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Cells and Diffusion Keywords Literacy Lesson (SEN / Foundation)
Objective: To better understand and use keywords in the cells and diffusion topic.
Who is it for: Scientists who have poor literacy, recall and spelling skills.
Differentiation opportunities: Use the Spiderman Glossary for struggling scientists.
What is in the resource?
- Spiderman themed glossary comic
- Dominoes activity matching key words with definitions
- Activity circle with 6 activities. To use this I put students in groups of 3, each student choosing 2 of the activities. Alternatively you could use this as a "hot potato" activity by giving students a set time (3 minutes) to start the task and then they have to pass their work on to the person on their left. They will then continue where the previous student left off etc.
- Giant Wordsearch and hidden message
- Kinasthetic activity where students have to unjumble a sentence relating the topic.
Wherever possible I have included the answers.
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Discovering Forces and drawing force arrows - Cartoon Text and Activities
Suitable for KS3 and SEN GCSE students.
Learning Targets - to name some forces, draw suitable forces arrows, describe types of forces
There are three parts to the resource,
- a comic strip explaining what forces are and how to draw force arrows
- a newspaper template for students to complete, with instructions
- a comic strip type activity to demonstrate that they are able to draw force arrows, name forces and describe them.
This type of resource presents information in a more student-friendly manner than textbooks, so very suitable for the reluctant reader.
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Forces Keywords and Card Match
This resources contains 2 activities, one a set of 26 flash cards ideal for revision and a second file with the same 26 terms and definitions in the form of a card sort. This is an ideal activity for GCSE revision or a starter for the new year 10 physics curriculum.
2018 - Word Equation Tarsia Puzzle (SEN)
Tarsia Puzzle with reactants and products. Forms a square - 16 pieces
2018 - KS3 How atoms make compounds
This resource asks students to make simple compounds (chemical formulae given) using element cards.
2018 Plants - Germination and Fertilisation Activity
Show students the presentation that explains each step of the fertilisation and germination process.
Students are given the images sheet and asked to include a narration/description/explanation for each image. There is a help sheet included for those who struggle.
Students can present this in a number of ways, storyboard, leaflet etc. however I prefer them to do it on a foldable as shown in the photograph. See the link to show you how to make the foldable.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7UZ6Iv8b_Y
2018 - Greenhouse Gases Group Activity Literacy (New Spec)
This resource is suited to either foundation or higher students and focuses on recall and application of knowledge. All information on the cards relate directly to AQA spec.
The resource consists of
4 resource cards (double sided)
8 question sheets (best if copied onto A3)
A grade 1 - 5 worksheet
A grade 6 - 9 worksheet
How to run the activity:-
Put students into 8 mixed achievement groups.
Issue each group with a different coloured felt tip.
Group selects a scribe.
Each group is given the set of cards (Card 2 is the most challenging).
The students are given 5 minutes to read and recall their information.
Put the 8 x A3 questions around the room and allocate a group to each. Students have 30 seconds to answer the question WITHOUT USING THEIR CARDS.
Students rotate to the next sheet of paper with a different question (using their same coloured pen) and are going to add to the existing answer on the paper. Rotate groups until they are back at their original question.
Groups then use their cards to check and add to the answers and feedback a consolidated answer to the group.
As a final consolidation exercise students can work individually to complete the differentiated Y-diagram activities.
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Forces Yr 7 Less.4 - Balanced & Unbalanced forces
Ready to go lesson. There is no practical in this lesson. Differentiated by outcome.
L3 – I can understand simple force diagrams and say which way the object will move.
L4 – I can correctly draw a force diagram and say whether the force is balanced or unbalanced.
L5 – I can work out the resultant force on an object and draw force diagrams.
L6 – I can work out the resultant forces of complex forces working on an object.
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Photosynthesis consolidation or revision activity - Foundation
A very good revision or consolidation activity, suitable for level 1 - 5 students. This can be used as a pair or an independent activity.
