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I am a secondary school GCSE & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology and Physics. My resources are designed to be interesting, engaging and motivating. All content which are lessons, include: a framework to deliver content; questioning opportunities; assessment; a range of activities to suit students of all abilities; differentiation in most points of the lesson; challenging questions (for all levels) with model answers; and of course starters and plenaries.

I am a secondary school GCSE & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology and Physics. My resources are designed to be interesting, engaging and motivating. All content which are lessons, include: a framework to deliver content; questioning opportunities; assessment; a range of activities to suit students of all abilities; differentiation in most points of the lesson; challenging questions (for all levels) with model answers; and of course starters and plenaries.
Science Extended Writing 6 mark exam technique templates Grades 3-9
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Science Extended Writing 6 mark exam technique templates Grades 3-9

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This is an effective way show students how to approach and write 6 mark questions. These work very well along side my more structured 6 mark template approach - which is not sold as part of this set. Students love these. This resource is a designed to be quick to set up (with exam pro or existing 6 mark questions), aid the student on how to structure there answer, write in feedback, from which they can then write an excellent response to the question. You will need to add in the 6 mark question of choice (paste it in). It consists of three slides. the first one is the student copy. step 1) Students do not write in the answer but write in the ideas and connectives that will them answer. Step 2) from exampro, the ideas or statements from the 6 mark answer will be in the ideas box. Students write in feedback and corrections in green. Step 3) students then write the answer. Give a time limit. Step 4) mark and give back feedback. I found this to be really powerful, particularly in step 2 with the metacognitive phase. I have thrown in an example to show you how to do it.
Science 6 mark templates. Structured support. From Low ability students grades 1 to 6
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Science 6 mark templates. Structured support. From Low ability students grades 1 to 6

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This is designed for students completing GCSE and specifically aim at students who need extra support. So from the low ability groups to mid ability groups. Grades 1 - 6. These work well along side my less structured 6 mark templates for the higher ability groups which focus on what they know and how they are going to use that information. This resource is a designed to be quick to set up (with exam pro or existing 6 mark questions - paste them into the template), aid the student on how to structure there answer, write in feedback, from which they can then write an excellent response to the question. They also work along side a metacognitive approach. Students do not answer the questions yet! Students will need there ppt printed out but both slides on one sheet. This makes it easier to trim down and glue in books as a piece of formative assessment and also as a task on one side. My students love these. Instructions are on the ppt. 1.When showing this on the board, go through the tasks that need to be completed once they have read the question. 2. Students will need to then go through the tasks on their sheet and tick when completed. This will mimic how students should break down a long style (6 mark) answer. 3. Discuss what the students have come up with – if possible write down there ideas on the board on the ppt. 3. Then show ideas once they have completed the table on their sheet.
Speed Distance Time Graph Lesson
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Speed Distance Time Graph Lesson

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This lesson can be used from mid to HA year 7/8/9 and also low to mid ability KS4. It contains worksheets and also capacity for assessment and whole group/individual progress tracking during the lesson. It also has the model answers within the ppt as well.
AQA P1/P2 Physics Revision placemat Blitz Trilogy
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AQA P1/P2 Physics Revision placemat Blitz Trilogy

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This is a resource that covers all of P1 and P2 Trilogy. Each slide covers the whole of one topic and has 12 sections with revision tasks. Topics include: Energy, Particle model of matter, Electricity, Atomic structure (radiation), forces, forces and motion, waves and electromagnetism. Each slide and topic is differentiated and is broken down into bite size but significant tasks. Green tasks low able; orange mid; more challenging. Each topic includes activities on required practicals, equations and general subject knowledge. One slide is designed for one hourly lesson. The task type is also varied to make the resources more interesting. The students can choose the task they do and this can also be made to be competitive. The last slide has a grid (that gets frozen on the IWB), which students with small post it notes (names on) place it in the star score box that they have gained as they have been completing tasks. This also allows for visual assessment (individual and group). The score is gained by the number of stars they have achieved from the sheet. These are designed to allow the student to develop subject knowledge first and foremost, which can then be used to answer exam style questions. They will need there exercise books and possibly text books to support them. I have tried this with my students and they all love the format and has proved effective when helping them to revise. The competitive element (which can be used or not) has also been enjoyed and has made revision more enjoyable. Year 11’s really like this. Biology to come soon!
Science Lab safety Taboo cards
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Science Lab safety Taboo cards

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A set of twelve cards with things not to do in the lab. A bit of fun and good discussion point for what to do and what not to do in the Sci lab. It really gets the students thinking and gets them motivated. Taboo. At the top of the card is the thing that must not be done in the lab. The student has to describe to another student what that thing is, whilst not using the words on the card. As a bit of a challenge - students should not be allowed to make actions. Enjoy!!
Electrical component card sort + supporting information hunt sheets. Differentiated.
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Electrical component card sort + supporting information hunt sheets. Differentiated.

