A fully planned lesson for British Science Week 2025 on the theme of ‘Change and adapt’. The lesson is separated into the following: 1) Do now activity- 5 questions, with answers, relating to the theme 2) Homework- taken from Twinkl on he life of Charles Darwin. I have listed how to find this on Twinkl on the relevant powerpoint slide. 3) Introduction to adaptations- the classic song, then a card sort activity which can be resourced from the BSW 2025 website (I have added a copy of this to the bundle- hopefully Tes doesn’t remove for copyright). I have listed how to find this online on the relevant powerpoint slide. 4) Reading activity- taken from Twinkl and designed for British Science Week 2025. I have listed how to find this on Twinkl on the relevant powerpoint slide. UPDATE: I HAVE MADE AND ATTACHED A FREE VERSION IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TWINKL ACCOUNT. 5) A choice of two practical activities- making bird feeders and making bug hotels. Relevant method sheets have been made by myself and provided in this bundle. 6) Reflection plenary The lesson also features a clear printing (reprographics) and requisition list, as well as links to careers. Unfortunately for copyright reasons I cannot directly link the Twinkl resources but you can access these with a Twinkl membership. Hopefully this will save you some time for BSW 2025!

How have scientific models changed and adapted over time? This engaging Key Stage 3 lesson explores the fascinating history of the Solar System Model, from ancient beliefs to modern science. Perfect for British Science Week 2025, this non-practical lesson is ideal for teachers without lab access or those seeking a structured, interactive theory-based session. What’s Inside? Do Now Activity – Kick-start learning with five thought-provoking questions Interactive Lesson Links – Recap the role of scientific models and the modern heliocentric Solar System. Cornell Notes Timeline – Students track key astronomers’ discoveries with a mix of teacher-led discussion and short, engaging videos. Think-Pair-Share – Spark lively debates on the most revolutionary astronomers. Creative Poster Task – In groups, students design Science Fair-style posters showcasing different Solar System models. Science Fair Presentations – Half the class presents, while the other half critiques and asks questions before swapping roles. Plenary Reflection – Wrap up with a final reflection task to reinforce learning. No additional resources needed. The lesson is fully planned, and while one of the lesson link activities is from Twinkl (which I cannot link due to copyright), many alternatives are available elsewhere e.g. Tes. I hope this is useful and will save you time for BSW 2025!

A clear print out suitable for a classroom display or to be stuck into a pupil’s exercise book. A method useful for calculations in GCSE science, but can easily be embedded from KS3. The VESNU method for calculations is an improvement on the much-used FIFA but ensures that pupils always remember to convert units, include units in answers and rearrange. V (Values) – Identify and list all the given values from the problem statement. E (Equation) – Write down the relevant formula or equation needed to solve the problem. S (Substitute) – Substitute / swap in the given values into the equation, then rearrange if necessary to solve for the unknown variable. N (Numerical Answer) – Perform the calculations to obtain the numerical answer. U (Units) – Ensure the final answer includes the correct units. Example: Finding Time Problem: A car is moving at a speed of 20 m/s and covers a distance of 100 meters. How long does it take? V (Values) • Distance (d) = 100 m • Speed (s) = 20 m/s • Time (t) = ? E (Equation) Speed = Distance / Time S (Substitute) Substituting the values: 20 = 100 / t Rearranging to solve for t: t = 100 / 20 N (Numerical Answer) t = 5 U (Units) t = 5 s