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Microbes experiment resource

Microbes experiment – KS3 science lesson plan This KS3 resource sets out a hands-on science experiment designed to help students understand how microbes spread and multiply. It introduces key concepts in microbiology through an engaging practical activity that replicates Louis Pasteur’s famous experiment, which disproved the idea of ‘spontaneous generation’. This resource provides a structured yet flexible practical activity that supports the […]

BIDMAS worksheets

BIDMAS worksheet – 4 first steps sheets with answers These four carefully thought-out BIDMAS worksheets have helped many classes take the first steps working with the order of operations. The full range of BIDMAS skills are covered. Designed for upper primary or early secondary school students, you can use these BIDMAS worksheets for work in class or as a homework. They are also excellent […]

LGBT History Month 2025 – Best resources for primary & secondary February is LGBT History Month so we've rounded up some great resources that you can use to educate and celebrate...

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Creative writing structure KS3 lesson plan

Creative writing structure – Analyse how authors use structure Introduce learners to the structures used by authors to create specific effects, and see where it takes their own creative writing... I know I am not alone in feeling a sense of unease when planning to teach students to write about structure. Too often, delivery of this subject seems uninspiring and dull. Many English teachers […]

Debate on vaccines resources

Debate on vaccines – ‘Who decides?’ activity for KS3/KS4 By participating in this debate on vaccines, students will develop skills in research, arguing and empathy. Vaccination is a topic that generates passionate discussion and is highly relevant in modern society. This activity is designed for KS3/4 students and challenges them to engage critically with ethical, scientific and societal considerations surrounding vaccination. Learning outcomes Students […]

Science and robotics KS3 lesson plan

Science and robotics – KS3 lesson plan Are your students more intelligent than a piece of paper? Find out – and get them excited about robotics – with Dr Joanna Rhodes’ brilliant science lesson suggestions… We live in an age where robotics is commonplace. Robots build cars for us. They carry out medical operations. They can even check us into a hotel […]

Science of sleep KS3 lesson plan and resources

Science of sleep – KS3 lesson plan and resources Inspire students to engage with new research about a topic that’s extremely relevant for teens – the science of sleep. Scientists have discovered that our brains are bathed in fluid as we sleep. Tidal waves of this fluid flow and ripple across the surface of the brain with an effect that resembles washing. Engaging with […]

GCSE English speech lesson plan

GCSE English speech – Craft 15-second mini-speeches Get your students perfecting their persuasive powers with this free GCSE English speech lesson plan… We’ve all met those students you can hear minutes before they turn the corner of the corridor. Often, the one sure way of silencing them is inviting them to talk to the class. Whether in a small group or in […]

Computational thinking lesson plan

Computational thinking – ‘Sorting hat’ Micro:Bit lesson plan Help students understand that computers are only one part of the problem-solving process with this free computational thinking lesson plan… This lesson/series of lessons will give pupils an introductory understanding of key computational thinking skills. It will help them to discover that, in fact, computers don’t solve problems. Instead, we use them to aid the […]

Algebra Year 7 resources

Algebra Year 7 – Algebraic expressions resources This Year 7 algebra resource is divided into three sections: Included Year 7 algebra resources KS3 maths curriculum area Dr Frost is a maths teacher working at Tiffin School in London. You can find all of his resources at his website drfrostmaths.com. We also have maths question worksheets for Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and GCSE maths.

First aid in schools guide

First aid in schools – 125-page guide for teachers and school staff This free, 125-page PDF about first aid in schools from First Aid for Life offers essential first aid knowledge for teachers and is packed with life-saving information. There are easy-to-follow instructions supplemented by mnemonics and actionable advice, equipping you to handle emergencies with confidence and care. Key highlights Emergency response CPR and recovery position Common […]

Migration data lesson resources

Migration data – KS3/4 cross-curricular refugee plan This is a series of cross-curricular lessons looking at stories of migration and data. It’s a great activity to work on during Refugee Week. The sessions promote creative, critical thinking. After examining the included migration data, students will ask and answer questions, presenting their findings via infographic posters. The download includes four lessons (PowerPoint and […]

