Weather
Use this selection of activities to help consolidate learning on the topic of weather.
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Weather diary activity sheet
Pupils can use simple drawings and weather words to record the weather for a week, with this simple weather diary activity sheet.
Weather matching cards
Develop the vocabulary of weather as pupils match photos to weather words in this simple card-matching game.
Identifying and grouping animals poster
Classroom poster encouraging pupils' to identify and group a range of animals including fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds!
Photosynthesis poster
Use this poster to learn about why plants need photosynthesis. Explore how the reactants and products of the reaction enter the plant and discover careers which need a knowledge of photosynthesis.
Moon diary
Challenge your pupils to keep a moon diary for 28 days – use the activity sheet to record what they see.
Moon poster
Use this poster to encourage pupils' to become Moon explorers!
Hydrocarbons revision and activity sheet (GCSE combined science)
Build knowledge and check understanding of hydrocarbons with this knowledge organiser and ‘Check your learning’ activity sheet, featuring exam-style questions.
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Seasons poster
Use this 2-page poster about seasons to explore topic areas such as, changes in nature, and the features of each season.
Friction investigation planning sheet
Encourage pupils' to plan their own friction investigation with this helpful activity sheet!
Friction activity sheet
Test your pupils' knowledge of friction with this activity sheet
Friction
Explore friction and build on practical science skills with animations and interactive experiments.
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Photosynthesis
Explore the range of Photosynthesis knowledge organisers created for ages 11-14 and 14-16. Revise the how plants use glucose, testing for starch. the reactants and products of the chemical reaction and what affects the rate of photosynthesis.
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Photosynthesis knowledge organiser (14-16)
Consolidate learning with this photosynthesis knowledge organiser. Revise the photosynthesis equation, the reactants and products of the chemical reaction and what affects the rate of photosynthesis. Plus, use the glossary to ensure your class can use key vocabulary about the topic.
Photosynthesis knowledge organiser (11-14)
Consolidate learning with this photosynthesis knowledge organiser. Explore how plants use glucose, testing for starch and ensure your class knows the key vocabulary to talk about the topic.
A scientist a day: Discover green careers
Introduce your students to green skills and a range of relatable professionals, highlighting careers that will help us build a greener future with this presentation. Use as a starter or plenary over a series of lessons to inspire your students into the STEM careers of tomorrow.
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Why teaching careers matters: Your guide to green skills
Use this primary teacher guide to skill up your career teaching and prepare your pupils for the green jobs of the future. Learn what green skills are, why they are important for pupils' motivation and attainment and discover how to easily integrate them into your lessons.
Unlocking green skills and careers: A teacher guide
Use this secondary teacher guide to level up your career teaching and prepare your students for the green jobs of the future. Learn what green skills are, why they are important for students' motivation and attainment and discover how to easily integrate them into your lessons.
Women and girls in science (primary)
Women have contributed to advances in all aspects of science, from computing, to medicine and astronomy. Inspire your pupils by celebrating discoveries made by women, and encourage them to consider a career in science themselves, using these engaging posters and exciting assembly!
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Hydrocarbons as fuel
In this collection, your class will learn about hydrocarbons as a source of fuel, examining their molecular structure and the processes of fractional distillation and cracking. They will apply their knowledge by making and evaluating a biodiesel and exploring alternative options to fossil fuels. They’ll gain insight into careers in energy resourcing by encountering real people in their roles.
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Meet a health, safety, environment and carbon advisor
Use these resources to introduce your class to a real-life health, safety, environment and carbon advisor- a STEM role for non-science graduates. Use the job role card to understand the necessary skills and qualifications, discover Eirini's job-related preferences, and gain insight into her daily tasks.
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Making and evaluating a biodiesel challenge
In this real-world challenge, your class can apply their knowledge of hydrocarbons to make and evaluate biodiesel. Students will build their knowledge of traditional and alternative aviation fuels. Use the delivery guide and practical guide to prepare the experiments which students can take responsibility for using their logbooks. The skills checklists enable students to reflect on skills they have built.
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Hydrocarbons revision (GCSE Chemistry)
Build knowledge and check understanding of hydrocarbons with this knowledge organiser and ‘Check your learning’ activity sheet, featuring exam-style questions.
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Fractional distillation and cracking
During this lesson, your class will learn about the function and processes of fractional distillation and cracking of hydrocarbons. Use the How fractional distillation works worksheet to structure your student’s notes, plus the poster and summary to consolidate learning. Use the cracking activity sheet to check for understanding of that process.
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Making and evaluating a biodiesel challenge delivery guide
Use this resource to learn more about the 'making and evaluating a biodiesel' real-world challenge and plan the investigation into your lessons.
Hydrocarbons issue statements activity sheet
Use these resources to learn about the issues and advantages of using traditional fuels verses biofuels and equip your students with the ability to sort these according to importance.
Biofuels alternative – diamond ranking activity sheet
Use this cut-and-stick activity for your students to rank statements about biofuels, allowing them to effectively evaluate their use.
Scientists’ briefing pack and logbook
Use this work booklet as a logbook for your students while they take part in the real-world challenge. The booklet provides student-facing practical instructions and spaces to record their observations.
Teacher and technician guide for practical tasks
Use this resource to correctly set up and carry out the practicals in the Real-world challenge.
Weather watchers poster
Use this 2-page poster to find out about weather and seasonal changes and how this can be measured.