posted 13/11/2008Testing a leaf for starch 1

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)
Age 11-14 (KS3)

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"Very realistic - feels like a real experiment"

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edward upton

 

In this experiment, the students are asked to discover what plants require for photosynthesis. The variables of the experiment are sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, oxygen and glucose. The students observe the plants under different combinations of these variables. American accent but highly relevant for UK.

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posted 13/06/2008Digestion Plants & Classification quiz

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)
Age 11-14 (KS3)

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"Beautifully presented quizzes which make revision of these topics much more interesting."

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Contributor:
Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

Three revision quizzes based on the gameshow "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". The three topics covered are green plants, digestion and classification. They can be used by individual pupils or for team based competitions in class. Answers are given at the end of the round. Each presentation contains 32 slides.

posted 06/06/2008Classification presentations

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)
Age 11-14 (KS3)

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"Great choice of images, I particularly liked the inclusion of the x-rays. Also the summ..."

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Contributor:
Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

Comprehensive set of PowerPoints designed to break down the classification of organisms; plants, animals, vertebrates and invertebrates. These appear in suggested order of delivery. Contain animated images, questions and activities. Each presentation 6-9 slides.

posted 22/07/2008animal mineral or vegetable quiz

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)
Age 11-14 (KS3)
Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"A fun quiz that inspires interest in the natural world."

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Contributor:
Henry Cordy-McKenna
The Honywood Community Science School

 

I made this as part of a Family Challenge Evening we held at school for parents, kids etc. We had rounds on science, maths, general knowledge and technology. Would also be good for an end of term quiz. You may want to jazz it up with some sound but I had to take it out of this one to make it small enough to upload.

posted 21/05/2008Classifications of plants

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)
Age 11-14 (KS3)

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"A clear straight forward classification of plants, well suited to KS2 or year 7. Could..."

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Contributor:
Lida Salmani

 

Presentation on the classification of plants, how do plants reproduce, seeds and spores, flowers and ferns. 13 slides

posted 17/03/2008Plant Parts

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)

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"Not the best resource on this topic, but the quiz at the end is a good way to consolida..."

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Contributor:
Daisy Leonard

 

Basic presentation outlining the roles of different parts of a plant: seeds, flowers, fruits, roots, stems and leaves. Ends with a comprehension quiz. 23 slides.

posted 15/01/2008Reproduction in Flowering Plants

 

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Age 11-14 (KS3)

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Daisy Leonard

 

Illustrated presentation covering the parts of a flower (sepals, petals, stamens, carpels), pollination, fertilisation and seed dispersal. 12 slides

posted 15/01/2008Helping plants grow well

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)

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Daisy Leonard

 

Class presentation about what plants need to stay healthy - water, soil, roots and light. Students have to guess if statements are correct and conclude with a gap fill exercise. 10 slides

posted 19/02/2008Growing Sunflowers

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)

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"Pretty straightforward, but good photos and a nice sheet to have for inquisitive studen..."

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Barnaby Grimble
Plumstead Manor - Negus School

 

An informtion sheet about sunflowers aimed at younger students. Runs through the three main species, various uses and how to plant and grow a sunflower. 2 pages