Outcomes: recall the definition of specific heat capacity calculate the specific heat capacity perform and rearrange equations (using a triangle) Included: editable power point with model answer Differentiated question sheet Answer Sheet Exam Technique sheet (could be used for homework) Suitable for GCSE

This resource is based on a deep-thinking question matrix and is suitable for all achievement groups. I use it as an introduction to the KS4 Electromagnets topic, but can equally be used at the end of the KS3 topic. Ways to use this resource include: Ask students to complete any number of questions or activities of their choosing, with or without text books. Allocated a set of questions to individual students based on their achievement levels. In a mixed achievement group, and with access to text books, ask students to have as many of the questions completed by the end of the lesson as possible. I usually put a point value each question.

A clear and logical support sheet designed to help struggling scientists and those on the autistic spectrum to secure their understanding on how to carry out reflection investigation. I usually just have a set laminated and ready for my students to use. When students have access to the support sheet they feel more confident in being able to complete the work and can work at their own pace. It also promotes their independence as they can achieve more having clear, concise access to the instructions. Numbered statements and diagrams help students to follow the sequence without having to rely on short term memory. Diagram 1 shows where to position the normal line and mirror. Diagram 2 shows how to position the ray-box or light source and to mark the incident and reflect beams with crosses. Diagram 3 shows how to draw the rays, including direction of arrows and having rays touching both the eye and the light source.

6 Problems with answers. Students need to show the relevant calculations. This is an excellent activity for students who struggle with the kinetic energy equation and gives them the opportunity to figure out for themselves where they went wrong. Remember that you make a difference every day

The resource focuses on understanding how to calculate energy transferred/work done. (I have included an example completed by one of my students for ease of reference). Included are 2 versions, one where students are given the answers and have to show their calculations, the other where they have to work out the answers for themselves. Personally I find that giving them the answers helps them to unpick their own mistakes rather than being told where they went wrong. The resource is designed to develop these problem solving skills through math. Differentiated questions - Q1 - 4 and Q9-12 are suitable for middle/low attainers. The activity is best done after a teacher explanation, or with suitable textbooks. Running time is approximately 40mins to an hour.

Students build the model in groups of two or three. It helps to show how the moon orbits the EArth and the Sun and that the Earth orbits the Sun. It can also be used to show eclipses and the different phases of the moon. There are host of differentiated set of resources for you choose from. Including peer assessment activity, cloze task, key term match, help sheet and a spot the spelling mistake activity.

Objectives: Understand the difference between alternating and direct current. Describe the role of the live wire and neutral wire in the mains electrical supply. How to read oscilloscope traces. How to use an oscilloscope. Suitable for higher or foundation. This is a complete lesson and includes: -Starter (on presentation) Complete presentation that clear explains and links to the objectives Plenary (on presentation) A worksheet that focuses on the objectives A feedback sheet that includes WWW and EBI as well as text to help them answer the feedback questions. I use this in conjunction with a demonstration of the oscilloscope and signal generator, although it is not essential as the presentation is very detailed.

A complete lesson and extra activities. Objectives: Describe how the ear works Recall the parts of the ear and their functions. Evaluate Models Your pack includes a presentation, tarsia puzzle, cut and paste jigsaw, worksheet.

A piece of text designed as a help sheet / revision sheet on transverse waves and related calculations.

Objective: To recall and understand key terms Running Time: 30 minutes The activity consists of 2 sheets one for standard/higher demand and the other for lower demand. Students match key words with definitions or for higher tier, students write their own definitions. This can be stretched by asking students to link the concepts.

Suitable for foundation students, or those who need extra support with key words and definitions. The resources consists of a 2 page keywords list (shown in image), a crossword with answers, and a support crossword with some of the letters filled in. I've tried to keep the descriptions of the words as simple as possible without loosing their precise meaning and have included images to help students remember.

Objective: Understand keywords relating seismic waves Understand the differences between P, S and L waves. Understand the internal structure of the Earth and how waves travel through them. Suitable for both higher and lower achievers. Resource contains 2 x crossword puzzles and answers. Crossword 1 is for higher achievers and crossword 2 for higher students who may need some literacy support.

Objectives: To understand seismic waves and how they can be used as evidence for the internal structure of the Earth. To understand seismographs and seismometers. Suitable for higher achievers (lots of challenge activity options). This resource is made up of a piece of text summarising key information on P, S and L waves etc. and a set of 5 activity choices. Some of the activity choices are based on Tony Ryan's Thinkers Keys. I give my students the text and option sheet along with text books if necessary and ask them to choose 2 of the activity options, to complete. This can be followed up by presentation work if you have the time or peer assessed.

PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING THIS AS PART OF A BUNDLE AND MAKE FURTHER SAVINGS. Included are a piece of text on cables and plugs, a codebreaker activity and hidden message wordsearch.

NEW SPECIFICATION FOR EXAMINATION IN 2018 Objective: To understand the function of the different wires in a plug, how a mains cable works, the importance of the earth wire, the difference between a three and two core cable. Included: Text, 2 Tarsia Puzzles of different sizes, answers to the Tarsia Suitable for both high and low achievers. Approximately a 40 minute activity. Lesson Ideas: Give students the text document and allow them time to read and highlight any words they do not understand. Put the students in groups of 2 or 3 and issue each group with 2 post-it notes. Students then cut and assemble the tarsia puzzle, matching the question and answer. If students are really struggling, they are allowed to write a single question on each of the post-it notes and then wait for the teacher to circulate and answer the questions. After the time is up, issue each group with the answers and have them complete their puzzles. This is a good starter activity for the following lesson, to re-inforce the ideas.

APOLOGIES FOR MISSING FILE - THIS HAS NOW BEEN UPDATED Objective: To understand what x-rays are used for, the dangers and safety precautions related to medical x-rays and how x-rays work. Clock activity is suitable for all abilities and can be used in a variety of ways: - “hot potato”, seat students in pairs and issue the clock questions, in their pairs students choose a question and are given 2 minutes to find and write and answer. The sheets are all rotated and students choose another question to answer on the next sheet. Sheets are rotated 12 times and students end up with their original sheet in front of them. Go through the answers and students correct where appropriate. - give students information on x-rays (printed webpages, textbooks etc), and working in pairs complete the activity. Webquest activity is suitable for higher achievers. Students are required to complete a set of notes on a graphic organiser and then using only those notes, write a newspaper report. Both of these activities lend well to peer assessment and paired work.