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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.
New GCSE - Cracking
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New GCSE - Cracking

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New GCSE lesson on cracking, explaining how the process works and why we do it for the AQA syllabus Learning Objectives: Describe the differences between alkanes and alkenes Explain what the process of cracking is and why we use it
Maths in Science
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Maths in Science

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A lesson created for the maths department to use during science week, looking at graph work and relative formula mass. Can be used in science lessons too! Differentiated throughout. Learning Objectives: Describe what is needed to draw a graph Calculate the relative formula mass of compounds Analyse equations to work out the mass of unknown substances
New GCSE - Biology paper 1 Flashcards
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New GCSE - Biology paper 1 Flashcards

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These flashcards are based on fact recall for Biology paper 1. They are aimed at combined science students, but easily adapted for separate science students. They are a great activity for class, homework or extended days. Relevant for both year 10 and year 11 students.
New GCSE - Chemistry paper 1 flashcards
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New GCSE - Chemistry paper 1 flashcards

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These flashcards are based on fact recall for Chemistry paper 1. They are aimed at combined science students, but easily adapted for separate science students. They are a great activity for class, homework or extended days. Relevant for both year 10 and year 11 students.
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
Blast Furnace
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Blast Furnace

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Lesson looking at the blast furnace and using displacement to extract the iron. Includes the experiment using a matchstick to extract iron (instructions in the lesson). Has a fantastic (in my opinion) plenary using Lego characters to answer questions. The students collect different strips of paper with different questions and Lego parts to construct a Lego character, the students loved it! DIfferentiated questions throughout. Learning Objectives: Describe the process of extracting iron Describe how carbon is used in a blast furnace to remove metal from its ore Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the process
History of Medicine
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History of Medicine

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A lesson created for the History department to use during science week, looking at how medicine has developed over time starting with the Romans. Can be used in science lessons too! Differentiated throughout. Learning Objectives: Describe the way illness was dealt with in the earliest time periods Explain why survival rate improved Compare methods of surgery in different time periods
New GCSE - Covalent Bonding
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New GCSE - Covalent Bonding

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New GCSE lesson on covalent bonding for the AQA syllabus. Differentiated tasks throughout and a little reflection on ionic bonding. Learning Objectives: Describe the bonding between non metals Compare the difference between ionic and covalent bonding Draw out Covalent bonds
New GCSE - Sewage Treatment
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New GCSE - Sewage Treatment

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New GCSE lesson on sewage treatment and the steps involved for the AQA syllabus. Practical involved was the distillation of sea water and the tests involved before and after. The information sheets mentioned in the power point were pages printed from the text book. Learning Objectives: Explain the processes involved in testing the salinity of water Explain the process in treating sewage Analyse the stages in the treatment of sewage
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
KS3 Homework tasks: Space
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KS3 Homework tasks: Space

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A set of homeworks for KS3 students to research space. Created to be completed in a half term as a group of weekly tasks.
New GCSE - Contraception
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New GCSE - Contraception

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New GCSE lesson on contraception for the AQA syllabus. Differentiated throughout and homework set at the end of the lesson (also included). Used a photocopy of the text book for them to get the information for the different contraception methods. Learning Objectives: Describe different contraceptive methods Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different methods Compare the use of different contraceptive methods in different types of women
KS3 Ecology
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KS3 Ecology

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The lesson contains a range of activities on food chains and adaptations.
GCSE Chemistry:  Atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures overview
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GCSE Chemistry: Atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures overview

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The lesson is an oveview of content. It involves a variety of activities to test understanding. The lesson is suitable for year 10 and year 11. Lesson objectives To recall what is meant by an atom, element, compound and mixture To identify elements, compounds and mixture To calculate the relative atomic mass
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
GCSE Biology: Cells revision booklet
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GCSE Biology: Cells revision booklet

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This GCSE revision booklet contains a selection of activities which enable students to consolidate their understanding of the topic. The resource will show students many different ways to revise for their upcoming exams. The resource is suitable for year 10 and year 11.
GCSE Physics: Electricity
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GCSE Physics: Electricity

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This GCSE revision booklet contains a selection of activities which enable students to consolidate their understanding of the topic. The resource will show students many different ways to revise for their upcoming exams. The resource is suitable for year 10 and year 11.
GCSE Physics: Physics Paper 2 flashcards
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GCSE Physics: Physics Paper 2 flashcards

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These flashcards are based on fact recall for Physics paper 2. They are aimed at combined science students, but easily adapted for separate science students. They are a great activity for class, homework or extended days. Relevant for both year 10 and year 11 students
GCSE Chemistry: Chemistry Paper 2 flashcards
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GCSE Chemistry: Chemistry Paper 2 flashcards

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These flashcards are based on fact recall for Chemistry paper 2. They are aimed at combined science students, but easily adapted for separate science students. They are a great activity for class, homework or extended days. Relevant for both year 10 and year 11 students