Boardworks KS3 Science

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1 Boardworks KS3 Science Current and Voltage 38 slides 20 Flash activities What are circuits? Early experiments with electricity Introducing electrical circuits The components of an electrical circuit Drawing electrical circuits Matching components with their symbols Naming components in an electrical circuit Worksheet 1 A role play to explore the concepts behind electrical circuits Worksheet 2 Comparing series and parallel circuits Series circuits Physics Introducing series circuits Measuring current Investigating current in a series circuit Completing sentences about current in series circuits Measuring voltage Investigating voltage in a series circuit Completing sentences about voltage in series circuits Choosing which statements apply to current or voltage Investigating cells in a series circuit Completing sentences about cells in series circuits An interactive activity to make a series circuit Identifying true-or-false statements about series circuits Parallel circuits Introducing parallel circuits An interactive model illustrating current and voltage in parallel circuits Current and voltage in parallel circuits An interactive activity to make a parallel circuit Completing sentences about cells in parallel circuits Choosing which statements apply to series or parallel circuits Summer /45

2 Using Electricity 26 slides 9 Flash activities Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide Energy transfer in circuits Principles of energy transformation Explaining energy transformation in circuits Conventional current and electron flow Identifying true-or-false questions about energy transfer How is electrical energy useful? Introducing useful energy Identifying input and output energies of components Electrical transfers in everyday objects Worksheet 1 Investigating energy efficiency Worksheet 2 Writing a letter to your local MP about energy usage Physics Energy efficiency Calculating energy efficiency Choosing the correct values in energy efficiency diagrams Completing sentences about energy efficiency Reducing our electricity bills Why it s important to think about the energy we use Ways to reduce the amount of energy use Identifying true-or-false questions about using electricity Summer /45

3 Energy Resources 39 slides 16 Flash activities What is energy? Physics A class voting activity using different ideas about energy Different types of energy Matching the types of energy to the examples Determining the inputs and output energies of each object Fossil fuels The role of the sun in providing energy Non-renewable energy resources An animation showing how coal is formed The stages of oil and gas formation Completing sentences about fossil fuels An animation showing how electricity is generated from fossil fuels in a power station Labelling the parts of a power station Ordering the stages involved in electricity generation in a power station Environmental effects of burning fossil fuels An animation showing the greenhouse effect Worksheet 1 Creating energy transfer diagrams Worksheet 2 Energy resources trumps to investigate renewable and non-renewable energy Renewable energy An introduction to renewable energy resources An animation showing how wind can generate electricity Solar panels and other renewable energy sources Determining the advantages and disadvantages for each type of renewable energy Completing sentences about renewable energy Comparing fuels Energy for the future Outlining nuclear energy Using hydrogen and methane as energy sources Matching each energy source to the correct drawback Summer /45

4 Light 47 slides 24 Flash activities Physics What is light? Introducing light energy Choosing which materials let light through Labelling the parts of the eye Reflection re Reflective materials An interactive activity showing what happens when light hits a plane mirror Labelling a reflection ray diagram A reflection investigation Completing sentences about reflection Identifying true-or-false statements about reflection Refraction Worksheet 1 Using cards to investigate mirrors Worksheet 2 Investigating fraction in glass blocks An interactive activity showing what happens when light travels from air into glass A refraction investigation An interactive activity showing what happens when light travels through a glass block An animation using a model to explain why light bends at the air-glass boundary Labelling a refraction ray diagram Explaining what happens to light at the air-glass boundary Identifying true-or-false statements about refraction Colour An animation showing light passing through a prism Ordering the colours in the visible light spectrum An animation showing what happens when the spectrum passes through a prism An interactive activity to show what happens when primary colours of light combine Outlining how we see different colours An interactive activity using coloured light to change the colours in clothes Explaining why we see colours in coloured light Comparing clothes in coloured and white light Completing sentences about colour Summer /45

5 Sound and Hearing 40 slides 15 Flash activities What is sound? An animation showing how sound travels through air Properties of sound including wavelength, amplitude and frequency An activity illustrating how amplitude, wavelength and frequency affect waves Matching sound waves to their descriptions Identifying true-or-false statements about sound Worksheet 1 Designing an experiment to measure the speed of sound Worksheet 2 Identifying different parts of the ear Physics Speed of sound An experiment investigating the speed of sound, including results and analysis Animations illustrating how sound waves travel through solids, liquids and gases A bar chart showing how different materials affect the speed of sound Breaking the sound barrier Reflecting sound Investigating reflected sound, including analysing results The ear and hearing An animation showing how sound is detected by the ear Completing sentences about sound and hearing Hearing ranges, including the effect of Mosquito devices A class voting activity about Mosquito devices Arranging animal hearing ranges Ordering different types of noises Identifying different ways of reducing noise Summer /45

