Middle school teaching resources

This unique and high-quality pack contains all resources needed to deliver the Thermal Insulations Required Practicals (Parts 1 and 2) for the new 2018 AQA GCSE Physics and AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy specifications.

This lesson is for teaching the above named lesson as part of the Energy module of Physics Unit 1 (P1) of the new 2018 AQA GCSE specifications for Combined Science: Trilogy and GCSE Physics. The lesson has the following features embedded: Lesson has Bloom’s Taxonomy embedded throughout which are also graded for differentiation. Stretch and challenge tasks throughout (including Grade 8-9+ questions and extended writing) AfL (3 progress checks embedded) Differentiation is strong as has been noted in formal school observations for the last 2 years of teaching AQA. Narrative of lesson structure is clear and focused as well as engaging. Pre-starter prepared. The lesson is geared with top-down approach pedagogy and provide inclusive differentiation for low attaining and medium attaining pupils as well. The lesson should be ‘tweaked’ to meet the needs of your own pupils.

This lesson is for teaching the above named lesson as part of the Energy module of Physics Unit 1 (P1) of the new 2018 AQA GCSE specifications for Combined Science: Trilogy and GCSE Physics. The lesson has the following features embedded: Lesson has Bloom’s Taxonomy embedded throughout which are also graded for differentiation. Stretch and challenge tasks throughout (including Grade 8-9+ questions and extended writing) AfL (3 progress checks embedded) Differentiation is strong as has been noted in formal school observations for the last 2 years of teaching AQA. Narrative of lesson structure is clear and focused as well as engaging. Pre-starter prepared. The lesson is geared with top-down approach pedagogy and provide inclusive differentiation for low attaining and medium attaining pupils as well. The lesson should be ‘tweaked’ to meet the needs of your own pupils.

This lesson is for teaching the above named lesson as part of the Energy module of Physics Unit 1 (P1) of the new 2018 AQA GCSE specifications for Combined Science: Trilogy and GCSE Physics. The lesson has the following features embedded: Lesson has Bloom’s Taxonomy embedded throughout which are also graded for differentiation. Stretch and challenge tasks throughout (including Grade 8-9+ questions and extended writing) AfL (3 progress checks embedded) Differentiation is strong as has been noted in formal school observations for the last 2 years of teaching AQA. Narrative of lesson structure is clear and focused as well as engaging. Pre-starter prepared. The lesson is geared with top-down approach pedagogy and provide inclusive differentiation for low attaining and medium attaining pupils as well. The lesson should be ‘tweaked’ to meet the needs of your own pupils. NB: This lesson should be taught before the Specific Heat Capacity GCSE Required Practical (L6) (can be purchased separately).

This lesson is for teaching the above named lesson as part of the Energy module of Physics Unit 1 (P1) of the new 2018 AQA GCSE specifications for Combined Science: Trilogy and GCSE Physics. The lesson has the following features embedded: Lesson has Bloom’s Taxonomy embedded throughout which are also graded for differentiation. Stretch and challenge tasks throughout (including Grade 8-9+ questions and extended writing) AfL (3 progress checks embedded) Differentiation is strong as has been noted in formal school observations for the last 2 years of teaching AQA. Narrative of lesson structure is clear and focused as well as engaging. Pre-starter prepared. The lesson is geared with top-down approach pedagogy and provide inclusive differentiation for low attaining and medium attaining pupils as well. The lesson should be ‘tweaked’ to meet the needs of your own pupils.

This lesson is for teaching the above named lesson as part of the Energy module of Physics Unit 1 (P1) of the new 2018 AQA GCSE specifications for Combined Science: Trilogy and GCSE Physics. The lesson has the following features embedded: Lesson has Bloom’s Taxonomy embedded throughout which are also graded for differentiation. Stretch and challenge tasks throughout (including Grade 8-9+ questions and extended writing) AfL (3 progress checks embedded) Differentiation is strong as has been noted in formal school observations for the last 2 years of teaching AQA. Narrative of lesson structure is clear and focused as well as engaging. Pre-starter prepared. The lesson is geared with top-down approach pedagogy and provide inclusive differentiation for low attaining and medium attaining pupils as well. The lesson should be ‘tweaked’ to meet the needs of your own pupils.

