Delivered to higher ability KS4 students but can be adjusted for different groups. Includes resource (Diagram included to label, word bank and answer guide) Recaps on definition of cells, tissues and organs with visual aids. Explains the term ‘metabolism’ to students as the sum chemical processes occuring in the body. Student lead activity allows them to research and label the digestive system. Visual aids and animations help deliver information on the adaptations of the digestive systems (peristalsis, enzymes, microvilli and stomach muscles). Plenary is exam style questions.

Designed for higher ability KS3 and KS4 students. This recaps on the nuclear symbol of the element and how to determine proton, electron and neutron numbers. From here the students are given the rules for drawing an atom with animated example. Students are given questions (coloured for differentiating starting points) to apply their knowledge. An exam style question is given as an extension paper with mark scheme provided. Students then introduced to how the periodic table is designed to help determine an element’s reactivity. Electron configuration template provided for students who struggle or for simple neatness. Plenary is an exam style question with answers.

(My apologies for any issues with previews, TES servers are having issues) Designed for an observation lesson with Year 10. This can be tailored for higher and lower ability students. Gives context to reproduction and the importance for maintaining life. Recaps on Gametes in animals and plants. Allows student discussion to introduce idea of variation and clones. Student lead activity for researching sexual and asexual reproduction (QR codes included for BBC bitesize). Clear table created and example statements to compare and explain the different methods. Questions provided to ensure learning and for ease of assessment (answers included in presentation) Exam style questions (both higher and lower) for plenary / Homework

Designed to meet the KS3 and KS4 specification. Covers introduction to food chains and links towards food webs. Discusses how the sun provides all energy to food chains. Activities will help students understand how chain is dependent on each step. Worksheet enables students to deepen learning on herbivores, omnivores, apex predators etc. Lesson then leads into pyramid of numbers and pyramids of biomass with example questions for plenary.

Designed to be delivered to KS4 groups. This continues from discussing parallel forces and explains to students how to calculate what forces occur when an object is on a slope. Using the example of a trolley on a hill the students are lead step by step through the different forces and how to draw a triangle of forces. From this they are given worked examples and then a differentiated task to determine confidence levels. Ends with a dicussion about forces acting in different directions.

Designed to the new specification for AQA. Can be adapted to suit student learning or teacher lead activities. Recently updated to include graph analysis Introduces respiration and discusses it’s role within cells. Slides lead the learner through discovering the equation and it’s comparison to photosynthesis. Real life application questions cover how exercising leads to anaerobic respiration. Foundation and Higher exam style questions attached to be used for practise / plenary.

Animated powerpoint, used to deliver to my Year 7 of ranged ability. Introduces students to the history of microscopes including Robert Hooke, Includes guided learning to the parts of the microscope. Introduction to writing methods and drawing observed images. Calculations for magnification. Includes homework for students to research functions of each part to reinforce learning. Can be adjusted for different levels of ability

Leads the students through the development of the periodic table from Newland's to Mendeleev's. Links to YouTube video that explains Mendeleev's discovery. Differentiated questions to help students understanding. Final task introduces the students to trends and helps them to see first hand how the table is used.

(Updated) Designed for year 9 class. Easily adjusted to support all levels. This lesson enables the students to recall atomic structure and apply information to learn about isotopes. Visual guide to ion formation. Worksheet included for calculating subatomic particles with given data. Answer sheet included Introduction and practice questions for relative atomic mass based around Chlorine

Used for an observation This was aimed for a top set class but can be easily tailored for lower ability students. Contains past paper exam style questions and answers. Also attached are differentiated sheets to assist students with understanding the different methods of cracking (thermal / steam and catalytic). Animations included to assist visual learners. Research task designed to increase comprehension skills.

Guided powerpoint. Leading through quick recap on resistance, guide to practicals. Covers required practical 4 of physics / trilogy spec 2016. Used with my lower ability group but can be tweeked quite easily. Also attached past paper questions to help as random plenaries

Designed to deliver to KS4 group. Can be altered for a range of abilities. Reinforces law of conservation of energy Leads students through definition of closed system. Independent research (QR codes to BBC bitesize) to allow students to research different heat transfer types. Visual descriptions of each to help reinforce learning. Worksheet included regarding design and function of vacuum flask

Designed for year 7 as a recap on pH scale and introduction to other indicators. Introduces litmus paper to students. Table included is designed to help them apply their understanding of colour change and interpreting results. Method for creating red cabbage indicator. Alternative slides prepared depending on whether you want to provide hot water or allow students to use Bunsen burners to boil water themselves. Plenary is past paper question.

Designed to match the new AQA specification. Delivered to Year 9 students. Introduces group 1 (alkali) metals and their reactions. Works well with a demo / controlled practical. Animated presentation to explain how outer electron relates to reactivity of the metals. Questions and model answers to lead students through equations and understanding reactions. Quick thinking task about the storage of metals. Ends with alternative plenaries, either content check or past paper question.

This lesson is designed for Year 7 and can be delivered to any ability group. Recaps on reading the pH scale. Links to defining what a neutral solution is and what a neutralisation reaction is. Higher level students can be pushed by trying to assign chemical symbols to reactions. Real life application of neutralisation reactions is delivered. Leads to a simple practical for the students to develop their skills and see how to balance acids / alkali. Exam style questions for plenary.

This lesson introduces the halogens. It gives general information into their naming and uses linked to their properties. Using an animation it shows how the covalent bond is formed to allow the Halogens to be diatomic. Students are then lead through a step by step guide to explaining the reactivity of the Halogens with regards to their electrons and distance from nucleus. Displacement is explained using a simple anecdote. The experiment is provided if you wish to attempt this with your students. After explaining / practical there are equations questions to test the students learning. Plenary is exam style questions.

Teacher lead lesson which can be tailored to be used with student research. Easily delivered to KS3 or KS4. Introduces students to the topics of waves. Describes the motions and uses animated diagrams to show the difference in the direction the energy travels. Animation also included to show how only wave moves but the object does not. Clear examples of labeling wave diagrams including wavelength and amplitude. Followed by practice to test student’s understanding. Word match activity to ensure understanding of key terminology. Answers provided. Plenary is exam style questions for lower and higher tier. Answers provided.

Used as a prelearning tool for KS3 / KS4. Useful when linked to relevant websites.