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Mr Morton Science

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Full time science teacher, taught science in the UK and abroard for 13 years at many schools and universities. Currently teaching Chemistry in Qatar.

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Full time science teacher, taught science in the UK and abroard for 13 years at many schools and universities. Currently teaching Chemistry in Qatar.
Science in the news - Articles for display boards
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Science in the news - Articles for display boards

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Good for literacy and science application. Have: September 2013 Worlds largest volcano Invasive Species Dead whales linked with Oil pollution October 2013 Europes key animals making a comeback Health of oceans declining fast Top 5 physics discoveries November 2013 Trees shield vulnerable species from climate change Elephant society still disrupted decades after cull Report suggests slowdown in CO2 emissions rise December 2013 Aluminium Mercury Dead comet Ison January 2014 Central heating makes you fat Worlds oldest cancer Genetically modified purple tomatoes
Graph Peer Assessment Checklists
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Graph Peer Assessment Checklists

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Simple checklists that can be used by pupils and their peers alike to mark or assess their own graphs, I am using this early on with my year 7s so that they can form good habits by the time they are doing ISAs.
Structure of an Investigation - card Sort
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Structure of an Investigation - card Sort

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A simple card sort for al the different stages in an investigation write up: Diagram , apparatus, hypothesis, method etc. Pupils have to identify what the definition is and an example of each.
Equipment proficiency stickers
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Equipment proficiency stickers

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Simple stickers for my year 7s, placed in books when pupils are able to explain how to use equipment safely or accurately. Nice skinner technique.
AQA GCSE Chemistry Unit 1-4 booklets
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AQA GCSE Chemistry Unit 1-4 booklets

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Useful layout of all the learning objectives from the spec for AQA chemistry. Pupils can tick off topics as they go along or use this as a revision tool that is slightly easier to use than the plain specs. I am using this for formative assessment to have pupils tell me which areas they are confident with.
Rock Cycle Card Sort
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Rock Cycle Card Sort

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Simple rock cycle card sort. I use this half way through teaching the rock cycle so that pupils can work out the rest of the cycle themselves. Just print laminate and cut out.
NEW GHS Hazard Symbols
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NEW GHS Hazard Symbols

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Since 2007 the hazard symbols used worldwide have been changing to these new pictograms. I have yet to see resources using them in schools. Pupils need to know what these mean and so I have updated some of the usual activities and collected together all the important images. Includes a powerpoint explaining in simple terms what the pictograms mean. hazard symbols, safety, laboratory, year 7
YR 8 Types of weathering
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YR 8 Types of weathering

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Powerpoint to accompany a lesson on weathering, I also included rocks and acid practical into this lesson. weathering, chemical weathering
AQA Chemistry 3.1.1 and 3.1.2; Whole lesson
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AQA Chemistry 3.1.1 and 3.1.2; Whole lesson

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Mendeleyeev's periodic table and the modern periodic table. I planned this for a medium ability group for a double period. Either print the worksheets directly from the powerpoint (1, 2 or 6 per page) or print from the included pdfs. Just start the lesson off with the settler, them amaze them with the curious life of Dimitri Ivanov Mendeleyev. inventor of the phrase 40% proof. (Seriously, he also worked for the weights and measures department and standardised Russian Vodka) periodic table, Mendeleyev, Mendeleev, C1.1 revision, vodka
Electronic Configuration Whiteboards
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Electronic Configuration Whiteboards

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Have a class set of these printed on stiff paper and laminated for a brilliant and fun assessment tool useful time and again when looking at different types of bonding and atomic structure. Either use both sides for a differentiated resource or use just the side you need and leave the other side blank to allow further closed questioning.
Modern Periodic Table & Atomic Structure
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Modern Periodic Table & Atomic Structure

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Includes full lesson with starter, plenary, timings and AFL. Look at the periodic table, subatomic particles, and electronic configuration. Use the PDFs to produce electron configuration whiteboards for immediate feedback from the whole class. Use the simple periodic tables and pupils can look up their own data for quickfire assessments. periodic table, electron shells, energy levels, assessment
AQA GCSE CHEMISTRY OBJECTIVES
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AQA GCSE CHEMISTRY OBJECTIVES

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All of the syllabus converted into easy to use objective slides. Copy and paste into your own power points or give to the pupils to use for revision.
XKCD Plenarys & Homeworks Part 2; science comics
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XKCD Plenarys & Homeworks Part 2; science comics

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Another 20 slides of fun science comics. Use these popular webcomics (open source) to spice up your plenary or homework activities, these multifaceted comics are great for stimulating further learning or emphasising a certain point of your lesson. Includes two different activities described and nearly 20 different science related cartoons ranging from KS3 to A-level and beyond. Covering topics as varied as evolution, treating cancer, ice ages, and flowcharts.
Carbon Monoxide Challenge
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Carbon Monoxide Challenge

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Pupils reassemble the story to discover how carbon monoxide is a toxic gas and is produced when fuels do not fully combust. Suitable for KS3 and KS4. Carbon monoxide, combustion, incomplete combustion, toxic gas
Risks and Variables
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Risks and Variables

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This worksheet challenges pupils to think about the risks involved with their investigations and to prioritise them as if they were producing a risk assessment. I will be updating this later as I have some ideas for a more engaging challenge for the pupils to complete. Controlled Assessment, CA, risks, variables, hazards, risk assessment
Uses of Rocks Challenge
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Uses of Rocks Challenge

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Pupils work in groups to solve the challenge, use their own knowledge and that given in the resource to write a report to a construction company on which rocks they should use for different construction tasks. Print out all the pages and a set to groups of 3-4 pupils. 20 minutes to read the information, read the example report and to write their own. Lower ability groups will copy out the example with the correct rocks added in and the higher ability groups will write their own report from scratch. Rocks, slate, limestone, metamorphic, fossils, marble, construction, uses of rocks
Simplified Periodic Table
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Simplified Periodic Table

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I can never seem to find the right periodic table for my students so have made one ideal for KS3/4. Relative atomic mass is only measured to 1d.p. for elements such as Chlorine. Lanthinoids and Actinoides are ignored. Elements are not given capital letters. UK spelling. Relative atomic mass is shown above the chemical symbol. Includes livermorium and flerovium, moscovium etc. Colour coded groups. Groups 1-8 labelled.
Socrative Quizes: Common Science Misconceptions
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Socrative Quizes: Common Science Misconceptions

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In this activity plan you will find the SOC codes to import my quiz to your Socrative room. This is a great revision activity that you can use with the whole class as starters, plenaries, or to consolidate learning on 'making cars&'! If you are not familiar with Socrative, I explain the key steps of this great interactive teaching tool. Includes Misconceptions and literacy questions.