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A variety of science resources for K33-KS5. KS3 resources are generally linked to Activate or Exploring Science! Enjoy!

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A variety of science resources for K33-KS5. KS3 resources are generally linked to Activate or Exploring Science! Enjoy!
Refraction - KS3 or KS4
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Refraction - KS3 or KS4

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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.
Light Lesson (opaque, translucent, transparent objects)
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Light Lesson (opaque, translucent, transparent objects)

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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.
Plant and animal cells (Lesson 2 - Chapter 1) Activate 1
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Plant and animal cells (Lesson 2 - Chapter 1) Activate 1

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Interactive lesson, includes think-pair-share, video, memory game, labelling exercise, around the room scavenger hunt, mini plenaries, MWBs or RAG card quiz at the end which allows opportunity to correct misconceptions. Suitable for year 7, 8 or low/middle ability year 9. Works well with any SOW that includes a lesson on animal and plant cells and the role/adaptations of the organelles. Coincides with Activate textbook/scheme of work, but can be used alongside any other SOW.
DNA structure and discovery
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DNA structure and discovery

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Webquest lesson on the structure of DNA and discovery of DNA (watson, crick, franklin). I used this lesson with a middle set year 8 after a series of lessons on cells. Upload includes ppt (with some information on slides 4-9 that can be placed around the room to give students hints), webquest worksheets with questions and useful links for specific sets of questions provided, as well as extension questions. Note: access to laptops, ipads or computers required.
Space (models of solar system - heliocentric and geocentric)
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Space (models of solar system - heliocentric and geocentric)

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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.
Light and reflection lesson (physics KS3)
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Light and reflection lesson (physics KS3)

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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.
Preparing an onion slide (Lesson 1b - Chapter 1) Activate 1
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Preparing an onion slide (Lesson 1b - Chapter 1) Activate 1

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Suitable for KS3. A solid lesson for teaching students how to prepare a microscope slide. Powerpoint includes, choice of two starters for different ability groups, a choice of two practical instructions, and follow up questions, a tutorial for how to calculate magnification, followed by plenary RAG Quiz. A separate ppt is provided for higher ability starter. Suitable for year 7 or year 8. Coincides with Activate textbook/scheme of work, but can be used alongside any other SOW.
Specialised cells (Lesson 3 - Chapter 1) Activate 1
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Specialised cells (Lesson 3 - Chapter 1) Activate 1

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Includes, labelling activity, challenge questions, interactive expert/non-expert activity, differentiated tables to complete for expert/non-expert activity, consolidation of information ‘teach your nan or grandad’ activity and AfL. The second resource contains information on several specialised cells, including, red blood cell, egg cell, sperm cell, palisade cell, root hair cell, ciliated epithelial cell, nerve cell and white blood cell. Suitable for year 7 or year 8. Coincides with Activate textbook/scheme of work, but can be used alongside any other SOW.
Unicellular Organisms (Lesson 5 - Chapter 1) Activate 1
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Unicellular Organisms (Lesson 5 - Chapter 1) Activate 1

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Powerpoint includes different activities that introduce students to different unicellular organisms (amoeba, euglena, etc) videos and plenary quiz are also included. Suitable for year 7 or year 8/KS3. Coincides with Activate 1 textbook/scheme of work, but can be used alongside any other SOW.
Movement of substances (Lesson 4 - Chapter 1) Activate 1
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Movement of substances (Lesson 4 - Chapter 1) Activate 1

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2 lessons included in powerpoint. Includes practical, instructions and questions. Lesson 2 includes, market place activity where students look at diffusion in action/in animals and plants. Suitable for year 7 or year 8. Coincides with Activate textbook/scheme of work, but can be used alongside any other SOW.
Observing Cells (Lesson 1a - Chapter 1) Activate 1
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Observing Cells (Lesson 1a - Chapter 1) Activate 1

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Powerpoint, lesson resources, including around the room activity, practical, literacy activity and multiple AfL opportunities included. Suitable for year 7 or year 8. Coincides with Activate textbook/scheme of work, but can be used alongside any other SOW.