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The biggest barrier to pupils' enjoyment of Science? The language. Simple fact - pupils need to learn more subject-specific words at KS3 Science than are needed when taking GCSE French. The majority of these resources are aimed at familiarising pupils with the arcane lexicon of Science using engaging word games.

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The biggest barrier to pupils' enjoyment of Science? The language. Simple fact - pupils need to learn more subject-specific words at KS3 Science than are needed when taking GCSE French. The majority of these resources are aimed at familiarising pupils with the arcane lexicon of Science using engaging word games.
Animal reproduction
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Animal reproduction

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Activities that introduce, then reinforce, a couple of dozen of the key words that are relevant to sexual reproduction in animals.
Circuits & Symbols - myriad games for introducing and using the vocabulary of electricity
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Circuits & Symbols - myriad games for introducing and using the vocabulary of electricity

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A plethora of different games that will engage students in learning the spelling and understanding the meaning of the vocabulary of electricity. Several match-word-to-meaning games, including 3D structures such as prisms or boxes, open ended games, such as diy wordsearch, and games for revision such as the tag games. Supplement your telling and using words, with the pupils enjoying finding the lexicon for themselves.
Word models for metals (cgp pp39–40)
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Word models for metals (cgp pp39–40)

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Pupils become familiar with the spelling and meaning of two dozen key words relevant to metals by constructing cut-out and match word to meaning models. AN activity that is engaging and educational!There is a cornucopia of ten different word models,(with at least two of each type of model so as to encourage discussion.
Word models for chemical reactions (CGP pp47–49)
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Word models for chemical reactions (CGP pp47–49)

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Pupils become familiar with the spelling and meaning of two dozen key words using cut-out and match word to meaning models. There is a cornucopia of ten different word models,(with at least two of each type of model so as to encourage discussion.
Word models for Rocks  and rock cycle (CGP pp56-58)
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Word models for Rocks and rock cycle (CGP pp56-58)

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This file contains ten different match-word-to-meaning models that will familiarise pupils with 24 key words in the rock cycle that must be learned and understood so they are more able to incorporate further learning. There are at two versions of each model so pupils are encouraged to chat, hear and learn.
Word models for Work and Energy (CGP pp63-65)
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Word models for Work and Energy (CGP pp63-65)

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This file contains ten different match-word-to-meaning models that will familiarise pupils with 24 key words in Work and energy that must be learned and understood so they are more able to incorporate further learning. There are at two versions of each model so pupils are encouraged to chat, hear and learn.
DIY gametes to show chromosome recombinations
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DIY gametes to show chromosome recombinations

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A paper exercise that pupils can use to show how genes (on individual chromosomes) can be sorted and resorted during reproduction - the idea of dominant and recessive alleles, including sex chromosome, then follows naturally
Women and men of astronomy
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Women and men of astronomy

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Both women and men have contributed to accurate observation of stars and development of ideas, this resource highlights the ideas of nine women and nine men who have been important in changing ideas about the stars and planets. There is lots of movement, reading, talking, remembering and writing in order to construct a timeline of astronomy over the past five centuries.
Triangle of Learning
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Triangle of Learning

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Learning any subject needs three mutually supportive aspects - the subject-specific lexicon, the knowledge and the relevant skills; different subjects show differences in the importance of these three aspects depending on the Government demands and exam requirements.
Chemical symbol dominoes
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Chemical symbol dominoes

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A game that is suitable for the last week of term for years 8 or 9, reinforcing the translation between chemical name and symbol. The pupils cut out / rearrange / stick down / colour in - and learn at the same time.
Ideas for Playing Tag Games & messenger
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Ideas for Playing Tag Games & messenger

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Two ways of engaging pupils in becoming familiar with the arcane lexicon of Science, and enjoy learning the spelling of this vast vocabulary. A tag game involves a pair, one running, the other static, both trying to remember words and spellings. Messenger is similar but involves trios working together, so maybe more chaotic! These games engage everyone, and every age from year 6 to Heads of Department.