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Wind Up Car Investigation Elastic Energy
Students investigate how far a wind up car will go with different numbers of turns.
Shadow Investigation DCJSSS
Light Lesson 2 Worksheet 1 (Scheme WS5)
An investigation to find out what type of objects cast certain shadows.
Please find the full scheme of work for light here:
http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/
Investigation on Friction (Mass and Surface)
Full investigation into the effect of mass and surface on the friction between two objects.
Transparent, Translucent and Opaque Classification
Light lesson 1 Worksheet 3
This worksheet focuses on the classification of objects into transparent, translucent and opaque categories.
Please find the full scheme of work for light here:
http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/
Solar Eclipse Worksheet DCJSSS
Light lesson 3 Worksheet 1 (scheme WS6)
A short internet investigation into solar eclipses. Ideal for homework.
Please find the full scheme of work for light here:
http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/
Scientific Enquiry Booklet KS2 KS3
A guide that introduces basic scientific skills and explains the process of writing a scientific report.
This is fairly universal, I use it with year 6 although it could easily be used with KS3.
Balloon Rockets Action Reaction Investigation
A full investigation into balloon rockets and the factors that can affect them.
Bunsen Burners and Global Warming KS2 KS3
A full topic that includes resources for students using Bunsen burners for the first time. It goes on to use Bunsen burners for a variety of investigations and leads onto gases and global warming.
These resources could be used with KS2 or KS3
Plasticine Boat Buoyancy Investigation
Plasticine Boat Challenge - How many pennies can their boat hold. Also in addition is a cloze passage on upthrust and buoyancy.
Drawing Light Rays Worksheet DCJSSS
Light Lesson 1 Worksheet 2
This worksheet focuses on the drawing of scientific light ray diagrams.
Please find the full scheme of work for light here:
http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/
Periodic Table Murder Mystery! Atoms and Elements
A really fun introduction to some common elements and their properties.
Mr. Sodium has exploded and three other guests have gone missing at the Periodic Manor House. Can your students match chemical properties to clues in this super sleuth extravaganza!
Variable group size with variable difficulty.
Min group size: 13
Max group size: 30
Luminous Objects Worksheet DCJSSS
Light Lesson 1 Worksheet 1
This worksheet focuses on the identification of luminescent objects
Please find the full scheme of work for light here:
http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/
Law of Reflection Investigation DCJSSS
Light lesson 4 Worksheet 1
A straight forward investigation into the law of reflection.
Please find the full scheme of work for light here:
http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/
Plants, Animals and Microbes Full Scheme KS2 KS3
I have made these resources for use with above average NC boys in a dedicated science lab. A lot of these resources would also be transferable over to KS3 science.
Please find all additional power points and handouts attached
Please comment so that I may continue to improve them.
Periodic Table Puzzles
Word puzzles based of the translation of of elements and their symbols. A good starter.
Atoms and Elements Full Scheme of Work KS2 KS3
A comprehensive set of 5 lessons for teaching atoms and elements. A large variety of activities and detailed lesson plans explaining how to use each resource.
This scheme has been made for above average students in yr 6 but the material is more than suitable for KS3 science.
Situations that Require Friction or No Friction
Students decide whether or not situations should require lots of friction or no friction and arrange them on a Venn diagram.
Reversible Irreversible Change Full Scheme KS2 KS3
A continuation in the series of year 6 topics. I have designed these for students who are above the average NC level and also have access to a dedicated science lab. A lot of these resources are transferable to KS3.
Please check my other resources for a worksheet breakdown along with editable word versions of each task.
Sound Full Scheme of Work KS2 KS3
A full set of lessons to teach sound at KS2. Many of the resources could be used at KS3 level as they are originally designed for high ability classes.
Making 360 degree Periscopes DCJSSS
Light Lesson 6 Worksheet 1 (Scheme WS11)
Powerpoint starter to get them thinking about the uses of a periscope.
Making a periscope and drawing in the path the light rays take on a diagram.
I have only reworked the activity provided by the science museum and do not take credit for the template or construction instructions.
Please find the full scheme of work for light here:
http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Full-Scheme-of-Work-Light-KS2-KS3-6162648/