6 Heating and Cooling 45 slides 13 Flash activities 3 worksheets Heat and temperature Physics A voting activity covering ideas about heat Defining temperature and heat Types of heat transfer and the particle model Conduction and convection Designing a conduction experiment Investigating the conductivity of different materials An animation showing how conduction takes place in a non-metal An animation showing how conduction takes place in a metal Conduction in liquids and gases Arranging the order of conductivity of materials An animation showing how convection takes place in a liquid Arranging the order of stages describing how a heater warms a room by convection Convection currents in a coal mine Worksheet 1 An experiment designed to test the speed with which different materials conduct heat Worksheet 2 A class activity modelling the three types of heat transfer Worksheet 3 An experiment to find the most effective way of insulating a shoe box Radiation Identifying where radiation is absorbed Looking at objects using infra-red goggles Changing states Identifying changes of state Heating curves Labelling a cooling curve An evaporation experiment Heat loss and insulation Using thermograms to investigate heat loss Showing where heat is lost from a poorly insulated house Summer /45

7 Magnets and Electromagnets Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide Physics 40 slides 15 Flash activities 1 video 3 worksheets Magnetic materials A sequence showing how ideas about magnetism have changed Deciding whether materials are magnetic or non-magnetic Investigating whether magnetism can be blocked strength of an electromagnet Worksheet 3 Working in Magnetic fields pairs to explain the mechanism for an electric bell A video showing the shape of the magnetic field using iron filings An experiment investigating the forces between two magnets An interactive activity investigating the magnetic field around two compasses Investigating magnetic fields using iron filings The Earth s magnetic field Completing sentences about magnetic fields Making a magnet Worksheet 1 An experiment to investigate which materials block the effect of magnets Worksheet 2 Designing an experiment to investigate the Electromagnets An animation investigating current and magnetism An animation investigating how electromagnets are made Investigating the strength of electromagnets Uses of electromagnets Using electromagnets in recycling Using electromagnets in electric bells Labelling the different parts of an electric bell Arranging the stages of how an electric bell works Using electromagnets in relays Labelling the different parts of an electromagnetic relay Completing sentences about electromagnets Identifying true-or-false statements about magnets Summer /45

8 Forces and Gravity 54 slides 21 Flash activities 1 video What are forces? An animation investigating forces and their effects Deciding which type of force is involved in different activities An animation showing that forces can cause objects to change shape, speed and direction An animation showing that forces can change an object s shape An animation about using a forcemeter Worksheet 1 Investigating how much you would weigh on different planets in the Solar System Worksheet 2 Designing the least streamlined car Physics Calculating resultant forces Animations showing the effect of pairs of forces Calculating resultant forces Gravity Gravity and Newton An animation illustrating the gravitational forces during a rocket launch Investigating mass and weight Mass and weight on other planets Deciding whether statements apply to mass or weight Completing sentences about gravity, mass and weight Friction Identifying the sources of friction on a bicycle An interactive experiment investigating friction of different materials Friction, stopping distances and air resistance A video showing falling objects on the moon Investigating the effects of frictional forces Upthrust Investigating the link between weight and upthrust Completing sentences about upthrust An animation showing the forces involved during the take-off of an aeroplane Summer /45

9 Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide Completing sentences about forces and gravity Physics Summer /45

10 Pressure and Moments 44 slides 11 Flash activities Pressure Introducing pressure Calculating pressure Using pressure An interactive activity investigating the effect of area and mass on pressure Arranging examples into an order based on pressure Pressure in liquids Worksheet 1 A class activity modelling different levels of pressure Worksheet 2 An experiment investigating moments Physics Investigating pressure in liquids Using hydraulic systems Labelling the parts of a hydraulic car brake Pressure equations Investigating gas pressure as volume changes Completing sentences about pressure Moment Introducing force and rotation Using moments Moment calculations Moment equation Calculating moments Principles of moments Outlining how tower cranes work An interactive crane operator activity Identifying true-or-false statements about magnets Matching pressure words to their definitions Summer /45

11 Speed 24 slides 9 Flash activities 3 worksheets Physics Di stance, time and speed Calculating speed Matching speed units to their symbols Calculating speed, distance and time using a formula triangle Example calculations Graphing speed An animation illustrating how speed can be represented Explaining distance-time graphs Calculating speed using graphs Explaining speed-time graphs Average and instantaneous speed Calculating average speed An animation showing an example of a race, to illustrate calculating speed Worksheet 1 Investigating the speed of the class Worksheet 2 Analysing speedtime graphs Worksheet 3 Calculating the speed of race cars Summer /45

