Set of 88 flashcards covering scientific methodology/general practical skills. Suitable for all exam boards. Covers topics such as: Different types of variable Accuracy / precision / repeatability etc Uncertainty Range / standard deviation Choice of statistical test Choice of graph Basic practical skills such as scientific drawing rules, eye piece graticule calibration etc There is some ambiguity when it comes to mark schemes on questions such as accuracy/precision - with different exam boards sometimes having slightly different answers. I have tried to include the most appropriate answer on the flashcards. This download is the same as the Module 1 OCR A-level Biology flashcards.

A presentation suitable for KS4 looking at scientific theories. Presentation includes multi-choice questions to engage students and get them thinking about the subject throughout the presentation. Learning Objective(s): Explore the difference between hypotheses and theories. Main Skills: Interpret written text and diagrams. Duration: Approximately 30 mins 23 slides covering: • From Hypothesis to Theory • Development of Scientific Theories • Example 1: Cold Fusion • Example 2: The Expanding Universe

This resource can be use in conjunction with the scientific methods booklet or as a stand alone lesson. In this lesson students look at method writing and ultimately have the chance to produce a method for their investigation.

A presentation suitable for KS4 looking at evaluation of scientific explanations. Presentation includes multi-choice questions to engage students and get them thinking about the subject throughout the presentation. Learning Objective(s): Explore how to evaluate scientific explanations. Main Skills: Interpret written text, diagrams, charts and graphs, make decisions and predict outcomes. Duration: Approximately 45 mins 40 slides covering: • Evaluation Methods • Using Empirical Evidence • Using Logical Reasoning • Using Experimental Testing • Observational Testing • Examining All Sides of Evidence

A presentation suitable for KS4 looking at the analysis of scientific explanations. Presentation includes multi-choice questions to engage students and get them thinking about the subject throughout the presentation. Learning Objective(s): Explore how to analyse scientific explanations to identify the key factors. Main Skills: Interpret written text, make decisions and predict outcomes. Duration: Approximately 45 mins 41 slides covering: • Scientific Explanations • Analysis • Analytical Methods • Empirical Evidence • Logical Reasoning • Experimental Testing • Observational Testing • Examining All Sides of Evidence

A presentation suitable for KS4 looking at planning investigations. Presentation includes multi-choice questions to engage students and get them thinking about the subject throughout the presentation. Learning Objective(s): Explore investigative procedures to enable you to plan your own investigations. Main Skills: Interpret written text, make decisions and predict outcomes. Duration: Approximately 45 mins 34 slides covering: • Asking Questions • Preparing for Investigations • Variables • Preparing Equipment • Equipment - Scientific Glassware • Equipment - Electronic Balances • Equipment - Consumable Chemicals • Equipment - Technological (Calculators, Probes and Computers)

A presentation suitable for KS4 looking at planning descriptive investigations. Presentation includes multi-choice questions to engage students and get them thinking about the subject throughout the presentation. Learning Objective(s): Find out how to plan descriptive investigations. Main Skills: Interpret written text, make decisions and predict outcomes. Duration: Approximately 45 mins 30 slides covering: • Investigations • Descriptive Investigations • Planning • Habitat Investigation • Equipment • Using a Journal • Collecting Data • Writing a Report

I have made this resource for my school’s alternative curriculum facility at the request of our Deputy Headteacher. They wanted a unit of work for students who had been sent out of lessons for a longer period of time which was separate from work being covered in class, as managing the former system was getting tricky. I decided to make a Working Scientifically resources which could be completed independently, but that would also double as a revision resources for students or a teaching resource for lesson time. The workbook covers: Introduction (which incorporates a skills checklist and the list of the AQA Required Practical Activities) Key Words Identifying Variables Hypotheses and Predictions Apparatus and Techniques Methods Risk Assessments Tables of Results Types of Data, Graphs and Charts Presenting Data Evaluation Peer Review Referencing Conclusions I hope that you will find this resources useful. Please let me know if you have any suggestions for improving the workbook! :)

Mid year exam (13-14) for photosynthesis, cells, interpreting graphs, analysing data, identifying variables drawing a graph. Multiple choice included

Designed for UK Year 5 (equivalent to US Grade 5 / Grade 6), this KS2 working scientifically resource is ideal for primary science lessons and homeschool science. Science made simple for every learner. Topics covered: Fair Tests and Variables: planning and conducting scientific enquiry Year 5 Hypotheses and Conclusions: how to think like a scientist KS2 Scientific Equipment: tools, measurement, and observation in primary science Jane Goodall and Charles Drew: famous scientists and working scientifically KS2 More than just a KS2 science investigation booklet — a complete working scientifically Year 5 primary resource with activities and guided enquiries. Scientific method primary science made simple. KS2 science made easy. This is a digital product. No physical item will be posted. How you’ll receive it: After checkout, you’ll get instant access to download the file(s). Printing: You can print at home or use on a tablet/laptop. For best results, print at 100% (actual size). Licence / permitted use: Your purchase is for personal use in one household. You may print copies for your own child/children and keep them for future revision. Not permitted: You may not share, resell, redistribute, upload, or reproduce these files (in whole or in part) for others, including on social media, websites, school drives, WhatsApp groups, or email lists. Support: If you have any issues downloading, send a message and I’ll help.

