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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.
Reactivity Series Digital Escape Room
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Reactivity Series Digital Escape Room

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In the heart of Victorian London, a mysterious wave of terror has swept through the fog-laden streets. The notorious Jack the Ripper has resurfaced, leaving a series of gruesome murders in his wake. You are a young policeman racing against time to uncover the identity of Jack the Ripper before he claims his next victim. The story runs alongside tasks to test students’ knowledge and understanding of the reactivity series to include: understand how metals can be arranged in a reactivity series based on their reactions with :water and acid. understand how metals can be arranged in a reactivity series based on their displacement reactions know the order of reactivity of these metals: potassium, sodium, lithium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, zinc, iron, copper, silver, gold know the conditions under which iron rusts understand how the rusting of iron may be prevented understand the terms: oxidation reduction redox oxidising agent reducing agent 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 which 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 (on next page) • 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. • There is a teacher answer sheet provided if you need to guide students.
Magnetism and Electromagnetism Digital Interactive Escape Room
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Magnetism and Electromagnetism Digital Interactive Escape Room

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You are the Captain of the S.S. Explorer, your mission … to explore neighbouring solar systems looking for valuable minerals to return to Earth. On board are your 16 crewmates. You have 1 month left of your mission before returning home. What could go wrong? The story runs alongside tasks to test students’ knowledge and understanding of magnets and electromagnetism. 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 promotes 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 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. • There is a teacher answer sheet provided if you need to guide students.
A level Chemistry Organic Chemistry Exam Questions
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A level Chemistry Organic Chemistry Exam Questions

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A 39 page PDF document of organic chemistry exam questions. The topics include: Reactions of carbonyl compounds Aromatic carboxylic acids and their derivatives Titration Preparation and analysis of Paracetamol from phenol Reactions of hydrocarbons and amino acids Organic acids Vitamin C Reactions of Phenol Reactions with alcohol Benzene reactions Hydrolysis of haloalkanes Organic compounds containing nitrogen Answer booklet included. Each question is on a separate sheet so teachers can choose which questions to provide for students.
The Immune System Escape Room
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The Immune System Escape Room

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Welcome aboard the Midnight Express, an opulent vintage train renowned for its luxurious journeys across picturesque landscapes. However, tonight’s journey takes an unexpected turn when Mrs. Boucheron, a wealthy socialite, is found murdered in her cabin. As the train hurtles through the night, suspicion falls on the eight eclectic passengers. You are the detective who must solve the mystery and identify the killer before the train reaches its final destination. The story runs alongside tasks to test students’ knowledge and understanding of the immune system (specific and non-specific responses) 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 interactive activities that promote individual learning and peer collaboration through problem-solving. Each escape room has a range of activities to challenge the students while 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 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. • There is a teacher answer sheet provided if you need to guide students.
(I)GCSE Photosynthesis Formative Assessment Task
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(I)GCSE Photosynthesis Formative Assessment Task

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A formative assessment task which can take 2 lessons or be set as a homework. I set this before the end of topic test to allow students time to clarify the ideas behind the unit. Students can use their text books and tablets but the work must be explained in their own words. I have included the criteria to include in the poster and the mark scheme which would be used to grade the work. This works well as a peer assessment as well as a teacher assessed task.
GCSE - Introduction to the Eye + Dissection
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GCSE - Introduction to the Eye + Dissection

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A whole lesson plan allowing students to discover the structure and function of the eye. This lesson is following the double award IGCSE for Edexcel and students need to describe the structure and function of the eye. I have not included information about accommodation. This lesson is a lovely introduction to the eye and includes an eye dissection task plus a 3D image starter activity; exam question and brief investigation into the response to bright light.
A2 Genetically Modified Organisms + A level questions/answers
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A2 Genetically Modified Organisms + A level questions/answers

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This PPT links to the Edexcel A2 course - describe how drugs can be produced using genetically modified organisms. It also links to risks and benefits associated with the use of genetically modified organisms. The PPT is a complete lesson with short tasks which generate discussions regarding this ethical issue. I have included the uses of the enzymes they need to know. There are A level past paper questions to test knowledge plus a fun quick quiz at end of PPT.
Transport of Gases (A level) Digital Escape Room
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Transport of Gases (A level) Digital Escape Room

