A series of revision mats focusing on skills based questions for the new Activate SOW for year 7. The questions range in difficulty and there are some challenging GCSE based questions included. It can also be used as a revision resource to help students practice skills based questions on a variety of topics. Topics include: cells and microscopes, breathing & respiration/ body systems. animal reproduction, plant reproduction, particles, atoms, elements & compounds, chemical reactions, acids & alkalis, forces, waves, sound, light, space

Physics introductory lesson to space or solar system (geocentric and heliocentric models). Including historical references to Aristotle, Copernicus and Galileo. Resources include: powerpoint, TPS activity, two choices of video for Galileo, questions for video, newspaper article activity, checklist, peer review, exam practice and multiple choice plenary. I have used this lesson with a top set year 7 and a middle set year 10 with a few adjustments. Links closely to Edexcel P1 specification, but can be used otherwise.

Physics lesson on refraction of light. Suitable for a KS3 group, may be used for a lower ability KS4 group. Upload includes, powerpoint, two choices of starter, practical method, including method worksheet in ppt, diagram to label, conclusion to complete and plenary activity.

A light lesson on the law of reflection, includes a ppt, worksheet for practical investigation (list of equipment in ppt) and literacy task. Best suited for a KS3 class, high ability year 7, or low ability year 8 or 9.

Lesson 3. Students are taught how to light and use a bunsen burner safely. Upload includes: Powerpoint, activities, worksheets and Bunsen burner certificate.

One of a variety of interactive, introductory science lessons that I have uploaded for key stage 3. This upload includes, powerpoint and resources with ice breaker activities that lead in to a lesson on the importance of safety in the lab. Suitable for year 7, 8 and lower ability year 9.

Lesson 2. Includes ppt, resources and alternative SEN activity.

I used this lesson very successfully for an interview and I was offered the job as a result! Suitable for a KS3 group (in particular year 7/8 or low ability year 9), but activities can be adapted quite easily depending on ability. Links in nicely with the activate SOW. File includes: powerpoint (including timers, levelled objectives, colour-coded keywords on each slide), teacher sheet (with information about resources and the practical), worksheet (linked to the different activities) and help sheet.