A collection of resources to help with teaching AQA C1.7 Changes in the Earth and its atmosphere. Includes card sorts ready made in small and large - print these on coloured card and laminate for the best effect. Includes mini test for a starter to judge prior knowledge, or used as a summative activity at the end of the lesson. Includes C1.7.1 The Earth's crust C1.7.2 The Earth's Atmosphere

Covers every topic in C2. These google forms are designed to allow you to either print or mail direct to you students and they can self assess what they know against the required specification. When completed either within the email or in an internet browser (works perfectly on mobile devices) the evaluation from the class is sent directly back to you where a breakdown of the responses is built into the form. (responses - summary of responses). **UPDATE** Google form versions can be accessed through the word document. Each form only takes pupils a few minutes to fill out and are much quicker than traditional Red/amber/green self assessments. Ideally complete after the lesson is taught, at the beginning of any revision period and at the end of a revision session.

The popular word game: now as a starter in your classroom. Use this as a starter on the whiteboard or as a competition between your classes through the half term. This is my bell task for all sets with a prize at the end of term for the set with the highest total score. Interactive, all pupils want to take part, good as a literacy and numeracy (calculating the scores) starter. Applicable to all subjects not just science. Includes printable tiles (I laminate mine and have sticky magnets on the back so they can work on my magnetic whiteboard). Powerpoint and PDF version included, keynote version on the jump link for OS X users - this works especially well. mrmortonscience

All the modern hazard symbols covered by the curriculum gathered into one place. Images should be large enough for printing for displays. Check out my other resources for power points and worksheets related to these hazard symbols. display, safety, practical

Great little plenary chooser that your pupils will get used to fast. I recommend picking up a few D20 dice (10 for £3 on ebay) and giving one to each group. Then when you want to check understanding either at the end or part way through a lesson they roll the dice and do the corresponding activity. Pupils enjoy having a semblance of control but you still get the required plenary. If you want a more controlled experience have one pupil roll the dice and every pupil has to do that specific plenary. Digital dice rollers are also available online.

Amaze your kids with this surprisingly difficult activity. The stroop test requires you to say the word or colour of text whilst ignoring the colour of the font. Included in this ppt are three variants in the stroop test. Great idea for a settler, starter, or plenary if you have been looking at prisms and rainbows. Stroop, light, eyes, diffraction, colour,

Year 8 physics lesson on the conduction of heat. 2/11 lessons of a complete year 8 heat SOW.

Year 8 physics lesson introduction to temperature. Starter, main & Plenary. 1/11 lessons of a complete year 8 heat SOW.

Year 8 physics lesson on the radiation of heat. Starter, main & Plenary. 4/11 lessons of a complete year 8 heat SOW.

Year 8 physics lesson on the convection of heat. Starter, main & Plenary. 3/11 lessons of a complete year 8 heat SOW.

Main 1: Show pupils how to draw the structure of the Earth. Pupils produce a version in their books. Main 2: Question pupils about the states of the layers and how they know this. AFL: 4 Mark Question: Describe the Earth’s layers explain with examples how they're properties are based on their state. With a WAGOLL (examples of medium and higher answers are in the ppt). Homework: Possibly ask pupils to produce a 3d model of their diagram.

Learning Objectives State that earthquakes are most frequent at tectonic plate boundaries. Explain what causes earthquakes suddenly. Explain why people might not evacuate overtime there is an earthquake warning. Settler: Think pair share Are all earthquakes the same? Which Earthquakes are more dangerous? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pwlMHpeOto Do they occur everywhere? Starter: Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFB-qpiKccs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOCxNVDiOnE Practical: Main 1: Why might Earthquakes be difficult to predict? Why are the effects of the Earthquake on people who live there? If earthquakes are so destructive why don’t people evacuate everyone there is a mild tremor? Main 2: AFL: Homework What is your own experience with earthquakes? Has someone in your family experienced a earthquake? Write a diary entry for the day when the earthquake happened (fact or fiction), include any warning you had about the earthquake if you had them and what your response was, wether you thought the earthquake was dangerous and what happened afterwards. Ever wondered why some old buildings survive earthquakes and some don't - turns out the secret is retrofitting.

