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Spark Science provides high quality science educational resources for secondary school teachers. From dual-coding, literacy and reading tasks, dyslexic friendly backgrounds, and continual Assessment for Learning (AfL) tasks embedded into all our lessons, Spark lessons will increase engagement, participation and understanding for your students.

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Spark Science provides high quality science educational resources for secondary school teachers. From dual-coding, literacy and reading tasks, dyslexic friendly backgrounds, and continual Assessment for Learning (AfL) tasks embedded into all our lessons, Spark lessons will increase engagement, participation and understanding for your students.
KS3 - Tissues and Organs
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KS3 - Tissues and Organs

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This is a KS3 Biology lesson covering the defintions of tissues and organs, examples of both in humans and plants, and the functions of some of the key organs. This lesson may require students to have access to the internet. This resource contains: Teacher powerpoint including teacher guidance and answers Student worksheet (PDF and Editable versions) Student worksheet answers (PDF and Editable versions) Lesson Objectives: Define the terms “tissue” and “organ” Identify some of the key organs in the human body Identify some of the key organs in plants Describe what some key organs do
KS3 - Unicellular Organisms
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KS3 - Unicellular Organisms

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This lesson covers the KS3 national curriculum on unicellular organisms, focusing primarily on euglena and amoeba. This lesson looks at what unicellular organisms are as well as their parts and what each part does, and how they are similiar/different to animal/plant cells. Lesson Objectives: Know what a unicellular organism is Name 2 examples of unicellular organisms Describe the features of an amoeba Describe the features of an euglena This lesson resource includes: Interactive lesson powerpoint with answers, teacher delivery guidance and plenary task Student led reading task worksheet with questions (PDF and editable) Reading task answer sheet (PDF and Editable)
Formation of Crude Oil Storyboard
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Formation of Crude Oil Storyboard

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A quick and simple student led activity designed for AQA GCSE Chemistry (Triple and Double award) explaining how crude oil is formed from plankton. Students should put the cartoon panels in the right order, then match the correct description to each panel. This can be a cut and stick activity or a numbering/line drawing activity. Good for SEN and students in need of visual cues and support. Resource download includes PDF and Editable Powerpoint versions.
KS3 - Diffusion in Cells
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KS3 - Diffusion in Cells

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This lesson covers the KS3 biology curriculum looking at diffusion in cells and describing the movement of some of the key particles that move in and out of cells. Lesson objectives: Name some substances that move into and out of cells Describe the process of diffusion Describe examples of diffusion in cells This Lesson Contains: Complete lesson powerpoint with animations, video clip link, student tasks and guidance for teachers Student gap fill worksheet for higher and lower ability (differentiated) (PDF and Editable versions) Answer sheet for student gap fill
Instrumental Analysis and Flame Spectra
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Instrumental Analysis and Flame Spectra

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A lesson covering instrumental analysis and flame emission spectroscopy for the AQA Triple Chemistry GCSE specficiation. Applicable to both higher and foundation candidates. Lesson Objectives Know what instrumental techniques are Describe advantages and disadvantages of instrumental techniques over other analysis techniques (e.g. flame tests) Interpret flame emission spectra to identify unknown elements in a mixture Lesson Resources include: Lesson powerpoint - including starter, example spectra, spectra analysis example and advantages/disadvantages task Exam questions covering instrumental analysis, flame spectra analysis, and ion identification questions with full mark schemes.
Calculating Relative Atomic Mass
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Calculating Relative Atomic Mass

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This lesson is designed for AQA GCSE Chemistry/Combined Science Trilogy and covers how to calculate relative atomic mass. This lesson contains: A lesson powerpoint complete with all answers, worked examples Student worksheet (PDF and editable versions) Worksheet answers (PDF and editable versions) Lesson Objectives: Define what an “isotope” is and identify examples Calculate the relative atomic mass of elements from their relative isotopic masses and abundances
KS3 - Animal Cells
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KS3 - Animal Cells

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This lesson covers the KS3 basics of animal cells, including their basic structure, the function of each part of the animal cell, and how to observe animal cells (cheek cells) under a microscope. This Lesson Includes Lesson powerpoint with full answers, guidance for teachers in delivery and engaging activities designed for EAL and AEN students, interactive plenary multiple choice quiz, challenge tasks for higher ability students Practical order form/risk assessment CLEAPPS Guidance on practical completion Student key note/worksheet (PDF and Editable word versions) Student worksheet answers (PDF and Editable word versions) Lesson objectives State what a cell is Name the different parts of an animal cell Describe the function of each part of an animal cell Use a microscope to view animal cells (cheek cells)
KS3 - Using a Microscope
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KS3 - Using a Microscope

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This complete lesson teaches students the parts of the microscope, how to use one, what they’re used for, and how to calculate magnification. This lesson contains: Complete lesson powerpoint, including mini-whiteboard AFL tasks for calculating magnification and full answers Student handout sheet (with and without hints for AEN students) Plenary task Lesson Objectives Name the parts of a microscope Describe how to use a microscope to observe very small objects Calculate the total magnification used to observe an object View and focus objects under a microscope
KS3 - Specialised Cells
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KS3 - Specialised Cells

