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Elements and Compounds Escape Room for KS3 - Save the School Librarian
An innovative, enjoyable and challenging escape room lesson which includes:
atoms and molecules;
elements and compounds;
chemical symbols;
formulae
naming compounds.
Pupils have to work their way through the clues to find the code to a combination lock on the school exam paper store in which the school secretary has been accidentally locked.
A useful resource to finish a module on elements and compounds or for pre-test revision.
The pack contains:
PowerPoint – scene setting and instructions (sound effects and built-in timer);
crossword;
word search;
dominoes activity;
worksheet;
code breaker sheet;
answer keys;
lesson plan.
If time is limited just the crossword, word search and domino can be used. The worksheet is the most challenging clue to solve and this can be omitted completely for less able classes.
Both 3 and 4 number combination locks can be purchased very cheaply online or the teacher can pretend to phone the school office for the staff to attempt to release the librarian.
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Elements, Compounds, Formulae and Naming Compounds Explained KS3
A comprehensive and enjoyable introduction to atoms, molecules, elements, compounds, the periodic table, chemical symbols, formulae and naming compounds.
What’s Covered
All atoms of one element are the same but are different from the atoms of other elements.
Atoms combine to form molecules.
If combining atoms are from the same element, a molecule of an element is formed.
If combining atoms are from different element, a molecule of a compound is formed.
An element contains only one type of atom
A compound contains two or more different types of atom.
Elements are listed in the periodic table.
Each element has its own symbol.
Symbols can be the first letter of the name (capital), two letters from the name (capital then lowercase) or taken from the Latin name of the element.
The formula of a compound tells you how many atoms of each element are in it.
Working out the number of atoms of each element in a compound from its formula.
Naming compounds with the groups CO3, SO4, NO3.
Compounds containing only two atoms end in ide.
Mono = 1, di = 2, tri = 3.
What’s Included
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Cut and stick activity.
Worksheet to support the PowerPoint
Fact sheet
Homework plus answers (x2)
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Periodic table
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
This pack contains thirteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired.
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Mixtures Solutions and Suspensions Find the Pair Game KS3
This is an engaging and enjoyable memory game on mixtures, including solutions, suspensions, dissolving, saturated solutions and solubility. Pupils work in teams of three or four. Each team lays out their 42 cards face down in a square and take it in turn to turn over two cards. If the cards are a question and its correct answer, the pupil keeps the pair. If they are not a match they are turned face down and the next pupil gets a turn. This process continues until all cards are matched and the winner is the pupil with the most pairs.
If a team member thinks that the selectors pair is not a correct match, they can challenge.
Pupils are encouraged to check their books for the correct answer but the teacher also has a quick-check answer sheet. If the challenge is correct, the challenger keeps the pair.
**Included in this Pack **
42 question and answer cards
Teacher’s answer sheet.
Instruction sheet
Preparation
Use double-sided printing to copy 1 set per group of 4 pupils.
Sheets could be laminated to enable year-on-year use.
Cut sheets into cards.
Prior Knowledge Required
Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not.
Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble.
Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving.
Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions.
Extracting information from solubility curves.
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Mixtures-Pure Substances, Solutions, Dissolving and Solubility KS3
This fully resourced lesson on mixtures for middle school includes an animated PowerPoint which:
explains why elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not;
explains the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble;
uses particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving;
provides the opportunity to plan an investigation into the effect of temperature on the rate of dissolving;
uses particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated saturated solutions;
demonstrates extracting information from solubility curves;
What’s Included
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework)
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable (students use to make their own notes)
Cut-and-stick activity pupil uses to make their own notes)
Worksheet to support the PowerPoint (x3)
Fact sheet
Homework (x3) plus answers
Fact share worksheet
12 Taboo cards
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
This pack contains 18 printable resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made.
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Mixtures Solutions and Suspensions Fully Resourced Lesson Plus Dominoes Game KS3
A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on mixtures including solutions, suspensions, solubility and saturated solutions for middle school plus an enjoyable yet challenging dominoes game which students can either match or answer the question.
The teaching pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired.
The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. It is enjoyable and suitable for all abilities in that it can be played by simply matching the pictures but presents a challenge for those who are able to match a picture with another which means the same.
What’s Covered
Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not.
Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble.
Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving.
Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions.
Extracting information from solubility curves;
What’s Included
Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz
Answer/mark scheme PowerPoint
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Cut and stick activity.
Worksheet to support the PowerPoint
Fact sheet
Homework plus answers
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Game
80 dominos
Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play.
