - building tool.
Prior Knowledge Required
Root, stem, leaf and flower are plant organs.
Function of root, stem and leaf.
Transpiration.
Labelling parts of a flower.
Carpel and stamen are the female and male reproductive organs.
Role of played by xylem, phloem, guard cells, stomata and chloroplasts in photosynthesis.
Graphing rate of photosynthesis against, carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity and temperature.
Word equations for photosynthesis and respiration.
Comparison of photosynthesis and respiration.
Paraffin heaters as sources of carbon dioxide in greenhouses.
Use of glucose in plants.
Gas exchange in plants at different times of day.
Testing a leaf for starch – investigation.
Effect of light intensity on rate of photosynthesis – investigation.
Pollination, self-pollination and cross-pollination explained.
How some plants prevent self-pollination and why.
Comparing the features of flowers pollinated by insects and wind.
Team Rounds
Each team will attempt their own three questions, the answer to each of which must be decided by the whole team. If a wrong answer is given, the next question goes to the first hand up and, if correct, that person’s team get to try the rest of the round.
Each team will also have to solve the clues to identify a plant part or process…
There are five lightning rounds in which team members consult to try to identify a slowly revealed plant part or process…
Memory Test – questions on the order and detail of eleven objects which cross the screen then disappear.
Individual Rounds
Two unscramble and identify rounds which consists of a picture which has been cut up and rearranged.
Memory Test – give coordinates of plants which have moved around a garden.
Finally, the fifteen - question individual bonus round. This round
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Halloween Team Quest Interactive Quiz KS3
This is a 51 question, animated, interactive team quiz with built – in scoreboard for up to seven teams. All questions are pictorial and multiple choice. A wide-range of topical and historical general knowledge is included. As well as asking a question, a lot of slides also provide some interesting snippets about the topic so pupils are expanding their general knowledge as well as enjoying the activity. Topics include:
geography
history
sport
nature
science
music
astrology
current affairs
film
art
flags of the world
famous people
famous landmarks
Each team will attempt their general knowledge team round of three questions. The answer to each question must be decided by the whole team. If a wrong answer is given, the next question goes to the first hand up and, if correct, that person’s team get to try the rest of the round.
Each team will also have to solve the clues to identify a well - known phrase or saying.
There are four lightning rounds in which team members consult to try to identify a slowly revealed person or landmark.
Additionally there are four unscramble and identify rounds which consists of a picture which has been cut up and rearranged. This is an individual not a team round.
Finally the fifteen - question individual bonus round. This round allows flexibility in terms of the time the quiz takes as not all the questions have to be attempted. The quiz therefore can last between 40 and 50 minutes.
There are also a number of slides which give interesting facts and myths about Halloween and a few scary surprises to make sure no one looses focus!
Full instructions are given on the PowerPoint itself.
Go To Full Version Of Quiz
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Periodic Table of Elements Fully Resourced Lesson Plus Wilcard and Snap Card Games
A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on the periodic table of elements for middle school plus a pack of cards for enjoyable and challenging games of wildcard or snap.
The teaching pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built i to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made.
The game is closely related to the topic content and can be used to reinforce learning or for test prep.
What’s Covered
Elements are arranged in the periodic table in order of atomic number.
Metals are on the left of the table and non – metals on the right with a zig – zag line dividing the two.
Some of the metals touching the zig – zag are semi – metals or metalloids which means they have some properties of metals and of non – metals.
Vertical columns are called groups and horizontal rows are called periods.
Each period starts with metals on the left and end with non – metals on the right.
The elements within each group have similar physical and chemical properties.
Group 1 are the alkali metals. Group 2 are the alkaline earth metals. Group 7 are the halogens. Group 0 are the rare or noble gases. The central block are the transition metals.
On the left – hand side of the table, reactivity increases as you go down a group and on the right – hand side of the table reactivity increases as you go up a group.
Group 1: can be cut with a knife; must be stored under oil; low density – lithium, sodium and potassium float on water; form compounds which are solid at room temperature; form compounds with similar formulae LiCl, NaCl. Group 7; are all colored; react with hydrogen to form acids; react with metals to form salts.
Alkali metal + water --> alkali metal hydroxide + hydrogen
lithium + water --> lithium hydroxide + hydrogen
Group 0 are all inert gases – they do not react with other elements
Transition metals; except for mercury, which is a liquid, these are harder than group 1 metals; have high melting points; react slowly with atmospheric oxygen.
