Health and Safety:
Starter and Plenary Tasks
Teacher TalkaboutThe class 'test' the teacher on their knowledge of key words related to this topic (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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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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ConnectivesStudents are given the beginning of a sentence and then asked to use at least one connective from a given list in order to add further detail and complete it. (subscription only) |
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I predictThis task acts as the plenary from one lesson and the starter for the next lesson (subscription only) |
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10 QuestionsA 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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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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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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Give me tenStudents 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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Memorise thisStudents work in pairs or small groups to remember words which have been shown to them. (subscription only) |
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Teach me about ...Students 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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Starter or plenary cube(subscription only) |
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'30 Seconds'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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Lucky Dip QuestionsEvery 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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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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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? Why? How?Students are given a scenario. They have to suggest a solution, explain why they feel their solution is the most appropriate and finally explain how to implement their solution. (subscription only) |
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CharadesProbably best as a plenary task. Rules and list of words are provided. (subscription only) |
Lesson Tasks
Theory Notes TaskStudents read the theory notes on the mini website and then answer the questions on the task sheet. (subscription only) |
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Correct the teacherStudents are given a piece of text written by a ‘teacher’. The text contains a number of mistakes. They are asked to read the text and correct any mistakes they find. (subscription only) |
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Crossword cluesStudents are given a completed crossword and asked to write the clues. This task is an excellent way to help students really understand the meaning of each term. Students can swap clues and provide feedback on their clarity. (subscription only) |
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Create your own crosswordStudents are given step by step instructions about creating their own crossword which they can then give to fellow students to solve (subscription only) |
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Connectives taskThis task helps to develop students' higher order thinking skills and helps them get used to extending their exam question answers (subscription only) |
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Discussion statementsStudents are given a number of open ended statements related to this topic. In groups, they discuss each statement in order to see if they can come up with a suitable answer. (subscription only) |
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Exam style questionsStudents are given a set of questions which are similar to those they might expect to see in their written examination. A good opportunity to give students practice on question answering technique. (subscription only) |
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Identify the questionStudents are given the answer to a number of questions. Their task is to identify what the original question might have been. (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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News BulletinStudents work in groups to prepare a news bulletin about this topic. (subscription only) |
News Case Study Tasks
Video case study 1Keyboard to reduce wrist strain (subscription only) |
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News case study 1Health advert sparks gaming row (subscription only) |
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News case study 2Online networking 'harms health' (subscription only) |
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News case study 3Games consoles 'cause skin sores' (subscription only) |