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In the heart of Victorian London, a mysterious wave of terror has swept through the fog-laden streets. The notorious Jack the Ripper has resurfaced, leaving a series of gruesome murders in his wake. You are a young policeman racing against time to uncover the identity of Jack the Ripper before he claims his next victim. **The story runs alongside tasks to test students’ knowledge and understanding of the transport of gases including: Red blood cells and haemoglobin The chloride shift Plasma and carbon dioxide Oxygen dissociation curve Bohr effect 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 which 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 (on next page) • 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. • There is a teacher answer sheet provided if you need to guide students.
IGCSE Standard and Compound Units Escape room (see description for more detail)
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IGCSE Standard and Compound Units Escape room (see description for more detail)

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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 standard and compound units. General content includes calculate time intervals in terms of the 24-hour and the 12-hour clock make sensible estimates of a range of measures measure an angle to the nearest degree understand and use the relationship between average speed, distance, and time use compound measures such as speed, density and pressure convert measurements within the metric system to include linear and area units e.g. cm2 to m2 and vice versa find the area of simple shapes using the formulae for the areas of triangles and rectangles find the area of parallelograms and trapezia find the surface area of simple shapes using the area formulae for triangles and rectangles 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 which 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 (on next page) • 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. • There is a teacher answer sheet provided if you need to guide students.
Percentage Problems Digital Escape Room
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Percentage Problems Digital Escape Room

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“In the small town of Raven’s Hollow, a mysterious mansion stands abandoned on the outskirts. The locals speak of a dark history surrounding the mansion, with tales of a gruesome murder that took place within its walls. Curiosity draws a group of friends to enter the mansion, where they find themselves trapped in a series of interconnected rooms, each holding clues to unravel the secrets of the past.” The story runs alongside tasks to test students’ knowledge and understanding of percentages 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. You will receive a PDF document on purchase containing the website, password and answers. No email addresses are needed to play. No google account needed.
How do Antibiotics work?
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How do Antibiotics work?

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A PowerPoint which explains the difference between bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal antibiotics. It includes simple activities of students collecting information from cards around the room. There is also an exam question to check knowledge. Brief video explaining the difference and then students collect information from cards and internet
Evolutionary Race between pathogens and humans
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Evolutionary Race between pathogens and humans

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A power point presentation introducing the concept that pathogens are constantly evolving against treatments we have. Students discuss how HIV and TB have managed to evade detection by the immune system Article about people who have protection against the HIV virus (CCR5 gene) with questions. Exam questions
A2 Anaerobic respiration/production of lactate
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A2 Anaerobic respiration/production of lactate

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A PPT which includes all the activities of the lesson. Starter activity - students watch a brief video of sprinting and discuss what type of muscle fibres are likely to be present. The presentation takes them through the process of anaerobic respiration and there are check points along the way which promote discussion and check understanding. Finally, exam questions and mark scheme for self/peer assessment.
A2 Biology: The Heart and Electrical Activity
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A2 Biology: The Heart and Electrical Activity

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A lesson which introduces the idea of electrical activity in the heart, including the roles of SAN; AVN and bundles of His. It also includes how to interpret an ECG. This a complete lesson - possibly could take 2 lessons. It contains worksheets, video clips and exam questions. All answers provided in PPT so students can self assess their own work.
Surface Area to Volume Ratio in Organisms
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Surface Area to Volume Ratio in Organisms

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A PPT with complete lesson with different activities to introduce the idea of surface area and volume and how it is affected by the size of an organism. Activities include - calculating the surface area and volume of 3 cubes; explaining why certain cells/organs have a large surface area. There is also an edexcel IGCSE exam question and mark scheme for self assessment.
A2 Controlling the Heart Rate - cardiovascular control centre
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A2 Controlling the Heart Rate - cardiovascular control centre

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A lesson which explores the effect of exercise and heart rate on the body. Students learn how to calculate cardiac output. The power point explores the role of the cardiovascular control centre. Students complete a diagram showing how both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems can increase/decrease the heart rate depending on blood pressure, need for oxygen and glucose. There is a little practical activity when students observe the effect of adrenaline on heart rate and how quickly heart rate changes.
A2Biology: Drugs and Sport - including ethical issues and transcription factors
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A2Biology: Drugs and Sport - including ethical issues and transcription factors

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A whole lesson dedicated to looking at the effect of certain illegal substances and the ethical issues associated with drug taking in sports. I have included a debate where students sort through different opinions on drug taking in sports. This will help them formulate a for and against argument. I have also included information about how peptide and steroid hormones act as transcription factors and can activate protein synthesis. Finally, I have included the edexcel article from 2015 on drugs in sport and students can work through the article and answer the questions for homework.