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This lesson covers examples of specialised cells, their adaptations and how those adaptations make them suited for their function. **This lesson resource includes: ** Complete lesson powerpoint Student led circus investigation task sheet (PDF and editable versions) Answer sheet (PDF and editable versions) Information cards for task on different specialised cells (PDF and editable versions) Automatically checking multiple choice plenary quiz (great for mini-whiteboard AFL) Lesson Objectives Know what a specialised cell and an adaptation is Give some examples of specialised cells Identify and describe the adaptations of some specialised cells Explain how an adaptation makes a specialised cell good at its function
Structure of the Atom
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Structure of the Atom

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A full lesson outlining the basic GCSE structure of the atom, the position and charges of the subatomic particles inside it. A part of the course which is sometimes difficult to teach in a fun and interactive/discovery based way, this lesson will help students to discover information and make connections themselves. Students will hopefully not only learn the charges and masses and positions of subatomic particles, but gain an appreciation of scale and relative mass, as well as understand some of the reasons behind the structure of the atom and the reason we draw it the way we do. This lesson includes: Powerpoint - including key notes, delivery tips, modelling ideas, interactive class activities and key hinge/get-them-thinking questions, tips on dealing with common misconceptions Multiple choice interactive plenary activity Full answers Lesson Objectives Describe what a subatomic particle is Describe the structure of an atom in terms of subatomic particles Give the positions, relative mass and charge of the three subatomic particles
Counting Subatomic Particles
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Counting Subatomic Particles

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A full lesson resource teaching students how to use the periodic table (mass number and atomic number) to count the numbers of subatomic particles in an atom. This lesson also covers the definition of “isotopes”. This lesson also dual codes this information with atomic diagrams and periodic table squares to cement student understanding of where these numbers come from, while also being a great support for EAL and SEN students. Great for “I do, we do, you do” activities and can be easily added to and extended if more examples and practice are needed by a given class. Lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint, including whole class whiteboard AFL activities, core hinge/thinking questions, full answers and notes to aid in lesson delievery and structure Student worksheet Exam style questions with mark scheme Lesson Objectives: Know what the numbers on the periodic table mean Use the periodic table to count the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom Predict atomic number and mass number from the numbers of subatomic particles Define the term “isotope” and identify examples of them
Nanotechnology - Uses and Problems
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Nanotechnology - Uses and Problems

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A lesson resource for teaching the possible applications, advantages and disadvantages of nanoparticles and nanotechnology. Lesson/Resource Outcomes: State possible uses of nanoparticles Describe advantages of using nanoparticles Describe some of the possible risks of using nanoparticles Resource contains Student worksheet (pdf and word doc) Complete answer sheet (pdf and word doc) 5 A4/A3 printable information/newspaper article sheets (Reading level 3-4) on the uses of nanoparticles in medicine, electronics, cosmetics, clothing and catalysts Exam question set on nanotechnology & mark schemes
Writing Word Equations
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Writing Word Equations

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This lesson introduces students to the concept of word equations and what we do and do not include in one. In this lesson students will learn how to write word equations from sentences, turn sentences into word equations and identify reactants and products in a word equation. This lesson is the second lesson in the KS3 "Chemical Reactions” topic, though can be taught as a stand alone lesson. It is designed with non-specialist teachers in mind, being easy to follow and present, and comes with complete answers to all activities and examples built into the powerpoint slides, along with hints and tips about lesson delivery in the powerpoint’s “notes” section. Lesson objectives: Identify the reactants and products in a word equation Write word equations for simple chemical reactions Turn word equations into sentences/paragraphs Describe how atoms rearrange and join together differently in a chemical reaction Lesson features: Interactive powerpoint with delivery tips/notes Intergrated answers on slides Built in AfL and mini-whiteboard checks Scaffolding and “I do, we do, you do” tasks Stretch and challenge tasks throughout This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint (pptx.) Writing Word Equations Worksheet (PDF) Worksheet answers (PDF)
Calculating Energy Changes using Bond Energies
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Calculating Energy Changes using Bond Energies

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In this lesson students will learn what a bond energy is and how to use bond energies to calculate the overall energy change of a chemical reaction.  This lesson also links the overall energy calculations to the reaction profile diagrams students will have met in “Energy Changes 1”, allowing students to make visual links between their calculations and the profile diagram of the reaction taking place.  This lesson is the first lesson in the “Energy Changes 2” topic, and assumes that students have already learned about reaction profile diagrams and the basics of exothermic and endothermic reactions.  Lesson Objectives: Describe what a bond energy is Know whether breaking and making bonds are exothermic or endothermic Calculate the overall energy changes for reactions using given bond energy values Resource features: Interactive powerpoint including teacher delivery notes and full answers throughout Plenary task Stretch and challenge tasks throughout Clear diagrams, worked examples and scaffolding for calculations Resource includes: Lesson Powerpoint (pptx.) Overall Energy Change Calculations: Student Worksheet (PDF) Overall Energy Change Calculations: Answer Sheet (PDF) Printable Bond Energy Values Tables for students (PDF)
Light and Electron Microscopes
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Light and Electron Microscopes

