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Consider all reasonsStudents are given an open ended statement related to the topic. In pairs, they identify as many reasons as possible in order to provide an answer to the statement (subscription only) |
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Compare and contrastStudents are given two images and asked to consider the differences and similarities between them (subscription only) |
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Acting upA fun starter activity. Students are given a character card. They then have to explain a term related to this topic whilst staying in character. (subscription only) |
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10 questionsStarter task A volunteer (either a student or class teacher) is given a slip of paper so they know 'what they are'. The rest of the class can ask up to a maximum of 10 questions to guess what they are. The volunteer can only answer 'yes' or 'no' (subscription only) |
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30 SecondsStarter task Students are shown a number of terms for exactly 30 seconds. They need to memorise as many as possible. After 30 seconds, the terms are hidden and they need to write down as many terms as they can remember along with at least one fact about that term. (subscription only) |
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3-2-1Display this on the whiteboard as students are walking through the door. They can work individually or in pairs to come up with the answers. Good for differentiation as all students should be able to get at least one of the six points. (subscription only) |
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Word TennisStudents work in groups of three with two 'serving' words related to the topic. The observer monitors for words which are 'out' (subscription only) |
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Starter - odd one outStudents are shown a number of key terms. They have to decide which of the terms is the ‘odd one out’ and give a reason for their choice (subscription only) |
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Draw me a pictureStudents are given a selection of key terms and are asked to illustrate one of them in a diagram. (subscription only) |
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Give me tenA starter or plenary task Students work in pairs to come up with ten words related to this project before joining up with another pair to expand their list. (subscription only) |
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Just a minuteStarter or plenary task Students are asked to talk to a partner about this topic for 60 seconds whilst abiding by a set of rules (subscription only) |
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Lucky dip questionsStarter or plenary task Every student is given a number at the start of the activity. This is used to help pick who will ask and answer questions about what has been learned during the lesson. (subscription only) |
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One, Two, ThreeCan be used either as a starter or a plenary task. Students are given a sheet to complete firstly on their own, then with a partner and then joining up with another pair (subscription only) |
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Pass the buckAn excellent starter or plenary for involving all students and getting them to identify a large number of facts about the current topic (subscription only) |
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ScrabbleStudents are given a blank scrabble type sheet and take it in turns to write down key words related to this topic (subscription only) |
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Teach me aboutStudents become the teacher! One student is tasked with preparing a five minute revision starter about this topic for the beginning of the following lesson. (subscription only) |
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Teacher talkaboutStarter or plenary task The class 'test' the teacher on their knowledge of key words related to this topic (subscription only) |
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Three factsStarter or plenary task Students are asked to write down three facts that they can remember off the top of their heads about the topic. (subscription only) |
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What would they do?Students are asked what they think that a particular famous person might do in a given scenario. (subscription only) |
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4-4-2A plenary activity where students are asked to summarise the lesson and pick out the main key words related to the topic. (subscription only) |
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CharadesThis ever popular acting game is an excellent activity to engage students at the start of a lesson or to add a fun element to the end of a lesson. Rules and list of words are provided. (subscription only) |
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CorkboardA great plenary idea both for AFL and for getting feedback from every student (subscription only) |
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I predict ..This task acts as the plenary from one lesson and the starter for the next lesson (subscription only) |
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Lesson summaryThis plenary provides students with an opportunity to evaluate the lesson and their learning and an AFL opportunity for the teacher. (subscription only) |
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MastermindA plenary activity which is loosely based on the game show 'Mastermind' (subscription only) |
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Text meA plenary activity where students are asked to write a text message to explain what they have learned during the lesson (subscription only) |
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Lesson Tasks
Theory Notes TaskStudents read the theory notes on the mini website and then answer the questions on the sheet. Task answers are supplied (subscription only)
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Different representation methods taskStudents are given a table to complete whereby they look at each representation method in turn. Task answers are supplied (subscription only)
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Identifying representation methods taskStudents are given a number of different situations and asked to identify the relevant method of representing information Task answers are supplied (subscription only)
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Pros and cons taskStudents are given a selection of methods of representing data and asked to identify some of the pros and cons for each situation. Task answers are supplied (subscription only)
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100 WordsStudents have exactly 100 words to summarise the key points about this topic (subscription only) |
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Construct an answerStudents are given an exam style question to answer. They are also given a set of key words to incorporate into their answer. (subscription only) |
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Important questionsStudents are given a scenario. They work in pairs to consider the questions that should be asked in order to fulfil the scenario. (subscription only)
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In the style of ..A fantastic kinaesthetic activity which is bound to produce some amusing results whilst at the same time reinforcing the main concepts of this topic. (subscription only) |
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Mind MapStudents are given the basic structure of a mind map for this topic. They are asked to recreate the structure on their own sheet of paper and add further detail to each of the branches. Mind maps are a useful tool to use as a revision aid. (subscription only)
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MnemonicStudents often find it hard to remember long lists of items. A mnemonic is a rhyme or acronym that they can create to help them recall such a list. (subscription only) |
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Presentation taskStudents can take forever to set up a presentation often wasting valuable lesson time choosing their background colours and font styles. This resource provides students with a template for this topic with the aim on them spending time on the content rather than the 'pretty stuff'. (subscription only) |
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