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The resource is based around a differentiated card sort: 1. circuit diagram 2. label 3. what it does 4. how it works. Card sort can be used for students in KS3 to higher KS4. The card sort is focused on the following components: switch, lamp, cell, battery, voltmeter, ammeter, fuse, fixed resistor, series circuit, parallel circuit, thermistor, variable resistor, LDR, LED, Motor and Diode. In that order. This can be used for Science as well as electronics. The card sort card is designed to so when printed the KS4 or components not needed for younger students can be easily left off. To support the card sort, attached is an information hunt research pack. All include colourful images and links to real life. So with students who need extra support they can find the information located around the room and make changes to the card sort. A easier to read version has been included to for students who may struggle to place information in categories. Instruction slide included.
Calculating Magnification. Differentiated questions for grades 3-9. Model answers. Assessment points
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Calculating Magnification. Differentiated questions for grades 3-9. Model answers. Assessment points

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This is a whole lesson focusing on calculating magnification in Biology - from a do it now style starter, all the way through to a plenary. The lesson is fully differentiated with model answers. It has assessment built in assessment checkpoints. This lesson not only focuses on knowledge and execution of the calculation, but applies the ideas and gets the students to link it to real life. This lesson is also good for weaker AS level students before they complete harder magnification questions. Objectives: I can describe what is meant by magnification and resolution. I can carry out calculations involving magnification, real size and image size. I can also describe the differences between mm, um, nm. I can work out questions related to magnification by rearranging the formula. I can recognise when/how to change units in questions and how to use standard form. The lesson will: Introduce definitions and basic material. Get students to think and look at conversions of units. Students will then practice calculating magnification and teacher will model how to complete questions. Mini assessment. Quiz Assessment and reinforcement of key ideas Differentiated questions Bronze Silver Gold Model answers Plenary.
Scale, Units & Standard form In Science. Differentiated. Model Answers. Modelling. Full Lesson.
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Scale, Units & Standard form In Science. Differentiated. Model Answers. Modelling. Full Lesson.

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This lesson is all about how scale, units and standard form is used in Science. It uses ideas from microscopy, atoms and space and gets students to think about how scale, units and standard form can be used in science. The lesson is primarily used to prepare year 9’s for GCSE just before they start GCSE content. However it can be used for years 8 - year 11. Grades 2 - 8. Includes handouts, worksheets, differentiation, model answers, starter and plenary. The lesson is a two parter if the task on the solar system is completed. The lesson is designed to be engaging and interesting, incorporating many key ideas in science: the atom, solar system, microscopy, ways to go to calculate one unit to another. I can recognise what some science and mathematical prefixes are and appreciate scale I can describe how convert one unit into another for example metres to nanometres. I can explain how to convert numbers up (including in unfamiliar situations) and use standard form. Starter Discussion on measuring and scale Group and building solar system task based on measurements and scale. worksheet. Model answers and feedback plenary
Physics Equation Starter Quiz Sheets (with model answers) All P1 equations AQA
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Physics Equation Starter Quiz Sheets (with model answers) All P1 equations AQA

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These are designed to be used for when students come into class, similar to ‘do it now’ tasks. The starters can be photocopied and handed to students, or can be just completed in books. Once students have had 10 minutes, you can show them the model answers which are also part of the resource. Date on the slides automatically change. Each sheet focuses on two equations (six questions in total): 1) What is the equation triangle 2) What are the units 3) Example question to complete. Its perfect to build students memory, confidence and recognising what equation is needed to be used in what situation. Each sheet has model answers so that students can correct there work there and then! My students have really enjoyed and appreciated them This set covers all Trilogy equations in P1 (AQA), which is virtually every Triple (Single) Physics equation in P1. The resources comes with two resource sheets to help students when completing the task. Each starter quiz has the date automatically changed on the day of use. At the end the student will have a full P1 resource of equations, units and model answers. This resource is also great if you are making a department or Science group push on equations. P2 and P1 now available as a bundle!!
Science writing and expression Break down. Modelling how to write sentences.
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Science writing and expression Break down. Modelling how to write sentences.

