2 ppt lessons covering the specification links in Edexcel 5.23 - 5.25 A range of activities plus assessment opportunities. Tailor made questions fit to students ability. A good topic to generate class discussion too.

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

This is a 2 part lesson for muscle contraction. It introduces actin-myosin interactions in the sliding filament theory. I have included some PPT slides from boardworks which highlight this interaction very well. I have also included 2 videos from youtube which I find very helpful. The crash course video can be used in either lesson 1 or 2. The Biology ATP Myosin video is a resource I use along slide the boardworks presentation on muscle contraction where students use both resources and their books to produce a flow chart or bullet points explain what occurs in the sarcomere. There is also an exam question at the end of lesson 2. *please note that you will need to enable macros on PPT to allow boardworks to be interactive

2 Power points covering all of the key points of Epigenetics. Lots of student tasks including individual, paired and group work. Exam questions included to check understanding

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.

2 complete lessons covering the events which lead to the formation of a blood clot and how atherosclerosis occurs. Edexcel IAL spec link - 1.10 and 1.11 There is an excel video included in the ppt. There are many opportunities for assessment in the power points and an exam question for each lesson.

A series of three lessons which focuses on A level content from Edexcel Specification but can be applied to other specifications. Content includes Understanding what a chromatid is and how it forms The cell cycle and what occurs at each stage Control of the cell cycle The stages of mitosis Cytokinesis Cell division in both animal and plant cells Mitotic index

2 complete lessons focusing on understanding the role meiosis plays in creating gametes. It focuses on independent assortment and crossing-over. Students have an opportunity to study each phase to compare meiosis to mitosis. The second lesson studies the adaptation of gametes in both plants and animals. This will lead onto sexual reproduction in subsequent lessons.

A useful revision tool for students preparing for the Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry exam Summer 2022. The 12 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.

2 lessons focusing on: the effect of water temperature, water pressure (depth), atmospheric pressure and salinity on the solubility of gases in water the implications this has for marine organisms A range of resources including videos, research task, presentations and exam questions.

18 longer response exam questions. This document can be modified and the order of questions can be changed or removed. The total time for this document is 155 minutes. Mark scheme is included. I have used this document as a timed revision exercise but the document can be used as a summative exam. Topics included: Heart structure and function Blood vessels Circulatory system Blood components including the role of the blood cells The questions test both knowledge and application of knowledge.

12 longer response exam questions on a word document. This document can be modified and the order of questions can be changed or removed. The total time for this document is 105 minutes. Mark scheme is included. I have used this document as a timed revision exercise but the document can be used as a summative exam. Topics included: Food chains and webs Trophic levels Biomass and energy transfer Pyramids of numbers and biomass The questions test both knowledge and application of knowledge.

Edexcel Specification 6.17 - 6.19 Two lessons which takes students through the process of how the polymerase chain reaction works and how gel electrophoresis can produces banding patterns. There are opportunities for class discussion and tasks for the students to complete. I have also included a video which discusses DNA fingerprinting.

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.

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.

14 longer response exam questions. This document can be modified and the order of questions can be changed or removed. The total time for this document is 130 minutes Mark scheme is included. I have used this document as a timed revision exercise but the document can be used as a summative exam. Exam questions focus on the following areas Describe the stages in the water cycle Describe the stages in the carbon cycle Describe the stages in the nitrogen cycle

7 PDF worksheets focusing on the process of meiosis. The activities include a cloze activity; crossword; keyword-definition match-up, labeling activity and exam questions. This is a great resource for end of topic revision or as a formative assessment. Tasks are set on different pages so activities can also be spread out throughout the unit. Answer sheet included

6 PDF worksheets with exam questions focusing on sexual reproduction. There is an answer sheet to go with this resource. The worksheets focus on gametogenesis fertilization pregnancy and hormones gamete structure

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

A series of 4 lessons covering the following points: GPP = NPP + R Calculating net primary productivity Calculating the effficiency of biomass and energy transfers between trophic levels Terminology Biotic and abiotic factors Concept of niche Stages of succession PPT include many tasks for students to promote independent thinking and learning plus exam style questions and answers.