My year 9s and my year 11s love this challenge. The idea behind it is that the pupils will really get to grips with the protons, neutrons and electrons of each element so they can correctly answer questions about ions, bonding and electronic configuration. This is coming in earlier in the new Edexcel specification! I give pupils 3 minutes for this activity. If it cannot be done in that time, they haven't grasped it yet! They do it as a starter or a plenary, and all begin at the same time. It works well as a mini test where they race against each other (or even you) to be the first one to finish with them all correct. They can even mark each others! When they finish one challenge (95% correct or more) they move on to the next one. I use school rewards for when they advance and I have also included a certificate that I have given to the ones who complete all 3. This can obviously be modified to reflect you and your class. Don't forget to leave a review!

Free resource made up of bits and bobs with free licences. I do not take credit for some of the content. Simply add in your chosen year paper and mark scheme. You can choose a tier and only have one. Otherwise, it is a bit of a tree!

These grids specifically cover the Edexcel Chemistry topics in the core module. They are fully differentiated, where higher ability pupils have to make the links between the keywords without hints or a leading question. The lower ability can use the given rules which include 'define the word' and 'spot the mistake'. NB this only includes topics 1-3. There is also a literacy grid. Pupils choose a topic or part of a topic they need to revise or struggle to remember. Use a describe question about that topic e.g. Describe how chalk becomes marble using ___________ and ___________. They roll the dice going along the corridor and up the stairs to select a box. They repeat until they have a number of random pictures/words. They are to write a short creative story about the part of the topic they have chose. Could be used at the beginning of a topic to see what pupils know about the topic. Higher ability, more words/images to fit in. Example: I have chosen “Describe what happens to reactivity of elements as you go DOWN the group”. I rolled the dice and it gave me 4,4 (Wednesday) and 5,3 (kitten). “The was once a crazy cat lady who gave her kitten a different metal in group one every day of the week. On Monday she gave the kitten some lithium and he didn’t even look at it. On Tuesday she give the kitten some sodium. He sniffed it, and then walked away. On Wednesday she gave the kitten potassium. He licked the edge, and it turned his tongue lilac, but he didn’t eat it. On Thursday she gave the kitten some Rubidium. He ate about half of it and walked away. Getting annoyed, the crazy cat lady went out and bought some Caesium for breakfast on Friday. She was certain her picky cat would like this. Sure enough, on Friday the kitten ate all of the rubidium and meowed for more. I wonder if there is an element he might like even more…”

After the popularity of the Original Platinum 20... This is the first in the ions challenge. Pupils are given 20 common ion names, with some additional information (group number etc) and are given 3 minutes to get the ions written down with the correct charge! I have BIG plans for the medium and hard challenges!

Science controlled assessment flowchart - split into sections. Each section that can be marked is in a separate box. Parts A, B and C are different colours. Will help pupils to access more marks when it is time for the real thing! EDIT: "Dependent variable(s)" should have been "Control variable(s)". Now changed.

Writing frame to help pupils in KS3 or bottom set GCSE groups get to grips with how to write parts of an investigation. Pink sections are the higher tier sections. Pupils can work up to these.

Fully differentiated challenge resource for GCSE and KS3 revision needing minimal input from you! Pupils can choose their challenge to collect a number of stars over the course of the lesson. The reward they get varies on how many stars they collect. They must create a document proving they have done them! I also set a question limit. They can swap a star they have already gained if they want to ask me for help. It is a revision exercise, and they have covered the material previously.

This is a sample of the weekly house/tutor time quiz that I run in my school. They are perfect for a single tutor time each week as a competition. This sample contains 16 questions and a tie breaker (in case you need it) and all the answers you need. Check out the full resource in my shop. I will constantly be updated until you have a full years worth of quizzing! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/over-15-house-tutor-time-quizzes-perfect-for-a-morning-registration-session-11947891

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Differentiated to help lower ability follow the revision resources.

