A compilation of whole class activities from SMILE intended for use as lesson starters or as part of a plenary session.

The activities are categorised into six sections. Each section contains a number of activity...

In this logic puzzle a text box contains four statements that describe how many zeros, ones, twos and threes are contained within the box (e.g. there is 1 zero in this box). Students are challenged to complete five statements contained within a text box so that each of the statements is true.

This resource contains two excel programs with interactive spreadsheets dealing with linear inequalities in one or two variables.

Trial and...

This RISP activity Polynomial Equations with Unit Coefficients sets students the task of finding the roots of polynomials with a large number of terms. Students are...

In this lesson, pupils learn how energy is required to fuel many different body processes, growth and activities and that different people need different amounts of energy. They explore macronutrients and micronutrients and how we can measure energy intake using kilojoules or calories as well as learning about...

This biology and food resource uses the real-life context of the British America’s Cup team INEOS TEAM UK to introduce the topic of nutrition and a balanced diet. There is a short video clip 'Nutrition and fitness Teach with confidence' intended for teachers which introduces the resources and how to use them.

A maths skills handbook covering all the skills identified by the DfE as relevant for OCR A level chemistry (H032, H432, H033...

A practical skills handbook to accompany the OCR Practical Endorsement for OCR A level chemistry (H033/H433), incorporating supporting material for teachers and students, covering practical skills requirements, practical skills assessed in the written exam, practical skills assessed in the Practical Endorsement,...

This resource invites students to investigate how many tables and chairs in a new range of dining furniture should be made in order to get the greatest profit. Topics covered include modeling, forming equations, graphing solutions and linear programming.

The resource includes a...

This investigation looks at two mirrors fixed at a point. A ray of light enters the set-up, bounces around and then exits along the same path. The task is to find the angle between the mirrors....

This resource asks students to read an engaging poem by John Godfey Saxe and to explain the moral of the poem and how it might relate to the importance of careful observation during experiments. Students are required to show critical thinking skills and understand the importance of controlling variables and good...

In this resource learners will explore why scientists are engaged in research at the bottom of the Antarctic and Arctic Oceans. They will understand the importance of collecting samples of organisms...

Many sea creatures such as crabs and shell fish are affected greatly by the levels of acid and temperatures of the ocean they live in as it prevents their outer shell development. This can lead to a depletion in numbers and a knock on effect along the food chain.

These resources include practical activities...

This resource provides a set of videos and a practical investigation aimed at supporting working scientifically in the classroom and relating science to real world experiences. In the first video Professor Brian Cox joins a teacher to find out how to set up and run an investigation into the effect of increasing...

A multiple choice quiz on oceans for AS/A level  chemistry.

Although it is written for OCR AS/A level chemistry (Salters) H033/H433 course, it can be edited to suit your scheme of work.