One of this week’s resources encourages students to try green chemistry. Sadly, it doesn’t urge them to turn into the Hulk (although if you’re looking for a superhero, see the Super schooling resource). But eco-friendly chemists are just as cool, right?

1. Business talk

What is it? Activities to help those studying English as a foreign language to talk about the business world

Who is it for? 14-16s

Why is it hot? This PowerPoint contains literacy activities centred on the creation of a new flavour of crisps. It can be easily adapted to different topics.

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2. Designated design

What is it? An activity requiring students to think quickly about product design and markets

Who is it for? 11-14s

Why is it hot? This game gives students 60 seconds to design an object for the consumer shown on the slide. It’s a great confidence-builder for less- willing children.

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3. Victorian vignettes

What is it? A whiteboard presentation and series of images portraying the life of Queen Victoria

Who is it for? 7-11s

Why is it hot? This visual resource helps children to understand what life was like in Victorian times by giving them a snapshot of the monarch’s life.

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4. Super schooling

What is it? Thorough, cross-curricular resources with a superhero theme

Who is it for? 5-7s

Why is it hot? A thoughtful term overview and detailed scheme of work are supported by lesson plans across subjects linked using superheroes.

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5. Eco-chemistry

What is it? A project investigating whether an eco-friendly synthesis of polystyrene can be found

Who is it for? 7-11s

Why is it hot? This PowerPoint introduces the processes of eco-friendly chemistry, with photos and lab guidelines to support sessions.

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6. Word up

What is it? A selection of posters featuring words with their definitions and uses

Who is it for? 5-7s

Why is it hot? Eye-catching and plentiful, these posters include tips for pronunciation.

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7. More Moore

What is it? A presentation, essay plan and worksheets based on Michael Moore’s film Capitalism: A Love Story

Who is it for? 14-16s

Why is it hot? An engaging look at a documentary, with resources to prepare students for an assessment piece.

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8. Tte to orteil

What is it? A resource for naming body parts in French

Who is it for? 7-11s

Why is it hot? This useful, fun resource also works well as a starter to refresh memories.

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9. Summing up

What is it? A comprehensive planning and resource pack for teaching maths

Who is it for? 6-7s

Why is it hot? With termly and weekly plans in PDF and Word format, this is a time-saving resource that includes supporting worksheets.

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10. Atomic assets

What is it? A PowerPoint about atomic structure, with resources to support learning

Who is it for? 14-16s

Why is it hot? This informative presentation contains worksheets and diagrams for lessons on atoms.

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