Neurocinematics lesson plan

Neurocinematics – Create a marketing strategy in science From making movies scarier to persuading us to part with our cash, Dr Joanna Rhodes suggests ways to explore how science and neurocinematics is increasingly being used to change the way we think… Neurocinematics, a phrase coined at Princeton University, is quickly becoming a ubiquitous tool in the cinema and advertising industries. The MRI brain […]

Prime factoring worksheet

Prime factoring worksheet – Spot Clumsy Clive’s mistakes This prime factoring worksheet focuses on Clive, who is tackling his prime factors homework and knows that he’s made mistakes somewhere. Can pupils spot and correct the mistakes Clive has made? Can they explain what mistakes Clive has made, and maybe give him some tips so that he (hopefully) doesn’t make them again? Prime factoring […]

Two teenage girls running next to the words, Your Nudge to Budge

CSSC

Prioritise your wellbeing this February with CSSC’s Active Wellbeing Blow away the cobwebs this February as Active Wellbeing gives you the nudge to budge – ditch the doomscrolling, knock-off the Netflix, and step off the sofa. February might be the shortest month of the year, but it can be the one to make small changes to kick-start your year. Over 50,000 members of the […]

Descriptive writing techniques KS3 English lesson plan

Descriptive writing techniques – KS3 English lesson plan Pictures, props and other prompts can really help learners of all abilities develop their descriptive writing techniques. We all know that some learners find descriptive writing very difficult; this is particularly true for those who find taking imaginative leaps a struggle. Students often have some knowledge of descriptive writing from their primary experience but all […]

Posters featuring Merchant of Venice quotes

Merchant of Venice quotes – 6 posters and worksheet for KS3/4 This download includes six posters featuring key quotes from William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. There’s also a worksheet (in PDF and Word doc formats) with these quotes on for students to make notes on as you read through the play. Merchant of Venice quotes In sooth, I know not why I am so sad. […]

LCM and HCF Batman’s dilemmas PowerPoint

LCM and HCF – Batman’s dilemmas PowerPoint for KS3/4 This free LCM and HCF PowerPoint features Batman-themed questions. Students need to solve problems about grouping and pairing items. LCM questions HCF questions These questions show how HCF and LCM help solve real-life problems about sharing and organising. LCM and HCF questions Question 1 Batman wants to order some grenades and some grappling ropes. Grenades […]

A cartoon of the Earth surrounded by people engaged in science-related activities, alongside the words Oxford Smart Activate

Oxford University Press (Secondary)

5 reasons to try… Oxford Smart Activate 1. Inspire awe and wonder, and help students see themselves in STEM Imagine being a Year 7 student entering the science lab for the first time. The excitement of the novel learning environment may be enough to spark initial curiosity, but does your current curriculum do enough to nurture that by showing your students how […]

Evolutionary tree KS3 fossils science lesson plan

Evolutionary tree – KS3 fossils science lesson plan This activity focuses on vertebrates, evolutionary trees and evolutionary relationships. It’s based on the work being carried out at The University of Oxford where researchers are using x-ray tomography (CT scanning) to visualise and measure the 3D structures of fossilised organisms that are still encased in rock. Students will classify modern-day vertebrates before repeating with […]

Logic puzzles with answers

Logic puzzles with answers – Syllogisms computing worksheet These logic puzzles with answers are an excellent tool for teaching logical thinking and reasoning in KS2 and KS3 computing. This activity bridges critical thinking and computational logic through engaging syllogisms. These logic puzzles with answers prompt students to draw conclusions based on given facts, helping them build foundational skills essential for coding and debugging. […]

$Algebraic fractions worksheet for KS3 and GCSE maths$

Algebraic fractions – Worksheet for KS3 and GCSE maths This worksheet provides a comprehensive set of exam-style questions designed to help students practise simplifying algebraic fractions by factorising. It covers a wide range of question types, ensuring that learners can engage with problems at varying levels of difficulty. The progression is carefully structured, starting with simpler algebraic fractions to build confidence. The worksheet culminates […]

Algebra KS3 – Best worksheets & questions for Years 7, 8 and 9 Looking for free KS3 algebra resources? Explore this collection of worksheets, lesson plans and activities to support effective teaching and learning...

Boy in hoodie covering face, representing toxic masculinity

Toxic masculinity – Teaching boys to break free from stereotypes Looking for ways to guide boys towards healthier attitudes? Check out this advice on fostering open dialogues and un-teaching gender stereotypes...

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