This lesson is for teaching the above named lesson as part of the Energy module of Physics Unit 1 (P1) of the new 2018 AQA GCSE specifications for Combined Science: Trilogy and GCSE Physics. The lesson has the following features embedded: Lesson has Bloom’s Taxonomy embedded throughout which are also graded for differentiation. Stretch and challenge tasks throughout (including Grade 8-9+ questions and extended writing) AfL (3 progress checks embedded) Differentiation is strong as has been noted in formal school observations for the last 2 years of teaching AQA. Narrative of lesson structure is clear and focused as well as engaging. Pre-starter prepared. The lesson is geared with top-down approach pedagogy and provide inclusive differentiation for low attaining and medium attaining pupils as well. The lesson should be ‘tweaked’ to meet the needs of your own pupils.

This lesson is for teaching the above named lesson as part of the Energy module of Physics Unit 1 (P1) of the new 2018 AQA GCSE specifications for Combined Science: Trilogy and GCSE Physics. The lesson has the following features embedded: Lesson has Bloom’s Taxonomy embedded throughout which are also graded for differentiation. Stretch and challenge tasks throughout (including Grade 8-9+ questions and extended writing) AfL (3 progress checks embedded) Differentiation is strong as has been noted in formal school observations for the last 2 years of teaching AQA. Narrative of lesson structure is clear and focused as well as engaging. Pre-starter prepared. The lesson is geared with top-down approach pedagogy and provide inclusive differentiation for low attaining and medium attaining pupils as well. The lesson should be ‘tweaked’ to meet the needs of your own pupils.

This 56-page resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with Clockwork (All Wound Up) by Philip Pullman. The pack has been designed in alignment with Common Core State Standards for Grade 7 Reading. **About the Novel: **A tormented apprentice clock-maker, a deadly mechanical knight in armour - and the sinister Dr Kalmenius, who some say is the devil … Wind up these characters, fit them into a story on a cold winter’s evening, with the snow swirling down, and suddenly life and the story begin to merge in a peculiarly macabre - and unstoppable - way. Almost like clockwork … About the Resource: The pack has been designed to cover five weeks, with assigned pages for reading, comprehension tasks and language analysis. **A digital copy of the file is also available on Google Slides for students to complete online instead of printing.

A year 10 resource I created as part 2 of 3 lessons on Creating Robust Programs. This lesson introduces the outcomes and LOs below using exam-style questions and Quality Assurance based industry experience. Outcomes: • Understand why we Test. • Describe the types of testing: Iterative and Terminal. • Describe the types of errors: Syntax, Logic and Runtime. Learning Objectives: • Pupils to undertake QA testing exercise of a real game, Mac tech permitting. • Pupils to refactor badly factored code. • Pupils to explain reasons for, iterative and terminal testing in their books. • Pupils to answer exam questions on error types (Syntax and logic). PowerPoint, resources and lesson plan template included.

This lesson pack is for teaching the above named module of Energy as part of Physics Unit 1 (P1) of the new 2018 AQA GCSE specifications for GCSE Phyiscs and Combined Science: Trilogy. The lesson has the following features embedded: Lesson has Bloom’s Taxonomy embedded throughout which are also graded for differentiation. Stretch and challenge tasks throughout (including Grade 8-9+ questions and extended writing) AfL (3 progress checks embedded) Differentiation is strong as has been noted in formal school observations for the last 2 years of teaching AQA. Narrative of lesson structure is clear and focused as well as engaging. Pre-starter prepared. The lesson is geared with top-down approach pedagogy and provide inclusive differentiation for low attaining and medium attaining pupils as well. The lesson should be ‘tweaked’ to meet the needs of your own pupils. Some lessons are shown that are in this pack, so you can see the lesson before you purchase.

