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New OCR AS Biology Natural Selection & Evolution Lesson
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New OCR AS Biology Natural Selection & Evolution Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the natural selection & evolution content in the new 2015 OCR AS Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A natural selection card sort activity 3: A selection information hunt activity 4: An examples of natural selection group activity 5: A student sheet for them to fill out during the lesson Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Genetics of Living Systems Workbook
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A Level Biology: Genetics of Living Systems Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, genetics of living systems workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Mutations Lac operon The control of genetics Body plans & homeobox genes Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Gas Exchange Systems Workbook
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A Level Biology: Gas Exchange Systems Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, gas exchange systems workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Gas exchange in mammals Gas exchange surfaces Gas exchange in insects Gas exchange in fish Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Bonding Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Bonding Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on bonding. 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 atomic structure 4: A questions looking simple ionic bonding 5: A question looking at covalent bonding 6: A question on giant ionic bonding 7: A question on simple covalent molecules 8: A question on giant covalent molecules 9: A question on graphite 10: A question on diamond 11: A question on metallic bonding 12: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 13: 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
KS3 Science: The Structure of the Lungs Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: The Structure of the Lungs Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the structure of the lungs content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label the structure of the lungs Describe the function of each part of the lungs Explain the process required for breathing This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A diagnosis starter question 4: Slides on the main parts of the lungs 5: A diagram annotation activity 6: A lung dissection activity 7: A recall activity 8: A set of key information plenary questions Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Muscular System Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Muscular System Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the muscular system content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: State the function of the muscles Annotate a diagram of a joint and describe the function of its parts Explain how muscles work in pairs to make the body move This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A function of the skeleton recall activity 4: A diagnosis question 5: Information on the function of muscles 6: An antagonistic muscle pairs activity 7: A worksheet for students to work through 8: A muscles recall activity 9: A code breaker plenary 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
A Level Biology: Pathogens & Immunity Workbook
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A Level Biology: Pathogens & Immunity Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, pathogens & immunity workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Plant & animal diseases Types of pathogen Disease transmission Plant defences Non specific immunity Antibodies Humoral immunity Acquired immunity Phagocytosis Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Hormonal Control Workbook
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A Level Biology: Hormonal Control Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, hormonal control workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Hormonal control Adrenaline The control of blood glucose The control of insulin release The structure of the pancreas Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Chemistry Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Chemistry Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on Chemistry practicals. For each required practical there is an explanation of how to carry it out, a long answer question looking at getting students to write methods, a diagram / model to help students write a method and an answer to each question. 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 slide on key vocabulary to do with practicals 4: A questions looking at endo and exothermic reaction practicals 5: A questions looking at the density required practical 6: A questions looking at chromatography practicals 7: A questions looking at rate of reaction practicals 8: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 9: 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
KS3 Science:  Skeletal System Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Skeletal System Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the skeletal system content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: State the names of bones in the skeleton Describe the functions of the skeleton This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A parts of the skeleton information hunt starter 4: A diagnosis question 5: A function of the skeletal system discussion activity 6: A SPAG activity 7: A recall activity 8: 2 plenary questions Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Using Microscopes Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Using Microscopes Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the using microscopes content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label the parts of a microscope Observe onion cells using a microscope Draw an accurate diagram based on your observations This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A microscope part information hunt starter 4: An example of how to work out magnification 5: A modelling how to make an onion cell slide activity 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: An extension activity 8: Making cheek cell slide instructions 9: Instructions on how to draw cells Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the bacteria and yeast cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label a diagram of a bacteria and yeast cell Outline the functions of bacteria and yeast organelles Summarise the cell biology we have covered so far This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A recall starter game 4: A paired questioning activity 5: Diagrams for students to annotate 6: A code breaker 7: An extension activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Specialised Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Specialised Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the specialised cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: * Name some specialised cells Identify the features of specialised cells Explain how the features of a specialised cell makes it good at its job This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A comparing real life jobs to cell jobs starter activity 4: Information on a range of specialised cells 5: A information hunt and table for students to fill in 6: A scientific writing plenary activity 7: An extension activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Cells to Organ System Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Cells to Organ System Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the cells to organ systems content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Know the hierarchy of a living organism Define cell, tissue, organ and organ system Apply your knowledge of organisation to explain how the systems of the body are arranged This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A what students already understand diagnosis activity 4: Slides on cells, tissues, organs & organ systems 5: A modelling activity demo that works well with students 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: A summary sheet for students 8: A cells to organ system card sort 9: An organisation diagram activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Gas Exchange in the Lungs Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Gas Exchange in the Lungs Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the gas exchange in the lungs content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Recall the structure of the lung and the process of breathing Describe the process of gas exchange in the alveoli Explain how the body is adapted to ensure a high rate of gas exchange This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A recall starter task 4: A starter diagnosis question 5: A key information game 6: Information on the alveoli 7: A modelling activity 8: A scientific writing activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Joints Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Joints Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the joints content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Recall the functions of bones Explain how hinge joints work Explain how ball and socket joints work This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A skeleton question analysis starter 4: A joint modelling activity 5: Information on joints 6: A joints recall activity 7: A scientific writing plenary activity 8: A sheet for students to work through Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Transport in Plants Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Transport in Plants Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the transport in plants content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: An information hunt 3: A literacy questioning activity 4: A structured question 5: A 6 mark plenary question 6: A pair questioning activity Thanks for looking
AQA GCSE Biology (Science) The Human Endocrine System Lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology (Science) The Human Endocrine System Lesson

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the human endocrine content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: An information hunt starer activity 3: A position of glands activity 4: A micro teaching presentation activity 5: A key information starter game 6: A Literacy activity 7: A 6 mark plenary question 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking