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Resources from an Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science Teacher and SLE and another Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science, with a collective 23 years experience between them.

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Resources from an Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science Teacher and SLE and another Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science, with a collective 23 years experience between them.
Eclipses and Satellites
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Eclipses and Satellites

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KS3 lesson on eclipses and satellites. Differentiated questions throughout and weblinks all working when uploaded. I would advise also having a big light/torch and two different sized balls to demonstrate the different types of eclipses. Learning Objectives: Describe what satellites are Describe the difference between lunar and solar eclipses Explain how eclipses occur
GCSE Science: Revision summaries
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GCSE Science: Revision summaries

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The bundle contains a collection of GCSE revision activities for Year 11 students to prepare for their upcoming exams. Each resource contains 5/6 activities
KS3 Density
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KS3 Density

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Differentiated lesson on density. Experiment using eureka cups and investigating densities of different objects. Question race at the end to escape the T-rex, differentiated questions and answers included. Learning Objectives: Describe how to measure densities Predict whether an object with sink or float Calculate density of objects from their mass and volume
GCSE Physics Orbital Motion
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GCSE Physics Orbital Motion

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Lesson used with a GCSE Physics class to teach orbital motion. Starter task has answers included. Exam questions included, with answers.
GCSE Physics Density (irregular)
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GCSE Physics Density (irregular)

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GCSE Physics lesson on a density, specifically looking at irregular objects and doing the eureka pot experiment in class. Learning Objectives: Recall how to calculate the density of a regular shape Explain how to calculate the density of an irregular shape Evaluate the method of measuring the volume of an irregular object
GCSE Physics Big Bang Evidence
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GCSE Physics Big Bang Evidence

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A GCSE physics lesson on the evidence of the big bang used with a KS4 class. Covers doppler effect and red shift. I also had students running outside pretending to be a ambulance to demonstrate the doppler effect.
GCSE Physics: Required  practical summary
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GCSE Physics: Required practical summary

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This revision activity is designed for Year 11 students in the lead up to their GCSE exams. The resource is a two-sided task, which contains the key principles of each practical. The task could be an excellent revision lesson
New GCSE - Centre of Mass
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New GCSE - Centre of Mass

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Lesson covering the centre of mass and working out the centre of mass of regular and irregular objects. Differentiated throughout and the practical involving finding the centre of mass of irregular shapes. Learning Objectives: Describe what is meant by the centre of mass of a body and how to find it Explain why objects topple over Explain how to find the centre of mass of an irregular object
Gravity
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Gravity

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KS3 lesson on gravity and the differences in the effect of gravity on different planets. Homework task included at the end of the lesson. Print off the last 8 slides to put around the room when calculating the weight on different planets. Learning Objectives: Describe the difference between mass and weight Explain why gravity is not the same on different planets
Science Skill Tasks
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Science Skill Tasks

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4 science skill task activities on maths skills needed in the new GCSE. Each one differentiated and DIRT activity included for each skill that could be used once the first activity has been completed and marked.
New GCSE - Physics Paper 1 revision sheets
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New GCSE - Physics Paper 1 revision sheets

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These sheets are to help students revise content from Physics Paper 1 (triology) that they need to know for the new GCSE specifications. They could be used with Year 10 or 11. Each sheet has differentiated questions. They could be used in lessons, for homework or in extended days for Year 11 students.
GCSE Physics: Energy Level Grid
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GCSE Physics: Energy Level Grid

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The resources provides students with an opportunity to assess their progress through the topic. Each part of the curriculum has been assigned a level by the author.
GCSE Physics: Level grids
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GCSE Physics: Level grids

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The resources provides students with an opportunity to assess their progress through each topic in the GCSE course. Each part of the curriculum has been assigned a level by the author. They are a fantastic revision resource.
GCSE Physics: Waves level grid
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GCSE Physics: Waves level grid

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The resources provides students with an opportunity to assess their progress through the topic. Each part of the curriculum has been assigned a level by the author.
KS3: Life cycle of a star
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KS3: Life cycle of a star

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Used with KS3 but perfectly good with KS4 as well with a few alterations. Lots of differentiation and AfL. Print off slide 5 for the students to fill out as you go through the information. Learning Objectives: Describe what the big bang is Describe the route our star will take in its’ life cycle Compare the different paths stars can take in their life cycle
GCSE Physics Specific Heat Capacity
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GCSE Physics Specific Heat Capacity

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GCSE Physics lesson on specific heat capacity to a KS4 class. The experiment carried out to calculate specific heat capacity was also done in the lesson. Learning Objectives: Explain what the specific heat capacity of a material is Calculate the specific heat capacity of a material Analyse the results from the experiment