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.
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Use these knowledge organisers to review your students’ understanding of how photosynthesis works, why it is important and what can affect the reaction.
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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.
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Circuits animation
Use this animation, to provide context for an investigation into what happens when there is more than one bulb in a circuit.
Circuits and symbols activity sheet 1
Use this activity sheet to identify components, use symbols and draw a circuit diagram.
Circuits investigation planning sheet
Plan an investigation into the effects of having more than one bulb in a circuit, with this investigation planning sheet.
Circuits and symbols activity sheet 2
Use this activity sheet to complete sentences about electricity and circuits and identify simple components, and working circuits.
Be a battery investigator presentation
How does a battery work? Why are batteries important to the future of our planet? Use this presentation to answer these questions and more.
Be a battery investigator poster
Use this classroom poster to stimulate discussions about the humble battery and why it’s so important to the future of our planet.
Electric helicopters: How to make a circuit
A step-by-step video showing how to make a simple circuit that will make the helicopter's rotor blades turn.
Electric helicopters: How to make a switch
A step-by-step video showing how to make a switch using a block of wood, drawing pins and a paperclip.
Electric helicopters: How to make a base
A step-by-step video showing how to make the landing gear and fuselage (base) of the helicopter using blocks of wood and lolly sticks.
Electric helicopters: How to make a rotor
A step-by-step video showing how to make the rotor of the helicopter using a motor and a paper straw.
Electric helicopters: How to make extras
A step-by-step video describing the extra parts that need to be made to complete the electric helicopter, including the tail, tail rotor and canopy.
Electric helicopter animation
Can you make an electric helicopter with a rotor that switches on and off? Use this animation to introduce this challenge to pupils.