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KS3 Science Lesson – What is Resistance? Learning outcomes: Describe resistance in an electrical circuit Define an insulator and conductor and predict what a semiconductor is Understand the uses of semiconductors Oxford Sparks is a portal for engaging with a wealth of exciting science taking place across Oxford University. Get more great resources from the Oxford Sparks here and on its website […]

Behaviour Management May be Divisive – But Don’t we All Want the Same Thing? Behaviour management is an emotive and divisive topic – but ultimately, doesn’t everyone working in schools want the same thing, asks Vic Goddard...

RHS KS2/3 Science Lesson Plan – Red Cabbage Indicator In this chemistry lesson students will use an indicator to classify solutions as acidic or alkaline, and learn that universal indicator gives a range of colours in acidic or alkaline solutions. They will also discover that some plant juices can be used as an indicator and that many household materials are acidic and are not […]

RHS KS2/3 Science Lesson Plan – Rocks and Soils Fully investigate a tray of soil and collect words to describe the appearance and texture. This collection might include dirt, earth, mud, worms, crumbly etc. What is soil made of? List the parts that can be identified – use magnifiers to help. Learning objectives To understand soils are made from rocks and organic matter Identify […]

KS3/4 Science Lesson Plan – What’s Life Like in the Womb? Thanks to technology, learning about life from conception to birth has never been more exciting… Your appearance is unique due to the combination of genes you have inherited from your parents; the result of sexual reproduction. A blurry ultrasound photograph taken at hospital was probably the first image of you. Modern technology now provides a […]

Equally Safe – Dealing with Prejudice-Related Incidents: Guidance for Schools ‘Equally Safe’ was developed to support settings and schools to respond effectively to prejudice-related incidents. This document is underpinned by a commitment to working in partnership with school leaders to ensure safe learning for every child, and an education free of discrimination and harassment. This guidance will help support schools to meet the Public Sector […]

Faith in Us – Educating Young People on Islamophobia for Primary and Secondary This resource has been designed for both primary and secondary teachers for use in the classroom to work with young people and educate about Islamophobia. The resource provides background information outlining the reality and impact of Islamophobia on both young people and wider society; starting points to help educators to ensure that they are creating […]

Could Edtech Stop Us Teaching to the Test? Making use of the media they love can help students succeed in English literature, says Emma Slater...

KS3 Maths Lesson Plan – Explore Ways of Calculating the Area of Quadrilaterals Students need to understand the reasons behind the formulae for the area of different quadrilaterals, says Colin Foster… In this lesson, students will explore ways of calculating the areas of different quadrilaterals, beginning with parallelograms as the key shape, leading to triangles (as half a parallelogram) and squares and rectangles (as special parallelograms). Finally, they […]

How to Incorporate your Target Language KS3/4 MFL Guide and Support Sheet for School Spanish Modelling the language we want our students to use is important, says Kate Carter – but so is finding a good balance… These resources will help you to incorporate your target language into your teaching. Download includes one word doc with advice on incorporating your target language, and a PowerPoint file to support doing so […]

Children who Don’t Excel at Sport Need to be Shown they Don’t Have to Hate PE You don’t have to excel at sport to enjoy participation and feel its benefits – but what if students don’t know that? A letter to every PE teacher I ever had…

How Training can Help Teachers Improve Parental Engagement Increased parental involvement improves student outcomes, argues Kerry-Jane Packman – and training can help teachers make that happen...

Why Primary Children Should Read About Topics Like War If nothing else, stories that open children’s eyes to history and give them a clearer insight into the plight of others and the modern world, says Emma Carroll...

Use Macbeth to Inspire More-Academic Language in KS3 Developing students’ academic language is crucial for success at KS3 and 4 – and every teacher should be doing it, insists Amy Forrester. This PowerPoint resource uses William Shakespeare’s Macbeth to help students ensure their academic writing skills properly showcase their understanding of the play. This resource was created to accompany Amy’s feature on using […]

$Whole, half and third apples to represent fractions worksheets$

Fractions worksheets KS3 – 20+ of the best maths resources Don't give your students half an education on fractions, give them the whole thing with these activities, worksheets and other resources...

Young Writers Poetry Escape Competition Activity Pack for KS3/KS4 Give your students the opportunity to let the world know what matters to them! Poetry Escape has been designed to inspire your students to express themselves through poetry, to provide them with a platform to voice their opinions, thoughts and feelings, to break down barriers, destroy stereotypes and liberate their creativity. The competition entry deadline […]

How my Experience as an EAL Pupil Helps me Support my own Students My own problems as an EAL pupil helped me understand the importance of tackling vocabulary limitations to support learning, says Farzana Iqbal...

4 ways to develop secondary students’ love of literature with challenging texts If you want students to develop a genuine love of literature, as well as the skills needed to interpret it, try introducing them to challenging texts from the start, suggests Rebecca Foster...

Design Technology is a valuable subject – So why aren’t we telling students? Thanks at least in part to the rise of the EBacc, D&T is becoming marginalised in schools, says Jim Smith – and the cost of that could be huge...

Understanding ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Children Longterm and little-understood illnesses like ME, or chronic fatigue syndrome, can leave pupils misdiagnosed, isolated and forgotten, so it pays to spot the signs, says Claire Tripp...

Dealing with Students Deliberately Misbehaving when you’re being Observed Some things never change, says Adam Riches – and one of them is the tendency for students to act up when it’s most important that they don’t...

Teaching Simplification of Algebra so Kids Actually Understand If your students are making mistakes with collecting like terms in algebra, it could be because they still don’t fully understand addition, says Peter Mattock...

Comparing poems lesson plan

Comparing poems – KS3/4 hands-on lesson ideas The ability to compare and contrast two pieces of poetry is absolutely crucial for GCSE English success – but students can sometimes struggle with the task, becoming overwhelmed before they are able to make meaningful connections in order to analyse the texts. I find a ‘hands on’ approach helps keep learners focused. This plan would […]

Are We Facing a Damascene Moment for the Edtech Industry? Selling ever more advanced hardware to schools was never going to be enough to have a real impact on teaching and learning – which is why truly innovative companies are changing their approach, insists Craig Scott...

5 quick wins for unseen poetry analysis in secondary school Try these ideas to boost students’ skills and confidence when faced with unseen texts...

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