12 Space Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide 48 slides 23 Flash activities 1 video Days, years and seasons An animation showing the rotation of the Earth An animation showing the path of the Sun at different times of year An animation to explain why the Earth has seasons A testing activity about seasons Worksheet 1 Identifying the phases of the moon Worksheet 2 Designing postcards from other planets The Earth, Moon and Sun Physics An activity showing the different phases of the moon Testing understanding of the moon s phases Completing sentences about the moon Solar and lunar eclipses Completing sentences about eclipses Artificial satellites An animation illustrating Newton s thought experiment about orbits An animation showing geostationary and polar orbits Identifying statements about geostationary and polar orbits Identifying true-or-false statements about satellites The Solar System Labelling the planets in the Solar System Showing the relative size of the Universe Data on the planets in the Solar System A timeline showing the history of the Solar System An activity showing how ideas about the Solar System have changed A video showing footage from the surface of Mars Completing sentences about planets Matching planets to the correct descriptions Beyond the Solar System Life on other planets Opinions about life on other planets Summer /45

13 Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide Physics Summer /45

14 Physics Around Us 26 slides 4 Flash activities 2 videos 1 audio Physics Ecohousing Why we should reduce the amount of energy we use Introducing the Oxford Ecohouse The roof of the Ecohouse, including information about photovoltaic cells, solar hot water panels and a sunspace Energy efficient heating the kacheloven How the kacheloven works Roman heating systems Insulation Thermal imaging Looking at the house using infra-red goggles Energy efficient appliances Evaluating the Ecohouse Completing sentences about the Ecohouse What do physicists do? An introduction to careers in physics A careers interview with an eco-architect An eco-architect talking about her work A careers interview with a museum curator Summer /45

15 Preparing for KS3 National Tests 28 slides 2 Flash activities 3 worksheets How should I revise? Making a revision plan Practice questions 1 Active revision Practice questions 2 The best times to revise Identifying true-or-false statements about revision Physics Building strong foundations Key ideas in KS3 Physics Making a concept map Preparing for the exam In the exam Top tips on answering questions Identifying poor answers Sample questions 3 fully worked sample questions Summer /45

16 Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table 35 slides 11 Flash activities 1 video What are atoms? An introduction to atoms Interactive scale to illustrate the size of an atom in relation to other objects A timeline showing important discoveries in the history of the atomic structure Worksheet 1 A word search using names of elements Worksheet 2 The periodic table What are elements? Chemistry The difference between elements, atoms and molecule Interactive activity to test the concepts of elements and compounds The discovery of elements Making artificial elements A video showing how a particle accelerator works Symbols for elements An introduction to chemical symbols A group game to test knowledge of chemical symbols Outlining why chemical symbols are important Using chemical symbols to fill in the missing words in a story Combining symbols to produce the formulae for molecules Matching activity of elements and symbols The periodic table The arrangement of elements in the periodic table A static animation showing the development of the periodic table Guide to the position of metal, non-metal and metalloid elements Summer /45

17 Solids, Liquids and Gases 35 slides 16 Flash activities 1 video 1 worksheet Changes of matter An introduction to states of matter Categorizing substances as solids, liquids and gases Outlining how matter changes state The history of temperature scales An experiment showing the effect of salt on ice Worksheet 1 Identifying states of matter for different elements Chemistry Particles in action Looking at particles to understand changes in matter Investigating the properties of solids, liquids and gases, including compression, volume, diffusion and density The differences between solids, liquids and gases How the particles in different types of substances move Video footage investigating whether cornflour paste acts as a solid or liquid Outlining the properties of solids liquids and gases An animation explaining gas pressure Identifying true-or-false sentences about solids, liquids and gases Diffusion An introduction to diffusion An interactive activity to illustrate diffusion Investigating the effect of temperature on the rate of diffusion Outlining diffusion in solids, liquids and gases Investigating the rate of diffusion of different gases Missing words activity to test knowledge of diffusion An interactive activity to illustrate the diffusion of two gases Summer /45

