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Lead Practitioner of Dual Coding in Science. Lessons are designed to help engage pupils learning through developing vocabularies and building on memory retrieval practice. Resources have had positive impact on pupil progress within the school these resources have been implemented in. I can guarantee that these resources will make a huge impact on your students too.

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Lead Practitioner of Dual Coding in Science. Lessons are designed to help engage pupils learning through developing vocabularies and building on memory retrieval practice. Resources have had positive impact on pupil progress within the school these resources have been implemented in. I can guarantee that these resources will make a huge impact on your students too.
Activate - 7.2 The Universe Revision Worksheet
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Activate - 7.2 The Universe Revision Worksheet

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A revision worksheet designed to help pupils complete independent task to review what was taught in lesson. It could also be used as a homework sheet. Dual coding incorporated into worksheet. This fits in nicely with the lesson powerpoint series linked to this topic under iconlearning shop. Answers in the comment section of PPT. Hope you enjoy using this as much as I have. Please leave feedback. Thank you.
7.2.4 - Moon and Changing ideas - Heliocentric and Geocentric
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7.2.4 - Moon and Changing ideas - Heliocentric and Geocentric

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Lessons that cover the following learning questions: What is the difference between the heliocentric and geocentric models of the universe? How do you explain motion of the planets from diagrams of the planets and the moon? What are the different phases of the moon called? Why do you see different phases of the moon? A teaching resource which incorporates dual coding to help pupils structure their sentences and prompt them on using keywords. Answers in the comment section of PPT. Hope you enjoy using this as much as I have. Please leave feedback. Thank you.
KS3 - 8.1.4 - Movement - Muscles
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KS3 - 8.1.4 - Movement - Muscles

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This resource covers the following learning questions: What are the names of the muscles in our body? Why is a muscle called a tissue? How do muscles work? How do muscles work together in pairs? A full Powerpoint with complete worksheet resources and a video to help support pupil progress. A teaching resource which encourages pupils to link keywords to diagrams to help pupils structure their sentences and prompt them. Hope you enjoy using this as much as I have. Please leave feedback. Thank you.
B1.4 - 5- animal and plant cells
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B1.4 - 5- animal and plant cells

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This lesson covers the following learning questions: How do you calculate cell size or magnification? What are the main features in an animal cell? What are the main features of a plant cell? What are the differences and similarities between animal and plant cells? The lesson consists of model answers and a worksheet to support pupils learning.
B1.3 Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
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B1.3 Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

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This resource covers the following learning questions: Describe the similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Compare the similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Suggest why eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells are different The lesson consists of a literacy comprehension task where by the pupils read through the information to identify the similarites and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
B1.1 + B1.2 - world of microscope + animal and plant cells
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B1.1 + B1.2 - world of microscope + animal and plant cells

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There are two Powerpoints attached to this. The learning objectives covered are Lesson 1: What is the difference between a light microscope and an electron microscope? How do you use a light microscope? How do you calculate the magnification, real size and image size of a specimen? What are the differences and similarities between animal and plant cells? Lesson 2: What does an onion cell look like? How do you calculate the magnification, real size and image size of a specimen? What are the differences and similarities between animal and plant cells? Included are worksheets and exam practice Q’s.
SMSC - PSHE - CITZENSHIP - Why is it important to look after our mental health?
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SMSC - PSHE - CITZENSHIP - Why is it important to look after our mental health?

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The learning questions covered in this lesson includes: Why is it important to look after our mental health? Why do some people develop an eating disorder and other types of self-harming behaviours? What can I do if one of my friends is self-harming? This session was taught to Year 9s and pupils found it useful and interesting to understand how the brain works and we can look after our mental well being, as well as, how to look out for one another. Lesson incorporates dual coding to help pupils visual ideas.
KS4 Chemistry - C3.1 Atoms into ions and C3.2 Ionic bonding
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KS4 Chemistry - C3.1 Atoms into ions and C3.2 Ionic bonding

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An excellent resource which incorporates dual coding and simplifies AQA GCSE combined science syllabus to help pupils understand how atoms turn into ions and how to show ionic bond formation through dot and cross diagrams. The learning questions covered: How do atoms form into ions? How are groups linked to the formation of ionic compounds? How do you draw dot and cross diagrams to show how ionic bonds have formed? The lesson incorporates scaffolded learning to help pupils build a bigger picture about atoms, ions and bonds using the Periodic table. There are plenty of opportunities to model dot and cross diagrams before encouraging the class to attempt exam practice by themselves.
KS4 AQA  Trilogy Chemistry Paper 1 Revision material
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KS4 AQA Trilogy Chemistry Paper 1 Revision material

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A powerpoint that covers the following AQA Combined Science Chemistry Paper 1 content with exam style questions and prompts on how to answer exam questions using dual coding. Group 7 trends and displacement reactions History of the atom Working out protons, electrons and neutrons Isotopes and relative atomic mass Reactions of metals with water and acid Properties of metals Half equations and ionic equations Neutralisation reactions and temperature change (RP) How to make salts from insoluble bases (RP) Reaction profiles and bond energy calculation Strong and weak acids It is ideal to use to teach Year 10s and Year 11s. Highly recommend.
SMSC - PSHE - CITZENSHIP - What is debt and how can I manage it? Finance
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SMSC - PSHE - CITZENSHIP - What is debt and how can I manage it? Finance

