Starter: What happens when metals and water mix? The lesson then covers: Reactions of metals with water (word equation and example) Testing for hydrogen gas Reactivity series Investigating reactions with water Sacrificial protection Plenary: Higher or Lower? All tasks are differentiated by input as bronze, silver and gold challenges which students can self-select or be directed to. Extension tasks are also included on the slides. Stretch and challenge question also included. Practical: 8Gc2 Investigating metals and water Worksheets needed: none Written in conjunction with Pearsons Exploring Science text book (although the content can be used with any exam board).

Students consider recycling in the UK using research task CC11d.1 (Pearsons worksheet). Self assessment possible. Extension task included. Students complete a life cycle analysis’s - differentiated by input as 3 levels of challenge. Stimulus material needed CC11d.2. Stretch and challenge included. Written in conjunction with Pearsons Edexcel Combined Science text book.

Recap of reactivity series. Reactions of metals with water, steam, acid and tendency to form cations recapped. Application of knowledge to 3 different examples - differentiated by input into 3 challenges. Students complete a displacement practical and try to explain what is happening using their knowledge of the reactivity series. Application of knowledge to symbol equations - also differentiated with 3 levels of challenge by input. Plenary game included. Practical reference: CC11a.1 (Pearsons Education) Written in conjunction with Pearsons Edexcel Combined Science text book.

Starter: How does oxygen get from the lungs to the rest of our body? The lesson then covers: Composition of blood Blood vessels (arteries and veins) Practical: Looking at blood vessels Capillaries Tissue fluid Practical: pulse rate and exercise Linking breathing and exercise Transport of oxygen - lack of oxygen Plenary: Stretch and challenge question All tasks are differentiated by input as bronze, silver and gold challenges which students can self-select or be directed to. Extension tasks are also included on the slides. Stretch and challenge question also included. Practical: Microscopes and prepare blood vessel slides needed Worksheets needed: attached (practical and diagram) Written in conjunction with Pearsons Exploring Science text book (although the content can be used with any exam board).

Starter: How do muscles and bones work together? The lesson then covers: Locomotor system Antagonistic pairs Aerobic respiration Mitochondria Plenary: Human photocopier challenge All tasks are differentiated by input as bronze,silver and gold challenges which students can self-select or be directed to. Extension tasks are also included on the slides. Worksheets needed: 7Cd1, 7Cd6 and 7Cd7 Written in conjunction with Pearsons Exploring Science text book (although the content can be used with any exam board).

Students complete the practical heating copper oxide and carbon and try to explain what is happening - linking to the reactivity series knowledge from previous lessons. Discuss which metals are extracted by heating with carbon and electrolysis. DO IT task - series of 7 different tasks (levelled; all, most, some and stretch and challenge). Each is worth a set number of points, the total number of points at the end of the task equated to a GCSE grade. Choice of 2 plenaries. Written in conjunction with Pearsons Edexcel Combined Science text book.

Recap OILRIG Links oxidation and reduction to metal extraction, teaches about extraction of aluminium from it ore and corrosion of metals. Application of learning task differentiated by input as challenges (1-3) which students can self select which to complete or be directed to by the teacher. Diagrams on separate document. Written in conjunction with Pearsons Edexcel Combined Science text book.

Students learn about why indicators are used and then make a range of indicators using different plant materials. Practical: Making plant indicators (7Fb3 Evaluating indicators), red cabbage indicator practical could be used instead.

Students learn to identify hazards in the lab and safe working practice. They then discuss the hazard symbols. Two applying their learning challenges, differentiated by input into Bronze, Silver and Gold challenges. Optional homework: Write down the names of 3 substances and their hazard symbols found in the home. Worksheets: attached and within powerpoint.

Recap of MRS GREN. The lesson then covers: The size of organisms Definitions for multi and unicellular organisms Recap on diffusion 5 kingdoms Viruses All tasks are differentiated by input as bronze, silver and gold challenges which students can self-select or be directed to. Extension tasks are also included on the slides. Stretch and challenge also included. Practical needed: 8Da-2 Potato cube diffusion Worksheets needed: 8Da4, 8Da5 and 8Da6 Written in conjunction with Pearsons Exploring Science text book (although the content can be used with any SoW).

