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Handwriting: how to support studentsNew!

A teacher-facing resource providing tips on helping secondary  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 10/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - Science

Changing conditions of equilibriumNew!

Introduce higher tier students to equilibrium in reversible reactions  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 03/01/2020 | From the resource collection(s): Chemical reactions and energetics

Respiratory system and breathing

An activity worksheet that can be used to summarise the function  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 09/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Breathing | Organisation – circulatory system

Chemical analysis - structured questions

A worksheet of exam-style questions based on the chemical analysis  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 09/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Chemical analysis

Plan, teach, mark: a step-by-step approach

Written for training teachers, this is a practical guide for  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 05/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): ITE - Science

Inheritance vocabulary

This can be used to help students build up a glossary of key  … read more

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KS4 | Biology | Published: 02/12/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Inheritance, reproduction and evolution (KS4)

Supporting students in developing resilience

Tracy Godfroy, child psychotherapist and clinical supervisor,  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 28/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Science

10 golden rules of mental health wellbeing

Andy Sammons, Head of Department and author of 'The Compassionate  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5  | Published: 28/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Science

Selective breeding

This resource examines selective breeding. There are short activities  … read more

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KS4 | Biology | Published: 11/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Inheritance, reproduction and evolution (KS4)

Chemical analysis - identifying gases and ions

Students need to know how to identify certain gases and ions.  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 11/11/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Chemical analysis

Using the 'Ten Keys to Happier Living' as a framework for the teaching of emotional wellbeing and happier living skills

Writers Val Payne and Peter Harper give teaching suggestions  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 29/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Science

Speed – quiz

The quiz is based around the speed unit in the AQA KS3 specification.  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 28/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Speed | Forces and motion

Water particles

This resource is designed as an end of unit assessment for the  … read more

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KS3 | Chemistry | Published: 28/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Particle model | Solids, liquids and gases (KS3)

20 ideas for making it stick

A collection of practical and easy ideas to incorporate into  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 28/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching ideas

Managing attachment behaviours in the classroom

This resource accompanies the article, 'Attachment behaviours  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 23/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - Science

Sensory processing: strategies for the classroom

A teacher-facing resource with strategies for meeting the needs  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 22/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - Science

Photosynthesis revision board

A really useful revision tool to get students to summarise p  … read more

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KS4 | Biology | Published: 21/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Bioenergetics – photosynthesis

Current quiz

The quiz could be used as a team revision activity or as an individual  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 21/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Current | Electricity (KS3)

Practical strategies to assist students with dyspraxia

A teacher-facing resource giving suggestions of how to support  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 18/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): SEND - Science

Mindfulness

A teacher-facing resource which provides three meditation scripts  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 16/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Science

Acts of kindness

Students commit to an act of kindness and then reflect on the  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 16/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Science

Practising gratitude

Students prepare their ideas for writing a letter of gratitude,  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 16/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wellbeing - Science

Particle model quiz

The quiz has 15 multiple choice questions all based on the particle  … read more

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KS3 | Chemistry | Published: 14/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Particle model | Solids, liquids and gases (KS3)

Light – multiple choice

Check students understanding or prior knowledge with this 12  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 14/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Light | Waves – light

Development of the periodic table

The PPT takes students through the development of the periodic  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 14/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): The Periodic Table

Sound quiz

This activity can be used at the end of the Sound unit to assess  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 07/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Sound | Waves – sound

Energy from waste

With concerns over our impact on the environment, this is an  … read more

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KS3 | Chemistry | Published: 07/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Earth resources | Using resources

Current - spot the mistake

This resource addresses common misconceptions in drawing circuits,  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 07/10/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Current | Electricity (KS3)

Reflection – ray diagrams

A lovely activity for students who are familiar with the rules  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 30/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Light | Waves – light

Metals and non-metals

A quick quiz to check your students understanding of metals and  … read more

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KS3 | Chemistry | Published: 30/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Metals and non-metals

