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I am passionate about educational learning games in all year groups including A level. Learning should be fun and games in lessons stimulate the students' motivation and engagement, their creativity and their team spirit. Games encourage discussions with one another and learning from each other. I hope my resources help students to be "game to learn".

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I am passionate about educational learning games in all year groups including A level. Learning should be fun and games in lessons stimulate the students' motivation and engagement, their creativity and their team spirit. Games encourage discussions with one another and learning from each other. I hope my resources help students to be "game to learn".
Epigenetics - Mini-test (KS5)
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Epigenetics - Mini-test (KS5)

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A quick (10 min) starter / assessment activity with 12 questions (18 marks) to test vocabulary and understanding of epigenetics, epigenome, epigenetic tags, etc Includes feedback box and Mark scheme. Designed for Edexcel SNAB Biology Topic 3 (Voice of the Genome) but also suitable for other exam boards
Gametes - Loop Game (KS4/5)
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Gametes - Loop Game (KS4/5)

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Loop Game on gametes (egg cell, sperm cell, including follicle cells, acrosome, cortical granules, etc) 21 cards per set, 2 sets in 2 different colours included. Great as starter, plenary or revision activity. designed for Edexcel SNAB Topic 3 (Voice of the Genome) but also suitable for other exam boards
Stem cells - Tarsia (KS5)
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Stem cells - Tarsia (KS5)

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Tarsia puzzle on stem cells (including embryonic, adult, totipotent, pluripotent, multipotent, induced pluripotent, etc)) Great as starter / plenary or revision activity. 24 cards per set (with 30 keywords, definitions and structures to match up) Print on A3 for larger triangles. Designed for SNAB Biology Topic 3 (Voice of the Genome) but also suitable for other exam boards
Control of Gene Expression - Loop Game (KS5)
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Control of Gene Expression - Loop Game (KS5)

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Loop Game on the control of differential gene expression through transcriptional activator and repressor proteins, epigenetic tags (DNA methylation, histone modification) 28 cards per set Great as starter, plenary or revision activity. designed for Edexcel SNAB Topic 3 (Voice of the Genome) but also suitable for other exam boards
Mitosis - Plenary Cubes (KS4/5)
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Mitosis - Plenary Cubes (KS4/5)

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Plenary cubes on mitosis fun plenary activity INSTRUCTIONS roll both dice form a sentence in which both keywords are used and connected correctly EXAMPLE: NUCLEUS and PROMETAPHASE: ”In PROMETAPHASE the membrane of the NUCLEUS breaks down.”
Enzymes and digestion - Plenary cubes (KS3/4)
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Enzymes and digestion - Plenary cubes (KS3/4)

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4 plenary dice on the topic of digestion and digestive system, enzymes great as starter/plenary or revision activitiy to help students make connections between keywords. INSTRUCTIONS roll the 4 dice form a sentence in which 2, 3 or all 4 keywords are used and connected correctly EXAMPLE: amylase mouth stomach proteins “amylose acts in the mouth to digest starch while proteins are digested in the stomach”
Organs - Card sort (KS3/4)
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Organs - Card sort (KS3/4)

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Matching pair game / Card Sort on organs of the human body and their function. 45 cards (15 organs with name, diagram and function cards) Can also be played as triple matching pair game, where all cards are turned upside down and students turn over 3 cards at a time to find a matching triplet. Great as starter, plenary or revision activity
Genetic Crosses (3) - Mini-test (KS4)
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Genetic Crosses (3) - Mini-test (KS4)

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A quick 10-15 minutes mini-test with 6 questions (18 marks) on genetic crosses / Punnett Squares with X- and Y-linke characteristics. suitable as quick assessment in lessons or during homeschooling.
Genetics - 14x Mini-tests (KS3/4)
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Genetics - 14x Mini-tests (KS3/4)