What’s Included
Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework)
Guided notes to support the PowerPoint (x3)
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Fact sheet
Homework plus answers (x3)
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Game
90 playing cards
Animated PowerPoint with instructions for playing wildcard and snap
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Periodic Table of Elements Wilcard and Snap Card Games KS3
A great way to consolidate learning on the periodic table of elements for middle school students with this pack of cards which can be used to play two games – wildcard and snap. So much fun, students don’t even realise they are learning!
The game can be played with or without the students being given a copy of the enclosed periodic table.
Prior Knowledge Required
Elements are arranged in the periodic table in order of atomic number.
Metals are on the left of the table and non – metals on the right with a zig – zag line dividing the two.
Some of the metals touching the zig – zag are semi – metals or metalloids which means they have some properties of metals and of non – metals.
Vertical columns are called groups and horizontal rows are called periods.
Each period starts with metals on the left and end with non – metals on the right.
The elements within each group have similar physical and chemical properties.
Group 1 are the alkali metals. Group 2 are the alkaline earth metals. Group 7 are the halogens. Group 0 are the rare or noble gases. The central block are the transition metals.
On the left – hand side of the table, reactivity increases as you go down a group and on the right – hand side of the table reactivity increases as you go up a group.
Group 1: can be cut with a knife; must be stored under oil; low density – lithium, sodium and potassium float on water; form compounds which are solid at room temperature; form compounds with similar formulae – LiCl. NaCl. Group 7; are all colored; react with hydrogen to form acids; react with metals to form salts.
Alkali metal + water alkali metal hydroxide + hydrogen
lithium + water lithium hydroxide + hydrogen
Group 0 are all inert gases – they do not react with other elements
Transition metals; except for mercury, which is a liquid, these are harder than group 1 metals; have high melting points; react slowly with atmospheric oxygen.
What You Get
90 playing cards
Animated PowerPoint with instructions for playing wildcard and snap
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Metals and Non-metals, Properties Classroom, Distance and Blended Learning KS3
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson on the properties of metals and non – metals to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for vulnerable students who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 48 slide PowerPoint and 18 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
The distance learning pack consists of a 68 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, guided notes, cut-outs, foldables, fact sheet and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. A shortened photocopiable PDF of the PowerPoint is provided to circulate to those pupils without computers.
What’s Covered
Metals are conductors of electricity and heat while non - metals are insulators
Metals are strong (have high tensile strength) but non - metals are not
Metals are shiny when freshly cut or polished but non -metals are dull
Metals are sonorous (make a ringing noise when struck while non – metals do not.
Metals are malleable (can be beaten into shape) and ductile (can be drawn into wires) but non – metals are neither and are brittle (shatter when struck.
Iron, nickel and cobalt are magnetic but all non – metals are not magnetic.
Metals are heavy which means they have a high have a high density because they contain a lot of particles. Non – metals are not heavy.
Metals are all solids at room temperature, except for mercury which is a liquid, as they have high boiling and melting points. Of seventeen non - metals, all are gases except for five which are solids and one which is a liquid.
Both metals are non – metals burn in oxygen to form the oxide.
Metal oxides are alkaline and non -metal oxides are acidic
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Periodic Table of Elements Fully Resourced Lesson Plus Find the Pair Game KS3
A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on the periodic table of elements plus an enjoyable yet challenging find the pair game.
The teaching pack contains a fully animated PowerPoint and eighteen resources. It is intended that the teacher selects the appropriate printables to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired.
The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning.
What’s Covered
Elements are arranged in the periodic table in order of atomic number.
Metals are on the left of the table and non – metals on the right with a zig – zag line dividing the two.
Some of the metals touching the zig – zag are semi – metals or metalloids which means they have some properties of metals and of non – metals.
Vertical columns are called groups and horizontal rows are called periods.
Each period starts with metals on the left and end with non – metals on the right.
The elements within each group have similar physical and chemical properties.
Group 1 are the alkali metals. Group 2 are the alkaline earth metals. Group 7 are the halogens. Group 0 are the rare or noble gases. The central block are the transition metals.
On the left – hand side of the table, reactivity increases as you go down a group and on the right – hand side of the table reactivity increases as you go up a group.
Group 1: can be cut with a knife; must be stored under oil; low density – lithium, sodium and potassium float on water; form compounds which are solid at room temperature; form compounds with similar formulae – LiCl. NaCl. Group 7;are all colored; react with hydrogen to form acids; react with metals to form salts.
