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I am a science teacher with over 20 years experience in supporting students to learn Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. I believe that students should be working harder than the teacher using tasks that promote independence. My experience has helped me to develop and range of strategies and techniques that allow lesson time to be maximized, with the aim of assisting students to become independent learners and problem solvers.
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Preview of Calculating Energy Efficiency

Calculating Energy Efficiency

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Develop students ability to calculate the energy efficiency of appliances through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method.A list of the common units used in science.A energy efficiency review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a energy efficiency diagram to stimulate discussion.A model answer showing how to follow the
Preview of Accountability Ladder to Support Students in Taking Responsibility

Accountability Ladder to Support Students in Taking Responsibility

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A printable poster for classroom displays to help students become more aware of how much responsibility they are taking for their own actions. I haven't developed this idea, there are many descriptions of it online, but have created this graphic to be shared with a whole class. Teachers can use it to: Highlight to students the language they are usingScaffold discussions to support behaviorScaffold student reflection activitiesSet targets with studentsIf you found this useful please leave feedbac
Preview of Pressure Calculations - Physics Using Force and Area

Pressure Calculations - Physics Using Force and Area

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Develop students ability to calculate pressure through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method.A list of the common units used in science.A pressure review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a volume calculation example.A model answer showing how to follow the VESCU method and write down answers.Pressure questions wit
Preview of Calculating Force with Newton's Second Law (F=ma)

Calculating Force with Newton's Second Law (F=ma)

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Develop students ability to apply Newton's Second Law, using the equation F=ma, through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method.A list of the common units used in science.A 2nd Law review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a comparison diagram to stimulate discussion.A model answer showing how to follow the VESCU meth
Preview of My Basketball Diary - Improving Reading, Writing, and Literacy Through Sport

My Basketball Diary - Improving Reading, Writing, and Literacy Through Sport

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My Basketball Diary: Help young athletes on and off the field.Develop literacy through a young athletes passion for basketball by making reading and writing part of their training routine.Designed using educational and sports research, this diary helps basketball players reflect on their training, take responsibility for the own progress, and develop their literacy. This is for athletes who want to improve their game and adults who want them to write more. The printable pdf's include: - Skills
Preview of My Baseball Diary - Improving Reading, Writing, and Literacy Through Sport

My Baseball Diary - Improving Reading, Writing, and Literacy Through Sport

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My Baseball Diary: Help young athletes on and off the field.Develop literacy through a young athletes passion for baseball by making reading and writing part of their training routine.Designed using educational and sports research, this diary helps baseball players reflect on their training, take responsibility for the own progress, and develop their literacy. This is for athletes who want to improve their game and adults who want them to write more. The printable pdf's include: - Skills checkl
Preview of My Soccer Diary - Improving Reading, Writing, and Literacy Through Sport

My Soccer Diary - Improving Reading, Writing, and Literacy Through Sport

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My Soccer Diary: Help young athletes on and off the field.Develop literacy through a young athletes passion for soccer by making reading and writing part of their training routine.Designed using educational and sports research, this diary helps soccer players reflect on their training, take responsibility for the own progress, and develop their literacy. This is for athletes who want to improve their game and adults who want them to write more. The printable pdf's include: - Skills checklists f
Preview of Calculating Gravitational Potential Energy- Extra-Mass, Height &Gravity Problems

Calculating Gravitational Potential Energy- Extra-Mass, Height &Gravity Problems

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Take students ability to calculate Gravitational Potential Energy to the next level with these instructional worksheets. Support them in manipulating the GPE equation to work out mass and height, before using the techniques to discover where in the Solar System different objects are. This resource includes:All the resources in the Basic Gravitational Potential Calculations sheet.Model answers showing how to calculate mass and height.Scaffolding to support students in using the techniques.Problem
Preview of Calculating Gravitational Potential Energy

Calculating Gravitational Potential Energy

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Develop students ability to calculate Gravitational Potential Energy through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method.A list of the common units used in science.A gravitational potential energy review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a diagram to stimulate discussion.A model answer showing how to follow the VESCU met
Preview of Calculating Power - Extra - Includes Energy and Time Calculations

