A selection of differentiated magnification questions ideal for the GCSE or level 3 BTEC specification. This resource can be used as a lesson or homework task. Can be differentiated by the teacher in a number of ways e.g. specifying which column students should answer, assigning an individual points total to be achieved by each student or as a competition (who can achieve the most points)

A complete scheme of work that covers aspects of the 'Nutrition and Digestion' areas of the Key Stage 3 scheme of work. The scheme requires students to work in groups. Students cover a healthy human diet and why these nutrients are required, before looking at the tissues and organs of the digestive system. A basic introduction to enzymes is also included. Students produce a piece of display work which covers the topic, before completing an explanation of the digestion of a cheese burger as an assessment.

An activity centred around Life Cycle Assessments for Chemistry/Technology. Students use the internet (they could do this on the phones themselves if IT rooms are in short supply) to look at where their phones have come from.

An activity that encourages students to use data to decide on the best fuel for current power stations. Based around the thinking skill activity 'mystery' students are drip fed information about the 4 fuels currently used to produce electricity - they are expected to rank the fuels in order of preference and justify their reasoning. Plenary/assessment is based around a long answer question where the students choose and justify their preferred fuel.

Knowledge tracker that can be used during lesson/s on the digestive system. Students are asked to answer as many of the differentiated questions (based on Blooms) as possible from their existing knowledge. As the lesson/s progress, checks on knowledge can be made at a midpoint and the end. Answers can be added to or changed as the students knowledge develops during the lesson/s. Opportunity for peer assessment and elements on competition can be introduced by 'adding up' the stars achieved for correctly answering each question.

Differentiated question grid on Specific Heat Capacity. Each question is worth a certain number of points and there are multiple ways to challenge students to hit a particular points target.

A series of 4 lessons (although can easily be extended to suit the class) concentrating on the scientific method - making use of the (not annoying) bottle flipping trend. Used with KS3 class as preparation for the required practical investigations at GCSE. Could easily be used with year 5 or 6 as equipment requirement is minimal.

2 separate worksheets covering calculations for Gravitational and Kinetic Energy. The questions are arranged in a differentiated grid and assigned 'points'. Challenges can be based around a whole class activity(who can get the most points in a specific time period), a plenary, revision or homework (individual students can be challenged to achieve a certain number of points) - assisting with differentiation. 'Rules' can vary per class - just get the points, must answer a question from each challenge level and get x points, different time limits etc

A practical activity to support the development of how science work skills essential for controlled assessments.

A worked example of the Chi Square test based on a genetic cross. The presentation starts by putting the method in words, before going through a worked example involving Smooth and Wrinkled Pea Pods. Designed to support Level 3 BTEC Applied Science class, but would make a good introduction to the topic.

A revision mind map covering most of the Cells topic. Could be used as part of Key Stage 3 or as revision at Key Stage 4.

A template to help structure students ideas when producing newspaper reports on scientific topics. Designed to prioritise the science content over the headline!

A set of loop cards to reinforce the structure of the ear. Added challenge can be achieved by randomly replacing one card with a blank so that students have to work out what is missing

This flyer style revision aid contains QR codes linking to videos concerning group 1 and 7