Alkali metal + water alkali metal hydroxide + hydrogen
lithium + water lithium hydroxide + hydrogen
Group 0 are all inert gases – they do not react with other elements
Transition metals; except for mercury, which is a liquid, these are harder than group 1 metals; have high melting points; react slowly with atmospheric oxygen.
What’s Included
Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework)
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Guided notes to support the PowerPoint (x3)
Fact sheet
Homework (x3) plus answers
Fact share worksheet
12 Taboo cards
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Game
42 question and answer cards
Teacher’s answer sheet.
Instruction sheet
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Periodic Table of Elements Find the Pair Game KS3
An engaging and enjoyable memory game on the periodic table of elements for middle school to reinforce learning at the end of a module or for test prep.
How to Play
Pupils work in teams of three or four. Each team lays out their 42 cards face down in a square and take it in turn to turn over two cards. If the cards are a question and its correct answer, the pupil keeps the pair. If they are not a match they are turned face down and the next pupil gets a turn. This process continues until all cards are matched and the winner is the pupil with the most pairs.
If a team member thinks that the selectors pair is not a correct match, they can challenge.
Pupils are encouraged to check their books for the correct answer but the teacher also has a quick-check answer sheet. If the challenge is correct, the challenger keeps the pair.
The game can be played with or without students being given a copy of the enclosed periodic table.
Included in this Pack
42 question and answer cards
Teacher’s answer sheet.
Periodic table
Instruction sheet
Preparation
Use double-sided printing to copy 1 set per group of 4 pupils.
Sheets could be laminated to enable year-on-year use.
Cut sheets into cards.
Prior Knowledge Required
Elements are arranged in the periodic table in order of atomic number.
Metals are on the left of the table and non – metals on the right with a zig – zag line dividing the two.
Some of the metals touching the zig – zag are semi – metals or metalloids which means they have some properties of metals and of non – metals.
Vertical columns are called groups and horizontal rows are called periods.
Each period starts with metals on the left and end with non – metals on the right.
The elements within each group have similar physical and chemical properties.
Group 1 are the alkali metals. Group 2 are the alkaline earth metals. Group 7 are the halogens. Group 0 are the rare or noble gases. The central block are the transition metals.
On the left – hand side of the table, reactivity increases as you go down a group and on the right – hand side of the table reactivity increases as you go up a group.
Group 1: can be cut with a knife; must be stored under oil; low density – lithium, sodium and potassium float on water; form compounds which are solid at room temperature; form compounds with similar formulae – LiCl. NaCl. Group 7; are all colored; react with hydrogen to form acids; react with metals to form salts.
Alkali metal + water alkali metal hydroxide + hydrogen
lithium + water lithium hydroxide + hydrogen
Group 0 are all inert gases – they do not react with other elements
Transition metals; except for mercury, which is a liquid, these are harder than group 1 metals; have high melting points; react slowly with atmospheric oxygen.
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Periodic Table of Elements Explained Fully Resourced Lesson for KS3
A fully resourced, engaging, comprehensive and enjoyable lesson explaining the periodic table of elements.
What’s Covered
Elements are arranged in the periodic table in order of atomic number.
Metals are on the left of the table and non – metals on the right with a zig – zag line dividing the two.
Some of the metals touching the zig – zag are semi – metals or metalloids which means they have some properties of metals and of non – metals.
Vertical columns are called groups and horizontal rows are called periods.
Each period starts with metals on the left and end with non – metals on the right.
The elements within each group have similar physical and chemical properties.
Group 1 are the alkali metals. Group 2 are the alkaline earth metals. Group 7 are the halogens. Group 0 are the rare or noble gases. The central block are the transition metals.
On the left – hand side of the table, reactivity increases as you go down a group and on the right – hand side of the table reactivity increases as you go up a group.
Group 1: can be cut with a knife; must be stored under oil; low density – lithium, sodium and potassium float on water; form compounds which are solid at room temperature; form compounds with similar formulae – LiCl. NaCl. Group 7;are all colored; react with hydrogen to form acids; react with metals to form salts.
Alkali metal + water alkali metal hydroxide + hydrogen
lithium + water lithium hydroxide + hydrogen
Group 0 are all inert gases – they do not react with other elements
Transition metals; except for mercury, which is a liquid, are harder than group 1 metals; have high melting points; react slowly with atmospheric oxygen.
