The author has over 20 years’ experience of teaching and has worked in wide range of schools with very diverse student groups. He holds an MSc in “Education and Technology in Science”. This lessons and scheme of work have been successfully trialed and refined in the classroom environment.
The author has over 20 years’ experience of teaching and has worked in wide range of schools with very diverse student groups. He holds an MSc in “Education and Technology in Science”. This lessons and scheme of work have been successfully trialed and refined in the classroom environment.
This two-part lesson was written for middle/top sets. These lessons are are designed to provoke discussion and thought about the discovery and mechanism of DNA.
The first lesson is some basic history, theory and discussion about DNA. The presentation includes three YOU TUBE links - each one explaining, with increasing complexity, how DNA actually works.
The narrative is loose and visual so the lesson can follow the students questions but the slide sequence ensures that the learning objectives will be covered. At the end, if you have time, there are 'book-work' references to consolidate learning.
The second lesson contains a step-by-step method, resources and safety instructions for students to extract (and observe) DNA from Kiwi fruit. This is a brilliant and memorable, multi-step practical which always engages and enthralls students.
An excellent resource for Science teachers written by a science teacher with over 20 years’ experience of working in a range of Schools. This lesson (and the scheme of work it is part of) has been successfully trialed in a state Academy and has been used (and improved each time) over three different classes.
This resource contains a very basic 7 slide theory lesson.
This theory lesson contains an introductory three slides which examine the Physics concept of WORK and the relationship with Force and Distance.
Slide 4 displays the relationship mathematically as an equation.
Slide 5 and 6 are a quick worked example of how work can be calculated.
Slide 7 is a book-work reference to practice using this equation.
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This resource contains a very basic 7 slide theory lesson.
This theory lesson contains an introductory four slides which define Physics concepts such as WORK and POWER, their units and their relationship with Energy.
Slide 5 displays the relationship mathematically as an equation.
Slide 6 is a book-work reference to practice using this equation.
Slide 7 is a worksheet containing real exam questions to reinforce familiarity with the equation.
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This resource contains a 7 slide theory lesson and a Keyword-search.
The theory lesson contains an introductory three slides which are designed to form the basis of a discussion about how plants use sunlight energy to join together Carbon Dioxide molecules to make sugar (glucose).
Slides number 4 summarises photosynthesis as an equation.
Slide 5 introduces the xylem and stomata as the transport routes of the photosynthesis reactants into the leaf.
Slide 6 introduces Chlorophyll as the sunlight energy trapping pigment.
Slide 7 is a book-work reference.
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P1.7 The Electromagnetic Spectrum.
This resource contains an 8 slide theory lesson, a 24 question KAHOOT quiz, a EM radiation calculations worksheet and a Key-word search.
The lesson contains an introductory slide explaining the lessons learning objectives.
Slide number 2 is a diagram showing the whole spectrum of EM frequencies.
Slide number 3 contains an animated gif that shows how all EM waves are transverse waves and can carry energy through the vacuum of space.
Slide 4 explains that all EM waves travel at the speed of light through space.
Slide 5 revisits the wave calculations from lesson 1 but this time applies them to EM waves.
Slide 6 is a prompt to use the key-word search of all the science words associated with this topic.
Slide 7 is the book-work reference.
Slide 8 is linked to a 24 question KAHOOT quiz on the EM spectrum.
Slide 9 contains the image credits.
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P1.8 Electromagnetic dangers
This resource contains a 10-slide theory lesson.
The lesson contains an introductory slide explaining the lessons learning objectives.
Slides number 2 is a diagram showing the whole spectrum of EM frequencies.
Slide number 3 discusses how microwaves cook food and microwave oven safety.
Slide 4 discusses infra-red radiation.
Slide 5, and 7 discuss Ultra-Violet A, B and C rays.
Slide 8 and 9 discusses the dangers and applications of both X-rays and Gamma rays.
Slide 10 is the book-work reference.
Slide 11 contains the image credits.
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P1.6 Beyond the visible
This resource contains an 8 slide theory lesson.
The theory lesson contains an introductory slide explaining the lessons learning objectives.
Slides number 2 and 3 ‘set the scene’ explaining that our eyes are sensitive only to a small range of EM frequencies called visible light.
Slide number 4 contains an animated gif that shows how transverse waves such as light waves carry energy but not matter.
Slide 5 introduces Johann Ritter and his experiment to demonstrate the existence of UV rays is explained in a short You tube video (hyperlinked from the slide).
Slide 6 introduces William Herschel and his experiment to demonstrate the existence of Infra-red radiation is explained in a short You tube video (hyperlinked from the slide).
Slide 7 is a prompt to use the key-word search of all the science words associated with this topic.
Slide 8 is the book-work reference.
Slide 9 contains the image credits.
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P1.9 Using electromagnetic radiation lesson
This resource contains a 11-slide theory lesson.
The lesson contains an introductory slide explaining the lessons learning objectives.
Slides number 2 is a diagram showing the whole spectrum of EM frequencies.
Slide number 3 discusses how Radio waves are collected from space as part of the SETI program.
Slide 4 discusses microwave radiation used by mobile phones and concerns regarding their possible danger.
Slide 5 discusses using Infra- Red security cameras as a way of “seeing in the dark”.
Slide 6 discusses how on Earth, animals have evolved eyes because the wavelength visible light penetrates our atmosphere to reach the surface.
Slide 7 discusses how short wave UVC can be used to steriise operating instruments and water.
Slide 8 discusses using long wave UVA to prevent forgeries.
Slide 9 discusses how gamma rays can be used to sterilise food to stop it “going off”.
Slide 10 discusses how X-rays can be use (with caution) for medical imaging.