18 Chemical Reactions: Part One 40 slides 11 Flash activities Working with chemicals Safety precautions and hazard symbols Matching symbols with their definitions Identifying what hazard symbols mean Types of chemical reaction Worksheet 1 Identifying hazard symbols Worksheet 2 Writing word equations Chemistry Introduction to chemical reactions Odd-one-out activity to test knowledge about chemical and physical reactions Sequence showing useful chemical reactions The chemistry of food, cleaning, cosmetics, medicine and computers Reactants and products Using word equations Conservation of mass An experiment to investigate what happens to the total mass in a chemical reaction An experiment showing an increase in mass of a substance during a reaction An experiment showing a decrease in mass of a substance during a reaction Explaining the change in mass Identifying true-or-false statements about conservation of mass Summer /45

19 Chemical Reactions: Part Two 40 slides 18 Flash activities Chemistry Energy changes Defining endothermic and exothermic reactions An experiment showing an exothermic reaction An experiment showing an endothermic reaction Looking at temperature changes to identify endothermic and exothermic reactions Introducing other types of chemical reaction, including oxidation and reduction, thermal decomposition, combustion, displacement and neutralization Matching word equations to the right type of reaction Making gases An introduction to making useful gases Making and identifying hydrogen Making and identifying oxygen Making and identifying carbon dioxide Completing word equations to show the formation of gases Deciding which gas is produced by each set of reactants An activity testing how gases can be identified Worksheet 1 Observing and identifying the results of different chemical reactions Worksheet 2 Analysing the results of the combustion experiment Combustion Defining combustion Investigating what happens to a flame when it is placed in a bell jar The fire triangle showing what is needed for combustion to take place Testing the products of combustion Word and symbol equations for combustion reactions Complete and incomplete combustion Fossil fuels, crude oil and fractional distillation An animation showing fractional distillation of crude oil Identifying which fuel is best for each use Summer /45

20 Compounds 36 slides 10 Flash activities Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide Elements and compounds Odd-one-out activity to recall elements and compounds the differences between Molecules in elements and compounds Deciding which substances are elements or compounds Recognising elements and compounds Introducing mixtures Making compounds Worksheet 1 Identifying compounds and mixtures Worksheet 2 Investigating the properties of elements and compounds Chemistry Properties of compounds Making compounds, including iron sulfide, water and magnesium oxide Naming compounds Naming simple compounds Naming compounds containing oxygen Writing word equations Outlining how to write a word equation Completing simple word equations Formulae of compounds Fixed composition of compounds Matching names and formulae Writing formulae Matching each formulae to the correct ratio of atoms Selecting the correct ratio of atoms for each formula Why scientists use formulae Summer /45

21 Mixtures and Solutions 46 slides 17 Flash activities 1 video Chemistry What is a mixture? Introducing mixtures and their properties Odd-one-out activity to test knowledge about mixtures and pure substances Deciding whether pictures represent mixtures or pure substances Solutions Introducing solutions, solutes and solvents Identifying substances as mixtures or solutions An experiment investigating whether calcium carbonate and copper sulphate are soluble in water An animation showing what happens when something dissolves Conservation of mass A sequence showing the conservation of mass in an experiment An experiment investigating whether a solid keeps dissolving in a liquid How temperature effects solubility A video showing a supersaturated solution ethanoate Solubility of gases Worksheet 1 Planning an experiment to investigate the effect of temperature on the solubility of a solute Worksheet 2 The clean water challenge: making clean water from dirty water Separating mixtures Labelling apparatus for filtering substances Labelling apparatus for evaporating substances Separating salt from seawater and rocksalt Separating immiscible and miscible liquids Labelling apparatus for distillation A chromatography experiment Identifying dyes in a mixture using chromatography Everyday uses of chromatography Matching techniques to the substance they can be used to separate Identifying which method to use to separate different mixtures Summer /45

22 Acids and Alkalis 31 slides 12 Flash activities Chemistry What are acids and alkalis? Deciding whether substances are acids or alkalis The properties of strong and weak acids The acid bath murderer The properties of strong and weak alkalis The properties of neutral substances What are indicators? Acids, alkalis and plants Litmus as an indicator An investigation using the litmus test Understanding the results of the litmus test Making an indicator from plants The ph scale Worksheet 1 Using universal indicator to investigate ph Worksheet 2 Testing the ph of soils Introduction to universal indicator and the ph scale An investigation using universal indicator to find the ph of different substances Comparing substances using the ph scale Looking at soil ph An investigation testing the ph of soils Identifying true-or-false statements about acids and alkalis Completing sentences about acids and alkalis Summer /45