This is a very engaging activity, usually lasting up to 30 minutes. Ideally the end product should be peer assessed.
Highly suited to SOLO taxonomy.
Some ideas on how to use the resource:
1. Students work in groups of 2 and make as many sentences as they can using the words in the grid. The scores are then totalled for each sentence. For example: “ Photosynthesis produces oxygen and glucose” each of these words carries a 5 point score, totalling 15 points for that sentence.
2. Students are given a set of dice, student A roles and for example, should they role a 6 and 3 those are the co-ordinates for word 1. Student B then roles a set of co-ordinates and together they need to formulate a sentence to show how these words are linked.
3. Students are placed in groups of 2. Student A makes a simple sentence using only 2 of the grid words, for example: photosynthesis produces oxygen. Student B then has to add a third word to the sentence: photosynthesis produces oxygen and glucose. Student A then tries to add another word and so on until one is unable to complete the sentence, the total point score for that sentence will then go to the last student to add a word.
2018 Cables and Plugs Lesson, Activity, Notes, Presentation and Feedback Sheet
Objectives:
Say what a plug casing is made of and to identify the colours and positions of wires in a plug.
Describe the function of each of the wires.
Explain the safety features associated with mains electricity
Suitable for upper foundation and higher.
Included are:-
A complete presentation including starter and plenary
An activity
Comprehensive notes
Feedback Marking Sheet with Tasks.
2018 Alternating Current Presentation, worksheet, feedback sheet
Objectives:
Understand the difference between alternating and direct current.
Describe the role of the live wire and neutral wire in the mains electrical supply.
How to read oscilloscope traces.
How to use an oscilloscope.
Suitable for higher or foundation.
This is a complete lesson and includes:
-Starter (on presentation)
Complete presentation that clear explains and links to the objectives
Plenary (on presentation)
A worksheet that focuses on the objectives
A feedback sheet that includes WWW and EBI as well as text to help them answer the feedback questions.
I use this in conjunction with a demonstration of the oscilloscope and signal generator, although it is not essential as the presentation is very detailed.
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2018 Alternating Current Bundle
Full lesson, presentation, worksheet, feed back sheet, , revision activities, recall activities
Pressure GCSE physics activities, flash cards, card sorts, hexagon (SOLO compatible)
These resources match the AQA separate science specification and are suitable as in class or revision activities.
Included are:
a set of 21 revision flash cards and answers
a large card sort suitable for paired or individual work
a hexagon activity which forces links between concepts
a set of questions based on factual recall
Photosynthesis Questions Worksheets and activities Foundation
THIS RESOURCES CONTAINS A SET OF FLASH CARDS, RECALL CARD SORT AND A 21 QUESTIONS ACTIVITY WITH SEPARATE ANSWER SHEET.
SUITABLE FOR FOUNDATION AND STANDARD DEMAND STUDENTS.
AVAILABLE IN BOTH FULL COLOUR AND BLACK AND WHITE
QCA Science SOW & Objectives KS1,2,3
I found this document after a long search on the internet. It dates back to early 2000 and has the complete breakdown of topics, learning objectives, outcomes, possible activities and teaching notes.
Published by the QCA.
Simplified Text on Reproduction, Variation and Inheritance (foundation, SEN, EAL)
Simplified text for your SEN, EAL, or reluctant readers.
Topics include: Sexual and Asexual Reproduction, DNA and Genome, Inheritance in Action
Images for all of the pages you are purchasing are available in the preview.
They print well in colour or black and white.
It allows struggling scientists to access text with all the key information, but with a lower overall reading age. On average the text is suitable for those with a reading age of 11 years or greater (using Flesch-Kinkade).
The diagrams are clear and uncluttered.
Content is focused on key points.
Each resource is approx 2 A4 pages.
Force Mass Acceleration Differeniated Activity
A resource for my mixed ability groups with a focus on challenge and independence. Students select the questions they would like to answer - each has a point value, higher points are more difficult questions.
Answers attached
The Ear and Hearing - Sound
A complete lesson and extra activities.
