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UK based Science teacher, mainly sharing resources for the Edexcel GCSE (combined science and biology), Exploring Science at KS3, OCR Biology A A Level Biology and one off Science lessons / projects.

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UK based Science teacher, mainly sharing resources for the Edexcel GCSE (combined science and biology), Exploring Science at KS3, OCR Biology A A Level Biology and one off Science lessons / projects.
Science End of Year Quiz 2024
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Science End of Year Quiz 2024

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End of Year quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term. There are 12 quiz rounds to choose from, each with 10 questions each. *There are several science based rounds, more loosely based science rounds as well as some generic rounds. *
Science Christmas Quiz 2024
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Science Christmas Quiz 2024

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12 Rounds of a Christmas Quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term (each with a minimum of 10 questions). There is a combination of science specific rounds, loosely based science rounds and nothing to do with science rounds. The rounds are: 2024 movies Celebrities in the lab Christmas biology Christmas chemistry Christmas physics Memory test Movie santas Movie science Periodic table Cristmas words Science in 2024 Science in the news The grid
Edexcel CB4
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Edexcel CB4

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CB4 unit for the new Edexcel Science GCSE, including: CB4a Evidence for Human Evolution (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4a-evidence-for-human-evolution-11363569) CB4b Darwin's Theory (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4b-darwin-s-theory-11363584) CB4c Classification (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4c-classification-11363604) CB4d Breeds and Variation (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4d-breeds-and-varieties-11363672) CB4e Genes In Agriculture and Medicine (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4e-genes-in-agriculture-and-medicine-11363737) *All found separately at the links above*
Edexcel CB9
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Edexcel CB9

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Entire CB9 unit from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about ecosystems and material cycles. Includes CB9a Ecosystems CB9b Abiotic factors and communities CB9c Biotic factors and communties CB9d Parasitism and mutualism CB9e Biodiversity and humans CB9f Preserving biodiversity CB9g The water cycle CB9h The carbon cycle CB9i The nitrogen cycle Some tasks within some of the lessons require the use of worksheets/videos from the ActiveLearn but could all easily be replaced by other available resources.
Edexcel SB2e The Brain
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Edexcel SB2e The Brain

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SB2e lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about the brain. The lesson includes a stem cells recap, development of the brain, structure of the brain, cerebral cortex, cerebellum, medulla oblongata and the spinal cord.
Edexcel SB3e Genetic Variants and Phenotypes
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Edexcel SB3e Genetic Variants and Phenotypes

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SB3e lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about genetic variants and phenotypes. The lesson covers using an mRNA/amino acid table, what mutations are, mutations in haemoglobin and the effects of mutations in non-coding DNA. One of the tasks (about 10 minutes of the lesson) involves the use of the Pearson ActiveTeach worksheets, but could easily be replaced by other worksheets/tasks
Exploring Science 9B- Plant Growth
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Exploring Science 9B- Plant Growth

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Lessons for the 9B topic in the new exploring science scheme of work looking at plant growth. Including: 9Ba Reactions in Plants 9Bb Plant Adaptations 9Bc Plant Products 9Bc Clarity and Emphasis (L&C) 9Bd Growing Crops 9Be Farming Problems *There is some reference to the exploring science worksheets (but these could be easily replaced by other worksheets you have) and to the exploring science video’s on the ActiveTeach website (which could again be replaced by other YouTube links). *
Edexcel SB5f Virus Life Cycles
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Edexcel SB5f Virus Life Cycles

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SB5f lesson from the new Edexcel biology GCSE (9-1) all about virus life cycles. The lesson includes structure of viruses, virus life cycles, using bacterial lawn plates to study viruses and calculating the area of a circle. One of the tasks requires the use of a worksheet from the ActiveTeach but could be substituted with other worksheets and there is a link to an animation on the ActiveTeach
Edexcel CB7b Hormonal Control of Metabolic Rate
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Edexcel CB7b Hormonal Control of Metabolic Rate