23 Reactions of Acids 47 slides 19 Flash activities 1 worksheet Chemistry Neutralization Acids and alkalis in everyday life Identifying true-or-false statements about acids Identifying true-or-false statements about alkalis Mixing an acid and an alkali An investigation showing the reaction between an acid and an alkali Introducing neutralization Investigating how to separate salt from water Making and naming salts Completing equations for neutralization Balancing symbol equations Balancing symbol equations for making salts Indigestion remedies Acids and metal oxides The differences between a base and an alkali Investigating what happens when sulfuric acid and copper oxide react Ordering the stages involved in making copper sulphate Complete the word equations for metal oxide and acid reactions Matching acids with their formulae Formulae and combining powers Using the combining powers to work out the formulae of compounds Worksheet 1 Writing word equations for the reaction of acids and metals Other acid reactions Acids and carbonates Complete the word equations for acid and carbonate reactions Acids and metals Choosing which reactions are safe to carry out An animation showing the production of acid rain The effects of acid rain and how it can be reduced Different opinions about whether countries should contain their pollution A class voting activity about the responsibility of pollution Summer /45

24 Rocks and Weathering 42 slides 12 Flash activities 1 worksheet Using rocks Useful everyday substances from rocks Where rocks come from A graph showing the composition of the Earth s crust Mining and it s impact Completing sentences about the uses of rocks An introduction to weathering Worksheet 1 Identifying different types of weathering around you Physical weathering Chemistry Types of physical weathering An animation showing exfoliation weathering An animation showing freeze-thaw weathering Biological weathering An introduction to biological weathering An animation showing biological weathering The impact of humans and other animals Chemical weathering Types of chemical weathering Deciding which type of weathering happens in each situation After weathering Introducing erosion An animation showing the transportation of weathered rock by water Investigating how rocks change during transportation Deposition Transportation by wind and glacier Identifying true-or-false statements about weathering Summer /45

25 The Rock Cycle 47 slides 16 Flash activities 2 worksheet Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide Different type of rocks Using tests to identify rocks Matching rocks to their description and use Sedimentary rocks The properties of sedimentary rocks An animation showing how sedimentary rocks are formed The formation of fossils Identifying sedimentary rocks Worksheet 1 Identifying rocks in the virtual experiment Worksheet 2 Labelling different stages of the rock cycle Chemistry Metamorphic rocks The formation and properties of metamorphic rocks Different types of metamorphic rocks Matching metamorphic rock types to their descriptions Igneous rocks The formation and properties of igneous rocks Investigating crystal size in igneous rocks Different types of igneous rocks Working with rocks and volcanoes Scientists in the real world: the volcanologist Matching igneous rock types to their descriptions Identifying sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks The rock cycle An animation showing the stages in the rock cycle Labelling structures in the rock cycle Completing sentences about the rock cycle Arranging the stages of the rock cycle Summer /45

26 Metals and Non-metals 32 slides 12 Flash activities 1 video Metals and non-metals Locating metals and non-metals in the periodic table Worksheet 1 Identifying An experiment testing the properties of metals properties of metals and non- using the virtual Outlining the typical properties of metals and non-metals experiment and non-metals metals Comparing th e properties of metals and non-metals Worksheet 2 Identifying the Identifying elements as metal or non-metal right metal for the job Identifying true-or-false statements about metals and non-metals Chemistry Metalloids Locating metalloids in the periodic table Outlining the typical properties of metalloids Identifying elements as metal, non-metal or metalloid Semiconductors Using metals Choosing the correct metal used in each object A sequence showing the history and use of metals Alloys and smart alloys Recycling metals The importance of recycling A class voting activity about recycling A video showing how metals are recycled Matching descriptions to the reason for recycling Summer /45

27 Reactivity and the Reactions of Metals Chemistry 53 slides 19 Flash activities 1 video 4 worksheets Metals and oxygen Introducing oxidation reactions An experiment investigating reactivity of metals with oxygen Arranging metals in order of reactivity with oxygen An experiment investigating what happens to mass when iron reacts with oxygen Identifying true-or-false statements about metals and oxygen Metals and water Using metal for water pipes A video showing the reactivity of lithium, sodium and potassium with water An investigation into the reactivity of different metals Arranging metals in order of reactivity with water Odd-one-out activity to test knowledge about the reactivity of metals Worksheet 1 An experiment to investigate whether salt causes iron to rust faster Worksheet 2 Recording observations about rusting Worksheet 3 Analysing displacement reactions Worksheet 4 Completing word equations for displacement reactions Rusting Corrosion of metals An experiment investigating what conditions are needed for iron to rust Preventing rust Identifying true-or-false statements about rusting Metals and acids An experiment investigating how metals react with acids Arranging metals in order of reactivity with acid Introducing the reactivity series The products of reacting metals and acids Completing word equations for reactions between metals and acids Identifying the products of reactions between metals and acids Balancing symbol equations for metals and acids Summer /45