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This Citzenship/PSHE resource covers the following learning questions: What are financial products, such as mortgages and loans? How can I be a savvy consumer? What is debt and how can I manage it? The resource contains a PPT which includes formal short videos to inform young people about debts, debt types and ways to overcome debt. There are short tasks that follow each learning question to check pupil’s understanding.
STI - sexually transmitted diseases KS3 and KS4
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STI - sexually transmitted diseases KS3 and KS4

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A PowerPoint resource which covers the following learning questions: What are STIs? How are STI’s transmitted? What are the symptoms of different types of STI’s? Where can I find help and support? Excellent resource which incorporates dual coding to help pupils structure their sentences and prompt them on using keywords. Relevant to deliver to KS3 and KS4 (14-16 in particular) Please leave me a feedback on how you found it using this resource. Thank you.
KS3 and KS4 Electricity: Potential difference, current and resistance
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KS3 and KS4 Electricity: Potential difference, current and resistance

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A lesson that covers the following learning questions from Activate: What is potential difference? How do you calculate potential difference? How do you calculate resistance? How does resistance affect the way a component works? A teaching resource which incorporates dual coding to help pupils structure their sentences and prompt them on using keywords. Hope you enjoy using this as much as I have. Please leave feedback. Thank you.
KS3 2.3.1 - Magnets
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KS3 2.3.1 - Magnets

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Lessons that cover the following learning questions: How do magnets interact? What is a magnetic field? How can you identify the strength and direction of magnetic fields from a diagram? How do compasses work? A teaching resource which incorporates dual coding to help pupils structure their sentences and prompt them on using keywords. Hope you enjoy using this as much as I have. Please leave feedback. Thank you.
KS3 Lab Health and Safety Lesson - Working Scientifically
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KS3 Lab Health and Safety Lesson - Working Scientifically

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A PowerPoint resource which covers the following learning questions: Why is it important to consider health and safety rules in a Science lab? What do warning signs mean? How do you protect yourself from a hazard? How can different lab equipment become hazardous? Includes worksheets to support the learning. Excellent resource which incorporates dual coding to help pupils structure their sentences and prompt them on using keywords. Ideal to use for Year 7’s when they first start or even as a quick health and safety reminder lessons to other year groups. Please leave me a feedback on how you found it using this resource. Thank you. :)
7.21 - Rates of reaction revision
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7.21 - Rates of reaction revision

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Lessons that cover the following learning questions: What is meant by rates of reaction? What happens to particles when you increase the rate of reaction? What is meant by activation energy? What does a reaction profile show? How do different factors affect the rate of reactions? What is collision theory? How do different factors affect the rate of reactions? How does a catalyst affect rate of reaction? Describe an experiment to investigate this chemical change How do you calculate the energy change for the reaction? How does surface area affect rate of reaction?
Chemistry Atoms, Elements and Compound Revision
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Chemistry Atoms, Elements and Compound Revision

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A lesson that covers revision and exam practice. Includes content that covers the following learning questions: What does a diagram of a substance show? Can you write the chemical names for some simple compounds? How do you identify the elements in a molecule? What is the difference between atoms, elements and compounds? Why does the mass change in a chemical reaction?
7.20 / C5 Acids and Alkali - Neutralisation - Making salts - Required practical
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7.20 / C5 Acids and Alkali - Neutralisation - Making salts - Required practical

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This resources is designed at using dual coding to help build pupil’s memorty retrieval. It is a fantastic resource to use for both revision and to teach new content. There are 4 lessons which cover the following learning objectives: LESSON 1 What is a neutralisation reaction? What is universal indicator used for? What do hazard symbols mean? How do you produce pure dry crystals from a base and an acid? LESSON 2 How do you produce pure dry crystals from a base and an acid? What types of ions are released by acids and alkalis? How is the reactivity series related to making soluble salts? How do you name salts formed? **Lesson 3 What is the pH scale and how do you identify the pH of a substance? What is the difference between alkalis and bases? How is the reactivity series related to making soluble salts? How do you name salts formed? How do you calculate uncertainty? Lesson 4 What are exothermic and endothermic reactions? How do you investigate temperature change? How do you balance symbol equations? How do you write ionic equations? How do you reduce risks and hazards when using chemicals?
AQA Synergy 2.6.1 - 2.6.2 - Specialised plant cells
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AQA Synergy 2.6.1 - 2.6.2 - Specialised plant cells

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Lesson covers the following learning objectives: How are plant cells specialised to carry out a particular function? How do the structure of different plant cells relate to their function? How do plant organs work together to transport substances? The lesson focuses on using dual coding to improve memory recall. It also includes a worksheet found within the PowerPoint which reflects prior learning covered on the topic of 1.3 cells.
1.3.6 - Osmosis Required Practical
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1.3.6 - Osmosis Required Practical

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This resource is aimed to teach pupils the following learning objectives: How do cells transport substances? How do we investigate osmosis in plant cells? When I deliver this lesson, I tend to start the practical first before I go through the cell substance transport theory to ensure we get enough time to see some results. Lesson is focused on using dual coding to help pupils with memory retrieval.
1.3.4 - Diffusion - AQA Synergy
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1.3.4 - Diffusion - AQA Synergy

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Lesson powerpoint resource that covers the following learning objectives: How does diffusion take place? What affects the rate of diffusion? What adaptations do organs/cells need to carry out diffusion efficiently? All the activities included are aimed at improving memory retrieval and using dual coding to do so. The resource helps to encourage pupils to use keywords independently with prompts of images to support them.