16 questions (including a tie breaker) on and around the holiday of Easter. The quiz includes all answers at the end and is suitable for students to do in teams or individually. The quiz should take about 20 minutes to complete and mark. If you are looking for other quizzes to fit into tutor times then look at my other resources - there are over 32 gives similar in style to this Easter quiz. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/tutor-time-quiz-x-28-over-25-20-minute-quizzes-perfect-for-a-morning-registration-11947891 There is also a free sample if you’re not 100% convinced. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/house-tutor-time-quiz-sample-quiz-13-games-1205490517

Mind map that covers structure of an atom, electronic configuration, the periodic table and isotopes. Follows the new Edexcel transition document for chemistry but can be used as C2 topic 1 revision for year 11s. I have both year groups and they appreciate it equally. Works best on A3 but is readable on A4.

Follows the new Edexcel transition scheme of work for science. Crosses over well with the GCSE spec and can be used for revision in year 11. PowerPoint that follows the Health revision map is included. It is possible to do this activity with or without it.

Up to 2 hours of christmas related activities with a fun challenge to appeal to all age groups and abilities. The first set of activities are fully differentiated, where pupils can chose their challenge. If they complete a lower challenge, they get less points, but there is a first finisher bonus. The choice is theirs. There is also a science reindeer classification key activity. The second set of activities are a little more crafty with mathematics and symmetry coming in to one of the activities. There are also different challenges for different amounts of points. Pupils could work individually or alone.

2 quizzes with 16 questions (including a tie breaker) where each answer begins with a letter of the alphabet - there is one question for each letter (and then some spares at the end!). Each quiz includes all answers at the end and is suitable for students to do in teams or individually. Each quiz should take about 20 minutes to complete and mark, so both would take about 40 minutes. I have used them as house quizzes, hence the title on each one! If you are looking for other quizzes to fit into tutor times then look at my other resources - there are over 32 gives similar in style to these general knowledge quizzes. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/tutor-time-quiz-x-32-over-25-20-minute-quizzes-perfect-for-a-morning-registration-11947891 There is also a free sample if you’re not 100% convinced. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-quiz-2019-12076596

3 quizzes with 16 questions (including a tie breaker) on general knowledge questions. Each quiz includes all answers at the end and is suitable for students to do in teams or individually. Each quiz should take about 20 minutes to complete and mark, so all three would take an hour. I have used them as house quizzes, hence the title on each one! If you are looking for other quizzes to fit into tutor times then look at my other resources - there are over 32 gives similar in style to these general knowledge quizzes. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/tutor-time-quiz-x-32-over-25-20-minute-quizzes-perfect-for-a-morning-registration-11947891 There is also a free sample if you’re not 100% convinced. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-quiz-2019-12076596

Full topic of 5 lessons. Covers the core practical on Hookes Law as well as the extra content for triple scientists. The presentation does not talk specifically about Hooke as we find that time is tight by the time we reach topic 15, and it is not specifically outlined in the specification. A homework on the core practical with a video link is included. This is part of a core practical booklet that was created for my combined scientists. The full resource is available in my TES shop. Some content referenced is from the Pearson Active Teach - Your school need to have a subscription to this to access the documents referenced.

Covers C1.26 Acid Rain to C1.30 Investigating fuels. Includes Climate change, choosing fuels and biofuels. Especially made for a bottom set year 10 class for them to follow. Behaviour has improved significantly and motivation has also increased. They used to be a difficult class, now they are lovely! Pupils can follow all activities to see how far they are through the lesson. Printed on A3 they can trim the edges and stick it straight in their book! I cannot take full credit for some parts of the PowerPoints, they just follow the activity documents.

4 mind maps covering: Plant cells Animal cells Bacteria cells Microscope Magnification calculations BMI and calculations Health Diseases Diabetes DNA Genes Chromosomes Inheritance Punnet squares Photosynthesis Diffusion Osmosis Xylem Phloem Water transport

3 physics (P2) 6 mark questions and writing frames for 3 past paper questions from Edexcel. Mix of higher and foundation tier. Mark schemes included. Questions content: Resistors and current (LDR and thermistor) Explaining and the uses of static electricity. Stopping distance, including F=ma, P=mv and E=Fd Can be printed back to back to be set as revision homework. Can be used as class activity. These were used on a revision day and were very well received by pupils.