Henrys Simple Science
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Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Thailand
About the store
I started teaching science in 1994 (!!) with the majority of my time spent in UK state schools. My passion had always been on making science fun and accessible, and this took a new direction when I moved into special education following my son's autism diagnosis. Since 2016 I have been out of the science lab and working in special educational needs. I started creating science resources aimed at students with additional learning needs during Covid lockdown, and it's about time I started making more. Hoping to update these on TpT when I have the time :)
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DNA, Genes and Inheritance - 5 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
The video preview above shows each resource in full. They are speeded up. A series of PowerPoints and resources designed with the young struggling scientist in mind and those with additional learning needs. The focus is on accessibility to the content and is generally of low demand. The PowerPoints use a dyslexia-friendly template in which font, background and character spacing increase readability. Animations enhance understanding of abstract concepts, rather than distract from the learning. P
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
DNA, Genes and Variation - 2 lessons - low ability/special ed/SEND
Please watch the (speeded up!) video preview of the PowerPoints and worksheets. Please note, the focus is on accessibility to the content and is generally of low demand. This is a dyslexia-friendly template in which font, background and character spacing increase readability. Lesson 1:Introduces the idea of inherited characteristicsUses animations to journey into a nucleus, to a chromosome, to DNA and a geneExamines the idea of different versions of a gene using eye colour and visual prompts (Pl
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â DNA, Genes and Inheritance - 5 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
Specialised Cells - low ability/special ed/SEND
Please watch the (speeded up!) video preview of the slideshow. A PowerPoint that guides students through cell specialisation, with focus on the usual examples (red blood cells, neurones, ciliated, sperm, root hair, palisade). This lesson follows on from my lessons on animal cells and plant cells. There is a review of animal and plant cell structure, with a fun quiz that includes Trump sound effects. Might not be everyone's cup of tea! Students watch a video about these cell types and discuss
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â Cells and Organisation - 4 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
Genetic Crosses and Punnet Squares - low ability/special ed/SEND
Please watch the (speeded up!) video preview of the PowerPoint and activity sheets. Please note, the focus is on accessibility to the content and is generally of low demand. This is a dyslexia-friendly template in which font, background and character spacing increase readability. This follows on from my lessons on DNA, inheritance and variation, and selective breeding. This took a looooong time to put together, but I'm super happy with the way the animations. turned out. They provide a step-b
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â DNA, Genes and Inheritance - 5 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
Cells and Organisation - 4 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
A series of PowerPoints and resources designed with the young struggling scientist in mind and those with additional learning needs. The focus is on accessibility to the content and is generally of low demand. The PowerPoints use a dyslexia-friendly template in which font, background and character spacing increase readability. Animations enhance understanding of abstract concepts, rather than distract from the learning. Lesson 1 - Animal cell structure and cheek cell practical/lab Lesson 2 - P
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Nutrients and their Roles - low ability/special ed/SEND
Please watch the (speeded up!) video preview of the PowerPoint, quiz, food nutrient information cards and the activity sheet. Please note, the focus is on accessibility to the content and is generally of low demand. This is a dyslexia-friendly template in which font, background and character spacing increase readability. This is aimed at middle-school students learning about the roles of nutrients, and good sources of these nutrients. There is a fun quiz to review the role of each nutrient type
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Respiration and Breathing - 4 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
A series of PowerPoints and resources designed with the young struggling scientist in mind and those with additional learning needs. The focus is on accessibility to the content and is generally of low demand. The PowerPoints use a dyslexia-friendly template in which font, background and character spacing increase readability. Animations enhance understanding of abstract concepts, rather than distract from the learning. Lesson 1 - Free resource. Aerobic respiration in simple terms. Free cross
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Selective Breeding - low ability/special ed/SEND
Please watch the (speeded up!) video preview of the PowerPoint and worksheet. Please note, the focus is on accessibility to the content and is generally of low demand. This is a dyslexia-friendly template in which font, background and character spacing increase readability. This follows on from my lessons on DNA, inheritance and variation.I enjoyed putting this one together. Lots of good opportunities for discussion and I love the chicken breeding activity. One of my more challenging learners
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â DNA, Genes and Inheritance - 5 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
From Cells to Organ Systems - low ability/special ed/SEND
Please watch the (speeded up!) video preview of the slideshow. A PowerPoint that guides students through the levels of cellular organsiation - cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism. Hopefully the simple visual design and step-by-step animations are appealing and engaging to those who struggle with abstract concepts in science. Whilst there is a crossword included, you will likely want to include an activity, such as assigning small groups an organ system to research. This lesson fol