Inheriting characteristics

A lesson to take kS3 students further on their journey of genetics  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 30/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Inheritance

Human ear challenge

Ideal to use with students once they have been introduced to  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 23/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Sound

Force, extension and springs

A worksheet which guides students through the skills required  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 23/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Forces and motion

Maintaining water and nitrogen balance

A worksheet that summarises the role of different organs in  … read more

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KS4 | Biology | Published: 16/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Homeostasis

Energy costs

This quiz could be used as a review of students knowledge of  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 16/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Energy costs | Energy (KS3)

Energy and power

The resource has several activities based on energy efficiency  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 16/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Energy costs | Energy (KS3)

Thermal decomposition

The resource contains an introduction to thermal decomposition  … read more

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KS3 | Chemistry | Published: 09/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Types of reaction | Chemical reactions and energetics

Photosynthesis – matching

A simple keyword/phrase and definition matching activity that  … read more

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KS4 | Biology | Published: 09/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Bioenergetics – photosynthesis

Separating mixtures

A multiple-choice activity that can be used to review the topic.  … read more

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KS3 | Chemistry | Published: 02/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Separating mixtures | Atoms, elements and compounds | Solids, liquids and gases (KS3)

Photosynthesis - drawing conclusions

This resource is an imaginative way to get students thinking  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 02/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Photosynthesis | Ecology (KS3) | Plants

Analysing photosynthesis

This activity helps students to analyse the roles of oxygen,  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 02/09/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Photosynthesis | Plants

Work multiple choice

A PowerPoint quiz to check students understanding of the equation  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 27/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Work | Energy (KS3)

Equilibrium card sort

Students find it difficult to structure their answers in this  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 27/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Chemical reactions and energetics

Hormones learning pyramid

Students choose the questions that they are going to answer.  … read more

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KS4 | Biology | Published: 19/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Hormonal coordination

Teachit SOW planner – 'how to ...' guide

This resource is a simple ‘how to …’ guide to help you customise  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 19/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching templates

Predators and prey

The PowerPoint uses the snowshoe hare and the lynx as an example  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 12/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Interdependence | Ecology (KS3)

Leaf and photosynthesis maze

​The resource focuses is on the structure of the leaf and ph  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 12/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Photosynthesis | Plants

Teachit Science year planner 2019–20

This handy year planner, with hyperlinks to topical, downloadable  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 12/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching ideas | Teaching templates

Isaac Newton

Introduce students to Isaac Newton with a biography and questions.  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 05/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Important scientists

Dmitri Mendeleev

A resource that explores the fascinating life of Mendeleev the  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 05/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Important scientists

Hertha Ayrton

This resource introduces Hertha Ayrton, a physicist and engineer  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 05/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Important scientists

Elsie Widdowson

Elsie Widdowson was an important nutritionist during the 20th  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 05/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Important scientists

Albert Einstein

Students can become familiar with Einstein, his life and work.  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 05/08/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Important scientists

Types of reaction

A multiple-choice quiz to check students understanding of types  … read more

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KS3 | Chemistry | Published: 29/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Types of reaction | Chemical reactions and energetics

Modelling variation activity

A really engaging activity in which students create their own  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 29/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Variation | Reproduction, inheritance and selection (KS3)

Investigating insulators

A practical activity to lead students through an investigation  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 29/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Heating and cooling | Energy (KS3)

Waves and ultrasound quest

Students use the included station map and answer questions along  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 15/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Wave effects | Waves – sound

Adapting creatures

An imaginative resource that helps introduce students to the  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 15/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Variation | Reproduction, inheritance and selection (KS3)

Heating and cooling

This quiz is perfect as a starter or a review and revision activity.  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 15/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Heating and cooling | Energy (KS3)

Magnetic materials mystery maze

This resource is based on an Escape Room type activity. Students  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 08/07/2019 | From the resource collection(s): Magnetism | Electricity (KS3)