28 Reactivity and displacement Comparing reactivity of metals with oxygen, water and acids Learning the order of the reactivity series Arranging metals in the reactivity series Using the reactivity series Completing sentences about the reactivity series Displacement reaction equations Explaining displacement reactions Extracting metals using displacement reactions Identifying which mixtures of substances will react Chemistry Summer /45

29 Chemistry Around Us 25 slides 7 Flash activities Fossil fuels Introducing fossil fuels and their uses An animation showing how coal is formed Stages of oil and gas formation Crude oil and fractional distillation An animation showing fractional distillation of crude oil Completing sentences about fractional distillation The greenhouse effect Chemistry An animation showing the greenhouse effect Introducing global warming and its possible effects Environmental problems caused by extracting and transporting fossil fuels The problems of decreasing resources Carbon footprints and how to reduce them Identifying true-or-false statements about global warming What do chemists do? An introduction to careers in chemistry A careers interview with a fuel researcher A careers interview with an environmental consultant Summer /45

30 Preparing for KS3 National Tests 29 slides 2 Flash activities 3 worksheets How should I revise? Making a revision plan Practice questions 1 Active revision Practice questions 2 Practice questions 3 The best times to revise Identifying true-or-false statements about revision Chemistry Building strong foundations Key ideas in KS3 Chemistry Making a concept map Preparing for the exam In the exam Top tips on answering questions Identifying poor answers Sample questions 3 fully worked sample questions Summer /45

31 Cells 43 slides 23 Flash activities 1 video Biology What are cells? An introduction to cells The seven life processes Animal and plant cells Basic features of a cell The parts of a typical animal cell The structures found in a typical animal cell Sequence illustrating how a cell is like a factory A testing activity covering the different parts of a cell The parts of a typical plant cell The structures found in a typical plant cell Deciding whether structures belong to animal or plant cells The different functions of cells Categorizing specialized cells Looking at cells An animation showing how to collect cells from an onion An animation showing how to collect cells from the cheek Using a microscope A virtual microscope to look at different types of cells A sequence outlining the invention and impact of the microscope An activity testing the different parts of the microscope Worksheet 1 Comparing animal and plant cells Worksheet 2 Identifying parts of a microscope Cells to organisms Cells, tissues and organs Showing how the body contains different systems Matching each human body system with the organs that it contains Where do cells come from? Introducing cell division An animation outlining the process of cell division A video showing cell division Summer /45

32 Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide Ordering the stages involved in collecting, preparing and viewing cells Completing sentences about cells Biology Summer /45

33 Respiration 33 slides 14 Flash activities 1 video 3 worksheets Releasing energy Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide Introducing the process of respira tion Worksheet 1 Testing knowledge A video showing how to test for products of respiration about circulation Worksheet 2 Investigating the Showing the body systems involved in respiration effect of exercise on pulse rate Completing the equation for aerobic respiration Worksheet 3 Analysing a graph Respiration and combustion showing a change in pulse rate Deciding which statements relate to respiration and combustion Biology The circulatory system Outlining circulation An animation showing how oxygen reaches the tissues of the body The role of the heart Development of ideas about the heart and circulation Pulse and the effect of exercise The breathing system Explaining why we breath An animation showing what happens when we breath in and out Labelling the different parts of the alveoli An animation showing what happens in the alveoli in gas exchange Comparing inhaled and exhaled air Identifying parts of the breathing system Anaerobic respiration Introducing anaerobic respiration and oxygen debt An interactive activity investigating how running affects pulse rate Completing the equation for anaerobic respiration Summer /45

34 Human Reproduction 40 slides 19 Flash activities Human sex cells and systems Introducing reproduction Identifying parts of the male reproductive system Identifying parts of the female reproductive system Deciding which parts of the human reproductive system are male and female Matching body parts to functions Introducing the sex cells Identifying adaptations of egg and sperm cells Fertilization and sexual intercourse An animation showing fertilization and implantation Matching reproductive processes to their descriptions Worksheet 1 Discussing issues about contraception Worksheet 2 Talking about attitudes towards AIDS, including designing a poster or pamphlet Biology Contraception Different types of contraception Identifying what each type of contraception protects against Sexually transmitted infections Descriptions of four sexually transmitted infections An interactive map outlining the impact of HIV on different continents Embryo development and birth An animation showing how the placenta works The development from an embryo to fetus A sequence showing how a baby develops during gestation Arranging the order of stages in pregnancy Puberty Identifying the changes that happen to males during puberty Identifying the changes that happen to females during puberty An animation showing the stages of the menstrual cycle Summer /45

