Metals and Non-Metals Reading Passage Included in this resource: An informative reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading passage: Includes information on metal and non-metal positions in the Periodic Table, a discussion on their properties and which ions they form. Student questions: Tiered as recall, explain and compare, the questions follow the reading passage. There is also a comparison table for them to fill out and extract information from the text. Answer key: Includes a comprehensive set of answers covering all questions. This resource is ideal as an in-class activity, homework or an independent revision task. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

Acid Rain Reading Passage Activity Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts i.e. the three main gases involved in acid rain and the impact of acid rain on nature and infrastructure. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Please see the preview for further insight. Answer Key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great resource for students studying acid rain for the first time or revising the topic. The resource includes both printable and editable versions (PowerPoint and PDF) so you can alter the resource but it is also print ready. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchase - Many thanks - Science House

Halloween Science Foldables Simple to make, Halloween themed science foldables! Review key general science themes with a Halloween spin. The three foldables in this resource are set up in A4 format, are print ready and come with an accompanying answer key. There is an instructions box in the corner of each foldable too, to prompt children. The foldables can be applicable for a number of different grades as they draw on general science principles and can be used as a fun, science activity as Halloween approaches. Included: A Skeleton and bones foldable with answer page This foldable includes simple questions on bones and the human skeleton. Children don’t require a great deal of knowledge of the skeletal system to complete this. Some of the questions can be ‘best guess’ style (e.g. How many bones do you think an adult skeleton has?) whilst others draw on key science principles (e.g. Which mineral keeps bones healthy?). A cauldron chemicals foldable with answer page The cauldron foldable focuses on simple chemicals and mixtures questions (e.g. What is a mixture? How would you separate sand and water?) A pumpkin foldable with answer page The pumpkin foldable includes questions which draw on science themes around food groups, plant pollination and energy (e.g. pumpkin plants have both male and female parts, how is pollen transferred between these parts?)

Atoms, Elements and Compounds AQA GCSE Chemistry 9-1 (1.1.1 on the specification) Define an element and a compound Describe what the periodic table is Explain how compounds can be formed This resource is a PowerPoint to support teaching Atoms, Elements and Compounds. Included in the resource: Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics Starter slide with opening question Information slides on elements and compounds to support teaching Plenary questions slides to consolidate learning

Introduction to the Periodic Table Lesson GCSE Chemistry AQA 9-1 (Spec 1.2.1) Identify the different areas of the periodic table. Explain how the position of an element in the periodic table is related to its electronic structure and therefore its atomic (proton) number. Predict element reactivity trends and possible reactions of elements from their positions in the periodic table. This resource is a PowerPoint presentation to support teaching about the periodic table for the first time. By the end of the lesson, students should understand what the periodic table is and describe the features of some groups. Prior knowledge on electronic structure is required. Included in the resource: Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics Starter slide with simple intro task Information slides on areas of the periodic table, groups and periods etc. Question slides on predicting properties of elements and a student handout worksheet on labeling the periodic table Plenary question slide to consolidate learning All ANSWERS included and the resource is completely EDITABLE.

Volcanoes and Earthquakes Worksheets Summary worksheets with full comprehensive answers. Editable, A4 PowerPoint files. Included in the Volcano worksheet: Keyword definitions Label a volcano diagram Shield and cone volcano comparison Volcano examples Social, economic and environmental impacts Included in the Earthquake worksheet: Keyword definitions Label an earthquake diagram Oceanic vs land earthquakes Earthquake examples Social, economic and environmental impacts

Types of Data: Continuous and Discrete (Discontinuous) Full Lesson This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focuses on the differences between continuous and discrete (discontinuous) data, collecting data and representing it appropriately in a bar chart. Follow up activities include extension questions and the resource comes with pre-drawn student tables and a graph help sheet featuring a template graph for further support. The lesson also touches on math skills. Included in the lesson: Engaging starter task Lesson objectives and lesson keywords Intro task: Continuous vs discrete (discontinuous) data in a class Task 1: Collecting data Task 2: Tallying up Task 3: Bar chart drawing with support graph Reflective plenary activity This lesson is ideal for students who have no prior knowledge of data types. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘continuous’ and ‘discrete/ discontinuous’ and engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing. *Please note that this lesson may include American spellings

This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about a balanced diet. Included are questions on: Key food groups Food group functions Food group examples Also Included . . . A ‘how to fold’ instructions sheet A ‘how to play’ instructions sheet It is simple to use and very effective at getting key points across to students. The cootie catcher is also a brilliant form of peer assessment and student interaction as they can test each other on the key points. Please leave your feedback.

Chemical Bonding Card Sort Activity Metallic, Giant Ionic, Simple Covalent and Giant Covalent Included in this resource - Card sort sheets: Card sort sheet with cut out boxes Card sort template sheet to glue ordered boxes onto Card sort answer key Keywork sheets: Keyword definitions table sheet to complement terminology used in the card sort Keyword answer key This extended card sort activity supports learning of the features of each bonding type. Students must match a diagram, a structural description, a bonding description, melting point feature, electrical conductivity, involved element types and examples to a bonding type. All the sheets in this resource are A4 and completely editable in PowerPoint. This resource includes some American English spellings.

