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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)

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

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)