35 Microbes and Disease 35 slides 13 Flash activities 1 video What are microbes? Introducing bacteria, viruses and fungi Labelling the structure of a bacterial cell A video showing bacteria dividing Identifying the different parts of a virus Labelling the structure of a fungal cell Looking at microbes using a virtual microscope Worksheet 1 Assessing the global impact of tuberculosis, using data provided Worksheet 2 Investigating John Snow s theory of the spread of cholera Uses of microbes Biology Using bacteria and fungi to make useful products Using yeast to make bread Using yeast in the production of alcohol How microbes cause disease Introducing different types of diseases Explaining the different ways disease can spread Fighting disease Identifying the body s natural defence mechanisms An animation showing how white blood cells destroy microbes An animation showing how antibodies help white blood cells destroy microbes Preventing the spread of disease Introducing antibiotics and vaccines An animation to show how vaccination helps protect a population from disease A sequence showing the discovery of vaccines by Edward Jenner Summer /45

36 Diet and Fitness 41 slides 17 Flash activities Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide A balanced diet The importance of a balanced diet An interactive pie chart showing what makes up a balanced diet Matching nutrients to their function in the body Testing which foods are rich in each nutrient Eating too much or too little Matching deficiency diseases to their cause Worksheet 1 Analysing food labels Worksheet 2 Identifying enzyme substrates and products Biology Digestion Introducing digestion Different parts of the digestive system Carbohydrates, proteins and fats Digestive enzymes How enzymes work Breaking down carbohydrates, proteins and fats Matching digestive enzymes to their action An animation showing the process of digestion Labelling parts of the digestive system Completing sentences about digestion Fitness Outlining health and fitness Why different aspects of fitness are useful The importance of regular exercise Identifying which sports maintain and improve aspects of fitness Matching fitness factors to definitions Different types of joints in the body Summer /45

37 Biology Drugs 30 slides 10 Flash activities What is a drug? Different types of drugs Classifying drugs How different types of drugs affect the body Why drugs are dangerous Smoking The harmful effects of smoking An animation showing what chemicals are in a cigarette How chemicals in cigarette smoke affect the body Smoking statistics Passive smoking and the smoking ban Testing knowledge of the harmful effects of smoking Cannabis Matching substances to their effects on the body Alcohol Alcohol and it s effects on the body Alcohol advise Drink driving The physiological effects of alcohol Worksheet 1 Identifying true-or-false statements about alcohol Worksheet 2 Calculating alcohol units Summer /45

38 Human Behaviour 33 slides 13 Flash activities 1 video Biology What is behaviour? Introducing human behaviour Classifying stimuli as internal or external The nervous system How the nervous system co-ordinates responses Matching sense organs to the receptors they contain Identifying different parts of the nervous system Reflex response A video of the knee-jerk reaction An animation showing how the knee-jerk reaction is co-ordinated The effect of drugs on the nervous system Arranging the order of stages in a reflex response The hormonal system Introducing hormones Identifying different parts of the hormonal system Worksheet 1 Testing reaction times by catching a ruler Worksheet 2 Investigating what happens during the fight or flight response Types of behaviour Innate behaviour An animation showing the fight or flight response Learned behaviour How diseases effect the brain Complex behaviour and how it aids our survival Choosing which statements apply to the nervous or hormonal response Summer /45

39 Plants and Photosynthesis 47 slides 15 Flash activities Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide Biology What is photosynthesis? Introducing photosynthesis Photosynthesis equation Identifying what is needed for photosynthesis Completing the equation for photosynthesis Leaves and glucose The different types of cells within the leaf and their functions How plants use glucose An animation showing how leaves are tested for starch An interactive experiment investigating the effect of light on photosynthesis Matching the parts of the leaves to their function Completing the sentences about leaf adaptations Roots and water How roots are adapted Why plants need water Worksheet 1 Part 1: Writing up the experiment investigating light and photosynthesis Part 2: Investigating the effect of carbon dioxide Worksheet 2 Identifying mineral deficiencies in plants Plants as food Plants as producers Food from the different parts of the plant Identifying which part of the plant each type of food is from Other uses of plants Growing plants How mineral deficiency affects plant growth Fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides Organic farming methods Different opinions about organically grown food Deciding whether statements relate to fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides Summer /45