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Students find writing and expressing Science ideas hard. This an easy to refer to (tried and tested) guide for students. This is a resource that shows students how to write and break down a sentence when expressing a science idea at different levels and grades. This resource uses models of science sentences to do that, and its presented in a way that can be stuck in a glued in student books at the start of the year and then referred to. My student have found this invaluable and I also got in the habit of referring to it to help students. On this is also a guide to the written skills and the grades that the written grade for science might gain. This makes it a valuable reference sheet for KS3 and KS4.
Physics Equation Starter Quiz Sheets (with model answers) All P2 equations AQA
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Physics Equation Starter Quiz Sheets (with model answers) All P2 equations AQA

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These are designed to be used for when students come into class, similar to ‘do it now’ tasks. The starters can be photocopied and handed to students, or can be just completed in books. Once students have had 10 minutes, you can show them the model answers which are also part of the resource. Date on the slides automatically change. Each sheet focuses on two equations (six questions in total): 1) What is the equation triangle 2) What are the units 3) Example question to complete. Its perfect to build students memory, confidence and recognising what equation is needed to be used in what situation. Each sheet has model answers so that students can correct there work there and then! My students have really enjoyed and appreciated them This set covers all Trilogy equations in P2 (AQA), which is virtually every Triple (Single) Physics equation in P2. The resources comes with two resource sheets to help students when completing the task. Each starter quiz has the date automatically changed on the day of use. At the end the student will have a full P2 resource of equations, units and model answers. This resource is also great if you are making a department or Science group push on equations. P1 and P2 as a bundle for cheaper overall. 15 starters (lessons) approx.
Physics Equation Starter Quiz set P1&P2 All with model answers AQA
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Physics Equation Starter Quiz set P1&P2 All with model answers AQA

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These are designed to be used for when students come into class, similar to ‘do it now’ tasks. The starters can be photocopied and handed to students, or can be just completed in books. Each sheet focuses on two equations (six questions in total): 1) What is the equation triangle 2) What are the units 3) Example question to complete. Its perfect to build students memory, confidence and recognising what equation is needed to be used in what situation. Each sheet has model answers so that students can correct there work there and then! My students have really enjoyed and appreciated them Once students have had 10 minutes, you can show them the model answers which are also part of the resource. Date on the slides automatically change. This set covers all Trilogy equations in P1&P2 (AQA), which is virtually every Triple (Single) Physics equation in P1&P2. The resources comes with two resource sheets for each P1 and P2, to help students when completing the task. Each starter quiz has the date automatically changed on the day of use. At the end the student will have a full P1&P2 resource of equations, units and model answers. This resource is also great if you are making a department or Science group push on equations.
Distance Time Graph Velocity Time Graph short Formative Assessment Comparison
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Distance Time Graph Velocity Time Graph short Formative Assessment Comparison

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This a short formative assessment task designed to be a short task and also quick to mark. This is a great resource to make the student reflect and for you to assess their understanding of distance time graphs and velocity time graphs. Its also good to spot the errors and misconceptions which might because DT and VT graphs are similar. All you need to do is highlight the areas that you think your student needs to improve upon. This can also be used as a good Home work activity.
Physics Keyword Homework and Formative Assessment Sheets (AQA P1)
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Physics Keyword Homework and Formative Assessment Sheets (AQA P1)

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These resources are designed to help students develop knowledge of what the keywords in Physics means and get them to practice independence (research) skills to find out what they mean. These resources are designed to act as homework sheets, which can easily be printed off on A4 and then easily marked in class. They can also be used as research formative assessment sheets in class. These sheets are designed in a format which can quickly and easily be further differentiated depending on group and needs of the group. Each sheet has model answers which can be shown in class and students can write in instant feedback. Topics included are: Energy, Particle model matter, Atomic Structure and Radiation, Electricity. These topics and word sheets are specifically aimed at the AQA GCSE course P1, however they cross over easily into other specifications. My classes have really appreciated them, especially those classes who find it hard managing the amount of jargon needed to be understood in Physics. These students also found it reassuring partcularly when physics got too mathsy or abstract for them.
Question Prompt Cards (Blooms). For class discussions and revision. Science. Student Group Task.
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Question Prompt Cards (Blooms). For class discussions and revision. Science. Student Group Task.