Learning Objectives State that volcanoes occur at tectonic plate boundaries. Explain why do people live near volcanoes? Contrast volcanoes predictability with those of earthquakes. Settler: What are volcanoes? Pictures and video Starter: Pupils draw and label main parts of a volcano. Demonstration: Candlewax volcano http://www.rsc.org/Education/Teachers/Resources/jesei/volcano/teachers.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_sYRrpNum8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwVbqveNe6c Practical: Main 1: Where do volcanoes occur? Main 2: AFL: Practice questions in ppt Homework Homework: IN PAIRS Produce a model of a volcano. You can use your imagination, with whatever materials you have to hand. If you want your volcano to react there are lots of videos to show you how. If you are stuck for ideas you can use the if Doha had a volcano model template on the website.

Learning Objectives Investigate how speed of cooling affects the crystal size of minerals. Link the properties of igneous rocks with where they cooled. Use particle diagrams to explain the difference between intrusive and extrusive Settler: Revision of intrusive and extrusive from previous lesson. Starter: Pupil write their own hypothesis for the practical – discuss what makes a good hypothesis. Fter pupils have done theirs they can asses themselves based on the WAGOLL in the ppt. Demonstration: Practical:/ Main 1: Pupils carry out the salol/lead iodide or stearic acid cooling practical. Main 2: Pupils write an analysis for this experiment, using the mark scheme. Pupils can then peer assess using the markscheme and the WAGOLL. AFL: Ask pupils at the end how giants causeway was made and importantly where? Photographs in ppt.

Learning Objectives ✤ Describe briefly the uses if limestone and how it is quarried. ✤ Consider and evaluate the environmental, social and economic effects of exploiting limestone and producing building materials from it. ✤ Evaluate the developments in using limestone, cement and concrete as building materials, and their advantages and disadvantages over other materials. Settler: Starter: Demonstration: Practical: Main 1: Limestone cycle folder Main 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehBKETtRImk How does cement work? AFL: Homework Take a look at this article: Worlds largest Open pit Mines (Quarrys) To add extra wow factor I found them on google maps for you: • The biggest iron mine • The deepest mine • The deadliest mine Your task after this lesson will be to prepare yourself for a debate on Quarrying - Is it good or bad? The best pupils will research both sides, and this article will give you great perspective. For example Hibbing Minnesota would not exist at all without the local mine as it provides all the jobs and income for the area. There are lots of positive and negative arguments in the text of the article. You may also want to research easier to read websites such as BBC Bitesize.

Learning Objectives ✤ Name the common pollutants in the air ✤ State the source of each of these pollutants. ✤ Describe and explain the presence of oxides of nitrogen in car engines and their catalytic removal. Settler: Some great combustion videos: The essential element Starter: Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubop-51dJjg Practical: Main 1: Main 2: AFL: Have pupils take poll on the website and discuss Homework Read "A students guide to Global Climate Change" Think about this question.. Is carbon dioxide always a bad thing?

Learning Objectives ✤ State the adverse effect of Global Warming and discuss why these pollutants are of global concern ✤ State that carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gases and explain how it may contribute to climate change. Settler: Starter: Demonstration:

Learning Objectives ✤ To plan an investigation into the effect of volume of air on the time it takes for a candle to go out. ✤ To carry out an investigation Settler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwU3YL_SD70 Starter: Use common mistakes ppt. Demonstration: Practical: Main 1: This is the levelled task for this topic. We will be used to level along UK national curriculum levels you ability to carry out an investigation. The assessment is looking mostly for your ability to make links between the topics and explain both verbally and using diagrams. The levels available will range from a 3c (lowest) to a 7a (highest). If pupils have already achieved a 7c or above in the previous levelled practical they will be given the opportunity to use the GCSE criteria, these have much more criteria to be completed but will allow pupils to achieve grades rating from a FAIL to an A*.

Learning Objectives ✤ State the adverse effect of these common pollutants on buildings and why these pollutants are of global concern ✤ Relate the effects of acid rain to sedimentary rocks.

Learning Objectives ✤ State the adverse effect of Carbon Monoxide on health and discuss why this pollutant is of global concern. ✤ Explain why carbon monoxide detectors are used. Settler: Starter: Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMnaLKlVXxo Practical: Main 1: See worksheet. Main 2: Balancing equations activity in ppt. AFL: Homework Produce a warning poster on the dangers of improper use of gas fires in the home. A good poster will meet the learning objectives above and include explanation of any keywords used.. - examples on website