A lesson for foundation set focusing on the story of the atom. Worksheet and you tube links embedded in the power point. Kids can research with info around the room (info printed off power points).

Intro lesson for year 7 to get them acquainted with the standard pieces of equipment you will find in a standard school lab.

Get to grips with this lesson all about the basics of DNA - includes some useful video links and suitable questions. Use your favourite textbook to support the lesson.

Delve into the story of the atom in this lesson aimed at a higher ability KS3 group. Stand alone lesson with all resources available in the power point + an extension sheet To name the scientists involved in the atomic theory story To order their ideas on a historical time line To summarise their key ideas To rank their ideas in order of importance. To judge which scientist made the biggest contribution to the atomic story. To explain how these ideas may be useful across all sciences.

Titration practical suitable for AS students who need practice with the technique and the standard type of calculations. Results table and example calculation.

A simple lesson looking at the difference between heat and temperature suitable for a lower set.

A recap lesson to remind YR12 lessons the basics of covalent bonding, so you can then move onto more complex ideas found at A level

Nice easy lesson to keep the students busy in the week leading up to xmas. A simple challenge using standard lab equipment. Can they use their scientific skills to work out the correct volume of water needed to make Santa’s “perfect cuppa”.

A lesson focused on vectors reminder, calculating speed and distance time graphs. Lots in there as it’s aimed at a higher group. Describe displacement, velocity and force as vector quantities; Interpret distance time graphs and calculate speed from gradient; Use speed = distance / time.

Simple introduction to vectors and scalars for a mid-to foundation set.

A super challenge (separation of rock salt basically) but given an xmas theme. A basic and advanced method included depending on your class as well as a results table if needed. A “do now” task and a summary task also available in the presentation.

Not sure how to fill that final science lesson? Why not give this marble run-fun challenge a go? Challenge your students to make the marble run that takes the longest time to drop. Basic resources that you can adapt to what’s left in your stationary cupboard.!

End of term fun for a KS3 class. The challenge is to optimise the (pop) from a combination of alka seltser tablets and water - either changing the water/air ratio or the temperature of the water. Full results table/technician order included. Make your last few lessons go with a fizz of excitement!

Here’s a lesson for a pretty dull topic - choosing materials. Includes activities a 20 minute clip of an architect choosing materials and a silly 2 minute song as well. Also includes a tricky calculation starter to get their brains going. Lesson is aimed at the higher end of the ability spectrum

Simple lesson going through the theory of respiration ( and NoT breathing!). Suitable for a low ability set

Core practical identifying ions on “mystery samples” kids will need to know the classic ion tests before they tackle this task where they’re looking to identify the unknown samples technician notes included as well.

Lesson with the theory and practical instructions to test negative ions. Some book refs refer to Pearson textbook but most of it is stand alone stuff.

Simple lesson to remind students about the wonders of the titration method. A good reminder from GCSE moving onto more sophisticated work at AS level.

This investigation is structured across 6 lessons and is probably best for a mid to low attaining group. The idea is they investigate how the % of sand to cement in “Bob’s bricks” (other builders are available!) affect the strengths of the bricks. It’s an opportunity to do a full investigation as well as a bit of background research if you like. Easy to adapt if necessary but is a good trawl through the scientific method!

This is a chunky resource to help structure your students planning through a reaction time/caffeine investigation. Suitable for year 9 upwards, includes the structuring of the entire investigation including an optional part you can print out that supports lower attainers and separate slides that can be printed out for more independent learners. Obviously you can also adapt it for your students Designed to be at least 5 lessons worth of work if they’re going to do the research as well.