Deborah Durack's teaching resources

Lungs vs Gills 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Genetics and evolution ,  Human and Animal Biology, 

The Science of Snowflakes 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Geography,  Weather and climate, 

Radiation and Cooling Investigation 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Heat and Gases,  Outline of an experiment to test the affect of different materials on the cooling rate of a beaker of water. It includes a revision of types of variables, things to consider when planning an investigation, an example results table and concluding slide.

Light effects 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  Primary Physics,  Waves and Particles,  Integrated presentation and practical for students to demonstrate their understanding of the characteristics of light: a ray box is shone at a mirror, glass block and prism; students are asked to describe what happens to the light in each case, using key words. The resource is split into what answer would be expected to attain level 3, 4, 5 or 6.

Using and Generating Electricity 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Electricity and Circuits,  A presentation delivering some key points about electricity: calculating the cost of electricity, the kilowatt hour, the national grid, power stations and renewable energy sources. There are several questions for students to attempt and there are also some links to relevant websites containing additional questions and quizzes.

Radioactivity 1 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  Radioactivity and atoms,  A simple presentation summarising some key points about radioactive decay. Includes ionisation, isotopes, types of radiation, a background radiation chart, half-life, uses of radiation and monitoring dose. Each topic is concise, but there are questions to promote discussion and also a link to a revision game.

Electromagnetic Radiation (P1b5) 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  Waves and Particles,  A presentation written for teaching the AQA topic P1b5: it includes animations of transverse and longditudinal waves, and several questions on the wave speed equation, the electromagnetic spectrum and analogue and digital signals. There is also a weblink to a related quiz game.

Types of Heat Transfer 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  Heat and Gases,  A presentation covering the three types of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. It is designed specifically for teaching the AQA Physics module P1a. It includes questions and also useful links to other free websites.

Efficient use of Energy (P1a) 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  Heat and Gases,  Powerpoint designed for teaching AQA Core Physics P1a: Energy and Efficiency. Includes questions using the efficiency equation; a short exercise and questions to evaluate housing insulation; and a website link to a related flashcard game.

Nutrition worksheet 1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Health and Disease,  A one-page worksheet on nutrition and digestion including cloze revision questions.

Aluminium and Titanium powerpoint 1 Starter,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Chemistry,  Earth Resources and Metals,  AQA C1a Extracting metals

Heat, Temperature and Energy Transfer 1 Presentation,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  Primary Physics,  Heat and Gases,  Definitions of temperature and heat; conservation of energy; energy transfers, including chemical, mechanical and electrical examples; Sankey Diagrams.

Moments 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Physics,  Forces and Motion,  How to calculate moments, and an introduction to the Principle of moments. The resource begins with brief questions about levers. It includes a worked example using the Principle of Moments as applied to a crane and counterweight. The weblink is a Eureka! You tube video that revises weight and mass.

AQA Science Coursework 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Biology,  Chemistry,  Molecules and cells,  Heat and Gases,  Energy and the environment,  Chemical Reactions,  Forces and Motion,  Introducing the AQA ISA. Examples of experiments to be discussed in class. Worked examples of measurement errors, dependent versus independent variables and calibration of equipment.

Scientific Method and Sc1 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  Biology,  Chemistry,  Heat and Gases,  Radioactivity and atoms,  Structures and Bonding,  Forces and Motion,  Earth Resources and Metals,  Space,  Electricity and Circuits,  The Periodic Table,  Waves and Particles,  Chemical Reactions,  How science works, specifically for the English SC1 strand. Description of variables. Matching class activity.

Mass, Weight and Terminal velocity 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Physics,  Fields: gravitational and electrical,  Forces and Motion,  Covering how weight changes on different planets, and how gravity and friction affect terminal velocity. 8 slides.