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The skeleton and movementNew!

There is a choice of two activities. Match the structures of  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 15/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Skeletal and muscular systems

Reactivity series football drawNew!

An imaginative extension task or starter when teaching and learning  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 15/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Patterns of reactivity

Cell starterNew!

A starter or plenary activity which can be used to support students  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 08/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Cells (KS3)

20 ideas for required practicalsNew!

Twenty teaching ideas to help support your students when tackling  … read more

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KS4 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Teaching templates and ideasPublished: 08/10/2018 | 

20 ideas for effective questioningNew!

These 20 ideas suggest different ways to employ questions in  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Teaching templates and ideasPublished: 08/10/2018 | 

Physics formulae and calculationsNew!

This is as a handy reference resource to have available for students  … read more

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KS4 | Physics | Published: 01/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Energy and electricity (KS4) | Forces and motion | Maths skills

Elements puzzleNew!

Use as a starter or 'challenge' activity. Students have to sort  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 01/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Atoms, elements and compounds

Cell assessment frameNew!

An assessment template that can be used to allow students to  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 01/10/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Cells (KS3)

Structure and bonding sequencingNew!

Shuffle the cards and ask students to put them in a sensible  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 24/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Atomic structure and bonding

Earth and spaceNew!

A selection of resources for the Earth and Space topic, aimed  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 24/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Space physics (KS3)

Balancing equationsNew!

A fantastic visual aid for showing the steps required in balancing  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 24/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Chemical reactions and energetics

Cooling homeworkNew!

This activity could be used for both KS3 and KS4. Students are  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 17/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Solids, liquids and gases (KS3)

Magnetism and electromagnetism puzzleNew!

A quick revision activity!  … read more

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KS4 | Physics | Published: 17/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Energy and electricity (KS4)

Pick a question - magnetsNew!

A really simple but versatile idea for a plenary activity. Students  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 17/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Electricity (KS3)

The chemical numbers game

A fun and challenging activity in which students use their knowledge  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 10/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Atoms, elements and compounds

Matter puzzle

Use with groups as a quick revision activity or starter to review  … read more

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KS3 | Chemistry | Published: 10/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Solids, liquids and gases (KS3)

Atomic structure – spiral quiz

Perfect as a quick starter or revision activity. Students answer  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 10/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Atomic structure and bonding | Atoms, elements and compounds

Xylem or phloem?

Students can use this activity to compare and contrast the structure  … read more

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KS4 | Biology | Published: 03/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Cells, organs and systems (KS4)

Photosynthesis or respiration?

This resource is aimed at KS4 students to help them get to grips  … read more

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KS4 | Biology | Published: 03/09/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Energy, environment and ecology (KS4)

Rate of reaction – crossword

Useful as a quick starter or plenary to check students' understanding.  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 28/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Chemical reactions and energetics

Periodic table – information cubes

Get a class to make a set of cubes of the first 20 elements.  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 28/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): The Periodic Table

20 ideas for transition

20 useful ideas for new tutors and subject teachers looking to  … read more

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KS3  | Published: 28/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Transition | Teaching ideas

Separating mixtures crossword

A quick review exercise to check students' understanding of separating  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 20/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Atoms, elements and compounds

Energy clock

A prompt exercise to get students to think about the energy their  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Physics | Published: 20/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Energy (KS3) | Human biology (KS3)

Chemical concepts – links

This resource should help students start to make links between  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 20/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Atomic structure and bonding | Atoms, elements and compounds

Teaching idea – solar power survey

A practical idea to use with an able key stage 3 class. It could  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 16/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Energy (KS3)

Percentage mass questions

This resource can be used for key stage 3 and GCSE chemistry.  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 16/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Atoms, elements and compounds | Quantitative chemistry

Polymers – multiple choice

Perfect for a starter to revise polymers, particularly suitable  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 16/08/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Organic chemistry (incl. fuels)

Revision checklist – the reactivity series

Can be used as an introduction, for AFL, as an alternative to  … read more

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Chemistry | Published: 30/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Patterns of reactivity

Motion graphs revision

Written for the AQA GCSE Physics specification (8463), this worksheet  … read more

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KS4 | Physics | Published: 30/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Forces and motion

Changing states

A group activity to get students modelling changes of state and  … read more

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KS3 | Chemistry | Published: 30/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Solids, liquids and gases (KS3)