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Mixtures Solutions and Suspensions Fully Resourced Lesson Plus Find the Pair Game KS3
A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on mixtures, solution, suspensions, solubility and saturated solutions for middle school plus an enjoyable yet challenging find the pair game.
The teaching pack contains a fully animated PowerPoint and eighteen resources. It is intended that the teacher selects the appropriate printables to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired.
The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning.
What’s Covered
Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not
Explanation of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble
Use of particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving
Planning an investigation into the effect of temperature on the rate of dissolving
Use of particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions
Extracting information from solubility curves
What’s Included
Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz and all answers to classwork and homework)
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable (students use to make their own notes)
Cut-and-stick activity pupil uses to make their own notes)
Worksheet to support the PowerPoint
Fact sheet
Homework (x3) plus answers
Fact share worksheet
12 Taboo cards
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Game
42 question and answer cards
Teacher’s answer sheet.
Instruction sheet
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Mixtures Solutions and Suspensions Dominoes Game KS3
A dominoes game for middle school with questions and statements on mixtures including solutions, suspensions, solubility and saturated solutions.
Prior Knowledge
Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not.
Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble.
Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving.
Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions.
Extracting information from solubility curves
What You Get
80 dominos
Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play.
Rules of the Game
Each player selects seven dominos from the top of the face-down pile and holds them in their hand like playing cards.
The player whose surname begins with a letter closest to the letter A starts and play proceed in a clockwise direction.
Dominos can be matched exactly, or a name can be matched with a symbol or descriptions, sketches and circuit diagrams can be matched.
If a player thinks a match is wrong, they can challenge. If the challenger is correct, they give a card from their own hand to the challenged player. If the challenged player is correct, they give a card from their hand to the challenger. Pupils are encouraged to check their books for the correct answer and consult their teacher if a consensus is not reached.
If a player cannot play a domino, they pick up from the face down pile and can play if possible or add it to their hand.
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Kinetic Theory of Matter - States of Matter and Change of State Distance Learning and Blended Learning KS3
The two packs in this resource allow the same lesson on states of matter, change of state, gas pressure and diffusion to be taught to students whether they are in a classroom or distance learning at home. It facilitates hybrid learning and provides equality of opportunity for vulnerable students who are unable to attend school due to Covid-19.
The classroom resource consists of an animated 48 slide PowerPoint and 18 varied and exciting printables including a foldable, cut-and-stick and progress check. The one-page flowchart lesson plan shows where choices can be made between the printables so that the teacher can select the activities to suit the exact needs of their class.
The distance learning pack consists of a 62 slide animated PowerPoint which, not only teaches the science but also how to gain maximum benefit from distance learning. The PowerPoint has been designed to replace the teacher by providing structure, sequence, knowledge and answers. Additional worksheets, guided notes, cut-outs, foldables, fact sheet and progress check provide a familiar medium for students to develop and test their knowledge, continue to develop their literacy skills and use their creativity to organise their learning and assess their progress. These can be printed off by the student or provided by school. There is also a short digital test/homework which can be returned to the teacher. A shortened photocopiable PDF of the PowerPoint is provided to circulate to those pupils without computers.
What’s Covered
Identifies the three states of matter as solid, liquid and gas.
Demonstrates the arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases.
Explains the properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles.
Explains change of state including sublimation.
Explains pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume
Diffusion
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Kinetic Theory of Matter, Mixtures and Solutions Separating Mixtures Board Game KS3
With 54 question cards on particle (kinetic theory of matter), the composition and properties of mixtures and separating mixtures, this is an enjoyable and challenging board game for up to six middle school players per set. It is suitable for all abilities.
Included in this Pack
Game board
54 Question cards with questions of varying difficulty
Teacher answer sheet
Instruction sheet.
Preparation
Photocopy Board onto A3 paper or card (Colour and greyscale versions included).
Photocopy question sheets onto paper or card (Colour and greyscale versions included) and cut into question cards.
How to Play
Highest score of dice starts
Pupils take turns and work their way around the board following the instructions in the squares.
Certain squares indicate that the pupil takes a question card from the face down pile. If correct they move on 2 spaces.
If a player thinks an answer given by an opponent is incorrect they can challenge. If the challenge is correct the challenger moves forward 2 spaces. If the challenge is wrong the challenger moves back two spaces.
In the event of a challenge, pupils are encouraged to consult their books but the teacher has a quick-check answer sheet.
Prior Knowledge Required
Three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.
Arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases.
Properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles.
Change of state including sublimation.
Pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume.
Diffusion.
Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not.
Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble.
Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving.
Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions.
Extracting information from solubility curves.
The composition and physical properties of mixtures
Evaporation to dryness and crystallisation
Distillation
Fractional distillation
Filtration
Chromatography
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Kinetic Theory of Matter, Mixtures and Solutions, Separating Mixtures - 3 Fully Resourced Lessons Plus Board Game KS3
Three comprehensive and fully resourced lessons on particle (kinetic theory of matter), the composition and properties of mixtures and separating mixtures for middle school plus an enjoyable and challenging board game for up to six players per set to consolidate learning.
Each teaching pack contains at least thirteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired.
The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. It is enjoyable and suitable for all abilities in that it can be played by simply matching the pictures but presents a challenge for those who are able to match a picture with another which means the same.
What’s Covered
Three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.
Arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases.
Properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles.
Change of state including sublimation.
Pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume.
Diffusion.
Elements and compounds are pure substance and mixtures are not.
Meaning of the terms solute, solvent, solution, soluble and insoluble.
Particle theory to explain why stirring, temperature and particle size affect the rate of dissolving.
Particle theory to explain dissolving, suspensions and saturated solutions.
Extracting information from solubility curves.
The composition and physical properties of mixtures
Evaporation to dryness and crystallisation
Distillation
Fractional distillation
Filtration
Chromatography
What’s Included
For Each Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Cut and stick activity.
Worksheet to support the PowerPoint
Fact sheet
Homework plus answers
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
For Board Game
Game board
54 Question cards with questions of varying difficulty
Teacher answer sheet
Instruction sheet.
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Acids Bases and Indicators Wildcard and Snap Card Games KS3
A great way to consolidate learning on acids, bases and indicators for middle school students with this pack of cards which can be used to play two games – wildcard and snap. So much fun, students don’t even realise they are learning!
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Prior Knowledge Required**
Acids turn blue litmus red
Bases turn red litmus blue
Hydroxides are soluble bases
For neutral substances, red litmus stays red and blue litmus stays blue
The pH of strong acids (0 – 2), weak acids (3 – 6), neutral substances (7), weak bases (8 – 11) and strong bases (12 – 14)
Concentrated acids and bases are corrosive
Many foods contain dilute weak acids and bases and gives examples
What You Get
102 playing cards
Animated PowerPoint with instructions for playing wildcard and snap
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Acids Bases and Indicators Escape Room for Middle school
Finish and reinforce a middle school lesson on acids, bases and indicators (litmus and the pH scale) or revisit it prior to exams with this innovative, enjoyable and challenging escape room lesson.
Students must work their way through the clues to find the code to a combination lock on the school storeroom where Thumper the school rabbit has been accidentally locked without food or water…
Prior Knowledge Required
An acid is a substance which contains hydrogen, tastes sour, turns blue litmus red and has a pH between 0 and 6.
A base is a substance which is the oxide or hydroxide of a metal, feels soapy, turns red litmus blue and has a pH between 8 and 14.
Concentrated acids and bases are corrosive.
Know that neutral substances are neither acidic nor alkaline.
The pH of strong acids (0 – 2), weak acids (3 – 6), neutral substances (7), weak bases (8 – 11) and strong bases (12 – 14).
Hydroxides are soluble bases.
Many foods contain dilute weak acids and bases and some example.
Recognise the formula of some acids and bases.
What You Get
PowerPoint – scene setting and instructions (sound effects and built-in timer);
crossword;
word search;
dominoes activity;
worksheet;
code breaker sheet;
answers;
lesson plan.
If time is limited just the crossword, word search and domino can be used. The worksheet is the most challenging clue to solve and this can be omitted completely for less able classes.
Both 3 and 4 number combination locks can be purchased very cheaply online or the teacher can pretend to phone the school office for the staff to attempt to release the rabbit
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Matter - States of Matter and Change of State - Fully Resourced Lesson Plus 3 Games
A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on the kinetic theory of matter including change of state, gas pressure and diffusion for middle school plus three enjoyable yet challenging games – dominoes, find the pairs and a pack of cards for playing wildcard or snap. The games are closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. It is enjoyable and suitable for all abilities
The teaching pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made.
What’s Covered
Three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.
Arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases.
Properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles.
Change of state including sublimation.
Pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume.
Diffusion.
What’s Included
Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Cut and stick activity.
