I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.
I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.
A level Biology - Control of the Internal Environment
4 Powerpoint lessons covering:
The principles of mammalian hormone production by endocrine glands
The mode of action of hormones
The production of metabolic waste
Osmoregulation
Kidney structure and function
Urea production
Thermoregulation
2 lessons focusing on Edexcel specification link 2.7
The first lesson is an introduction to enzymes and naming enzymes
The second lesson focuses on how they work and factors which affect the rate of reaction.
A series of lessons which focus on homeostasis and muscles.
Students will study
the structure of skeletal muscle
Fast and slow twitch muscle fibres
The sliding filament theory
The role of actin, myosin and ATP
The myogenic nature of the heart
ECGs
Homeostasis and negative feedback
Control of heart and breathing rate
Edexcel Topic 1 spec points:1.10, 1.11, 1.15 and 1.17
2 power point lessons with lots of information and independent tasks to allow students to develop their knowledge.
A series of lessons that students can complete in class or at home. It is an introduction to the first units studied and builds on previous knowledge learned at GCSE.
Lessons include:
Describe the structure of the atom and atomic particles
Calculate mass number and atomic number
Define the term isotope
Explain what is relativity and why do we compare to carbon 12
Define relative isotopic mass, relative atomic mass, relative molecular mass and relative formula mass
A series of complete lessons covering the syllabus content for the IAL Biology topic 8B.
This includes the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system.
The structure of the spinal cord and brain.
The peripheral nervous system
How we investigate the structure and functions of the brain
The effect of drugs on synapses
Chemical control in plants
Phytochrome and seed germination/flowering
I have tried to include various methods for both independent and group learning. There are also short assessment questions to check understanding.
IAL Edexcel Topic 8A
Included in this chapter:
The structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
Nervous transmission
Resting and action potential
Myelinated neurones and saltatory conduction
Synapses
Effects of drugs on synapse
The detection of light
Habituation
Included in this selection of powerpoints are videos, exam questions plus tasks throughout the lesson to generate discussion and independent learning.
A complete lesson which introduces the terminology used in Ecology lessons. We also explore how abiotic and biotic factors can affect a habitat. There are questions to check understanding of knowledge learnt plus independent learning activities.
Learning outcomes
Recall what is meant by the terms population, community, habitat and ecosystem
Understand that the numbers and distribution of organisms in a habitat are controlled by biotic and abiotic factors
Understand how the concept of a niche accounts for the distribution and abundance of organisms in a habitat
A level Biology lesson looking at the structure of ATP and its role in cells
Lesson objectives:
Describe the structure of the molecule ATP
Explain why ATP is used by organisms
Describe the role ATP plays in the cell
There are a series of exam questions included to check understanding
Marine Science AS (exams in 2022)
Water: Particle Theory and Bonding
An understanding of particle theory, including the structure of atoms and ions, and how they bond together to form compounds, helps to explain the properties of water and other substances important to marine life.
A series of 3 complete powerpoints (approximately 5 lessons worth of material).
Includes explanations and students tasks.
2 A3 PDF worsheets which a range of exam questions covering the topics in the unit Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity.
There are many variations of how students could be examined on topics from unit 4. Students can produce model answers in preparation for the exam.
I have provided questions on the following topic areas:
Photosynthesis - light dependent reaction; Light independent reaction; assimilation of products from photosynthesis; Chloroplast structure; Ecology; decomposition; forensic science; DNA profiling and electrophoresis; succession; aseptic technique; climate change; speciation and evolution; structure of bacteria and viruses; immune response; immunity and vaccination; carbon cycle.
Perfect for Retrieval Practice in preparation for the exams.
My students wrote a model answer for each question on flash cards
An activity to introduce the main elements of the transport topic or to be used as a revision tool. I have used it in class but it can be used for home schooling assignment or homework.
The activity took my students over an hour. There are many tasks the students must complete as they collect their clues.
Students need access to the internet to carry out this activity.
A level Formative Assessment Tasks
The assessment tasks have been created to support the Edexcel A level and International A level courses but can be adapted to support other examination boards.
Each assessment starts with a brief introduction to engage the student. Students use their knowledge of the topic to complete the task.
The task includes a guidance of what should be included and an indication to the grade associated with the knowledge, based on level of complexity.
The resources are great to summarise a topic and can be completed in class or as a homework.
Students can use their notes and books for support but the tasks should be answered in their own words to show understanding.
I have found that these tasks:
• Engage students and promote active learning.
• They help students develop their course notes and prepare their revision.
• Enables students of all abilities to progress and gives the teacher a way to access knowledge and understanding.
• Enables misconceptions to be addressed.
• Promotes the use of key scientific vocabulary to support answering examination questions.
How to assess the task:
Teacher assessed
If the teacher is grading, I suggest taking a general approach. If students have attempted each section and the science is correct, I award the higher mark from the section. If not all the information is present or if not all of it is correct, award the lower grade from the section.
Student assessed
Students gain a lot from marking their own assessment or their peer´s. They should be able to justify the grade awarded. This can help develop appropriate feedback.
A useful revision tool for students preparing for the Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry exam Summer 2022.
The 14 paged booklet includes the specification points for students to plan their revision plus details of core practicals they could be tested on.
There are also a large range of revision questions to test student knowledge.
Great for class revision or homework.
Supports students with revision on specific topics.
I have produced a website for year 12 students to support their studies as they prepare for the unit 3 exam. The website will be supplied on a word document and can be shared with allof your students. Any updates to the course over time will be updated on the website.
The website includes video support for each experiment
Exam-style questions for each core practical
A summary of previous core practicals examined from 2019-2022
A revision plan for students studying the Edexcel Biology Unit 4 module.
The timetable can be edited to change the dates. Currently it is for the upcoming January 2023 exams. The timetable covers 9 weeks of intensive revision.
Included in the pack is a detailed day to day revision plan to guide students through their revision. Also included are exam questions (with mark scheme) per topic area and worksheets.
This has been a great resource for weaker students to help plan their revision and ensure they cover the content.
A pdf worksheet focusing on the lungs and respiratory system. Students label the different sections and can colour the different sections.
Students complete a table describing the function of each part.
A useful activity when studying gas exchange and ventilation in humans.
Answer sheet included.
2 X A3 PDF worksheets covering the A level content of DNA structure and DNA replication.
The worksheets have focused activities and exam-style questions to check understanding.
Useful to complement a lesson or for a revision activity.
Answer sheet included.
Overview of aerobic respiration which focuses on Glycolysis, Link, Krebs, and Oxidative phosphorylation. The diagrams are accompanied by application questions to check students’ understanding of the stages.
I suggest printing on A3
There is an answer sheet included.