Make Chemical Bonding FUN! This resource is a bright, engaging way to teach students about the types of chemical bonding. An effective active learning technique! Included in this resource: Snakes and ladders board Filled with student questions Student worksheet For students to note down their answers to the board questions Answer key Comprehensive answers for all board questions All board questions are based around ionic, covalent and metallic bonding. This includes giving key properties and linked reasoning, uses and applications, and drawing covalent and ionic bonds. The covalent and ionic questions also relate to giant covalent structures and ionic lattices. The board game is set up to be printed in A3 but can easily be adapted to A4 margins. The resource is completely editable as a PowerPoint document but a PDF copy is also included for preparation free printing. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing

Bacteria Diagram Worksheets Included in this resource: Worksheet 1 - Label bacteria Describing functions Writing a definition for bacteria Worksheet 2 - Why bacteria are prokaryotic How bacteria reproduce Examples of useful and dangerous bacteria How bacterial infections are treated Comparison between bacteria and eukaryotic cells Comprehensive ANSWERS are included for both worksheets. This is a 4 page resource (2 worksheets and 2 answer sheets). All documents included are completely editable and print ready, saved in an A4 format. Great to be used as: Homework Revision activity Summary task There may be some American spellings in this resource.

Levels of Organisation Lesson This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focusses on the relationship between cells, tissues, organs, organ systems and organisms in terms of levels of organisation. Follow up activities include differentiated questions, as well as a plenary true or false quiz. Included in the lesson: Engaging starter task Lesson objectives Task 1: Theory discussion Task 2: Drawing the levels of oragnisation triangle Task 3: Differentiated questions Task 4: Card sort cut and paste Reflective plenary activity true or false This lesson is ideal for students who have no prior knowledge on the topic. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘organ system’ and ‘organism’ and engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please note that this lesson includes American spellings.

Included in the resource: ‘Label the periodic table’ worksheet ‘Key features of the periodic table’ worksheet Answer sheets for both worksheets These are useful introductory worksheets for teaching the periodic table. Worksheet 1: Students label the periodic table based on the words listed. They must also identify what a ‘group’ is and what a ‘period’ is. Students can also identify which regions of the periodic table are metals, non-metals and metalloids. Worksheet 2: Students answer questions on four key regions of the periodic table (alkali metals, halogens, noble gases and transition metals). The questions are based around properties, reactivity and uses. Please see the preview included. Please note that some of my resources may include American spellings.

IVF Fertility Treatment Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive. Includes: IVF treatment overview and the process, advantages and disadvantages and associated ethical issues. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Answer Key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge of IVF. Students will be required to be aware of terms such as ‘sperm’ and ‘embryo’ prior to completing this activity. The resource includes a completely editable version so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.

Stem Cells Human and Plant Activity Worksheets This resource can be used for: An introductory/summary task Homework Independent work Revision task Finisher activity Research task Included in this resource are two stem cell worksheets: Stem cells in humans (including embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells, along with stem cell research) Stem cells in plants (including meristems, specialized plant cells, cloning and genetic engineering) The worksheets focus on the key features of stem cells in humans and plants, providing a concise overview of the topic. Both worksheets are completely editable and A4 in size. Comprehensive answer sheets are provided for both worksheets (can be used for teacher or student use). American spellings are used in this resource. Many thanks - Science House

History of the Atom Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on atoms but are new to atomic history.

STI and STD Dominoes Included in the resource: A domino pack with additional picture activity An answer key for each domino Domino pack: Included is a set of dominoes on common STIs and STDs e.g. Gonorrhoea, chlamydia, herpes, genital warts, pubic lice etc. The fifteen dominoes are matched by clues relating to the symptoms of the STIs and STDs. As an extension activity, students can also match pictures to some of the dominoes in their chain. Answer key: Included is an answer page for all STIs and STDs in the domino pack. An answer key is also included for the picture matching activity. This resource is simple to use and a great tool for approaching a difficult topic. Little prior knowledge is required and it is ideal for a range of ages. There is no nude images and the resource approaches the topic scientifically but sensitively. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing!

This great lesson pack includes: Progress starter and plenary questions cards Lesson objectives Station activity with worksheets (differentiated questions) Cut and paste with extension task Key questions sheet with RAG rating feedback The lesson covers: The different gases in the earth’s early atmosphere The start of life The input of bacteria to life Comparisons to today’s atmosphere This is a great differentiated lesson accessible to all with a good variation of activities!

Catalysts and Catalytic Converters Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With example reaction equations and observations, the passage is very comprehensive. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through writing in-depth explanations and writing a reaction equation. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge of catalysts and catalytic converters.

This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about cell structure. Included are questions on: Key parts of plant and animal cells The functions of key parts of plant and animal cells Also Included . . . A ‘how to fold’ instructions sheet A ‘how to play’ instructions sheet It is simple to use and very effective at getting key points across to students. The cootie catcher is also a brilliant form of peer assessment and student interaction as they can test each other on the key points. Please leave your feedback.