See if your students can work out what Paula needs to buy by working with recipes (scaling up), units of measure and problem solving. Put your students’ problem-solving abilities to the test by asking them to solve this mystery using the clues provided. This activity is really engaging and great for developing problem solving technique, resilience and logical thinking Solution provided Topics Covered Scaling up recipes (Ratio) Calculating with Metric measures Converting Imperial measures to metric

These resources are designed for AQA GCSE Business (9-1) 3.1 Business in the Real World. They cover all sub-topics: 3.1.1 The Purpose and Nature of Businesses 3.1.2 Business Ownership 3.1.3 Setting Business Aims and Objectives 3.1.4 Stakeholders 3.1.5 Location 3.1.6 Business Planning 3.1.7 Expanding a Business You will get fully editable versions of teacher PowerPoints, student workbooks and student keywords documents. The PowerPoints and workbooks go hand in hand with each other. You get everything you need to teach the first unit of this course. You can download an example here, to get a taster of what you get. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-business-9-1-3-1-teaching-powerpoint-and-student-workbook-example-only-11937221

Briefly covers reasons the Cold War came to an end. Then, a ‘round the clock’ style activity in which students have packs covering the following topics: 1 – Communism vs. capitalism 2 – Superpower tensions 3 – The Iron Curtain 4 – The Berlin Blockade and airlift 5 – The Berlin Wall 6 – Tensions between Cuba and US 7 – USSR involvement 8 – Missiles discovered – US respond 9 – Bombs called off 10 –US and USSR détente (decrease of tensions) 11 – Gorbachev’s role 12 – European revolutions (inc. Berlin wall) 8 minutes per information sheet to make notes and use own knowledge to add further detail.

These resources are designed for AQA GCSE Business (9-1) 3.1 Business in the Real World. These resources are EXAMPLES only covering part of 3.1.1 The Purpose and Nature of Businesses. You will get non-editable (pdf) versions of teacher PowerPoint, student workbook and student keywords document. They give you an idea of what you will receive if you buy the full resource for all of 3.1 sub-topics -which are fully editable. You can buy the full editable version for all of 3.1 Business in the Real World here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/aqa-gcse-business-9-1-3-1-teaching-powerpoint-and-student-workbook-full-version-11937226

Lesson ideas for Diversity in PSHE with suggested activity.

A short worksheet to practise the use of imperative verbs, specifically linked to persuasive writing. it might be useful as a starter task or to revise the structure.

Can be adapted to suit different purposes. Includes; ingredients, equipment and method.

Questions to answer about a given country. Good research tool.

Used with Y7 for analysis. This was heavily supported with modelling and discussion.

A set of two trapdoor activities to help Year 9s practise producing oral language in French in the context of jobs and holidays. Students should work in pairs with one trying to guess the option from each box the other has chosen. If they guess correctly, they move on to the next box and if not, they must go back to the start.

This resource can be used as an assessment for the end of 3.2.4 Globalisation. It includes a range of questions (some case study based) covering multiple-choice, short-answer and longer-answer questions. A mark scheme is included.

PPT with Dutch reading and writing exercises about psychology. Suitable for B2 learners. Answers are provided in the PPT. Have a look at my free lesson of ‘Intermediate Dutch - Work and applying for a job - Suitable for B2 learners’ to get an idea how the PPT is build up.

PPT with Dutch reading and writing exercises about media and advertising. Suitable for B2 learners. Answers are provided in the PPT. Have a look at my free lesson of ‘Intermediate Dutch - Work and applying for a job - Suitable for B2 learners’ to get an idea how the PPT is build up.

This Bundle is for teachers of GCSE dance teaching GCSE Dance to Y10 pupils. It includes everything you need to prepare your Year 10s for Year 11. Each 6 week SOW focuses on one of the professional works from the GCSE Dance anthology; exploring the professional work through choreography, performance and appreciation tasks (following the advice from AQA). This bundle is tried and tested as it is the second year that I have used the included resources. I am proud to say that my pupils have enjoyed the variety of tasks included and have felt confident completing year 10 in preparation for Year 11. The SOW should be followed in the following order: 1st Half term – Emancipation of Expressionism 2nd Half term – Artificial Things 3rd Half Term – Shadows 4th Half Term – A Linha Curva 5th Half term – Infra 6th Half Term – Within Her Eyes Please see individual resources for more information. I hope this bundle provides GCSE Dance teachers with less time planning and more time enjoying teaching. :)

PPT with Dutch reading and writing exercises about art. Suitable for B2 learners. Answers are provided in the PPT. Have a look at my free lesson of ‘Intermediate Dutch - Work and applying for a job - Suitable for B2 learners’ to get an idea how the PPT is build up.

