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I have been teaching science for over 30 years. although Biology is my specialism I have lots of experience of teaching Physics and Chemistry to GCSE. I am particularly interested in practical work and believe that all science teachers should be able to teach good practicals and give practical demos.

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I have been teaching science for over 30 years. although Biology is my specialism I have lots of experience of teaching Physics and Chemistry to GCSE. I am particularly interested in practical work and believe that all science teachers should be able to teach good practicals and give practical demos.
Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis

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This is for Edexcel A level Biology context-led course. There is information and questions to answer including an exam-style question. I have used and modified some slides from hmc keating's power point on this topic ( on the TES website), and have added some more to suit the teaching of the Edexcel course. Thanks to hmc Keating. The blog link has a little etra about the Red Queen theory of evolution.
Measuring in Science - a whole lesson's activity.
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Measuring in Science - a whole lesson's activity.

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This is for KS3 students to give them practice at collecting and analysing data. It proved to be very effective with a mixed ability group of Year 7 students. Although there is just one document there is enough here to keep a class busy for an hour and they are practising maths skills essential to science and some scientific skills as well
Particles crossword
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Particles crossword

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Used as a homework to revise key words for solids, liquids and gases and separation techniques.
Loudspeaker cornflour morphs demonstration
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Loudspeaker cornflour morphs demonstration

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Practical demonstration of the fascinating behaviour of cornflour solidifying when put on a speaker which is giving out low frequency sound. There are links to the RSC site with recipe and instructions and a site giving a full explanation of how it works.
Pressure Historical context -How Science works.
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Pressure Historical context -How Science works.

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Probably only suitable for higher levels. Puts pressure into historical context - discoveries of Torricelli Pascal and others. How science works questions. Tests relationship between concepts of pressure and particles.
Starter activity for adaptations/leaf structure
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Starter activity for adaptations/leaf structure

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This could be used as a starter for a lesson on adaptations or just as a general biology "thinking" starter. I will use it for my Year 12s who have just done stem and leaf structure. There are suggested questions and some background about the cabbage white caterpillars on the power point. Further details available at http://wilsonevescience.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/adaptations-caterpillars.html
Effect of temperature on the Diffusion of dye from
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Effect of temperature on the Diffusion of dye from

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For AS SNAB Biology. Follow up to a group practical by the class on the effect of temperature on the diffusion of dye from beetroot. Main aim was to evaluate the data and consolidate knowledge and application of terms accuracy and reliability( reproducibility as well?) There are questions to answer on the power point. Eventually this AS class will need to evaluate their own practical coursework at A2.
Nuffield-Salter's Biology Topic 4 revision
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Nuffield-Salter's Biology Topic 4 revision

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This power-point contains information and questions to revise about two-thirds of topic 4. It follows the checklist for Topic 4 and is unfinished. I will try to get it finished and put the rest of it up - but it should be useful for most of topic 4 if anyone wishes to try it
Electricity Skills Assessment
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Electricity Skills Assessment

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Assesses working scientifically and uses levels. Worked well with my bottom set Year 8 group and motivated them to do well ( they like practical work).
Practical viewing root hairs, xylem and stomata
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Practical viewing root hairs, xylem and stomata

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Easy to view root hairs, xylem and stomata from the easy to grow cress! Ditch celery and other favourites - this works very well. Please go to the BlogSpot on the resource 'Using Cress seedlings....... as it has photos you can use.
Chrohn's Disease
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Chrohn's Disease

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Intended originally for old BTEC Certificate Biology. Fairly simple worksheet aimed at pass level with more 'how science works' questions at the end.
Uses of Oil - fuel or plastics?
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Uses of Oil - fuel or plastics?

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Made for AQA Core Science. Uses of oil. Aim is for students to sort the cards, discuss and then answer an exam-style long answer question. Students then peer-marked their answers. There is a mark-scheme on the power point. The video link on the power point is from the BP education website and you have to log in to access it but it is free.
Hooke's Law Investigation
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Hooke's Law Investigation

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This is a set of questions to help students write up a practical investigation into Hooke's Law. With the new GCSE science students will get asked practical work questions in their exam. This worked very well with my middle set Year 9. I gave them the added incentive of awarding them BTEC -style grades Pass, Merit and Distinction for the amount/quality of work. It allowed them to work at their own pace.
Life Support Assessment Sheet
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Life Support Assessment Sheet

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This was written as a leveled assessment task for low ability Year 8's. The students enjoyed doing the tasks on the sheet and as they wanted to do it they read the tasks! It could be adapted for higher ability - it goes to level 6 anyway.
Modelling the action of white blood cells
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Modelling the action of white blood cells

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Innovative and fun way for students to show their knowledge of antigens, antibodies and phagocytosis. Students use i-pads to make a film. More description of activity and a short video of one of the results are in the blog. Was a great success!
Sound levels (Decibels)
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Sound levels (Decibels)

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This is intended for a low-ability group. It did work well with my bottom-set group. Not surprisingly they did not do well on the question 9 about whether they should believe the facts and figures - but it could open up discussion.