IVF – in vitro fertilisation

A worksheet summarising the process of IVF and its advantages  … read more

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KS4 | Biology | Published: 23/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Inheritance, reproduction and evolution (KS4)

Alcohols - spiral quiz

A quick quiz to check students knowledge of alcohols.  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 23/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Organic chemistry (incl. fuels)

Acceleration starter

This could be used as a starter to introduce the acceleration  … read more

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KS4 | Physics | Published: 23/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Forces and motion

Gravity

A worksheet that explores the relationship between mass, weight  … read more

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KS3 | Physics | Published: 16/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Forces and motion

Chemistry checklist – AQA 4.1.2 and 4.1.3

The checklist can be used as an introduction, for AFL, to skip  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 16/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Patterns of reactivity | The Periodic Table

Alpha and beta decay equation practice

Suitable for GCSE Physics students who will all benefit from  … read more

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KS4 | Physics | Published: 16/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Radioactivity

Getting to know each other

Activities to help students get to know each other and the best  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 09/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Transition | First lessons | Teaching templates

Genetics crossword

A quick starter crossword to test students knowledge of some  … read more

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KS4 | Biology | Published: 09/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Inheritance, reproduction and evolution (KS4)

Angular measures in degrees

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KS4  | Published: 09/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Maths skills

Spin the wheel!

Add your own keywords and instructions to this template. Spin  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 02/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching templates

Organic chemistry – alcohols and carboxylic acids

A multiple choice quiz about alcohols and carboxylic acids.  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 02/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Organic chemistry (incl. fuels)

Genes – spin the wheel!

A great and adaptable idea. Click to spin the wheel and get students  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Biology | Published: 02/07/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Inheritance, reproduction and evolution (KS4)

Skeletal muscular system – puzzles

A set of four puzzles - perfect as a revision and review activity.  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 25/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Skeletal and muscular systems

Giant crossword – organisms

Use as a revision activity for the 'Organisms' unit.  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 25/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Human biology (KS3)

Changes in energy calculations

A challenging workout for students. They will need to recall  … read more

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KS4 | Physics | Published: 25/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Forces and motion

The digestive system puzzle

Perfect as a revision activity at the end of the digestion unit.  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 18/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Human biology (KS3)

Series and parallel circuits

Give students lots of practice working out resistance, current  … read more

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KS4 | Physics | Published: 18/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Energy and electricity (KS4)

Growth mindset resource

A resource written for us by Mike Gershon. An exploration of  … read more

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KS3 KS4 KS5 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 18/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching templates

Who am I – solid, liquid or gas?

An activity for KS3 (or lower attaining KS4), perfect for checking  … read more

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KS3 | Chemistry | Published: 11/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Solids, liquids and gases (KS3)

What's the state?

KS3 activity for determining the state of substances at different  … read more

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KS3 | Chemistry | Published: 11/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Solids, liquids and gases (KS3)

Resistors, LDRs, thermistors and diodes

Useful as a revision worksheet to check students understanding.  … read more

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KS4 | Physics | Published: 04/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Energy and electricity (KS4)

Physics units match up (paper 2)

Use as a quick revision activity of common units used.  … read more

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KS4 | Physics | Published: 04/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Forces and motion

Organic chemistry - hydrocarbons

Check understanding with this multiple choice quiz.  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 04/06/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Organic chemistry (incl. fuels)

Odd one out – template

A time-saving template for a game. Add keywords or short statements  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 29/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching templates

Planning an investigation – plenary

Adaptable plenary for a lesson based on planning an investigation.  … read more

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KS3 KS4 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Published: 29/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Teaching templates

Elements, compounds and mixtures

This could be used to introduce elements, compounds and mixtures  … read more

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KS4 | Chemistry | Published: 29/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Atoms, elements and compounds

Plant and animal cells puzzle

A great revision workout of the cells topic!  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 29/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Cells (KS3)

Literacy tasks in science

Year 7 and 8 literacy homework tasks to guide students when tackling  … read more

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KS3 | Biology | Published: 21/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Transition | Literacy skills | Literacy in science

How do you measure?

A basic summary resource designed to get students thinking about  … read more

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KS4 | Physics | Published: 21/05/2018 | From the resource collection(s): Maths skills | Working scientifically – measurement