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Year 9

Digestive system KS3 activity

Digestive system KS3 – Interactive lab activity In this digestive system KS3 activity your class will work in seven groups, each mimicking a different part of the digestive system to better understand the process. The point of digestion is to turn the big, complicated, insoluble molecules in your food into smaller, simpler, soluble molecules that can diffuse into your blood. Then, your […]

A red litter bin

Glasdon UK Ltd

Improve waste management with the new Topsy™ 65 Litter Bin At Glasdon, we understand the importance of maintaining clean and inviting spaces in schools. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Topsy™ 65 Litter Bin – a reliable and cost-effective solution designed specifically for education settings. Celebrating 65 years of excellence, the Topsy 65 exemplifies Glasdon’s commitment to quality and innovation. With its sleek, slim […]

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Academy21

5 reasons to try… Academy21 for medical needs Find out how, thanks to Academy21, sudden changes in a student’s lifestyle due to unforeseen health complications needn’t derail their learning… 30 Second Briefing Academy21 enables students with medical conditions to access high-quality, flexible education. One student, Holly, joined us after missing most of Y10/11 due to a severe heart and lung condition; she went […]

Stylised image of a modern actor playing Banquo, representing the idea of analysing Banquo quotes

Banquo quotes – 7 quotes from Macbeth explained Helen Mears examines the role played in Macbeth by the loyal, steadfast and doomed Banquo...

Illustration of Emilia from Othello by Shakespeare

Emilia quotes in Othello – 8 quotes from the play explained The male characters of Othello may lack moral fibre and wisdom, but the same certainly can’t be said for Desdemona’s maid and Iago’s wife, writes Helen Mears...

Teacher shouting through illustration of megaphone

Teacher shouting – Is it ever necessary to raise your voice in class? Continual shouting at a child or a class can have long-lasting negative effects. But is it ever necessary to raise your voice in school?

Teacher planner that says "I have a plan" on front cover

Teacher planner – What it is, how to use it and why you need one Learn how to get the best out your teacher planner with this advice from an experienced teacher...

Image of space, representing the idea of being a physics teacher

Physics teacher – Why you should give teaching physics a go Kit Betts-Masters shares the details of how he got into physics teaching, and explains why others should consider doing the same...

Colourful silhouettes of a diverse range of people, representing diversity in schools

Diversity in schools – Resources & ideas for creating inclusivity Explore diversity in schools with these practical insights into selecting inclusive texts, fostering a teaching staff that mirrors the varied backgrounds of your students and more…

Man undertaking testing in a wet field, representing Green Careers Week

Green Careers Week – Connecting geography with eco jobs Explore how to incorporate Green Careers Week into your geography lessons and help students discover a range of career options in this vital area...

Half red, half blue brain, representing creative thinking

Creative thinking – Can we teach it in school, and if so, how? We dive into whether teaching creative thinking in schools is possible, and if so, how we can make it happen in the classroom...

Small girl looking thoughtful, representing critical thinking

Critical thinking – What it is, how to teach it and why it’s important How to equip pupils with critical thinking skills and why it matters in a world of fast technological change...

MFL speaking activities – Strategies to get all students talking These simple, effective strategies will get even your shyest students speaking in the target language, right from the start...

Secondary school students conducting an experiment

The Royal Society

Ignite students’ curiosity with a Royal Society Partnership Grant Find out how your school can apply for a grant of up to £3,000 for you and your students to carry out scientific research… 30 Second Briefing Receive up to £3,000 through the Royal Society’s Partnership Grants scheme to run an investigative STEM project in partnership with a STEM professional – an excellent way for […]

A school girl writing computer code on a computer

Raspberry Pi Foundation

5 reasons to try… the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Code Editor Introduce your students to text-based coding with the help of the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s online Code Editor… 30 Second Briefing Tailored specifically to young people’s needs, the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Code Editor helps make learning text-based programming simple and accessible for children aged nine and up. It’s safe, age-appropriate, and suitable for use in the […]

Female student talking to teacher, representing unconditional positive regard

Unconditional positive regard – A game-changer for schools? Headteacher Michael Power explains how showing empathy can open up the possibility of forming transformative connections with your students...

A school girl in an engineering classroom

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week

Power up students’ passion at Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2024 Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2024, hosted by EngineeringUK (11–15 November), is set to spark a nationwide wave of enthusiasm among young people aged 11 to 14 with an exhilarating celebration of engineering and technology careers. This year’s theme, ‘Power up your passion’, emphasises the diverse opportunities in engineering and technology that align with their interests and […]

British Empire and slavery resource

British Empire and slavery – 5 diverse case studies + enquiry ideas The British Empire has been the subject of significant revision and reappraisal in recent years as we begin to recognise that existing frameworks for delivering lessons on empire and slavery are neither appropriate nor sufficient. The case studies included in this free download from 40 Ways to Diversify the History Curriculum by Elena Stevens emphasise […]

$Adding and subtracting fractions worksheet$

Adding and subtracting fractions worksheets – With answers These adding and subtracting worksheets give students the autonomy to focus on the specific areas where they feel they need the most practice, from basic fractions to more complex mixed numbers. Our adding and subtracting fractions worksheet covers a range of topics. It starts with simple fractions, moving through functional applications of fractions, and advancing […]

Student at home watching video, to represent flipped learning

Flipped learning – Meaning, benefits and ideas to try Could flipped learning be the key to unlocking more productive, student-centred lessons?

Oracy – What it is and the best classroom resources Improve pupils' speaking skills by explicitly teaching oracy in the classroom, with these activities, ideas and other teaching resources...

Parents standing up speech bubbles, representing school parental engagement

Parental engagement – How to bring parents on board What is parental engagement? What benefits does it offer? What strategies can you try? Join us as we explore all this and more...

$Multiplying and dividing fractions PowerPoint$

Multiplying and dividing fractions – PowerPoint for KS3 maths This PowerPoint presentation will help KS3 students understand the process of multiplying and dividing fractions, with a particular focus on simplifying fractions before performing the operations. Multiplying and dividing fractions The presentation begins with a user-friendly multiple-choice starter activity that helps students practice converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions. This introductory activity aims to […]

Maths lesson plans for KS3/KS4

Maths lesson – 30+ outstanding free plans for KS3 and GCSE We've got everything you need for your secondary maths classroom from algebra and geometry to improving number sense and mathematical fluency...

Contextual research in art ack

Contextual research in art – Resource for secondary pupils This pack focuses on contextual research in art and supports the building of discussion skills. It will help students build their analytical and contextual understanding. Each section acts as a stand-alone discussion and places the art into a wider context. Topics covered What is contextual research in art? Contextual research in art involves exploring the […]

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