Free KS3 science discussion lesson, plus ten reusable talk protocols. A sample from Verity Talking Points: twelve ready-to-teach science discussions that cover science content and oracy at once.

The sample asks: what makes something alive? Pupils rank nine hard cases (a virus, a dormant seed, a candle flame, a mule, a robot vacuum, a dried-out tardigrade and more) and find exactly where the seven life processes stop working. Original stimulus, question ladder, both sides at equal strength, vocabulary, sentence stems and teacher notes, plus a full Teacher Briefing so you can teach it outside your specialism.

Inside: pack overview, one complete Talking Point, ten protocol cards, subject background and reading list for all twelve topics, references.

Full pack: KS3 Science | 12 Discussion & Debate Lessons.

© Verity Education 2026. Free resource: please do not redistribute or resell. All stimulus material is original. Aligned to the Oracy Skills Framework (© Voice 21 and the University of Cambridge, 2018); not affiliated. Full acknowledgements in the download.