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V AND V

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Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand

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UK, NZ, International School in SE Asia. Specialist teacher of Maths, Science and Art as well as classroom teacher to Year 4 to 8 (8 to 13 years).

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Electricity. Interactive, comprehensive, fun. Complete course and markbook

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Electricity Unit This course has been designed to be used either in a classroom environment or as an online activity. This pack is the complete course of seven units on Electricity and includes a comprehensive, pre-programmed markbook. (As with the slides personal adjustments can be made). The course comprises of (1) Building a circuit (2) Voltage (3) Conductors and Insulators (4) Electric current (5) Resistance (6) Series and Parallel (7) Voltage 2 The course helps students to build and unde

7th - 10th

General Science, Physics, Science

Electricity 6. Interactive, comprehensive, fun. Intro, Series & Parallel

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Electricity Unit This unit has been designed to be used either in a classroom environment or as an online activity. This is the sixth of seven units on Electricity. The course helps students to build and understand basic electric circuits by using a virtual simulator called PhET. It has also been designed to give those teachers who lack confidence to teach the basics of electricity a means of doing so. The beauty of using the simulator is that it does what the theory states ought to happen,

7th - 10th

General Science, Physics, Science

Bee Inspired Flowers Bees Pollination Honey

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This unit has been written to provide information and activities to help children understand about flowers, bees, pollination and the production of honey. The unit is in two parts. ‘Worksheets and Activities’ and ‘Planning and Links’. Although the unit has a science bias there are suggestions for literacy, drama, art and maths. These resources should enable educators to run a comprehensive study on the honeybee and its important role. This could provide a whole term of study and activity. I have

4th - 7th

General Science, Geometry, Visual Arts

Electricity 1. Interactive, comprehensive, fun. Intro, Building a Circuit

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Electricity Unit This unit has been designed to be used either in a classroom environment or as an online activity. This is the first of seven units on Electricity. The course helps students to build and understand basic electric circuits by using a virtual simulator called PhET. It has also been designed to give those teachers who lack confidence to teach the basics of electricity a means of doing so. The beauty of using the simulator is that it does what the theory states ought to happen, unl

7th - 10th

General Science, Physics, Science

Chromatography. Solve The Crime!

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Chromatography is always a fun activity for children of all ages. This 'Detective' challenge can serve both as a stand-alone activity or as a part of a wider investigation into the science of chromatography. It is simple enough to organise in the classroom or can be completed with more scientific apparatus in a lab.

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Chemistry, Science, Writing

Scientific Process. Ball Bounce Investigation

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Help students develop confidence in using the Scientific Process through a simple investigation, the emphasis being on fun and engagement through practical work. Using google doc, slides and sheets or Word, Powerpoint and excel, students carry out an investigation, record findings, create a graph and then analyse their results. Clear instructions lead the way through the Scientific Process and help develop familiarity with protocol and terminology. This is one of four related investigations on

6th - 9th

Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

Forcythe The clown

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A story linking Science and Literacy. Forcythe is a clown who wants to be a star in the circus. As he considers the different acts he could try the story lends itself to discussion about various forces such as gravity, air resistance and friction. At the end of the story Forcythe realises that making children happy is the way he shines light in people's lives. There is a free air resistance worksheet that links well with Forcythe's baggy pants slowing his fall! Also the activity on 'Centre of G

3rd - 5th

Physical Science, Reading, Short Stories

Electricity 4. Interactive, comprehensive, fun. Intro, Electric Current

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Electricity Unit This unit has been designed to be used either in a classroom environment or as an online activity. This is the fourth of seven units on Electricity. The course helps students to build and understand basic electric circuits by using a virtual simulator called PhET. It has also been designed to give those teachers who lack confidence to teach the basics of electricity a means of doing so. The beauty of using the simulator is that it does what the theory states ought to happen,

7th - 10th

General Science, Physics, Science

Electricity 3. Interactive, comprehensive, fun. Intro, Conductors & Insulators

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Electricity Unit This unit has been designed to be used either in a classroom environment or as an online activity. This is the third of seven units on Electricity. The course helps students to build and understand basic electric circuits by using a virtual simulator called PhET. It has also been designed to give those teachers who lack confidence to teach the basics of electricity a means of doing so. The beauty of using the simulator is that it does what the theory states ought to happen,

7th - 10th

General Science, Physics, Science

Electricity 2. Interactive, comprehensive, fun. Intro & Voltage

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Electricity UnitThis unit has been designed to be used either in a classroom environment or as an online activity. This is the second of seven units on Electricity. The course helps students to build and understand basic electric circuits by using a virtual simulator called PhET. It has also been designed to give those teachers who lack confidence to teach the basics of electricity a means of doing so. The beauty of using the simulator is that it does what the theory states ought to happen, unli