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CB7b lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1) all about hormonal control of metabolic rate. The lesson includes what metabolic rate is, the effects of thyroxine, negative feedback & thyroxine, adrenalin and the fight or flight response.
Edexcel CB7
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Edexcel CB7

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CB7 topic from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE(9-1). Including: CB7a Hormones CB7b Hormonal control of metabolic rate CB7c The menstrual cycle CB7d Hormones and the menstrual cycle CB7e Control of blood glucose CB7f Type 2 diabetes
Edexcel SB3d Protein Synthesis
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Edexcel SB3d Protein Synthesis

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SB3d lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about protein synthesis. The lesson contains a recap of DNA structure, how the structure of DNA was discovered, transcription, translation and DNA vs RNA.
Edexcel CB6
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Edexcel CB6

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CB6 lessons from the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1) all about plant structures and their functions. Including: - CB6a Photosynthesis - CB6b Factors that affect photosynthesis - CB6c Absorbing water and mineral ions - CB6d Transpiration and tranlocation
Exploring Science 7A- Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems
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Exploring Science 7A- Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems

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Lessons from the 7A unit in the new Exploring Science scheme of work all about cells, tissues, organs and systems. Including lessons for: 7Aa Life Processes 7Ab Organs 7Ac Tissues 7Ad Cells 7Ae Organ Systems *Some of the lesson require the use of videos / worksheets from the ActiveTeach but easily be replaced by other videos or available worksheets *
Edexcel CB8d Cellular Respiration
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Edexcel CB8d Cellular Respiration

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CB8d lesson from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about cellular respiration. The lesson includes aerobic respiration, anaerobic respiration and how to measure rates of respiration using a respirometer.
Edexcel CB8 Core Practical Revision- Respiration Rates
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Edexcel CB8 Core Practical Revision- Respiration Rates

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Revision booklet and an accompanying PowerPoint for the CB8 core practical all about respiration rates. It includes starter questions all about respiration, explaining certain aspects of the method, thinking about the different variables, calculating a mean, drawing a graph, analysing results and past paper exam questions.
Exploring Science Year 8- Revision Worksheets
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Exploring Science Year 8- Revision Worksheets

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Revision worksheets for all of the units in the year 8 section of the new Exploring Science scheme of work, including: 8A Food and Nutrition 8B Plant Reproduction 8C Breathing and Respiration 8D Unicellular Organisms 8E Combustion 8F The Periodic Table 8G Metals and their Uses 8H Rocks 8I Fluids 8J Light 8K Energy Transfers 8L Earth and Space
Edexcel CB8
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Edexcel CB8

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Complete CB8 unit for the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about Exchange and Transport In Animals. Includes CB8a Efficient Transport and Exchange CB8b The Circulatory System CB8c The Heart CB8d Cellular Respiration Some lessons may require the use of worksheets/videos from the activeteach but could easily be replaced with other available resources
Climate Change
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Climate Change

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A series of lessons looking at climate change and global warming. Lesson 1: Causes- what global warming is, what greenhouse gases are, are humans the cause, deforestation and fossil fuels. Lesson 2: Effects- data about climate change, sea level rise, ocean acidification, warming oceans, shrinking ice sheets, extreme weather events, effects on health and a graph drawing exercise. Lesson 3: Solutions- what can governments do, the Paris agreement, what businesses can do and renewable energy. Lesson 4: Solutions- what individuals can do to combat climate change. There are lots of exercises and information included in each lesson and it could easily be condensed down into fewer lessons by excluding some tasks. Likewise some of the tasks could be stretched out across several lesson depending upon the time you have. All worksheets/resources needed are within the PowerPoint as hidden slides.
Edexcel SB5h Plant Diseases
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Edexcel SB5h Plant Diseases

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SB5h lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about plant diseases. The lesson includes plant disease symptoms, distribution analysis and diagnosis testing.
Edexcel SB3a Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
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Edexcel SB3a Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

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SB3a lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) about asexual and sexual reproduction. The lesson includes what asexual and sexual reproduction are, a comparison of the two and the advantages and disadvantages of each using a series of examples.