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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 - Atmospheric Pollutants
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New GCSE - Atmospheric Pollutants

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New GCSE lesson on polluting gases produced by the burning of fossil fuels for the new AQA syllabus Learning Objectives: Describe the pollutants produced by combustion Explain the problems associated with each pollutant Discuss what can be done to reduce the carbon footprint of a country Analyse the social, economical and ethical results of the problems caused by pollutants
KS3 Space
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KS3 Space

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A selection of lessons used to teach space to KS3 classes
GCSE Chemistry: Cells and batteries
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GCSE Chemistry: Cells and batteries

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The lesson is aimed at Triple Science GCSE. Within the Powerpoint there are activities, including a practical, for students to practice their learning. Differentiated questions included.
New GCSE - Natural Selection
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New GCSE - Natural Selection

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New GCSE lesson on natural selection for the AQA syllabus. Includes exam questions related to the content. Learning Objectives: Describe what is natural selection Explain how natural selection can create new species Suggest how evolution occurs
Balancing Equations
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Balancing Equations

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Directed towards KS3 but could be used with low ability KS4 lesson on balancing equations and naming compounds. Learning Objectives: Identify the ion charges of each group Construct formula through their ion charges Work out formulas for compounds Balance equations
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.
New GCSE - Chemistry Paper 1 revision sheets
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New GCSE - Chemistry Paper 1 revision sheets

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These sheets are to help students revise content from Chemistry 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.
New GCSE - Rusting
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New GCSE - Rusting

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New GCSE lesson on rusting for the AQA syllabus. Previous lesson I had the students set up the practical (nails in different conditions) to be ready to look at in this lesson. Differentiated throughout and scaffolded exam question also provided for plenary or homework. Learning Objectives: Describe what rusting is and the factors that cause it to happen Explain how different methods can prevent rusting from occurring Justify why alloys are used
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.
GCSE Chemistry: Glass, Ceramics, Composites and Rusting
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GCSE Chemistry: Glass, Ceramics, Composites and Rusting

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Two lessons, with one on Glass, ceramics and composites and another on rusting. Both differentiated throughout and exam questions included (with one scaffolded for support). The first lesson includes making different types of concrete by having different ratios of ingredients, with their strength to be tested at the beginning of the next lesson (rusting). Rusting lesson has an experiment to test the conditions needed for rusting to occur. Learning Objectives: Explain who ceramics are made Explain how different properties are related to their functions Compare the physical properties of glass, ceramics and composites Learning Objectives: Describe what rusting is and the factors that cause it to happen Explain how different methods can prevent rusting from occurring Justify why alloys are used
GCSE Biology: Paper 1 overview quiz
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GCSE Biology: Paper 1 overview quiz

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The quiz is a great revision resource to promote students’ confidence prior to sitting the exam. The activity is suitable for both year 10 and year 11. It can be used as a classroom activity or an extended day
New GCSE - Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
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New GCSE - Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

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New GCSE lesson on asexual and sexual reproduction for the AQA syllabus. Also includes recap on Paper 1 content looking at mitosis and the cell cycle. Learning Objectives: Describe what asexual and sexual reproduction is Explain the process of mitosis Compare sexual and asexual reproduction
New GCSE - Adaptations
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New GCSE - Adaptations

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New Biology GCSE for AQA board on animal adaptations. Learning Objectives: Identify adaptations of plants and animals Explain the adaptations of plants and animals
New GCSE - Biodiversity
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New GCSE - Biodiversity

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New GCSE lesson on Biodiveristy for AQA exam board. Learning Objectives: Describe the term biodiversity Explain factors that can effect biodiversity
New GCSE - Food chains
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New GCSE - Food chains

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New GCSE lesson on food chains for the AQA exam board Learning Objectives: Construct a food chain Explain how energy is lost in a food chain Compare the uses of food chains and food webs
Metal Ores and Mining
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Metal Ores and Mining

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KS3 lesson used to teach about metal ores and extracting them from the ground. Learning Objectives: Describe why metals are found as ores Explain the impact of extracting these ores from the ground Analyse the impact on humans of extracting ores from the ground
Science Quiz
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Science Quiz

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Quiz on a range of science topics. Rounds on: general knowledge, true or false facts, binomial name match up, music (with hints to science), 'endangered or not' and 'where in the body is...'.