7th - 10th

General Science, Physics, Science

Electricity 5. Interactive, comprehensive, fun. Intro, Electrical Resistance

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Electricity Unit This unit has been designed to be used either in a classroom environment or as an online activity. This is the fifth of seven units on Electricity. The course helps students to build and understand basic electric circuits by using a virtual simulator called PhET. It has also been designed to give those teachers who lack confidence to teach the basics of electricity a means of doing so. The beauty of using the simulator is that it does what the theory states ought to happen,

7th - 10th

General Science, Physics, Science

Electricity 7. Interactive, comprehensive, fun. Intro and Voltage 2

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Electricity Unit This unit has been designed to be used either in a classroom environment or as an online activity. This is the seventh of seven units on Electricity. The course helps students to build and understand basic electric circuits by using a virtual simulator called PhET. It has also been designed to give those teachers who lack confidence to teach the basics of electricity a means of doing so. The beauty of using the simulator is that it does what the theory states ought to happen

7th - 10th

General Science, Physics, Science

Parts of an insect. Make a simple 3-d model.

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An easy to make 3-d insect model using basic materials. Simple questions guide the children to observe carefully and identify that an insect body has three parts; head, thorax, abdomen. They realise that the wings and legs are attached to the thorax and that there are six legs that are jointed. This activity could be followed with 'Green screening the Easy Way' to make fun pictures with the models that could lead to some great story writing.

2nd - 5th

Art, Science

Inspired By Bees. Tessellating 3-d shapes activity

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This practical tessellating activity is one of 22 activities from the complete unit, 'Bee Inspired'. The 'Bee Inspired' unit has been written to provide information and activities to help children understand about flowers, bees, pollination and the production of honey. The unit is in two parts. ‘Planning and Links’ and ‘Worksheets and Activities’. Although the unit has a science bias there are suggestions for literacy, drama, art and maths.

4th - 6th

General Science, Geometry, Visual Arts

Electricity unit 11-14 Introduction

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Electricity Unit _Free fun interactive Electricity unit. IntroductionThis unit has been designed to be used either in a classroom environment or as an online activity. This lesson is a free sample. The course helps students to build and understand basic electric circuits by using a virtual simulator called PhET. It has also been designed to give those teachers who lack confidence to teach the basics of electricity a means of doing so. The beauty of using the simulator is that it does what the

7th - 10th

General Science, Physics, Science

Parts of insect. Drawing an insect.

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Simple guidelines to encourage children to observe the parts of an insect's body; head, thorax and abdomen. To get them to notice the number of legs, that they are attached to the thorax and that they are jointed and to lead them to identify wings and antennae. The children are asked to consider size, shape and the body proportions. Ideas for shading to add detail, texture and pattern are included.

3rd - 6th

Art, Science, Visual Arts

Forces. Centre of Gravity, balancing rocket.

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A great little activity to get children talking about the centre of gravity. This links well with the story, 'Forcythe The Clown' which gives opportunities to discuss and investigate a range of forces.

3rd - 6th

Physical Science

Forces. Slow Down My Fall

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A simple experiment with parachutes to investigate air resistance. This resource links well with the story, 'Forcythe The Clown' which uses a tale about a clown to introduce a range of different forces.

4th - 6th

Physical Science

Make an insect home. Design process

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This is messy, fun...and such a worthwhile activity! It is best to get the children to bring in the basic wooden frame from home...a drawer, box or bits of old wood nailed together are all fine. Natural materials can be in plastic boxes near a central workstation with hot glue guns. We used pine cones, twigs, straw, shells and leaves... The children became so involved...even imagining staircases for the wee critters. Completing the booklet exposed the children to the design process. (If short o

3rd - 6th

Other (Arts), Science

Green Screening The Easy Way!

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Simple instructions that can transform photos into something magical...just for fun or to generate some great learning. Children love using this process and quickly become experts. It can be incorporated into just about every subject...Social Science, suddenly the child is in front of a famous landmark...Maths, make up some great word problems! ...Writing, Creative writing (I have had children making mini story books, such as an adventure in Egyptian tombs, mummies and all!) or non-fiction (the

3rd - 6th

Art, Computer Science - Technology, English Language Arts

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About the store

Experience

UK, NZ, International School in SE Asia. Specialist teacher of Maths, Science and Art as well as classroom teacher to Year 4 to 8 (8 to 13 years).

Teaching style

"Would I like to learn this...would I be inspired?" 'Growth Mindset'. Learning is like building bridges in the brain. (Ref. Sir Robert Winston crossing the ravine) The children have not 'yet' learnt a skill or gained an understanding but with thoughtful guidance they will begin to. Love linking literacy, art and drama with Maths and Science. Physical action and expression is important. Firm but fair teacher with high expectations of work quality and behaviour. We have fun in the class but we know where the 'line' is. Humour and time to listen are important. Each child has a strength which once identified and nurtured can give them confidence to grow in other areas.

Additional biographical information

Wife to another teacher! We have an adult daughter and son. We love to travel and try new experiences. (We have hiked in the Abel Tasman National Park and learnt to surf in Hawaii...even stood up 4 times!) I enjoy walking, gardening, reading and being creative.