These 43 templates are quick and easy for you to use and fully editable. Suitable for big/ small / medium size businesses and sole traders. Includes: Project Templates Timeline Mission Statement Vision Statement Business snapshot SWOT template Gantt Chart Infographic chart Operations template Short list project Profile template Training Proposal Template Meeting and Agenda Templates Marketing plan Template

A year 10 resource I created as part 1 of 3 lessons on Creating Robust Programs. This lesson introduces the following concepts: Anticipating Misuse; Planning for Contingencies; Validation of Input; Authentication using scaffolded exercises, extension and AFL. Outcomes: • Describe defensive design considerations: o Anticipating Misuse o Planning for Contingencies o Validation of Input o Authentication Learning Objectives: • Pupils to undertake 6x coding exercises regarding validation of input and authentication. • Pupils to complete AFL exercise before and after the lesson, demonstrating understanding. PowerPoint, resources and lesson plan template included.

A set of three trapdoor activities to help Year 7s practise producing oral language in French. The basics (name, age, personality, appearance) are covered in one and there are further activities on the topics of school, places in the town and free time. Students should work in pairs with one trying to guess the option from each box the other has chosen. If they guess correctly, they move on to the next box and if not, they must go back to the start.

PPT with Dutch reading and writing exercises about war and peace. Suitable for B1-B2 learners. Answers are provided in the PPT. Have a look at my free lesson of ‘Intermediate Dutch - Work and applying for a job - Suitable for B2 learners’ to get an idea how the PPT is build up.

Worksheet with 3 reading exercises about media (watching tv and films) in Mandarin.

Looking for something to get through those final lessons before summer? Why not have a go at this post-World Cup 2018 Quiz. 30 questions on a range of topics about the World Cup for your classes to have a go at. Enjoy.

This resource gives a summary of all the key musical elements in relation to the Defying Gravity set work. It can be given to students for revision at the end of studying the set work, or to give them an overview before studying it.

Here are a couple of random bits to accompany reading of the superb ‘Noughts and Crosses’ by Malorie Blackman I used to particularly love doing the History Class lesson and was always pleasantly surprised at how well the fake logic task worked! Really hope you like these bits and please feel free to review/comment - I have plenty of other resources too, so I hope you enjoy!

This KS4 GCSE Dance: Within Her Eyes 6 Week delivery PowerPoint is for teachers of AQA GCSE Dance. It is designed to be taught in the 6th half term of Year 10 (after teaching Emancipation of Expressionism, Artificial Things, Shadows A Linha Curva and Infra) following the advice from AQA. It is to be used with AQA’s resources such as the Within Her Eyes fact file and video links. Within the 6 week delivery PowerPoint there are theory and practical lessons to explore the professional work of Within Her Eyes. Each lesson comes with lesson starters in the form of ‘bell activities’/’Talking Points’ and lesson objectives. Homework tasks and all resources needed for this PowerPoint are included. Although the main theme of this delivery PowerPoint is Within Her Eyes, this SOW also includes teaching the Shift set phrase. Please note that the anthology megamix that is mentioned in the SOW refers to an audio file (included) that is a mix of the music used in all 6 anthology pieces. In my previous SOW (Infra) pupils created a megamix dance that included key motifs from the anthology to help pupils remember them. In this SOW pupils create the last section (Within Her Eyes) – If you have not purchased my KS4 Infra SOW, you can simply use the Within Her Eyes section of the megamix to choreograph a short within Her Eyes piece in isolation from the megamix dance itself. Enjoy!

GCSE 9-1 PHYSICS students are expected to calculate pressure, explain relationship between elevation and pressure. This worksheet has calculation, graphs, diagrams, prompt questions. All designed to help students understand why atmospheric pressure decreases in terms of number of molecules. Plenary question with markscheme included.

Draw the other half of the celebrityl! It’s that simple.

Designed to help pupils be more independent with extended writing : Spanish and French Word Walls included in the file. Can be stuck in books, displayed or printed as table mats. Includes: adjectives connectives time phrases frequency phrases sequencing phrases intensifiers key phrases

Mixture of angle problems which require an understanding of ratio to solve. Practice division of ratio into parts and knowing one parts. Understanding of angle facts needed

Links to units of work involving metal reactivity series and rust.

Fill the spinners with numbers to match the probabilities given. Difficulty increases, good practice of recall of squares and primes.

Acid + Metal, makes Hydrogen gas. Key Stage 3 level.