For those struggling with assignment 6.3 here is a worksheet on mirrors to help them achieve the merit. I have done a similar one for lenses http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Concave-and-amp-Convex-Lenses-BTEC-6-3-low-ability-6427448/

This is the National Strategies Framework document for Science published under Labour Govt. Very useful for KS3 planning.

Although based on the Go Science Scheme it is pretty generic and can easily be modified.

Estimated Activity Time: 1 hour Resource has been designed to appeal to all abilities and allows them all to access a challenge activity. The resource consists of two sheets, an activity sheet on generating electricity and a second based on "loci" learning theory which is excellent for recall. Activities include, linking concepts with a word cloud, drawing energy transfer diagrams, functions of a turbine , structure and function of furnace, geothermal energy. All instructions are on the activity sheets

Based on the AQA key words produced by them, this is designed to get students to interact with the words and definitions. Suitable for C grade and above or in mixed ability groups. Activity should take about 20 minutes.

Suitable to challenge higher ability candidates. Based on the game Jeopardy, students are given a list of answers to which they have to formulate questions relating to ultrasound. This activity stimulates deep learning, synthesis and connecting concepts.

Lesson 1 Lesson and simple practical Heat and Temperature Aim: To see whether boiling water will cool faster if a cold metal cube is placed inside the beaker. Objectives Recognise what we mean by ‘temperature’. Describe how differences in temperature can cause heat energy to transfer. Explain the difference between heat and temperature Lesson 2 Lesson and simple practical conservation of Energy GPE, KE Aim To see if the height at which we drop an object will affect the size of the crater it makes. To describe energy transfer between gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy. Explain how energy is conserved when objects fall.

Lesson 1 Lesson and simple practical Heat and Temperature Aim: To see whether boiling water will cool faster if a cold metal cube is placed inside the beaker. Objectives Recognise what we mean by ‘temperature’. Describe how differences in temperature can cause heat energy to transfer. Explain the difference between heat and temperature Lesson 2 Lesson and simple practical conservation of Energy GPE, KE Aim To see if the height at which we drop an object will affect the size of the crater it makes. To describe energy transfer between gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy. Explain how energy is conserved when objects fall

A crossword that focuses on some of the biology terms encountered at KS3. Answers included. To save on this resource buy it as part of a bundle for £2.50 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-2018-biology-cells-and-introduction-bundle-11359079

Objectives: To understand what wasted and useful energy are To understand what happens to wasted energy Save on this purchase by buying the physics energy bundle here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-2018-aqa-physics-energy-11356971 A Trifold brochure worksheet suitable for GCSE Foundation Tier students or higher ability KS3. Print double sided for best effect. Colour and Black and white included

Additional free resources when purchased as part of a bundle. Objective : to understand and consolidate ideas related to specific heat capacity. Differentiated set of questions that can be shaped into a foldable. This resource is suitable for GCSE or high achieving KS3. I use it either on A3 paper As a groupwork activity for revision or consolidation, or, as an individual homework task.

This resource is ideal for both the new and legacy AQA course. It consists of 2 identical crosswords, excepting that the one for foundation students has some of the letters already inserted. A very good resource to consolidate learning or for revision.

This resource consists of a set of approximately 20 revision flash cards - 1 question and answer per card - and a card sort based upon the cards. Suited to middle to lower achievers.

Objectives: To understand how evaporation is linked to thermal energy transfer To understand how to change the rate of evaporation/condensation I have found this works best in small groups where students can discuss ideas. The activity should take about 40 minutes and then another 20 minutes for peer assessment. Activity overview: Give higher achievers a text book and lower achievers the accompaning text. I usually allow students to answer whichever questions they wish but generally find that they attempt most. Students have found themselves stranded on a deserted island with no food, shelter, water or fuel. They have discovered that the island’s inhabitants are only too happy to supply them with the essentials, providing that they share their knowledge of science with them. Each question asked has point values. At the end of the journey students count up how many points they have accumulated to see how well they were able to survive!

A range of resource to use with 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.

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.

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.

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.

A short card matching activity for the parts of the eye and their functions. Answers included