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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.

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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.
KS3 Physics -Relative Motion
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KS3 Physics -Relative Motion

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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
AQA Biology GCSE Artificial Blood
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AQA Biology GCSE Artificial Blood

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Matches spec ref: 4.2 Organisation (4.2.2.4) and old spec B3 This is part 2. See Artificial organs lesson for part 1. Dave is back and he's in trouble. Learning Objectives: Know what artificial blood is Know some of the advantages and disadvantages of types of artificial blood Know what a stent is, how it works, and its purpose. Save Dave. Again. Students continue to play the role of emergency doctor and think about artificial blood and how stents work.
Longitudinal Waves KS3
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Longitudinal Waves KS3

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A lesson on longitudinal waves for KS3 students in physics. They learn about sound waves, longitudinal waves, and then apply to P and S waves in seismic activity. Comes with a plan, powerpoint and relevant worksheets. Learning Objectives Be able to describe a longitudinal wave Define the terms: rarefaction and compression and describe the properties of different types of waves. Describe and explain a model of a longitudinal wave
Electric Charge KS3 Physics
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Electric Charge KS3 Physics

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A lesson for KS3 students or low level GCSE, introduces the concept of atoms, charge, how charges can be transferred, and some of the risks associated with charged materials. Lesson comes fully planned (just follow the ppt), and includes an activity with a plasma ball (if you've got one; if not, just leave it out!). There's a link to a youtube video called electric graffiti in the ppt as well (it's 14 min long but worth it, the students always like watching it). NB: I deliberately avoided using the Van der Graaf generator, as I wanted to save it for GCSE. Learning Objectives: To recall structure of atom To describe how charges can be transferred To describe and explain the risks and precaution of using charge
Mass and Weight GCSE
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Mass and Weight GCSE

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A fun and interesting lesson, which looks at mass, weight, and gravity. It comes with a data analysis starter, and includes a few videos for free (including Apollo 11 moon landing, Apollo 16 feather and hamemr, and Brian Cox in a vacuum chamber). These videos are also available on youtube if the files don’t work.
AS Physics OCR A - Hooke's Law
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AS Physics OCR A - Hooke's Law

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A powerpoint covering the specification points for Hooke’s law including: material deformation terms Hooke’s Law equation and application Force Constant series and parallel spring constant equation Force Extension graphs Technique for Force extension characteristics in springs Area under graph = Work Done
CP6 Radiation Summary Lesson
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CP6 Radiation Summary Lesson

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A lesson with lots of board tasks to prepare students for either an end of unit test or revision for the final exams. Each set of tasks attempts to tackle a small number of the Edexcel 9-1 specification statements for radioactivity. Useful to spot gaps, and also to fill them in. I found the lesson went extremely fast. All the tasks are timed appropriately with a disappearing clock.
Halloween Quiz and Boardgame - Biology Edition
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Halloween Quiz and Boardgame - Biology Edition

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Thrill your students with a fun and weird quiz of 5 sets of 10 questions. There is a printable boardgame you can choose to use to support the quiz, and each question has a spooky, terrifying, or downright silly setting to engage. The topics are: Hell in a cell - cell biology Scared to death - nervous and endocrine systems Eerie evolution - adaptation and evolution Diabolical disease - microbes and health Predatory plants - plant reproduction and transport Have fun, please comment, and don't forget - triffids aren't real.
Behaviour Policy Flowchart
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Behaviour Policy Flowchart

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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.
Home Insulation GCSE Physics
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Home Insulation GCSE Physics

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A lesson on payback time and insulation methods in the home for GCSE Physics AQA Objectives: Be able to outline methods of insulation Describe R-value Calculate Payback Time What you get for your buck: A supporting powerpoint Example calculations (on ppt) A worksheet with a challenge question
Acid Rain GCSE Chemistry
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Acid Rain GCSE Chemistry

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A straightforward lesson with a puzzle starter for teaching the reaction of acids on limestone. Includes: a lesson plan a supporting powerpoint a method sheet for the practical The puzzle title is "the effect of acid rain on limestone statues and buildings"
Scalars Vectors GCSE Physics AQA EDEXCEL OCR
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Scalars Vectors GCSE Physics AQA EDEXCEL OCR

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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)
Unit 44 Astronomy BTEC Level 3
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Unit 44 Astronomy BTEC Level 3

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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
Atoms and Elements with LEGO KS3
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Atoms and Elements with LEGO KS3

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You'll need lots of LEGO for this lesson and a piece of paper. Learning Objectives 1. Recognise that all matter is made up of atoms 2. Know that elements are made from atoms Discussive starter Reminder of particle theory diagram LEGO Activity Some questions at the end Have fun. Get them to bag the LEGO up at the end. Just warning you in advance.
Working Waves Revision Pack OCR G635
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Working Waves Revision Pack OCR G635

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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.
Planning a science lesson
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Planning a science lesson

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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.