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'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.
New AQA GCSE Physics Equations of Motion for Uniform Acceleration Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Physics Equations of Motion for Uniform Acceleration Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the equations of motion for uniform acceleration section of the new 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A calculate acceleration from a graph starter activity 3: An information hunt 4: A constructing the acceleration equation using symbols activity 5: 2 re-arrange the acceleration equation activities 6: 2 dice games 7: A calculating distance travelled activity 8: A calculating final velocity equation construction activity 9: A using final velocity equation plenary Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Controlling Water Levels Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Controlling Water Levels Lesson

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This resource is a lesson and resources covering the controlling body water concentration content in the new 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson with activities includes 2: A 6 mark analysis activity 3: A renal system labeling activity 4: A pair literacy activity 5: A plenary discussion activity on ADH 6: A sheet for students to fill out 7: A 6 mark assessment question 8: A literacy key information starter game 9: A set of notes for students to use 10: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 11: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
AQA GCSE P3 Physics Revision Activities
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AQA GCSE P3 Physics Revision Activities

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This originally was a resource designed to be used over 3 lessons to prepare students to take the 2015 P3 exam as a mock. The lessons are based around a series of activities designed to engage students rather than reteaching them the content. For each activity there is a short tick list of what students need to know to help them identify where they still need to revise. The activities include: X-ray & ultra sound battle ships Electromagnetic induction micro-teaching The eye snakes & ladders CT scanner question matrix Refractive index card sort Pendulum data analysis activity Hydraulic question race Transformers 7 monkey activity Thanks for looking
New GCSE AQA Physics Series Circuits Lesson
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New GCSE AQA Physics Series Circuits Lesson

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This resource is a whole lesson covering the series circuits content of the new 2016 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A resistance calculation starter activity 3: A circuit symbol building kit 4: A circuit building activity 5: A total resistance in a series circuit activity 6: A resistance challenge activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Physics (Science) Black Body Radiation Required Practical Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Physics (Science) Black Body Radiation Required Practical Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the black body radiation practical content in the 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: A series of sheets for students to work through while carrying out the practical 4: An absorption of infrared radiation activity 5: A 6 mark plenary question Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Magnets & Electromagnets Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Magnets & Electromagnets Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on magnets & electromagnets. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question on magnetic materials 4: A questions looking at plotting magnetic fields 5: A question on magnetic fields 6: A question on solenoids 7: A question on magnetic flux density 8: A question on building electromagnets 9: A question on a electromagnets investigation 10: A question on circuit breakers 11: A question on a relay switch 12: A question on load speakers 13: A question on microphones 14: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 15: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Motors & Electromagnetic Induction Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Motors & Electromagnetic Induction Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on motors & electromagnetic induction structure. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question on ACDC 4: A questions on the left hand rule 5: A question on magnetic flux density 6: Questions on the motor effect 7: A question on generators 8: A question on transformers 9: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 10: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique:  Waves Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Waves Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on waves. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: Questions looking at the properties of waves 4: Questions looking at the wave equation 5: Questions looking at waves required practicals 6: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 7: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Radiation Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Radiation Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on radiation and atomic structure. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question looking at the structure of the atom (atomic theory) 4: A questions looking at the 3 types of radiation 5: A question looking at radioactive decay 6: A question on half life 7: A question on background radiation 8: A question on radiation safety 9: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 10: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Electricity Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Electricity Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on electricity. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question looking at circuit components 4: A power calculation question 5: A current in parallel circuits question 6: A power calculation question 7: A PD calculation question 8: A resistance calculation question 9: A IV graph question 10: ACDC questions 11: A national grid question 12: A transformer question 13: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 14: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
New GCSE AQA Physics Parallel Circuits Lesson
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New GCSE AQA Physics Parallel Circuits Lesson

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This resource is a lesson covering the parallel circuit content of the 2016 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A circuit building kit to use in the starter 3: A resistance in a parallel circuit circus activity 4: A parallel circuit challenge activity Thanks for looking
New AQA Physics Static Electricity Lesson
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New AQA Physics Static Electricity Lesson

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This resource is a whole lesson on static electricity covering what is required by the new AQA Physics spec. This lesson includes: 1: A starter information hunt 2: A power point covering the lesson 4: A series of suggested demos 5: A static micro teaching task Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Physics (Science) Momentum Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Physics (Science) Momentum Lesson

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This resource is a lesson covering the momentum content in the new 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes: 1: The momentum equation activity 2: A power point to lead students through the lesson 3: A force & momentum activity 4: A conservation of mass activity 5: A graph drawing activity 6: A rearranging equations activity 7: A calculating stopping distance activity 8: A maze starter game 9: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Physics (Science) Hooke's Law Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Physics (Science) Hooke's Law Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the Hooke’s law content in the 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A practical command word starter game 3: A spring constant equation activity 4: A stretching and squashing explanation 5: A Hooke’s Law investigation design activity 6: A group presentation activity 7: A sheet for students to work through whilst carrying out the practical 8: A graph analysis activity 9: A 6 mark assessment question Thanks for looking
19 KS4 GCSE AQA 9-1 Science Practical Investigations Exam Questions
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19 KS4 GCSE AQA 9-1 Science Practical Investigations Exam Questions

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This resource is a set of 19 exam questions designed to improve how students answer questions based around practicals and practical data. The areas that the questions cover are: 1: Line transects 2: Electrolysis 3: Chromatography 4: Growing bacteria 5: Enzymes 6: Aerobic respiration 7: Anaerobic respiration 8: Using a potometer 9: Osmosis 10: Waves 11: Black body radiation 12: Temperature changes 13: Respiration in worms 14: Acceleration 15: Resistance 16: Decay 17: Refraction 18: Rate of reaction 19: Insulation Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Physics Speed, Velocity & Distance Time Graph Zombie Lesson!
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New AQA GCSE Physics Speed, Velocity & Distance Time Graph Zombie Lesson!

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the speed section of the new 2015 AQA Physics specification with a zombie twist. This resource includes 1: A literacy key word starter activity 2: An identify scalar & vector quantities activity 3: A speed calculation dice game 4: A rearrange the speed equation activity 5: A zombie chase data gather activity 6: A speed time graph activity 7: A 6 mark question plenary activity Thanks for looking
KS4 GCSE Physics Current Electricity Revision Lesson
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KS4 GCSE Physics Current Electricity Revision Lesson

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This resource is a revision lesson with activities covering the current electricity content of the GCSE Physics specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A student summary sheet 3: A static electricity dice game 4: Series & parallel circuit activities 5: A resistance activity 6: A resistance graph activity 7: A resistance graph 6 mark question 8: A resistance in a wire 6 mark question Thanks for looking
300 KS4 AQA GCSE Science Revision Tasks
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300 KS4 AQA GCSE Science Revision Tasks

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This resource is a set of over 300 revision activities that will enable students to put together their own revision flashcards. This resource has been put together using the 2015 AQA Science specification and covers all the specification points. Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Physics Nuclear Fusion Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Physics Nuclear Fusion Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the nuclear fusion content in the new 2016 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy starter activity 3: A card sort activity 4: An information hunt 5: A 6 mark question Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Physics Cables & Plugs Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Physics Cables & Plugs Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the cables and plugs section of the new 2016 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students trough the lesson 2: An information hunt activity 3: A dice question game 4: A wire part card sort 5: A plug problems activity Thanks for looking