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

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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 22/07/2008plants, food chains & food webs revision

 

Age 11-14 (KS3)

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"A nicely presented way to revise this topic which should keep pupils engaged."

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Contributor:
Henry Cordy-McKenna
The Honywood Community Science School

 

A short powerpoint covering basic plant structure and function, photosynthesis (process only) and food chains and food webs. Useful revision for SATs. 6 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 21/06/2008Scientific Method and Sc1

 

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Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"A bit text heavy, but useful overview of scientific experiementation"

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Contributor:
Deborah Durack

 

How science works, specifically for the English SC1 strand. Description of variables. Matching class activity.

posted 18/06/2008Fertilisation in plants

 

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"A nicely presented description of plant reproduction with a useful printable worksheet"

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Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

A presentation on plant reproduction. It includes pollination, parts of a flower, seeds, and seed dispersal. One slide is a worksheet which can be printed out for pupils to complete during the lesson. It also has an auto date function on each slide. 12 slides

posted 18/06/2008Plant Nutrients and transpiration

 

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"A nicely presented description of this topic with a useful animation to explain changes..."

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Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

This is a simple presentation on Plant Growth. It includes information about fertilisers, roots, xylem phloem and transpiration. There is an animation of a potometer showing the effect of increased light intensity and evaporation on the rate of transpiration. 11 slides.

posted 18/06/2008Photosynthesis practical activities

 

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"Nicely presented Powerpoint with well written instructions for the practical activities."

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Contributor:
Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

A presentation which introduces photosynthesis and then gives instructions for two practical activities. Pupils are shown how to investigate the affect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis as well and how to test a leaf for starch. It also has an auto date function on each slide. 13 slides.

posted 13/06/2008Leaf structure

 

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"Nicely presented slideshow which accurately describes the structure of a leaf."

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Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

A slideshow which describes the structure and function of leaves and their cells. It labels the various cells involved and includes a slide which can be printed out and used as a worksheet during the lesson. It also has an auto date function on each slide. 12 slides.