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This lesson recaps the parts of the light microscope students have met in KS3, and introduces students to the electron microscope and the advantages and disadvantages of both types of microscope. This is the first lesson in the “Cell Structure” topic. This topic is designed to act as a “bridging topic” between KS3 and KS4 biology, introducing students to some of the basics of the GCSE biology syllabus (relevant to both combined and separate science courses) Lesson Objectives Label the parts of a light microscope Describe what magnification and resolution are Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using a light and electron microscope Features Challenge tasks throughout Complete answers for all tasks included either in notes section of powerpoint or integrated into powerpoint presentation Student led reading and literacy task Two whole class AfL tasks/activities **Materials included: ** Lesson powerpoint (pptx.) Student literacy/reading worksheet (PDF)
GCSE Chemistry - Diamond and Graphite
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GCSE Chemistry - Diamond and Graphite

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A comprehensive, engaging, challenging, and interactive lesson package designed with non-science/non-chemistry specialist teachers in mind. This lesson covers content from GCSE AQA Chemistry and Combined Science Trilogy. It covers the properties, structure and bonding in graphite and diamond, as well as explaining the key properties of diamond and graphite (electrical conductivity, melting point, hardness) to its structure and bonding. This lesson contains: Lesson powerpoint - including teacher notes, delivery instructions and answers in “notes” section Bank of exam style questions on graphite and diamond taken from past AQA papers with mark schemes (PDF and editable versions) Printable images of graphite and diamond for students to annotate (PDF and editable versions) Lesson resources contain: In-built challenge tasks throughout AFL mini-whiteboard tasks throughout In-built scaffolded learning for lower abilities and alternative task for lower ability classes Colour coding throughout to aid EAL, SEN and other learners Various activites to assess progress and understanding that you can tailor to fit any class or available resources Full answers to all questions (mostly automated into slides to make it easier for you to deliver) Objectives: Students will be able to… State some properties of diamond and graphite Compare the properties of diamond and graphite Compare the structure and bonding in diamond and graphite Explain the similarities and differences in the properties of diamond and graphite in terms of structure and bonding
KS3 - Why we Get Seasons
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KS3 - Why we Get Seasons

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This lesson is the fourth lesson in the “Space” topic and covers why we get different length days and different temperatures at different times of year. The lesson contains a mini-student practical, animated gifs to illustrate concepts clearly, AFL miniwhiteboard tasks to assess understanding, and a link to an online modelling software that really helps students understand the changing angles and position of the sun at different times of year. This lesson is designed to be easy to teach, student led and is ideal for non-specialist teachers. This Lesson Contains: Lesson powerpoint, including activity delivery instructions and tips for teachers, full answers, gif illustrations, simulation link, plenary task, AFL whiteboard tasks and discussion activities Lesson Objectives: Explain the apparent motion of objects in the sky Explain why hours of daylight and temperature change during the year Describe seasonal changes in different places on Earth
KS3 - Formation of the Solar System
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KS3 - Formation of the Solar System

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This lesson is the third lesson in the “Space” topic and covers the basics of how our solar system formed. The lesson contains links to online videos, whole class AFL tasks to assess understanding and two independent tasks for students to complete. This lesson is designed to be easy to teach, student led and is ideal for non-specialist teachers. This Lesson Contains: Lesson powerpoint, including activity delivery instructions for teachers, full answers, AFL whiteboard task and discussion activities Student Gap fill summary worksheet (PDF) AND answer sheet (PDF) Student crossword activity worksheet (PDF) AND answer sheet (PDF) Lesson Objectives: Describe how the Solar System formed
KS3 Introduction to Space: The Night Sky
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KS3 Introduction to Space: The Night Sky

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This lesson is the first lesson in the “Space” topic and covers some of the main objects that can be found in the night sky as well as describing our place in the universe. The lesson contains various links to online videos, modelling software and simulations that really help students understand the vastness of space and allow them to explore the universe in which we live. This Lesson Contains: Lesson powerpoint, including activity delivery instructions for teachers, full answers, plenary task, AFL whiteboard task and discussion activities Lesson Objectives: Describe the objects that you can see in the night sky Describe the structure of the universe
KS3 - The Solar System
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KS3 - The Solar System

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This lesson is the second lesson in the “Space” topic and covers the structure of our solar system and the composition of the planets within it. The lesson contains various links to online videos, modelling software and simulations that really help students understand the vastness of space and allow them to explore the universe in which we live. It also addresses the misconception around the distances between selestial objects, gives students the opportunity to describe strenghts and weaknesses in scientific models, and an activity to get students to identify patterns and trends in data about the planets. This lesson is designed to be easy to teach, student led and is ideal for non-specialist teachers. This Lesson Contains: Lesson powerpoint, including activity delivery instructions for teachers, full answers, 3 main student activity tasks to choose from, plenary task, AFL whiteboard task and discussion activities Student Activity Worksheet and Answer Sheet (PDF) (Main task Option C) Lesson Objectives: Describe the structure of our Solar System Compare position and composition of the planets of the Solar System Identify trends and patterns in data and draw conclusions