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)

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

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

2 worksheet versions, one includes drawing the scientific diagrams for each piece of equipment while the other is just naming and describing functions. Answers included.

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

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

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.

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.

4 worksheets included - great for revision, homework or cover work. Worksheet 1: students cut out graphs and descriptions, then match them up (activity is designed to increase recognition of key graph trends e.g. positive correlation, directly proportional, inversely proportional etc). Worksheet 2: tests student’s knowledge of accuracy and precision. Worksheet 3: 4 methods for different investigations are given, students must highlight the mistakes in the methods. Extension questions are also included where students must explain how a mistake would affect the results, explain how to change the method to produce valid results & suggest an improvement to increase the accuracy). Worksheet 4: 10 questions on uncertainty (using the equation: range/2) FULL ANSWERS are provided to allow the lesson to be supervised by a non-subject specialist.

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

Support students in forming clear scientific questions and predictions. Students will learn to: Write testable aims Construct hypotheses using “If…then…” structure Link variables to predictions Justify scientific reasoning Ideal for: Investigation planning Inquiry learning Scientific literacy development Included: Printable PDF ( A2) High-resolution PNG As part of the Investigate Like a Scientist program, these classroom posters are most powerful when used with the matching classroom slides and the experiment/investigation workbook. The posters and teaching slides provide the explicit instruction, while the workbook allows students to apply the skill sequence in a structured and professional format.

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.

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.