Slide 11 is the book-work reference.
Slide 12 contains the image credits.
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This resource contains a 15-slide lesson which is a mixture of theory, practical work and a 2:38 second You Tube video. The practical will take about 45 minutes.
Slide number 1 is an introductory slide explaining the lessons learning objectives.
Slide number is a map of the world showing the positions of the volcanoes and the plate boundaries.
Slide 3 is a close up diagram of the pacific plate being subducted below the Australian plate demonstrating how friction forces build and are released as earthquakes.
Slide 4 introduces the practical but to emphasise the importance of earthquake-proof building design, also introduces the 5 worst earthquakes (as measured by the Richter scale).
Slides 5 – 9 are the 5 worst earthquakes recorded (as measured by the Richter scale).
Slide 10 is a photograph of how Earthquake-proof buildings are tested by NASA.
Slide 11 is a photo of 3 different marshmallow/spaghetti building constructions.
Slide 12 gives the rules of the practical/ winning criteria.
Slide 13 is the theory of P waves and S waves which can be correlated with pushing the table forwards and backwards and S waves being a transverse, side-to side motion.
Slide 14 is shows how, like all waves, earthquake waves can be reflected and refracted as they pass through different densities.
Slide 15 is the book-work reference and also contains a You Tube link which was filmed inside a shop during an earthquake in Yokohama, Japan.
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This resource contains an 8 slide theory lesson and a Keyword-search.
The theory lesson contains an introductory four slides giving examples of Convection in air currents, central heating radiators and ovens.
Slide 5 gives an example of Convection in water - boiling.
All the convection slides are under the sub-heading "heat energy piggybacks on particles" to help reinforce the concept of convection regardless of the liquid or gaseous medium.
Slide 6 gives an example of conduction and makes the link with metals (as good conductors of thermal energy).
The conduction slide has the sub-heading "heat energy is contagious" to help reinforce the concept of thermal energy moving through a solid.
Slide 7 is an excellent visual summary of heat transfers.
Slide 8 is a book-work reference.
Slide 9 is a reminder/extension to the supporting Keyword search (based on the language around this topic).
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This resource contains a very basic 4 slide theory lesson.
The theory lesson contains an introductory two slides which are designed to form the basis of a discussion about the law of Conservation of Energy because energy only ever changes from one form to another
Slide 4 is a book-work reference.
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This resource contains a very basic 7 slide theory lesson.
The theory lesson contains an introductory four slides which discuss the difference between temperature and Heat Energy with particular reference to the different Units.
Slides 5 and 6 are a quick test to see if the students have grasped the concept.
Slide 7 is a book-work reference.
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These two lessons compare and contrast the reactions of different metals with water.
Lesson 1 - the Metals and water practical is a 5 slide presentation which introduces the idea of metals reacting with water. The lesson looks at the position of metals in the reactivity series to help predict if a metal will react with water.
The last three slides are to show the students how to react magnesium with steam with images of how to set up the apparatus, safety information and a You Tube link to instructions (1min 19 seconds long) on slide number 3.
The lesson ends with book-work references to reinforce learning after the students have cleared away.
Lesson 2 is the classic Alkali metals in water. This 5 slide presentation is to support a teacher demonstration to show how vigorously the alkali metals react with water, again showing how their position in the Reactivity Series tells you how they are likely to react.
Slide number four contains a You Tube link to the famous Brainiac demonstration of Caesium and Rubidium in water.
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This resource contains an 8 slide theory lesson (with a KAHOOT plenary) and a Keyword-search.
The theory lesson contains an introductory three slides which are designed to form the basis of a discussion about what plants might need to stay healthy and what happens if they do not obtain what they require.
Slides number 5 is a list of the Key words that students will need for this topic and is revisited in the accompanying Keyword search.
Slide 6 is a single diagram which summarises the learning objectives.
Slide 7 is a book-work reference.
Slide 8 contains the hyperlink to a 11 question KAHOOT quiz - to assess what your students have learnt.
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This resource contains an 8 slide theory lesson (with a KAHOOT plenary) and a Keyword-search.
The theory lesson contains an introductory four slides which are designed to form the basis of a discussion about the lifeforms that live in the most hostile places in the ocean. There are three YouTube links to short video clips to provide background information to this little known topic.
Slide 5 is a single diagram which summarises the learning objectives.
Slide 6 is a book-work reference.
Slide 7 contains the new Keywords that students need to know and these are revisited in the accompanying Keyword search.
Slide 8 contains the hyperlink to a 9 question KAHOOT quiz - to assess what has been learnt.
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This resource contains an 5 slide theory lesson and a Keyword-search.
The theory lesson contains an introductory two slides which are designed to form the basis of a discussion about the similarities/differences between food and fuels.
Slide 3 and 4 introduces the idea that energy can be measured and has different units depending upon the context e.g food energy can be measured in calories but fuel energy is measured in Joules.
Slide 5 is a book-work reference.
The Keyword search is based on the language around respiration and is a deliberate link to recap the Year 7 B1.2 "Structure and function of Body systems" topic
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This resource contains an 11 slide theory lesson with a 20 question KAHOOT mini plenary.
The theory lesson contains an introductory three slides explaining that the heat energy we feel from the sun is a type of electromagnetic radiation called infra-red. Infra-red is shown in the context of the EM spectrum - the majority of which is invisible to the human eye.
Slides 5 - 9 show examples of commercial applications of infra-red radiation.
Slide 10 is the book-work reference.
Slide 11 contains the hyperlink to a 20 question KAHOOT quiz on Convection, Conduction and Radiation- to assess what your students have learnt over the past two lessons.
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