Objectives:
Describe how the ear works
Recall the parts of the ear and their functions.
Your pack includes a presentation, tarsia puzzle, cut and paste jigsaw, worksheet.
How Sound Travels - (waves) - SOLO Taxonomy
This resource is suitable for KS3 or foundation GCSE.
Outcomes:
- Describe how sound travels
- Explain the link between particles and sound moving through a medium and which medium sound can move the easiest through
- Use their knowledge to predict where and when sound waves will not travel
Key words: energy, vibrations, particles, medium, solid, liquid, gas, sound waves, squash, compress
Lesson Plan Outline
Starter Teams get 2 minutes thinking time to brainstorm what they know about sound – write one main idea on their whiteboards.
Use a Rubens Tube, speaker and beads, or tuning fork in water to explore ideas and questions.
Main: First hand experience to build concepts
Small circus of experiments
Students use a ruler on desk or an elastic band to explore how sound travel
Students put ear to desk and knock to experience how sound travels
Explain: Teacher input to formalise concept or extend
- Sound is made through vibrating air particles/pressure changes
- Particles in air, liquid and gas can all transfer sound, but particles travel quickest through solids
Elaborate: Demonstrate Learning
Students use resources to complete their hotmap and write up their description.
Extend: Apply to unfamiliar concepts
Via Hotmap
Evaluate (AfL): Pupil reflection (self or peer)
Self assess using learning log
Differentiated Waves definition activity, transverse and longitudinal
Objective: To recall and understand key terms
Running Time: 30 minutes
The activity consists of 2 sheets one for standard/higher demand and the other for lower demand.
Students match key words with definitions or for higher tier, students write their own definitions.
This can be stretched by asking students to link the concepts.
Differentiated Reproduction and Inheritance - Foundation - Summary, EBI or Revision Activity
Suitable for foundation students.
Objectives: To revisit/revise/summarise the reproduction and inheritance topic.
Running Time: 30 minutes
What do you get:
- A double sided A4 Knowledge Organiser, with keyword definitions, key point summaries, diagrams.
- A worksheet with 15 questions that vary in difficulty from grade 3 - grade 5 (see image)
- A help sheet for those who are really struggling.
- An answer sheet for peer assessment.
A basic lesson guide:
Do it now/starter: - Read Knowledge Organiser to remind students of key points
Main: - Students complete the worksheet - differentiate by giving the knowledge organisers to some and knowledge organisers and help sheets to others - higher achievers in the class shouldn't need either.
Peer Assess using the mark scheme.
Plenary: - multiple choice assessment (this will inform future planning) I would suggest using Quick Key App to scan the answer sheets and get instant feedback (https://get.quickkeyapp.com). Its free, quick and saves time marking (I've included the link above).
Foundation Text on DNA and the Genome
Designed to put the ideas in a clear and concise manner for those who struggle with literacy or science.
The reading age of this text is around 11 years.
Differentiated Body Systems Levels of Organisation lesson - cells, tissue, organs (2018 Resource)
This resource is most suited to KS3 biologist or as a KS4 lesson for struggling scientists.
The presentation has all of the information necessary for students, however a 2 page student text is available with all of the information on (and some extra for those you want to stretch)
There are a range of activities to choose from depending on your groups. These include:
- A set of notes in dyslexic font and comic sans.
- A ready-to-complete graphic organiser to help students describe and give examples of levels of organisations (text books or the notes above are suitable aids).
- A multiple choice question bank (11 questions) and answer sheet.
- A cloze word search for your struggling scientists with an answer sheet.
I have included a photograph of some of the resources.
Photosynthesis Card Sort, Questions, Foundation
A range of resource to use with year 10 foundation groups.
Focused on the photosynthesis aspect of Bioenergetics, it is particularly useful to go over the key concepts of the topic.
This works well in groups for the card sort activity, or as an independent learning task when using the question activity. It is also a good revision resource with over 20 flash cards. Answers are provided.