Starter: How can we detect respiration? The lesson then covers: Limewater test Hydrogen carbonate indicator Difference in inhaled and exhales air Comparison to gaseous exchange in fish and plants Plenary: One new thing All tasks are differentiated by input as bronze, silver and gold challenges which students can self-select or be directed to. Extension tasks are also included on the slides. Stretch and challenge question also included. Worksheets needed: none Written in conjunction with Pearsons Exploring Science text book (although the content can be used with any exam board).

Students learn about neutralisation and salts formed from different acids. Worksheets needed: 7Fd9 Balancing pH

Students learn about the key terminology and the properties of acids and alkalis. They then test a range of household items. Two applying the learning activities differentiated into Bronze, Silver and Gold challenges. Practical: Testing pH of household items (in powerpoint) Worksheets needed: attached, and print off slide 6, annotations activity can be shared 1 between 2.

Introduces students to the reactivity series and links this to the rules of what products are made at the electrodes when water is also present. Two activities both differentiated by input, students can self select challenges (1-3) or you can direct them to the task you wish for them to complete. An extension task is also included. Written in conjunction with Pearsons Edexcel Combined Science text book.

Starter: List and Describe the 4 seasons The lesson then covers: Reasons for the different seasons Day and night Plenary: Key term scrabble Main task is differentiated by input as secure, develop and exceed which students can self-select or be directed to. Extension tasks are also included on the slides. Worksheets needed: 8Lb-1 and 8Lb-2 Written in conjunction with Pearsons Exploring Science text book (although the content can be used with any exam board).

Starter: Naming forces The lesson then covers: What pressure is discussion based on diagrams Factors affecting pressure Calculating pressure Application of learning Plenary: How does pressure affect you? All tasks are differentiated by input as bronze, silver and gold challenges which students can self-select or be directed to. Extension tasks are also included on the slides. Practical: Calculating pressure - 1cm square paper needed (attached) Written in conjunction with Pearsons Exploring Science text book (although the content can be used with any exam board).

Starter: What is the difference between internal energy and temperature? The lesson then covers: Definitions of thermal energy and temperature Factors affecting internal energy Factors affecting heat transfers Evaporation Investigating sweating and cooling Plenary: Consider all possibilities All tasks are differentiated by input as bronze, silver and gold challenges which students can self-select or be directed to. Extension tasks are also included on the slides. Stretch and challenge question also included. Practicals: 8Ka2 Sweating and cooling 1 Worksheets needed: 8Ka1/8Ka5/8Ka7 for applying or extending learning task Written in conjunction with Pearsons Exploring Science text book (although the content can be used with any exam board).

Starter: Recap - properties of metals and non-metals The lesson then covers: Linking properties of metals to their uses Chemical and physical properties Catalysts Chemical interactions Reactions of metals Valences Working out formula Plenary: Plus, minus, interesting All tasks are differentiated by input as bronze, silver and gold challenges which students can self-select or be directed to. Extension tasks are also included on the slides. Worksheets needed: 8Ga5/8Ga6/8Ga7 (applying or extending learning task). Written in conjunction with Pearsons Exploring Science text book (although the content can be used with any exam board).

Starter: How can we improve the properties of a metal? The lesson then covers: Alloys Changing properties - melting and boiling points Independent research task (completed using the text book or internet) Plenary: Past paper practice questions All tasks are differentiated by input as bronze, silver and gold challenges which students can self-select or be directed to. Extension tasks are also included on the slides. Stretch and challenge question also included. Worksheets needed: included above Written in conjunction with Pearsons Exploring Science text book (although the content can be used with any exam board).

Recap on ions and ionic bonding before moving into electrolysis. Two application of learning activities both differentiated by input with three levels of challenge (1-3) which students can self-select or be directed to by the teacher. In additional all tasks also have an extension task to be completed. Diagrams to print are on the final slide in the powerpoint. Written in conjunction with Pearsons Edexcel Combined Science text book.