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I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.

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I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.
IGCSE Photosynthesis complete unit
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IGCSE Photosynthesis complete unit

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Photosynthesis Topic with complete PowerPoint lessons and worksheets including lab activities. Each lesson involves a range of activities to promote interest and learning of the material. The content covers the following points: The word equation and the balanced chemical symbol equation for photosynthesis Understand how varying carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity and temperature affect the rate of photosynthesis Describe the structure of the leaf and explain how it is adapted for photosynthesis Understand that plants require mineral ions for growth, and that magnesium ions are needed for chlorophyll and nitrate ions are needed for amino acids Practical: investigate photosynthesis, showing the evolution of oxygen from a water plant, the production of starch and the requirements of light, carbon dioxide and chlorophyll
IGCSE Nutrition Revision Map
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IGCSE Nutrition Revision Map

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Help students prepare their revision for the topic of nutrition. The questions cover both plants and animal nutrition including core practicals (Edexcel). I print the document on A3 paper and it takes around 45 - 50 minutes for able students to complete. I allow the task to be an open book activity in preparation for an exam.
Plant Reproduction - Double Fertilisation
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Plant Reproduction - Double Fertilisation

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AS Biology lesson on the process of fertilisation in flowering plants from pollen tube formation to fusion of nuclei. Contains a useful video I found on youtube which explains the process. I have also included a starter activity of labelling the plant parts (IGCSE) and an exam question with mark scheme for self assessment activity.
International A Level Transition Booklet
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International A Level Transition Booklet

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I have put together a transition booklet for my GCSE students to work through during the end of term and over the summer holidays. It includes a brief overview of the course; what students should know from GCSE; exam terminology to be familiar with; practical skills needed for next year; scientific article and questions; recommended reading for the summer
Bacteria and Viruses including viral reproduction
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Bacteria and Viruses including viral reproduction

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Edexcel specification link 6.5 (i) (ii) Two power point complete lessons focusing on the structure of viruses and bacteria. The second lesson looks at the lytic and lysogenic cycles with a short video clip on retrovirus reproduction - this will be looked at again when we study HIV. The lesson includes an exam question with mark scheme.
Case Studies of Disease: Tuberculosis and HIV
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Case Studies of Disease: Tuberculosis and HIV

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2 lessons looking at the causes, symptoms and treatments of 2 deadly diseases. Edexcel Spec link 6.6 There is plenty of opportunity for class discussion and links into history for both diseases. I have included graded tasks in both lessons as my students enjoy working their way up to the higher grades.
Developing Immunity - Natural, Artificial, Active and Passive
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Developing Immunity - Natural, Artificial, Active and Passive

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This resource focuses on Edexcel specification link 6.11 It introduces the different types of immunity. There is a video resource and questions to check understanding. The information cards can be printed and put around room for students to collect information to make it more interactive. I was short on time so I went through them on the board as students made their own notes.
Immunity - Non Specific and Specific Responses to Infection
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Immunity - Non Specific and Specific Responses to Infection

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4 lessons focusing on the non-specific and specific responses to infection. I have split the lessons into 4 parts due to the subject material being very complex. The lessons cover Edexcel specification links 6.8 - 6.10 but can be used with other exam boards The lessons have many different opportunities for assessment and recalling previous learnt material.
A Level Biology - Forensics Activity
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A Level Biology - Forensics Activity

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Learning Objectives: Understand how to determine the time of death of a mammal by examining the extent of decomposition, stage of succession, forensic entomology, body temperature and degree of muscle contraction. You will need internet access This is an interactive forensics activity. It begins with a body that has been found within a field. Students use their knowledge of forensics plus the information provided on the site to determine the time of death. There is no correct time here but hopefully students will be able to justify their answer. Students are able to study entomology results, rigor mortis, body temperature, digestive contents, blood results plus other facts such as clothing and exercise. Students will need a copy of the police report to complete and graph paper. Students will be given a link to access the task. You do not need to provide an email address or have a google account to access the material. The task can be completed on laptops, tablets and mobile phones.so they can be set as homework or used in cover lessons.
Cell Structure and Organelles Digital Escape Room
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Cell Structure and Organelles Digital Escape Room

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Welcome to Hollow Grove, a small town surrounded by dense forests and whispered legends of the supernatural. As a group of students on a camping trip, you arrive at the mysterious old mansion rumored to be haunted. The wind howls through the trees as you approach the creaky gate. The story runs alongside tasks to test students’ knowledge and understanding of cell structure to include: Organelles inside of the cell Microscope structure Calculating size of specimen The escape room is interactive. Students can move objects and click on them to reveal clues. No handouts are required but scrap paper is useful as some clues need to be written down and rearranged. There are gentle hints at the top of each page but students should click around the whole room to move or reveal clues. It is important clues are solved as they are required to pass to the next page. The escape room is a great end-of-topic task to check student´s understanding in a novel way. What is a digital escape room? Digital Escape rooms are an interactive activity that promote both individual learning and peer collaboration through problem-solving. Each escape room has a range of activities to challenge the students whilst also covering the specification. This means they are an excellent resource to use as a revision tool. All of the activities are online, eliminating the need for printing materials. How does the escape room work? Students will be given a link to access the digital escape room. You do not need to provide an email address or have a google account to access the material. Escape rooms can be completed on laptops, tablets and mobile phones, so they can be set as homework or used in cover lessons. Starting the Task • Give students the link to the escape room • Students can enjoy working through the challenges with a partner but they can be completed alone. • Students will need to look closely at the images. Some objects can be moved to reveal clues, other need to be clicked on.
Momentum and Car Safety
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Momentum and Car Safety

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I have used my own resources and a few slides from other Tes members (thank you!) to put together a PPT which recalls the equation for momentum and then looks at how to calculate force using the change of momentum and time. There are also exam questions included for extra practice!