Worksheet (x3) to support the PowerPoint
Fact sheet
12 Taboo cards
Homework (x3)
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Games
80 dominos
Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play.
78 playing cards
Animated PowerPoint with instructions for playing wildcard and snap
42 question and answer cards
Teacher’s answer sheet.
Instruction sheet
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Kinetic Theory of Matter - States of Matter and Change of State - 3 Games for KS3
A compendium of three different, enjoyable and challenging games on the kinetic theory of matter including change of state, gas pressure and diffusion, suitable for all abilities in middle school. Each game is fully resourced, comes with full instructions and is easy to run.
Games Included:
Dominoes
Find the Pair
Wildcard and Snap
This versatile pack can be used to reinforce each section of the refraction module as it is taught or for revision. Many of the games could be used for cover lessons, even when taken by a non-specialist as they come with a hard-copy or PowerPoint of the answers. It is also the ideal end of term/year pack.
Prior Knowledge Required
Three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.
Arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases.
Properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles.
Change of state including sublimation.
Pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume.
Diffusion
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Kinetic Theory of Matter - States of Matter and Change of State - Fully Resourced lesson Plus Wildcard and Snap Card Games KS3
A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on the kinetic theory of matter including change of state, gas pressure and diffusion for middle school plus a pack of cards for enjoyable and challenging games of wildcard or snap.
The teaching pack contains eighteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built i to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made.
The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning.
** What’s Covered**
Three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.
Arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases.
Properties of solids, liquids and gases in terms of the arrangement of their particles.
Change of state including sublimation.
Pressure in gases and the effect of increasing the number of particles and temperature and decreasing volume.
Diffusion
What’s Included
Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz
Answer/mark scheme PowerPoint
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Cut and stick activity.
Worksheet to support the PowerPoint (x3)
Fact sheet
Homework plus answers
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
Game
78 playing cards
Animated PowerPoint with instructions for playing wildcard and snap
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Christmas/End of Term Team Quest Quiz
An enjoyable and fun Christmas activity which promotes not only the concept of teamwork but also individually contributing to the success of a team. It is a 56 question, animated, interactive team quiz with built – in scoreboard for up to seven teams. All questions are pictorial and multiple choice. A wide range of general knowledge questions and tasks are included. As well as asking a question, a lot of slides also provide some interesting snippets about the topic so pupils are expanding their general knowledge as well as enjoying the activity. Topics include:
Christmas trivia
geography
history
nature
science
music
astrology
flags of the world
famous people
famous landmarks
Team Rounds
Each team will attempt their general knowledge team round of three questions. The answer to each question must be decided by the whole team. If a wrong answer is given, the next question goes to the first hand up and, if correct, that person’s team get to try the rest of the round.
Each team will also have to solve the clues to identify a well - known phrase or saying.
There are four lightning rounds in which team members consult to try to identify a slowly revealed person or landmark.
Individual Rounds
Four unscramble and identify rounds which consists of a picture which has been cut up and rearranged. This is an individual not a team round.
Memory Test – questions on eleven objects which cross the screen then disappear.
Memory Test – give coordinates of frogs which have moved around a pond.
Finally, the ten - question individual bonus round. This round allows flexibility in terms of the time the quiz takes as not all the questions have to be attempted. The quiz therefore can last between 40 and 50 minutes.
Full instructions are given on the PowerPoint itself.
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Christmas Team Quest - Science Quiz KS3
An ideal science activity for the end of the Christmas term which promotes not only the concept of teamwork but also individually contributing to the success of a team. There are 56 science and Christmas trivia questions in this animated, interactive team quiz with built – in scoreboard for up to seven teams. All questions are pictorial and multiple choice.
Team Rounds
Each team will attempt their general knowledge team round of three questions. The answer to each question must be decided by the whole team. If a wrong answer is given, the next question goes to the first hand up and, if correct, that person’s team get to try the rest of the round.
Each team will also have to solve the clues to identify a well - known phrase or saying.
There are four lightning rounds in which team members consult to try to identify a slowly revealed person or landmark.
Individual Rounds
Four unscramble and identify rounds which consists of a picture which has been cut up and rearranged. This is an individual not a team round.
Memory Test – questions on eleven objects which cross the screen then disappear.
Memory Test – give coordinates of frogs which have moved around a pond.
Finally, the ten - question individual bonus round. This round allows flexibility in terms of the time the quiz takes as not all the questions have to be attempted. The quiz therefore can last between 40 and 50 minutes.
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Chemistry - Atoms and Molecules Explained KS3
A comprehensive and enjoyable introduction to atoms, molecules, elements, compounds and the periodic table.