Course: OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science. Unit F181: Science in society Topic Area: 3 Scientific developments Know the importance of funding in science The role of private companies, charitable foundations or governments in scientific research Factors that affect research that is carried out How scientists receive funding for research What issues might arise and how they are classified as social, ethical or moral issues

KS3 new for the Activate 1 unit, ‘Working Scientifically’. Full lesson ready to use straight ‘out of the box’ . Similar structure to my other power points following the input - activity - review phasing Plenary sections for progress checking Clear learning objectives and outcomes Modern and engaging layout Little adaptation needed 35 ppt slides Lesson covers an hour of content matched to the specification Note. Powerpoint slide Images have been compressed to reduce file size. Feel free to uncompress via powerpoint settings for better quality. Constructive feedback welcome :D

This ready-to-use lesson is designed to help students confidently identify independent, dependent and control variables within a range of scientific contexts. Ideal for KS3 or early KS4, the resource builds understanding through clear explanation, guided practice, and application across different data formats. The lesson includes a fully editable PowerPoint that introduces key terminology, models how to identify variables, and provides opportunities for class discussion and checking understanding. It is structured to support both teacher-led delivery and independent student thinking, with clear examples and progressive challenge throughout. To reinforce learning, three differentiated worksheets are included: Identifying variables from statements and questions: students practice recognising independent, dependent and control variables from written scenarios. Identifying variables from graphs: students interpret graphical data and determine which variables are being changed and measured. Identifying variables from results tables: students analyse tabulated results to identify which variables are being changes and measured. These activities allow students to apply their knowledge across multiple representations of data, helping to deepen understanding and prepare them for practical work and exam-style questions. Key features: Complete lesson with clear progression Engaging and accessible PowerPoint Three targeted worksheets covering different skills Suitable for mixed-ability classes Ideal for developing “working scientifically” skills Perfect for classroom use, cover lessons, or revision, this resource provides a comprehensive introduction to one of the core skills in science investigations.

This Scientific Method Colour by Number activity is a fun activity to start the school year in your Middle School Science classes. It also makes for a great sub-plan! Includes: Student Color Sheet 20 questions on the Scientific Method Answer Key This product is part of my Color by Number Science Bundle as well as my Back to School Color by Number Bundle.

Perfect resource for the start of the academic year to welcome new Science classes! A fully resourced set of three lessons that focuses on helping students to develop their scientific skills. Great as an introduction topic for KS3 Science classes and can easily be modified for GCSE Science classes. This bundle comes complete with fully differentiated and resourced lessons. This includes: 1: Lab apparatus, Scales and Measuring - students will learn about common laboratory apparatus used in Science. They will draw correct scientific diagrams to represent apparatus and use various apparatus in a practical activity. 2: The Bunsen burner - students will learn about the parts of a Bunsen burner and how to safely use a Bunsen burner during a Science experiment. They will identify the three different flames and describe the features of each one. 3: Results Tables and Graphs - students will learn about variables, and how to independently draw results tables, bar charts and line graphs for investigations. (approx 4-5 hours in total) The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheets, quizzes and class practical activities for students to complete. Included: 84 slides in total for the lesson PPT Differentiated worksheets x6 Handouts

This five part resource explores social science methodologies and their application in social science research: 1. What is social science research? 2. What makes good research? 3. Case study. The family: Continuity and change 4. Doing research ethically 5. Questions, references and further reading

Presentation covering most of the main ideas behind planning and analysing practical science. Includes some activities to help students understand why we use control variables to ensure valid results. I'd suggest this is either broken up to cover multiple lessons, or just segments used as and when they are needed to suplemment the lesson.

In order to promote pedagogically informed use of technology, educators need to develop an active, inquisitive, design-oriented mindset. Design Patterns have been demonstrated as powerful mediators of theory-praxis conversations yet widespread adoption by the practitioner community remains a challenge. Over several years, the authors and their colleagues have facilitated many workshops in which participants shared experiences, captured these as design narratives, extracting design patterns, and applied them to novel teaching challenges represented as design scenarios.