Power Point aimed at lower KS3 to learn how to write a Scientific Method for making a cup of tea. Recommend trying out some of the methods that the students come up with, making sure you are following it word for word and overacting any mistakes or issues to highlight them. It is important to discuss why each method you go through is good or bad and ask the students to tell you how it could be better. May even be a good idea to give them some more time to try to improve their method and attempt the cup of tea again.

Introductory lesson into Forces in Balance. Learning difference between Scalar and Vector quantities and how to draw vectors. Aimed at middle to high ability year 10 students mainly, just as an introduction to the topic. Work sheet and PowerPoint Included

Based around the AQA topic Ecosystems processes, students learn about threats the the environment and plan how the school and individuals can do our bit to help. Planned over 4 lessons, students work on groups of 3-4 and focus around 1 of 4 climate issues: Decreasing biodiversity Plastic Pollution Climate Change Deforestation The general plan is: Lesson 1: Students receive an information pack around their crisis and pick out key information that they want to focus on in their work. Lesson 2: Students produce a poster to display this information and inform the public. Students are also provide accurate real world data about their crisis and plot a graph to determine if this is improving or worsening. Lesson 3: Students receive another information pack about methods of combating the issue and compile key points they want to focus on. Lesson 4: Students come up with ideas as a school and individuals we can help these issues and produce resources to persuade other people to help. My students produced; leaflets, badges, letters to the head-teacher (which i duly passed on) etc. All worksheets, ppts., success criteria etc., data, info sheets Develops: creativity, data analysis, graph drawing, ethical considerations, critical thinking etc. If laptops are available students could research without the use of the information packs.

A PPT lesson aimed at KS3 covering an introduction to solutions, solvent and solute and what these mean. Aimed at lower ability Year 8 and all Year 7.

Short 15-20 min ppt. about Women and Girls in Science. Highlights some key stories and information about inspirational female scientists. Download and teach.

A lesson highlighting more unexpected careers from science as well as focusing on the key skills developed in science and how these link to non science related careers. Ppt., and work sheets included. Download and go.

PowerPoint and accompanying work sheet for a Y7 lesson on how we see coloured light and why objects appear a certain colour. Uses BBC video as a resource in my experience this is great for generating interest and engagement. I would look to try a demo alongside.

20 Minute starter for Year 10 about the National Grid. Introduction to the National Grid discussing what it’s purpose is and why transformers are used of both types. Also covers benefits and drawbacks of both overhead and underground power cables.

Worksheet to support students in planning their own investigation.