What’s Included
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework)
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Guided notes to support the PowerPoint
Fact sheet
Homework (x2) plus answers
Fact share worksheet
12 Taboo cards
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
This pack contains 18 printable resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made.
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Metals and Non-metals, Properties Distance Learning and Homeschool KS3
This is an action-packed distance learning or home school, fully resourced lesson on the properties of metals and non - metals for middle school .
This resource has been designed so that the animated PowerPoint replaces the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. The PowerPoint is easy to follow and starts by telling the student the most effective way to use it. Each section of theory is supported by guided notes and the student receives clear instructions as to which questions to answer. Answers are provides before the student does on to the next section of the topic. The PowerPoint ends with a self-test quiz. Additional worksheets, cut-outs, foldable and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress.
What’s Covered
Metals are conductors of electricity and heat while non - metals are insulators.
Metals are strong (have high tensile strength) but non - metals are not.
Metals are shiny when freshly cut or polished but non -metals are dull.
Metals are sonorous (make a ringing noise when struck while non – metals do not.
Metals are malleable (can be beaten into shape) and ductile (can be drawn into wires) but non – metals are neither and are brittle (shatter when struck.
Iron, nickel and cobalt are magnetic but all non – metals are not magnetic.
Metals are heavy which means they have a high have a high density because they contain a lot of particles. Non – metals are not heavy.
Metals are all solids at room temperature, except for mercury which is a liquid, as they have high boiling and melting points. Of seventeen non - metals, all are gases except for five which are solids and one which is a liquid.
Both metals are non – metals burn in oxygen to form the oxide.
Metal oxides are alkaline and non -metal oxides are acidic.
What You Get
Animated PowerPoint for learning
PowerPoint with answers to homework
Guided notes
Foldable (students use to make their own notes)
Cut-and-stick activity (pupil uses to make their own notes)
Fact sheet
Homework (x2) plus answers
Digital quick test
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist.
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Metals and Non-metals, Properties Fully Resourced Lesson Plus 5 Games
A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on the properties of metals and non - metals for middle school. To consolidate learning, or for test prep, there are five enjoyable and challenging games – find the pair, dominoes, a board game, wildcard and snap and an escape room.
The lesson pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired.
The games are closely related to the topic content and reinforce learning.
What’s Covered
Metals are conductors of electricity and heat while non - metals are insulators.
Metals are strong (have high tensile strength) but non - metals are not.
Metals are shiny when freshly cut or polished but non -metals are dull.
Metals are sonorous (make a ringing noise when struck while non – metals do not.
Metals are malleable (can be beaten into shape) and ductile (can be drawn into wires) but non – metals are neither and are brittle (shatter when struck.
Iron, nickel and cobalt are magnetic but all non – metals are not magnetic.
Metals are heavy which means they have a high have a high density because they contain a lot of particles. Non – metals are not heavy.
Metals are all solids at room temperature, except for mercury which is a liquid, as they have high boiling and melting points. Of seventeen non - metals, all are gases except for five which are solids and one which is a liquid.
Both metals are non – metals burn in oxygen to form the oxide.
Metal oxides are alkaline and non -metal oxides are acidic.
What’s Included
Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Cut and stick activity.
Guided notes to support the PowerPoint (x2)
Fact sheet
Homework plus answers (x2)
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Escape Room
PowerPoint – scene setting and instructions (sound effects and built-in timer);
crossword;
word search;
dominoes activity;
worksheet;
code breaker sheet;
answers;
lesson plan.
Board Game
Game board
54 Question cards with questions of varying difficulty
Teacher answer sheet
Instruction sheet.
Find the Pair Game
42 question and answer cards
Teacher’s answer sheet.
Instruction sheet
Dominoes
90 dominos
Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play.
Wildcard and Snap Card Game
102 playing cards
Animated PowerPoint with instructions for playing wildcard and snap
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Metals and Non-metals, Properties Compendium of 5 Games KS3
A compendium of five, enjoyable and challenging games on the properties of metals and non – metals for middle school. Each game is fully resourced, suitable for all abilities, comes with full instructions and is easy to run.
Games Included
Find the Pair
Dominoes
Board Game
Save the School Squirrel Escape Room
Wildcard & Snap
What’s Covered
Metals are conductors of electricity and heat while non - metals are insulators.
Metals are strong (have high tensile strength) but non - metals are not.
Metals are shiny when freshly cut or polished but non -metals are dull.
Metals are sonorous (make a ringing noise when struck while non – metals do not.