40 Variation 49 slides 19 Flash activities 3 worksheet Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide Biology Classifying organisms Introducing classification An activity showing how animals are classified Classifying vertebrates into groups Classifying invertebrates into groups Matching the types of invertebrates to the correct animals An activity showing how plants are classified Types of variation Outlining what is meant by variation Identifying the similar characteristics of a family Inherited and environmental variation Deciding whether characteristics are environmental or inherited Continuous and discontinuous variation Categorizing characteristics as continuous or discontinuous Causes of variation An activity showing the location of inherited material An animation showing how characteristics are inherited An animation outlining how identical twins are produced An animation outlining how non-identical twins are produced Completing sentences about inheritance Worksheet 1 Investigating variation within the class Worksheet 2 Answering questions about selective breeding dogs Worksheet 3 Group debate about genetic engineering Variation investigation An investigation into the variation of the mass of tomatoes Selecting characteristic Introducing selective breeding Choosing desirable organisms for selective breeding Identifying true and false statements about selective breeding Introducing genetic engineering A class voting activity about GM crops Summer /45

41 Ecosystems 33 slides 13 Flash activities Habitats Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide Describing ecosystems and habitats Identifying which land habitat different organisms live in An animation showing the different ways of sampling a population Adaptations Worksheet 1 Designing an animal Worksheet 2 Orangutans and the effect of deforestation Definition of an adaptation Identifying the adaptations of elephants and lions Matching adaptations to their functions Daily and yearly adaptation Identifying true-or-false statements about daily or yearly adaptation Biology Environmental change The effects of environmental change on animals Why it is important to conserve biodiversity An interactive activity illustrating biodiversity Human impact on the environment, including deforestation and global warming The possible effects of climate change on ecosystems An animation showing how global warming may affect polar bear populations A graph presenting evidence for global climate change Summer /45

42 Feeding Relationships 38 slides 13 Flash activities Biology Feeding types Producers and consumers Categorizing animals as producers or consumers Herbivores, carnivores and omnivores Matching the feeding type to the correct definition Predator and prey relationships Food chains and food webs Introducing food chains Building an Antarctic food web Identifying the feeding types of organisms in a food chain Identifying primary, secondary and tertiary consumers Introducing food webs Build your own food web Worksheet 1 Feeding relationships in the Masai Mara W orksheet 2 Food chains in kelp forests Changes in the food chain An interactive food web showing how populations in a food chain could change if a species dies out Testing how changes in the food web affect populations Biomass Pyramids of numbers and biomass Comparing pyramids of numbers and biomass Completing sentences about food chains and pyramids Summer /45

43 Animal Behaviour 30 slides 13 Flash activities 1 video 3 worksheets Biology What is behaviour? Introducing animal behaviour Matching examples of behaviour to the correct stimulus Classifying stimuli as internal or external Outlining behaviour adaptations Types of behaviour Introducing innate and learned behaviour Categorizing behaviour as innate or learned Introducing reflex responses An interactive activity involving tickling four different animals which show reflex responses Outlining the process of imprinting Introducing social behaviour, including courtship behaviour A video showing courtship behaviour in great crested grebes Sequence showing examples of courtship behaviour Matching types of behaviour with correct definitions Worksheet 1 Investigating behaviour in three-spined sticklebacks Worksheet 2 Recording and analysing the results of the interactive herring gull activity Worksheet 3 Analysing the results of a choice chamber experiment Investigating behaviour Investigating innate behaviour in herring gulls. An interactive activity to investigate innate behaviour in herring gull chicks A sequence outlining the investigations of Pavlov into learned behaviour An interactive game that involves trying to train Pavolv s dog Investigating behaviour using woodlice and a choice chamber Summer /45

44 Biology Around Us 21 slides 7 Flash activities 2 videos Biology What is animal testing? Why we test drugs on animals How animals have been used in medical research in the past What types of tests are used Ethical and moral implications of testing on animals A video interview with a member of Pro-test about why it is important to continue using animals in medical testing A video interview with a member of BUAV about why it is important that we stop using animals in testing The laws about animal testing A research scientist s experience of using animals in testing Alternatives to animal testing Identifying true-or-false statements about animal testing A class voting activity about animal testing in medical research What do biologists do? An introduction to careers in biology A careers interview with a hospital laboratory assistant A careers interview with an ecologist A careers interview with a PhD student Summer /45

45 Preparing for KS3 National Tests 24 slides 2 Flash activities Boardworks KS3 Science Contents Guide How should I revise? Making a revision plan Active revision The best times to revise Identifying true-or-false statements about revision Practice questions 1 Practice questions 2 Building strong foundations Biology Key ideas in KS3 Biology Making a concept map Preparing for the exam In the exam Top tips on answering questions Identifying poor answers Sample questions 3 fully worked sample questions Summer /45