Supports practical on spring extension

This PowerPoint and checklist fits in with the Unit 2 Principles of Applied Science BTEC "Affecting the Environment". Can also be used in Key Stage 3 for topics G and F in year 9.

This pack of resources includes: PowerPoint , lesson plan, "I can" sheet for use at the start ant end of lesson, main activity worksheets to accompany simple neutralisation reactions (differentiated by task for access/should and challenge), mini-plenary to check progress (odd one out, also differentiated), words and meanings mix and match, The resources fit in with 7E Acids and Alkalis and Unit 1 BTEC Principles of Applied Science (Edexcel). Also can be used for GCSE. D.6 Recall the definitions of acids, bases and alkalis D.3-D.5 Describe the reactions between acids and alkalis, write word equations for these reactions, and describe the uses of the reactions

This resource pack includes a true or false starter activity linked to the lesson and practical. The true/false activity needs to be revisited at the end of the lesson in order to show progress. A results table is also included for students to have maximum time doing the practical element of the lesson. The practical is making their own pH indicator using red cabbage, it is easy to do and gives clear color change results. Full lesson plan included with noted links to literacy and numeracy.

This Lesson focusses on the importance of correctly wired plugs and the role of fuses. Students undertake a practical that involves correctly rewiring a plug. Students also witness a teacher demo of a simple fuse to show how they 'melt' to cause a break in the circuit and thus keep appliances safe during electrical surges. For use with y7 Key Stage 3 or can be used as part of GCSE Electricity work as a foundation/introductory lesson.

Students make and use their own red cabbage indicator. They then use to identify simple substances as acid or alkali. Simple practical, Lesson plan included plus teachers PowerPoint. True or false levelled worksheet also included to be used at the start and the end of the lesson to show pupil progress.

Set of resources tailored to the Unit 2 Useful Chemical Products approved assignment brief for the Edexcel Principles of Applied Science BTEC. Looks at the properties of different substances and links this to their uses, students explore a range of different substances by research and then summarize their findings. Can also be used as an extended task for year 9 as fits in with topics E and F at Key Stage 3.

Resource pack includes a lesson plan and Teacher's PowerPoint which includes a level ladder for the literacy based task based on the practical of burning Magnesium in Oxygen. Can be used in the topic "Bubbles, Bangs and Burning" or can be used as part of any Scientific Skills lesson (e.g.: Unit 8 Edexcel BTEC Applications of Science - students undertaking a simple practical then making scientific conclusions from primary data)

This lesson is aimed at giving students knowledge and understanding of the main food groups, their roles in the body and examples of foods rich in each food group. Students should carry out all or some of the practicals mentioned in the PowerPoint. This normally would take a minimum of two lessons due to the amount of practical work needed. Works well as part of KS3 topic 8A , but also can be used as part of KS3 topic 9B.

Starter is a cut and stick using electrical symbols. The PowerPoint presentation simplifies the difference between series and parallel circuits and how to measure both current and voltage in each. Students can copy and complete the results tables for the mini practicals. Questions throughout to check progress and understanding.

Resource pack includes a true or false sheet to be used at the start and the end of the lesson in order to show pupil progress. Sequencing task on how to carry out the practical (a series of simple chromatograms). Teacher PowerPoint also includes differentiated by task question activity.

This lesson is part of Exploring Science unit 8H “Explaining the Earth” and would normally be taught as part of a sequence of 7-8 lessons. 8H builds upon some previous knowledge from unit 7H “Materials from the Earth” and links in to the year 9 topics 9E “Building for the future” and 9G “Cleaning Up”.

Resource pack includes PowerPoint and worksheets. Students explore the physical and chemical properties of elements in groups 1 and 7, students also explore the properties of a substance and then link this to it's chemical bonding. Fits in with BTEC Principles of Applied Science Unit 2 - Learning aims A (links directly with Edexcel Approved brief). Can also be used for higher year 9 students/GCSE introduction to chemical reactivity and bonding lesson.

This resource pack encourages students to explore both human and natural factors that impact our environment. Students are asked to write a short report that details how we can lessen the human impact on the environment. The report task is aided by a student-friendly checklist so that students can write an effective response. This pack get students thinking about their own ecological impact on their environment (for instance burning of fossil fuels, litter, road building, loss of habitat and biodiversity etc.) and encourages them to come up with appropriate solutions. Some links are also made with Geography due to the natural factors that can be discussed such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, mud slides, forest fires etc. Long answer responses are also designed to improve literacy and scientific thinking skills.

Investigation into the effects of exercise on pulse rates. This lesson also allows training for scientific skills and controlled assessment skills. Students have a proforma to complete during the practical, SEN students also have a table to use if needed - most students should be able to design their own results table. This lesson can also be used in topic 8B Key Stage Three or as part of the BTEC Applications of Science Scientific Skills Unit 8 examination preparation.

This resource pack contains 8 resources to allow a simple understanding of acids, bases, alkalis and neutralization. Students undertake a simple neutralization experiment and watch simple teacher led demonstrations. Students link their chemistry knowledge to everyday applications of neutralization. Lesson plan included, starter activity included, this should also be revisited at the end of the lesson to show student progress and allow successful consolidation of concepts learnt during the lesson. The main task worksheet accompanies the experiment and is differentiated 3 ways (access, should and challenge). The odd one out worksheet allows the teacher to lead a quick progress check during the lesson.

This lesson helps students get used to planning and carrying out an investigation. The focus is on viscosity of lava and speed of flow. Can be used with year 7 in an introduction unit, in unit 8H for year 8 or in year 9 for controlled assessment foundation work. Practical needs different thickness wallpaper paste solutions, white tiles and timers. Students use the proforma to write predictions, results, conclusions and evaluate their findings.

I have used these for revision of topics, students can cut them up themselves and then have to rebuild it by matching the sides.

Using Ohm's Law, simple worksheet for a practical, links in with BTEC Approved Brief 'Green Electricity'

Worksheet that is for P4 Unit 4 BTEC Principles of Applied Science use in an ICT setting

worksheet aimed at BTEC students learning how to show how many of each type of atom in reactants and products.