GCSE Gateway Science Suite - Combined Science A (9-1) - J250

Planning and teaching

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Planning

B2: outline scheme of work J247 J250 - This resource provides planning guidance with suggested teaching times for the topics within the specification, along with a sample scheme of work for the specified topic. DOCX 664KB
C1 and C2: outline scheme of work J248 J250 - This resource provides planning guidance with suggested teaching times for the topics within the specification, along with a sample scheme of work for the specified topic. DOCX 431KB
P2: outline scheme of work J250 - This resource provides planning guidance with suggested teaching times for the topics within the specification, along with a sample scheme of work for the specified topic. DOCX 302KB
Annual planning for Gateway Sciences This resource provides suggested models for teaching single sciences and combined sciences over 2, 2½ and 3 years. A tool is included to modify these models to fit your centre's curriculum plan. XLSX 329KB

Delivery guides

STEM contributors - Biology This spreadsheet will signpost some opportunities to highlight some diverse STEM contributors, making links between their work and the specification. XLSX 132KB
STEM contributors - Chemistry This spreadsheet will signpost some opportunities to highlight some diverse STEM contributors, making links between their work and the specification. XLSX 116KB
STEM contributors - Physics This spreadsheet will signpost some opportunities to highlight some diverse STEM contributors, making links between their work and the specification. XLSX 121KB
Particles This guide contains a range of teaching approaches and classroom activities that can be used in the delivery of the particles topic. PDF 454KB
Forces and motion This guide will help teachers plan for and teach forces and motion by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 532KB
Scaling up This guide will help teachers plan for and teach scaling up by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 3MB
Scaling up student and teacher resources These student and teacher resources should be used with the 'scaling up' delivery guide. ZIP 3MB

Teaching activities

Multiple choice topic quizzes

Digital MCQ quiz - Topics P1, P2, P3 These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
Digital MCQ quiz - Topics P4, P5, P6 These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.

Language of measurement in context - Biology

The purpose of this exemplar investigation is to illustrate the use of the language of measurement terms in the context of Biology. DOCX 889KB
Language of measurement in context - Chemistry

The purpose of this exemplar investigation is to illustrate the use of the language of measurement terms in the context. DOCX 971KB
Language of measurement in context - Physics

The purpose of this exemplar investigation is to illustrate the use of the language of measurement terms in the context. DOCX 864KB
How to answer 6 mark LOR - Biology 1 Activity J247-J250 J257-J260 - This activity is designed to 'unpick' how to tackle 6 mark LOR questions. DOCX 702KB
Comparing light and electron microscopes This activity is designed to be used as a consolidation tool for the light microscope and an introduction to the electron microscope. DOCX 372KB
How to answer 6 mark LOR - Chemistry Activity This activity is designed to 'unpick' how to tackle 6 mark LOR questions. DOCX 744KB
How to answer 6 mark LOR - Physics 1 Activity This activity is designed to 'unpick' how to tackle 6 mark LOR questions. DOCX 809KB
The superheroes of the atomic model The superheroes of the atomic model task covers the development of the atomic model in an active fact-finding resource. DOC 3MB

Teacher guides

End of topic quiz Topic B2 - Scaling up. DOCX 13MB
ExamBuilder – using past papers to make new papers A short video showing you how to use the ExamBuilder tool
End of topic quiz Topic C1and C2 . DOCX 2MB
End of topic quiz Topic P2. DOCX 2MB
Quiz – Topic B2 Scaling up DOCX 478KB
Quiz – Topic C1 and C2 DOCX 875KB
Quiz – Topic P2 Forces DOCX 506KB

Practical activities

Purposeful practicals overview J247/ J248/ J249/J250 - A refreshed approach to practicals delivery PDF 1MB
Purposeful practicals menu guide J247/ J248/ J249/J250 - Deliver your practicals with purpose PDF 2MB
Integrated instructions J247 - Microscopy (onion cells) PDF 209KB
Purposeful practicals pack J247 - Microscopy (onion cells) DOCX 2MB
Integrated instructions J248 - Measuring the rate of reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid PDF 334KB
Purposeful practicals pack J248 - Measuring the rate of reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid DOCX 818KB
Integrated instructions J249 - Determining density of a liquid PDF 199KB
Purposeful practicals pack J249 - Determining density of a liquid DOCX 1MB
Integrated instructions J249 - Determining density of a regular solid PDF 179KB
Purposeful practicals pack J249 - Determining density of a regular solid DOCX 1MB
Integrated instructions J249 - Determining density of an irregular solid PDF 190KB
Purposeful practicals pack J249 - Determining density of an irregular solid DOCX 738KB
Example set of practicals
Practical skills booklet - Student booklet
Student laboratory booklet containing instructions for carrying out the selected activities which cover all of the skills for GCSE Combined Science. DOCX 3MB
Practical skills booklet - Student extension tasks Practical skills booklet - Student extension tasks DOCX 322KB
Practical support guide A list of practical activities and resources suitable for each PAG. Very helpful for revision work and where practical activities are not possible. DOCX 158KB

Handbooks

Mathematical skills This mathematical skills handbook is designed to accompany the GCSE (9-1) Gateway and Twenty First Century Science specifications for teaching from September 2016. PDF 2MB

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