Calculating Power - Extra - Includes Energy and Time Calculations

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Take students ability to calculate power to the next level with these extra calculation guides. Easy to follow instructional worksheets help students to also work out the energy transferred to appliances or the amount of time energy is transferred for. This resource includes:All the resources from the basic Power Calculations resource (listed below)EXTRA: Energy questions and Time questions, including model answers to develop independence.EXTRA: Independent practice, with guidance on how to roun
Preview of Calculating Density Practice Worksheet

Calculating Density Practice Worksheet

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Develop students ability to calculate density through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method.A list of the common units used in science.A density review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a volume calculation example.A model answer showing how to follow the VESCU method and write down answers.Density questions with s
Preview of Writing A Scientific Method - Investigating the Density of Irregular Objects

Writing A Scientific Method - Investigating the Density of Irregular Objects

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Improve literacy and develop the ability to write a scientific method with this sequence of activities to accompany an investigation into the Density of an Irregular Shaped Object. More than a set of instructions - students will have to interact with directions and identify what makes a good method before completing the investigations This resource includes:Equipment match upMethod with missing words to maintain engagementVariables identification to reflect on the methodSpot the mistakes in ano
Preview of Writing A Scientific Method - Light Intensity and the Rate of Photosynthesis

Writing A Scientific Method - Light Intensity and the Rate of Photosynthesis

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Improve literacy and develop the ability to write a scientific method with this sequence of activities to accompany an investigation into the rate of photosynthesis. More than a set of instructions - students will have to interact with directions and identify what makes a good method before completing the investigations This resource includes:Equipment match upMethod with missing words to maintain engagementVariables identification to reflect on the methodSpot the mistakes in another model metho
Preview of Christmas Chemistry - Silver Displacement "Snowflakes" Under A Microscope

Christmas Chemistry - Silver Displacement "Snowflakes" Under A Microscope

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Bring the magic of the holiday season into your science classroom with this engaging and educational Christmas Chemistry worksheet! Students will explore the fascinating world of silver displacement reactions while creating their own "snowflake" patterns to view under a microscope. What’s Included:A guided worksheet that leads students through the process of a silver displacement reaction.Detailed step-by-step instructions for safely performing the experiment using silver nitrate and copper.De
Preview of Calculating Acceleration Practice Worksheet

Calculating Acceleration Practice Worksheet

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Develop students ability to calculate the acceleration of objects through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method.A list of the common units used in science.An acceleration review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a series of images to stimulate discussion about rates.A model answer showing how to follow the VESCU me
Preview of Ohm's Law - Calculating Resistance

Ohm's Law - Calculating Resistance

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Develop students ability to calculate resistance and understand Ohm's Law through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method.A list of the common units used in science.An Ohm's Law review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a graph analysis question.A model answer showing how to follow the VESCU method and write down answ
Preview of Power Calculations - Physics Support Worksheet

Power Calculations - Physics Support Worksheet

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Develop students ability to calculate power through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method.A list of the common units used in science.A power review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a power discussion question.A model answer showing how to follow the VESCU method and write down answers.Power questions with scaffold
Preview of Crystallization Card Sort - Making Copper Sulfate Crystals Chemistry Practical

Crystallization Card Sort - Making Copper Sulfate Crystals Chemistry Practical

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Develop students ability to write a scientific method to make a salt through this card sort that uses the example of copper sulfate crystals. This resource includes: A uses cover sheet, outlining how to use card sorts and explaining why they can be beneficial.A 12 step method on individual cards that need rearranging.Two sets of answers showing the correct order but in different formats to suit your students.Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and pa
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I am a science teacher with over 20 years experience in supporting students to learn Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. I believe that students should be working harder than the teacher using tasks that promote independence. My experience has helped me to develop and range of strategies and techniques that allow lesson time to be maximized, with the aim of assisting students to become independent learners and problem solvers.