Objective: To better understand and use keywords in the cells and diffusion topic. Who is it for: Scientists who have poor literacy, recall and spelling skills. Differentiation opportunities: Use the Spiderman Glossary for struggling scientists. What is in the resource? - Spiderman themed glossary comic - Dominoes activity matching key words with definitions - Activity circle with 6 activities. To use this I put students in groups of 3, each student choosing 2 of the activities. Alternatively you could use this as a "hot potato" activity by giving students a set time (3 minutes) to start the task and then they have to pass their work on to the person on their left. They will then continue where the previous student left off etc. - Giant Wordsearch and hidden message - Kinasthetic activity where students have to unjumble a sentence relating the topic. Wherever possible I have included the answers.

Take your students on a virtual tour of London. Students are issued with a London Underground Map and they follow the tube routes. As they do this they will collect money for each station that they visit providing they answer the question correctly or complete the task! Routes are differentiated so perfectly suited to mixed achievement groups.

A differentiated graph analysis activity suitable for all achievement levels.

A resource consisting of 2 documents a worksheet on pathogens and a crossword for high ability students

This comprises 2 activities. The first resources asks students to construct their own crossword using the questions provided (they need to find the answers to the questions as well). The second is a collection of KS3 Word searches on cells.

Approximately 30 word searches in total covering the topics of solutions, heating, classification, variation, acids and alkalis, cells and safety.

Objective: Understand the differences and similarities between specialised cells. Understand the adaptations of specialised cells. Understand how to build a content rich paragraph. The fact builder is suitable for higher ability KS3 and KS4 students. Used in conjunction with textbook or other reference material it forces students to clarify their thinking before writing, as well as encouraging their interaction with text. There are 5 fact builder worksheets, all similar to the one displayed, including: - red blood cells, sperm cells, root hair cells, leaf cells and muscle cells I have included the Power Point file and the pdf should you wish to tailor them to your students. Instructions: Students use their text books to find out about the adaptations, design and function of the cell in question. Students choose 5 of the most important keywords and write it in the space provided Finally students answer the question incorporating the keywords they have identified.

Objective: Understand the process of diffusion within the cell and the factors that affect the speed of diffusion. The activity draws on ideas of SOLO taxonomy hexagons, Tony Ryan's Thinkers' Keys and other strategies that focus on deeper thinking and conceptual links. The resource is made up of a double sided Trifold leaflet with some activities more challenging than others. I have included each page as a separate file so that it can be previewed more thoroughly for inspection before purchase.

Ideal activity for all abilities as feedback tasks, revision or homework. Students are given a category (route) that the teacher feels they need the most work on. Students use the tube map and the station brochure, to guide them through the stations and present them with the relevant questions. Differentiate by giving lower achievers a set of cue cards (included) or allow some revision using the revision cards (included) beforehand. Higher achievers can follow the challenge route. This resource includes: - Tube map - Revision Cards - Cue cards - Brochure of stations with questions - Answers

Multiple choice mini assessment consisting of 18 questions. The answers have been designed to cover any misconceptions. Can be used as is, or used in conjunction with the free "quick key" app, which allow instant feedback and data analysis.

A crossword suitable for middle to high ability year 8 students. Answers attached.

Save on this resource by buying at as part of a bundle for £2.50 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-2018-biology-cells-and-introduction-bundle-11359079 Objectives: Understand how prokaryotic cells are similar and different to eukaryotic Draw and label a prokaryotic cell Apply knowledge Students start from the inside of the log pattern and choose 5 key words that best answer the questions posed. The next section up, they write short paragraphs to answer the question and using the keywords they have suggested.

Save on this resource by buying it as part of a bundle for £2.50 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-2018-biology-cells-and-introduction-bundle-11359079 Objectives: To know the main parts of a plant and animal cell Describe the function of these Compare and Contrast plant and animal cells Suitable for GCSE or high achieving KS3. Activity is designed to encourage discussion and pair work. Task Instructions 1) Draw and label a diagram of a plant cell in the middle of the quilt pattern. 2) Choose two colours to complete the pattern, one colour for correct statements and another for incorrect statements. 3) In your book copy out all of the correct statements and correct the incorrect ones. 4) Using these facts, write a paragraph that clearly shows the differences between a plant and animal cell.

A crossword that focuses on some of the biology terms encountered at KS3. Answers included. To save on this resource buy it as part of a bundle for £2.50 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-2018-biology-cells-and-introduction-bundle-11359079

This resource is made up of "luggage tag" reminders for students on how to write conclusions, evaluations and risk assessments. A separate file is included for teachers to use as marking hacks during feedback. Great time saver. Can also be used to support those struggling with literacy.

Designed to support students with evaluating, concluding and risk assessments. They can be used as: - bookmarks, - support sheets, - laminated self-help cards - marking aids