Inclusive SEND science lesson on Energy Stores and Systems for Key Stage 4 – one lesson with three pathways for PMLD, SLD / MLD and dyslexic GCSE learners. 47 slides at 28 pt, answers on click, worksheets with answers and 19 pages of print-ready cards. Where is energy stored, and how does it move? An inclusive KS4 lesson on energy stores, transfers and systems for special schools and mixed-ability classes.

Everyone studies the same National Curriculum topic at the right level, so the whole class learns together.

Three pathways in one lesson

• Explore (PMLD / sensory learners): a sensory story with warm hands, a stretchy band, a bouncing ball and a light-up toy. Includes an Engagement Model observation record for the adult to complete.
• Build (SLD / MLD, low reading age, EAL): match pictures to words, name the energy stores and sort moving and still things – by sticking, pointing, signing or writing.
• Explain (GCSE, dyslexia-friendly): name all eight stores, describe the changes in common situations, explain closed systems and answer an exam question.

What’s included

• 47-slide editable PowerPoint – every word at least 28 pt, cream background, no italics, one idea per slide, a picture on every teaching slide and answers revealed one click at a time
• Visual timetable with Now / Next, feelings check-in, sensory starter, ‘I can’ objectives, key words with pictures, show-me checks, picture hinge question, exam question with mark scheme and plenary
• Multi-sensory practical: energy stations: drop a ball, wind up a toy, rub your hands and switch on a torch
• 6-page worksheet pack (Word + PDF) in 14 pt with 1.5 line spacing: teacher guide, sensory story and engagement record, Build tasks, Explain tasks, cut-out cards and full answers
• 19-page Printable Cards and Resources pack (PDF) with cut lines: key-word picture cards, word cards, picture cards, matching cards, yes / not sure / no cards, A–D, number and answer cards, visual timetable cards, Now and Next board, feelings board, sorting mat, choice board and A4 posters
• Teaching-team notes: adult roles, resources, safety, misconceptions and Ofsted SEND links

Key words: energy, store, transfer, kinetic, gravitational, elastic, thermal, chemical

Curriculum

• National Curriculum Key Stage 4 Science (Physics): energy changes, stores and transfers; calculating energy changes
• AQA GCSE Physics 8463 / Combined Science Trilogy 8464 – 4.1.1.1 Energy stores and systems

Ideal for special schools, SEND resource bases, intervention groups, alternative provision and mainstream classes that need adaptive teaching.

Keywords: SEND science, special needs science lesson, PMLD sensory story, SLD, MLD, dyslexia friendly, adaptive teaching, inclusive science, KS4 physics, GCSE physics, energy stores, energy transfers, systems, conservation of energy, visual timetable, communication cards, Engagement Model