Rock Cycle Trio of Lesson
Three lessons that cover the structure of the Earth and the rock cycle for KS3 science.
Lesson 1 - Structure of the Earth with who class reading
Lesson 2 - The Rock Cycle with independent reading task and comprehension questions.
Lesson 3 - Extended writing lesson consolidating learning.
Calculating Waves
Full lesson on the wave equation. There is an exam question and a differentiated question grid with a variety of challenge questions on.
Extended Writing - Evolution of the Atmosphere
Extended writing opportunity where pupils are challenged with describing how the Earth’s atmosphere has changed and evolved over time. There is a success criteria that can be used for marking, key terminology, a planning sheet and a scaffolded sheet to use to write.
Extended Writing - The story of human reproduction
An extended writing opportunity for KS3 pupils where they have to write an extended piece on reproduction. There is success criteria link to specs points as well as key terminology for them to included. The document includes the information sheet as well as a scaffolded writing strip as well as planning opportunities.
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Understanding the Mole in Chemistry
A lesson that introduces the mole and Avogadro’s Constant. There are simple questions that increase in complexity. Introduces the mole equation and includes practice at using it.
Using Moles to Balance Equations
Full lesson including side by side instructions, worked examples and video links
Velocity Time Graphs
Full lesson that clealry goes through the various techniques to use velocity time graphs for calculations
KS3 Science Investigation inc variables and planning
This is 2 fully resourced lessons where KS3 build upto planning and carrying out an investigation into the dunkability of biscuits.
Lesson 1 - Variables revised and revisited with emphasis on identifying the three variables in different scenarios. Pupils then apply their understanding to begin to consider control variables for their own investigation.
Lesson 2 - Variables revisited and opportunities for class discussion into how we will ensure the controls are manipulated. Class then carry out the investigation before considering the type of data they have collected and how they would present that data.
Triple Chemistry Chemical Cells
Full lesson on Chemical Cells for Triple Chemistry pupils. The lesson does not include opportunity for practical.
Electromagnetic Spectrum (EM Spectrum)
Full lesson for a mid-low ability set that includes an embedded song, questions and a card sort/cut and stick activity with a separate extension.
The Endocrine System
This is a full lesson on the Endocrine System. I wanted to make something that made this topic a little bit more interactive for the students as it lacks practical lessons to engage them. This lesson includes videos, question for the video, 6 QR Codes for the pupils that send them to the website needed to complete the task, an outline of a male/female to label the glands and a plenary question.
Charge, Current and Time
Fully differentiated lesson for calculating charge, current and time. A challenge for boys vs girls that leads on to AfL opportunities and differentiated questions.
Magnets and Magnetic Fields
KS3 lesson on Magnets and Magnetic Fields. The lesson includes simple investigations that pupils can do plus a task with iron filings.
Atmospheric Pollution
Full lesson with videos and activities, including an exam question at the end. Lesson is engaging
Charles Darwin and Evolution
Full lesson on the work of Charles Darwin - his theories and his work with Finches. Worksheets attached to the end of the powerpoint to print out
Testing a Leaf for Starch
Whole lesson with crossword starter, differentiated questions, practical and exam question plenary
Density Revision Sheet
Revision sheet covering the equation and required practical. Exam questions to support