This fully resourced lesson on planning investigations is designed to help KS3 students develop their understanding of how to plan a scientific investigation through clear explanations and engaging activities. 
 
This is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the AQA KS3 Enquiry skill 2.9 Collect data, 2.11 Plan variables, 2.13 Estimate risks and the Activate 1 (OUP) Enquiry processes 1: EP2 Planning investigations lesson.
 
The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson's text is editable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students' progress and time constraints. 
 
While primarily designed for UK students with British English spellings and vocabulary, the core content and activities can be easily adapted to suit the needs of students in other countries with similar educational systems.
 
Presentation contains (38 slides): 
Lesson prep and materials guide: Clear guidance for preparing the lesson.
Student worksheets/handouts: All the printable materials needed for the lesson.
Do Now activity: Starter activity to refresh students' memory and introduce the upcoming lesson.
Clear lesson aim, objectives & success criteria: Provides students with a clear understanding of what they'll learn and how to show their understanding.
Warm-up slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic.
Information slides: Differentiated content catering to a range of learning styles and abilities.
Engaging group activities: Differentiated activities that encourage students to collaborate, participate actively, and deepen their understanding of the topic.
Practical activity: Hands-on experience to apply concepts and develop practical skills.
Questions with answers: Questions with three difficulty levels to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Answers are provided, making them perfect for self-assessment and creating clear, effective notes.
Homework activities: Differentiated homework tasks to cater to various learning styles and abilities. These activities are designed to reinforce key concepts from the lesson while promoting independent learning.
 
Aimed at a mixed ability KS3 class, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: 
K- Know (low demand)
A- Apply (standard demand)
E- Extend (high demand)
 
This lesson is also available as:
Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.