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â Cells and Organisation - 4 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
Plant Cells (inc. cheek cell lab) - low ability/special ed/SEND
Please watch the (speeded up!) video preview of the slideshow. A PowerPoint to guide students through an introduction to plant cells. To be used in conjunction with the classic onion cell slide prep. lab. Video guidelines included for the microscope activity. This lesson is a follow on from my lesson on animal cells.It has a little built in assessment, although you'll probably need to use something you already have in addition. There are crosswords to help reinforce the keywords and their de
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â Cells and Organisation - 4 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
Lungs and Breathing - low ability/special ed/SEND
Check the video preview for a run-through of the resource. A PowerPoint guides a lesson on lungs and breathing. It highlights the differences between respiration and breathing. Could be used in conjunction with the bell-jar demonstration of lungs and diaphragm, and even better a lab demo of sheep lungs. What's more fun than connecting a blower to a pair of lungs! There's also a fun interactive quiz that could have students coming up to press on the interactive whiteboard. Crosswords help e
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â Respiration and Breathing - 4 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
Heart and Blood Vessels - low ability/special ed/SEND
A 2 x one hour lesson PowerPoint that can be used to guide students through the basics of blood vessels, blood flow around the body and through the heart. Designed to be used with practical activities. Lesson 1 - microscopes lab to observe prepared slides of blood vessels. Lesson 2 - heart dissection lab. Crosswords help embed the keywords. See video preview. Designed as a follow-up lesson to this free resource. Please note, the focus is on accessibility to the content and is generally of
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â Respiration and Breathing - 4 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
Genetic Engineering - low ability/special ed/SEND
Please watch the (speeded up!) video preview of the PowerPoint. Please note, the focus is on accessibility to the content and is generally of low demand. This is a dyslexia-friendly template in which font, background and character spacing increase readability. This follows on from my lessons on DNA, inheritance and variation, selective breeding, and genetic crosses and Punnet squares. The animations took a very long time to put together, and I think provide a step-by-step and highly visual gu
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â DNA, Genes and Inheritance - 5 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
Animal Cells (inc. cheek cell lab) - low ability/special ed/SEND
Please watch the (speeded up!) video preview of the slideshow. A PowerPoint to guide students through an introduction to cells, with a focus on animal cells. To be used in conjunction with the classic cheek cell swab lab. Video guidelines included for the microscope activity. Nice opportunities for discussion, and some built in assessment, although you'll probably need to use something you already have in addition. Essentially, this is a very visual and step-by-step guide through some simpl
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â Cells and Organisation - 4 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
King Crabs Invade!! (Food webs, food chains, invasive species, debate)
This is a collaborative resources I made with the Science UPD8 project many years ago. An oldie but still a goodie. I have permission from the (now defunct) UPD8 folks to share this, as it was always a free resource. The original page is here, but the resources are no longer available. Luckily I found a copy and am sharing it here. Start the lesson with this strange but funny video I made way, way, way before apps could do it in seconds! I still get the occasional comment from students a
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Respiration (Aerobic) Basics - low ability/special ed/SEND
This is an example of a dyslexia-friendly template I developed during lockdown. Font, background and character spacing increase readability. Whilst I have since moved to Google Slides I do miss the flexibility of Powerpoint to create animations that help explain the abstract through visuals (whilst not being a distraction!). Content is aimed squarely at providing a foundation in the material being studied. Focus is on accessibility to the content and low demand. Crosswords to accompany this
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â Respiration and Breathing - 4 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
Respiration Keyword Crosswords - low ability/special ed/SEND
Crosswords to go with my store's free resource. With and without keywords. Answers included. Please note that this resource, as with many on my store, are aimed squarely at students who have significant struggles with science or learning in general.
6th - 8th
Biology, Science
Also included in:Â Respiration and Breathing - 4 lesson bundle - low ability/special ed/SEND
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About the store
Experience
I started teaching science in 1994 (!!) with the majority of my time spent in UK state schools. My passion had always been on making science fun and accessible, and this took a new direction when I moved into special education following my son's autism diagnosis. Since 2016 I have been out of the science lab and working in special educational needs. I started creating science resources aimed at students with additional learning needs during Covid lockdown, and it's about time I started making more. Hoping to update these on TpT when I have the time :)
My own education history
BSc(Hons) - Microbiology and Genetics
NASENCO - Special Ed. Coordination
MEd - Special Ed. (Autism)
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