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14x short 10-15 min Genetics tests on vocab and processes of Genetic topics: • Genetics vocab • Chromosomes, genes, DNA • Cloning • Genetic engineering • Mitosis • Meiosis • Genetic Crosses (dominant/recessive alleles) • Genetic Crosses (codominant alleles) • Genetic Crosses (sex-chromosome linked alleles) • Pedigree Trees • Genetic Fingerprinting • Protein Synthesis (Transcription / Translation) • Stem Cells • Evolution
IGCSE Biology (9-1) Topic 16 (Chromosomes, DNA & Genes) - Revision Cards (KS4)
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IGCSE Biology (9-1) Topic 16 (Chromosomes, DNA & Genes) - Revision Cards (KS4)

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4x different postcard size revision cards for Biology GCSE Topic 16 on Chromosomes, DNA & Genes 5 pages, each page contains 4 copies of a postcard size revision card for easy printing, final page contains all 4 revision cards. Each revision card is a summary of key concepts and keywords of a particular subtopic based on the official Edexcel IGCSE Biology Student book. Also includes a pdf file for ipad with just one card per page. Topic 16 includes: Chromsomes DNA & DNA replication Genes & Alleles Protein Synthesis (Transcription, Translation) Designed for Topic 16 of the Edexcel IGCSE Biology course but also suitable for other exam boards
The Brain - Card Sort (KS5)
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The Brain - Card Sort (KS5)

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Card sort (Triple memory game) on brain structures and function (including frontal lobe, occipital lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, hippocampus, cerebellum, medulla, hypothalamus, etc) 30 cards per set suitable as starter / plenary or revision activity Designed for SNAB Biology Topic 8 but also suitable for other exam boards
Blood vessels - True or False? Card Sort (KS4/5)
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Blood vessels - True or False? Card Sort (KS4/5)

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True or False? Card sort on statements about the different types of blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), their structure and function 24 cards plus answer sheet Great as topic introduction / starter / plenary or revision activity
Mitosis - Word Search (KS4)
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Mitosis - Word Search (KS4)

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Word search grid on the topic of mitosis with 14 keywords that need to be found. 2 difficulty levels (with or without keywords) and solution Great as starter, plenary or revision activity
Experimental Design (CORMS) - Card Sort (KS4)
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Experimental Design (CORMS) - Card Sort (KS4)

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Card sort on experimental design examples (independent, dependent variables, control variables, reliability, etc) - CORMS (change, organism, reliability, measurement, same) Print out cards, cut up. Print out empty table. Students sort cards into table. Suitable as starter, plenary or revision activity during homeschooling or online teaching
Time of death - Mini-test (KS5)
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Time of death - Mini-test (KS5)

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A quick (10-15 min) starter / assessment activity with 13 questions (20 marks) to test understanding of how time of death can be determined through body temperature, rigor mortis and stages of decomposition Includes feedback box and Mark scheme. pdf and ppt files included Designed for Edexcel SNAB Biology Topic 6 (Infection, immunity and forensics) but also suitable for other exam boards
Organelles - Card Sort (KS3/4)
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Organelles - Card Sort (KS3/4)

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Card sort on animal and plant organelles and their functions. Students sort descriptions, names, and images. 30 cards per set Can also be played as matching triplet game where all cards are turned upside down and triplets need to be found.
Specialised Cells - Digital Tarsia (KS3/4)
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Specialised Cells - Digital Tarsia (KS3/4)

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Digital tarsia puzzle on specialised cells, their function and adaptations can be done by students on computer / iPad using the Powerpoint or Keynote App without the need for printing. Open file in “Normal View” mode and move around labels. Great as starter, plenary or revision activity during homeschooling or online teaching
Organ Systems - Digital Card Sort (KS3/4)
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Organ Systems - Digital Card Sort (KS3/4)

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Digital Card Sort on organ systems of the human body and their functions can be done by students on computer / iPad using the Powerpoint or Keynote App without the need for printing. Open file in “Normal View” mode and move around labels. Great as starter, plenary or revision activity during homeschooling or online teaching