What’s Covered
All atoms of one element are the same but are different from the atoms of other elements.
Atoms combine to form molecules.
If combining atoms are from the same element, a molecule of an element is formed.
If combining atoms are from different element, a molecule of a compound is formed.
An element contains only one type of atom
A compound contains two or more different types of atom.
Elements are listed in the periodic table.
Each element has its own symbol.
Symbols can be the first letter of the name (capital), two letters from the name (capital then lowercase) or taken from the Latin name of the element.
What’s Included
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Worksheet to support the PowerPoint
Fact sheet
Homework plus answers (x2)
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Periodic table
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
This pack contains thirteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired.
Although the colour versions of printables are shown here, they have been designed to copy beautifully in black and white.
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Atoms and Molecules Dominoes KS3
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Chemistry - Atoms and Molecules Dominoes KS3
A dominoes game with questions and statements on forces and weight and mass instead of answers.
Prior Knowledge
Atoms are the building blocks of elements.
All the atoms of one element are the same but are different to the atoms of other elements.
Atoms combine to form molecules.
If combining atoms are from the same element, a molecule of an element is formed but if they are from different elements, a molecule of a compound is formed.
An element contains only one type of atom.
A compound contains two or more different types of atom combined together chemically.
Elements are listed in the periodic table.
Each element has its own symbol.
Some symbols are the capitalized first letter of the name of the element .
Some symbols have two letters from the name with only the first capitalized.
Some symbols are taken from the Latin name of the element.
What You Get
80 dominos
Animated PowerPoint explaining the rules and how to play.
** Rules of the Game**
Each player selects seven dominos from the top of the face-down pile and holds them in their hand like playing cards.
The player whose surname begins with a letter closest to the letter A starts and play proceed in a clockwise direction.
Dominos can be matched exactly, or a name can be matched with a symbol or descriptions, sketches and circuit diagrams can be matched.
If a player thinks a match is wrong, they can challenge. If the challenger is correct, they give a card from their own hand to the challenged player. If the challenged player is correct, they give a card from their hand to the challenger. Pupils are encouraged to check their books for the correct answer and consult their teacher if a consensus is not reached.
If a player cannot play a domino, they pick up from the face down pile and can play if possible or add it to their hand.
Although the colour version is shown here, the dominoes have been designed to copy beautifully in black and white.
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Atoms and Molecules Explained KS3
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Elements and Compounds Fully Resourced Lesson Plus 48 Question Board Game KS3
A fully resourced enjoyable and comprehensive lesson on elements, compounds, atoms, molecules, formulae and naming compounds plus board game for middle school science.
What’s Covered
All atoms of one element are the same but are different from the atoms of other elements.
Atoms combine to form molecules.
If combining atoms are from the same element, a molecule of an element is formed.
If combining atoms are from different element, a molecule of a compound is formed.
An element contains only one type of atom
A compound contains two or more different types of atom.
Elements are listed in the periodic table.
Each element has its own symbol.
Symbols can be the first letter of the name (capital), two letters from the name (capital then lowercase) or taken from the Latin name of the element.
The formula of a compound tells you how many atoms of each element are in it.
Working out the number of atoms of each element in a compound from its formula.
Naming compounds with the groups CO3, SO4, NO3.
Compounds containing only two atoms end in ide.
Mono = 1, di = 2, tri = 3.
What’s Included – Lesson
Animated PowerPoint for teaching with exit ticket quiz
Flip it (pupil writes questions to given answers)
Anticipation Guides (combined starter and plenary)
Foldable
Worksheet to support the PowerPoint
Fact sheet
Homework plus answers (x2)
Fact share worksheet
Pupil progress self-assessment checklist
Periodic table
Exit Ticket
Suggested lesson plan showing choices possible between resources
What is Included – Board Game
Game board
48 Question cards with questions of varying difficulty
Teacher answer sheet
Instruction sheet.
The teaching pack contains thirteen resources and it is intended that the teacher uses them to build their own unique lesson to take account of student ability and time available. Literacy, oracy, self-assessment and peer assessment are all built in to the resources. These features are clearly marked on the comprehensive one-page flow chart lesson plan which shows where the logical choices between resources can be made. There are three differentiated and engaging homeworks which can also be used as classwork if so desired.
The game is closely related to the topic content and reinforces learning. It is enjoyable and suitable for all abilities in that it can be played by simply matching the pictures but presents a challenge for those who are able to match a picture with another which means the same.
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