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These cards are designed to be specifically used in Science but can quickly and easily be adapted for any subject. One set is for Low ability and another set for high ability. This task is designed to reinforce, consolidate, challenge and get students to think more deeply about ideas. These question cards are based on blooms. The resource is colourful and engaging (small) pack of cards with question prompts (sentence starters) that will prompt another students to ask another student insightful questions based on information that the teacher has given them. Each card has 5 question starters approx. Each card has a point score so students can get competitive and score themselves. There is a task slide to slide for lessons or that can be easily slotted into ppt. Each slide is one set of cards with the exception of the LA cards, one slide is two sets. One pack is for low to mid ability and one pack is for Mid to High ability. This is a great way to get students to look back at work to develop, think and extend there understanding. My students really enjoyed this resource and progressed as a result. These cards are good at developing critical thinking and when used over a period of time, great confidence and oral skills within the subject. Top tip! I would ask students to read key parts of lesson material or paragraphs first so students can easily locate the information they need to ask other student questions.
(KE) Kinetic Energy/Calculating Kinetic Energy. Differentiated, has answers and assessment points.
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(KE) Kinetic Energy/Calculating Kinetic Energy. Differentiated, has answers and assessment points.

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This is a fast paced broken down lesson that is aimed at students for grades 3 - 9. This lesson covers the objectives: I can describe what is meant by kinetic energy and how to calculate it. I can calculate kinetic energy in exam style questions and in a practical situation. I can re-arrange equations and apply ideas about kinetic energy to objects that move. The lesson has a jigsaw to start the lesson off to help students absorb key ideas. This gets copied in books after students have completed and lesson Objectives have been introduced. Has information to introduce students to what kinetic energy is. Modelling how to answer a question. (metacognition aspect). White board activity to assess students (individual and group). Practical. Students apply and use ideas learnt. true or false to score them and assess. Score is then directing students to different parts of a differentiated resource. Has a support sheet. Answer sheet - students to correct in green. Plenary.
(GPE) Gravitational Potential Energy Lesson. Differentiated with assessment points. Has Answers.
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(GPE) Gravitational Potential Energy Lesson. Differentiated with assessment points. Has Answers.

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This is to go with my KE lesson and there is a heavy focus on the maths and the workings out of GPE. Starter slides 2 and 3. Jigsaw or (settler) do it now task. The settler task is used as a plenary to be adjusted at the end of the lesson. aims and intro. introducing the information - links to videos to stimulate discussion if needed. Modelling how to work out GPE. Whiteboard activity where students get to try - next slide with answers. Questions get harder as they go on. see white boards assess individuals as well as group and feedback areas to improve. True or false - score will dictate worksheet starting points. Differentiation for the individual. Answer to the worksheets - students correct in green. Plenary - go back over the starting task and improve. This allows you to measure progress and help students as individuals with any possible feedback. My students found this useful and gave them more focus and confidence when looking at the calculations.
Quick Generic Science HWK activities for all abilities.
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Quick Generic Science HWK activities for all abilities.

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Quick Generic Science HWK activities for all abilities. All you need to do is add the information needed for the task. This could be an image, bunch of words, links to videos, a couple of questions. This PPT has 6 different home work activities that can be quickly edited, uploaded or printed off. These have been designed with the busy teacher in mind but not sacrificing the quality of the home work for the students. Each task is differentiated by outcome and all the students need to do is follow the task, number by number. They are easy and quick to mark as well. Highlight the the task (WWW) that they did well in one colour and highlight the task (EBI) that they did not do well. I will always add something specific for the student to focus on. I have trialled these in my class room and the students have enjoyed them. Always encourage them to spend time thinking and research before answering. Plus, because the task are quite short when the students get going, its easy to only accept quality work.
How Science Works Support cards
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How Science Works Support cards

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These are support cards that will help students with the: key terms in investigation skills. how to write a method. How top draw a graph and what type of graph How to describe results from line graphs These cards will have sentences starters as well as how to calculate the gradient of graphs.