Energy and the environment teaching resources

Pests and pest control 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Geography,  Biology,  Ecosystems,  Energy and the environment,  A powerpoint to introduce the topic of pests and how they can be controlled. The damage that pests can do is illustrated, along with some examples of pests. A simple introduction to pest control methods is given, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Animated pictures of animals 'speaking' and 'thinking' help tell the story - lower ability classes love it!

Describing habitats 1 Other,  1 Presentation,  2 Worksheets,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Genetics and evolution ,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  An activity developed to get students to think about the conditions of different habitats in which some animals/plants might be adapted to live. Then the main task, students are split into groups and given a habitat to study, using textbooks, internet etc. The aim is for them to make a presentation for the group. I would have the groups peer assess each other as well. Nice catchy song too :)

Species sampling template 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Primary Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  A template which can be used outside the classroom to record species and variation.

Interdependence word matching 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  A key word matching starter on ecological relationships. Also the photosynthesis and respiration word equations.

Intensive Vs Organic farming Debate 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Biology,  Energy and the environment,  A task to research farming methods in their local area, with the idea that a farm is up for sale in the neighbourhood and there are two bidders for it, one who wants to create an intensive farm and one an organic farming. They can write a speech to deliver to the council with all the information on both types of faming anf their views on this matter stating why one is more suitable.

Revision Mindmaps for B7 unit 5 Revisions,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  Revision mindmaps based on the 21st Century B7 Unit. I use this one as a revision homework, getting the students to fill in a couple of sections after the relevant lesson and recommend that they do so from memory as much as possible

The History of Science Theory 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  History,  Biology,  Chemistry,  Heat and Gases,  Radioactivity and atoms,  Structures and Bonding,  Forces and Motion,  Space,  Electricity and Circuits,  The Periodic Table,  Waves and Particles,  Primary Physics,  Fields: gravitational and electrical,  This PPT has been researched to include all famous scientists, inventors and philosophers over the past 20 centuries. It includes the major theories that are visited in both KS3 and KS4. The task is to do a timeline of some or all of the theorists. Includes a definition of 'a theory' and a plenary of guess the famous scientists. Promotes discussion on important theories and inventions.

Ecology project: Costa lotta coffee 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  This resource can be used either as an introduction to ecological relationships, as project or as a review session to reinforce the main ideas. The topic is split into 4 tasks which can be done together or split into separate lesssons. Each task is presented with levelled activities which are matched to the national curriclum for level 5 to 7.

Respiration: unleash the code 2 Worksheets,  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Energy and the environment,  Students answer 13 questions about respiration (glycolysis, link reaction and kreb cycle), with the answers being in number form. They then find the letter to match the number and then unscramble the letters to get the respiration-related answer. Includes an answer sheet.

Ecology notes 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Biology,  Primary Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Energy and the environment,  A detailed set of notes and diagrams covering key concepts in ecology including ecosystems, food chains. energy efficiency, food webs, food pyramids and nutrient cycles. 21 pages.

B1b Quiz Evolution and the Environment 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Biology,  Genetics and evolution ,  Energy and the environment,  A 20 question multiple choice quiz with answers at the end. Designed for AQA GCSE unit B1b, Evolution and the Environment.

Sustainability: A lesson from Tanzania 2 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Geography,  Biology,  Energy and the environment,  Resources,  Worksheet on recycling, sustainability and caring for the environment. Use with the film "A lesson from Tanzania" available on Teachers TV. The 15 questions are designed to highlight and provoke thought on the main points in the film. Also a 13 question general worksheet designed to be used as a web search investigation.

Plants, Photosynthesis and Biotechnology Video 1 Starter,  1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  This video (approx 6 mins) was made as a starter for an experimental teaching unit where pupils learnt in groups. It incorporates science, ICT and design technology, covering plants, photosynthesis and biotechnology. Lots of independent learning, homework to suit learning styles and a big presentation at the end. Homework sheet is free to download - just edit it to suit your needs.

The Rainforest Dilemma - It's up to you! 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  Use the PowerPoint to highlight the role and plight of the rainforests. There are opportunities for assessment built into several slides and then the dilemma should be brought in about 20 mins into the lesson. Pupils, in groups, have to put themselves into the minds of the village elder, the village community and anything else affected by the decision that the elder has to make. 15 slides

Succession of habitats 1 Presentation,  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  A fully illustrated, hyperlinked, animated powerpoint presentation (15 slides) introducing key ideas in succession. Primary succession from bare rock to forest on Dartmoor, Devon is used as an example. Primary/secondary/deflected succession are all introduced along with key ideas. Includes an animated summary slide and a task slide to guide students to explore other examples.

Carbon Cycle Worksheet 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Energy and the environment,  Worksheet on the carbon cycle covering key terms (combustion, photosysnthesis, respiration, decomposition etc). 3 pages

Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Sampling 1 Presentation,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Energy and the environment,  An animated, interactive resource on ecosystems, biodiversity and sampling techniques. Includes links to online videos and concludes with a class quiz and gap-fill exercise. 20 slides.

Surface area : volume ratios 1 Worksheet,  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Energy and the environment,  Two double-sided worksheets which explore surface-area to volume ratios. The first one deals with working out ratios and looks at some invertebrate examples. The second one looks at the ubiquitous Shrew-Elephant curve. Both include full answer sheets.

An Inconvenient Truth: Greenhouse Effect 1 Lesson plan,  3 Presentations,  2 Worksheets,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  PHSE,  Sustainability and Environment,  Energy and the environment,  A set of resources covering the carbon cycle, the greenhouse effect and global warming. Also relevant to 'how science works'. Includes an animated presentation (25 slides) and a question sheet which are designed to be used in conjunction with the "Inconvenient Truth" DVD. There are also instructions for two experiments and an investigation.

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.