No time to spare? Martin Blake supplies reasonably priced resources designed for science and supply teachers in the UK. Each lesson comes with everything you need to deliver, except, of course, you.
I teach the lessons I write, so follow me for regular updates to my catalogue.
No time to spare? Martin Blake supplies reasonably priced resources designed for science and supply teachers in the UK. Each lesson comes with everything you need to deliver, except, of course, you.
I teach the lessons I write, so follow me for regular updates to my catalogue.
A lesson on scalar and vector quantities, outlining the definitions, in preparation for GCSE physics.
Physics units starter
Supporting powerpoint with problems and examples
Worksheet identifying scalar and vector quantities
Calculating Fnet worksheet on parallel vectors
Challenge worksheet (good for extension, homework, differentiation)
My assignments and a summary of the course content for planning purposes for Unit 44 Astronomy BTEC Level 3. Useful if you are looking for a starting point for your own assignments or you simply don't have the time to write brand new work.
In this resource you get:
6 complete assignments which have passed external moderation
A summary of the course content
A short test on the solar system
Notes on the effects of space travel on human beings
Spectral Class information
A homework activity on space observatories
A worksheet on sun structure
A worksheet on origins of the universe
You'll need lots of LEGO for this lesson and a piece of paper.
Learning Objectives
1. Recognise that all matter is made up of atoms
2. Know that elements are made from atoms
Discussive starter
Reminder of particle theory diagram
LEGO Activity
Some questions at the end
Have fun. Get them to bag the LEGO up at the end. Just warning you in advance.
A consolidation AQA P2 lesson on F=ma, v=d/t, a=(v-u)/t, d/t graphs, v/t graphs used in a successful lesson observation with a class of 31 students at mid to high grade ability.
Order of Business:
*The formulas, units, abbreviations
*Describing motion on v/t graphs
*4 Group activity using worksheets (slides 18 to 25 print back to back). Students complete the front page. Worksheet activities differentiated by science group (Newton, Darwin, Einstein, Hawking)
*Science Groups change to number groups and share answers on reverse of worksheet as experts.
Calculate distance on v/t graphs
Plenary Question
NB/ You may wish to change the example problems on the worksheet/ppt to include your name instead of mine.
Used for a successful interview lesson (1hr).
Learning Objectives:
Know names and formulae of common acids and alkalis
Explain qualitatively what weak and strong acids are
Predict the outcomes of neutralisation reactions, including writing balanced symbol equations
Includes:
differentiation
extension activities
exam questions
answers for everything (which is always nice)
A collection of case notes on pathological diseases designed for BTEC Level 3 Unit 43 Diseases.
Used correctly, they can provide a starting point to show students how to write informative case notes without stealing large tracts of info from wiki, as well as provide a nice resource for struggling students to start from. They could also be used as short reading material for studying disease at any secondary level.
Each case note contains basic symptoms, etiology, epidemiology, treatment options.
A grade laddered lesson with lots of calculations with practice exam questions at the end.
Order of business...
Starter - match the energy type
Draw energy transfer diagrams
Calculate energy conservation
Calculate efficiency
Use Sankey diagrams
Exam questions
Print slide 22 or the attached worksheet files
Each sheet is a simple keyword definition task with 10 keywords, which can be used as either a starter, plenary, or homework task. Useful cover activity as well. A bare bones sample is available for free for some of the units.
Topics are:
Acids and Alkalis
Cells
Chemical Purity
Chemical Reactions
Disease
Ecosystems
Electricity
Elements and Compounds
Energy
Food
Force
Gas Exchange
Genetics
Matter
Motion
Photosynthesis
Pressure
Reproduction
Rocks
Skeletal System
Space
Waves
also an excel file with each list included for the teacher.
If there are any errors, please comment.
A straightforward powerpoint with a read & match activity (print slides 8 & 9).
Discussive starter over leprosy victim.
It offers grade descriptions (can be adjusted to match new grading systems).
Outlines 4 main types of pathogen
Read & Match activity - students match image to description
Simple 3 question plenary
Warning: some of the images are arresting and students are often horrified. Good.
What you get for your money:
A revision calendar from 1st Sept to July 2015
AQA Science A Core & Additional content statements in a numbered list for each unit.
As the title suggests, a simple excel revision calendar for year 11 2015 to 2016 cohort. It includes all the AQA content statements and works on the basis that students study one statement from each discipline a night.
It provides structure for students who simply don't know where to start, tells them what to revise and when.
Useful from the beginning of the year, but if you're coming to it later, adjust the dates/statements to match the time left. AQA exam dates and holidays are marked on, and obviously can be changed to suit timeframe needs.
ALSO, if the calendar isn't for you but you are looking for a complete microsoft friendly list of AQA specification content statements for core and additional science, then this is for you; just copy and paste.
Best printed on A3 but will fit on A4 double sided, if you don't object to small font.
A straightforward lesson on power equation, running costs and power ratings with lots of calculation practice.
There is a supporting powerpoint and a worksheet differentiated D to C/C to A included which provides further examples.
A lesson on exothermic and endothermic reactions for GCSE Chemistry.
What you get for your buck...
Lesson Plan
Video starter (included and embedded)
Supporting powerpoint
Differentiated experiment worksheets
a) Barium Hydroxide + Ammonium Nitrate
b) Sodium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid
c) Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate + Citric Acid
d) Copper Sulphate solution + Magnesium Ribbon
Exit Pass activity Plenary
Matches with spec ref 4.2 Organisation (4.2.2.2) and can also be used for outgoing spec B3 for GCSE Biology and Combined Science students.
Learning objectives:
evaluate the use of artificial hearts and valves
evaluate the use of artificial lungs
Students will play the role of doctors where they think about the character and what ailments are causing his symptoms. They train up and diagnose his condition and decide on a particular artificial treatment, in this case, replacement valves.
The second activity documentation is in the powerpoint itself (last few slides).
Outstanding lesson observation (Ofsted)
These are just simple homework sheets to help with definitions. More to be added as I do them. I found they worked well at the end of a unit and just reiterated some of the main keywords expected at KS3. Obviously these can be catered for different classes and abilities. Hope they help. If you have any suggestions, leave a comment. I can take it *sob.