Metals are malleable (can be beaten into shape) and ductile (can be drawn into wires) but non – metals are neither and are brittle (shatter when struck.
Iron, nickel and cobalt are magnetic but all non – metals are not magnetic.
Metals are heavy which means they have a high have a high density because they contain a lot of particles. Non – metals are not heavy.
Metals are all solids at room temperature, except for mercury which is a liquid, as they have high boiling and melting points. Of seventeen non - metals, all are gases except for five which are solids and one which is a liquid.
Both metals are non – metals burn in oxygen to form the oxide.
Metal oxides are alkaline and non -metal oxides are acidic.
This versatile pack can be used to reinforce each section of the current electricity module as it is taught or for revision. Many of the games could be used for cover lessons, even when taken by a non-specialist as they come with a hard-copy or PowerPoint of the answers. It is also the ideal end of term/year pack.
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Metals and Non-metals, Properties Explained Fully Resourced Lesson Plus Escape Room
A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on the properties of metals and non - metals for middle school, plus an enjoyable and challenging escape room lesson to consolidate learning.
The lesson pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired.
The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. Students must work their way through the clues to find the code to a combination lock on the school storeroom where Thumper the school rat has been locked accidentally without food and water.
What’s Covered
Metals are conductors of electricity and heat while non - metals are insulators.
Metals are strong (have high tensile strength) but non - metals are not.
Metals are shiny when freshly cut or polished but non -metals are dull.
Metals are sonorous (make a ringing noise when struck while non – metals do not.
Metals are malleable (can be beaten into shape) and ductile (can be drawn into wires) but non – metals are neither and are brittle (shatter when struck.
Iron, nickel and cobalt are magnetic but all non – metals are not magnetic.
Metals are heavy which means they have a high have a high density because they contain a lot of particles. Non – metals are not heavy.
Metals are all solids at room temperature, except for mercury which is a liquid, as they have high boiling and melting points. Of seventeen non - metals, all are gases except for five which are solids and one which is a liquid.
Both metals are non – metals burn in oxygen to form the oxide.
Metal oxides are alkaline and non -metal oxides are acidic.
What’s Included for Each Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Cut and stick activity.
Worksheet to support the PowerPoint (x3)
Fact sheet
Homework plus answers
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Escape Room
PowerPoint – scene setting and instructions (sound effects and built-in timer);
crossword;
word search;
dominoes activity;
worksheet;
code breaker sheet;
answers;
lesson plan.
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Metals and Non-metals, Properties Escape Room KS3
Finish and reinforce a middle school lesson on the properties of metals and non – metals or revisit it prior to exams with this innovative, enjoyable and challenging escape room lesson.
Students must work their way through the clues to find the code to a combination lock on the school storeroom where a squirrel, who was found injured on the school campus, has been accidentally locked in its pet carrier while awaiting transportation to the vet for urgent medical treatment. The combination lock used is one of two bought by the school – one for the stock room and the other for a new escape room lesson being planned by the science department. Both are set to the same combination. The paper on which the combination was written for the escape room lesson has been lost but the department still has copies of
the lesson.
Prior Knowledge Required
Metals are conductors of electricity and heat while non - metals are insulators.
Metals are strong (have high tensile strength) but non - metals are not.
Metals are shiny when freshly cut or polished but non -metals are dull.
Metals are sonorous (make a ringing noise when struck while non – metals do not.
Metals are malleable (can be beaten into shape) and ductile (can be drawn into wires) but non – metals are neither and are brittle (shatter when struck.
Iron, nickel and cobalt are magnetic but all non – metals are not magnetic.
Metals are heavy which means they have a high have a high density because they contain a lot of particles. Non – metals are not heavy.
Metals are all solids at room temperature, except for mercury which is a liquid, as they have high boiling and melting points. Of seventeen non - metals, all are gases except for five which are solids and one which is a liquid.
Both metals are non – metals burn in oxygen to form the oxide.
Metal oxides are alkaline and non -metal oxides are acidic.
What You Get
PowerPoint – scene setting and instructions (sound effects and built-in timer);
crossword;
word search;
dominoes activity;
worksheet;
code breaker sheet;
answers;
lesson plan.
If time is limited just the crossword, word search and domino can be used. The worksheet is the most challenging clue to solve and this can be omitted completely for less able classes.
Both 3 and 4 number combination locks can be purchased very cheaply online or the teacher can pretend to phone the school office for the staff to attempt to release the squirrel
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