Hero image

Paul Foster's Shop

Average Rating4.64
(based on 904 reviews)

UK based Science teacher, mainly sharing resources for the Edexcel GCSE (combined science and biology), Exploring Science at KS3, OCR Biology A A Level Biology and one off Science lessons / projects.

570Uploads

732k+Views

676k+Downloads

UK based Science teacher, mainly sharing resources for the Edexcel GCSE (combined science and biology), Exploring Science at KS3, OCR Biology A A Level Biology and one off Science lessons / projects.
Science End of Year Quiz 2024
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Science End of Year Quiz 2024

(2)
End of Year quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term. There are 12 quiz rounds to choose from, each with 10 questions each. *There are several science based rounds, more loosely based science rounds as well as some generic rounds. *
Science Christmas Quiz 2024
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Science Christmas Quiz 2024

(2)
12 Rounds of a Christmas Quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term (each with a minimum of 10 questions). There is a combination of science specific rounds, loosely based science rounds and nothing to do with science rounds. The rounds are: 2024 movies Celebrities in the lab Christmas biology Christmas chemistry Christmas physics Memory test Movie santas Movie science Periodic table Cristmas words Science in 2024 Science in the news The grid
Edexcel CP10b Electromagnets
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel CP10b Electromagnets

(0)
CP10b lesson from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about electromagnets. The lesson includes what electromagnets are, solenoids, magnetic field lines around electromagnets, uses of electromagnets and investigating the strength of electromagnets.
Edexcel CC16
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel CC16

6 Resources
CC16 unit for the Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about fuels, covering: CC16a Hydrocarbons in Crude Oil and Natural Gas CC16b Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil CC16c The Alkane Homologous Series CC16d Complete and Incomplete Combustion CC16e Combustible Fuels and Pollution CC16f Breaking Down Hydrocarbons Some lesson include links to videos/worksheets from the ActiveLearn but could easily be replaced with other available videos and worksheets.
Edexcel CP2 Core Practical Revision- Investigating Acceleration
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel CP2 Core Practical Revision- Investigating Acceleration

(0)
Revision booklet and an accompanying PowerPoint for the CP2 core practical all about investigating acceleration. It includes starter questions all about acceleration, explaining certain aspects of the method, thinking about the different variables, calculating the acceleration, drawing a graph, analysing results and past paper exam questions.
Edexcel SB2e The Brain
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel SB2e The Brain

(2)
SB2e lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about the brain. The lesson includes a stem cells recap, development of the brain, structure of the brain, cerebral cortex, cerebellum, medulla oblongata and the spinal cord.
Edexcel SB3e Genetic Variants and Phenotypes
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel SB3e Genetic Variants and Phenotypes

(1)
SB3e lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about genetic variants and phenotypes. The lesson covers using an mRNA/amino acid table, what mutations are, mutations in haemoglobin and the effects of mutations in non-coding DNA. One of the tasks (about 10 minutes of the lesson) involves the use of the Pearson ActiveTeach worksheets, but could easily be replaced by other worksheets/tasks
Edexcel CB4
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel CB4

(11)
CB4 unit for the new Edexcel Science GCSE, including: CB4a Evidence for Human Evolution (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4a-evidence-for-human-evolution-11363569) CB4b Darwin's Theory (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4b-darwin-s-theory-11363584) CB4c Classification (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4c-classification-11363604) CB4d Breeds and Variation (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4d-breeds-and-varieties-11363672) CB4e Genes In Agriculture and Medicine (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4e-genes-in-agriculture-and-medicine-11363737) *All found separately at the links above*
Edexcel SB5f Virus Life Cycles
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel SB5f Virus Life Cycles

(1)
SB5f lesson from the new Edexcel biology GCSE (9-1) all about virus life cycles. The lesson includes structure of viruses, virus life cycles, using bacterial lawn plates to study viruses and calculating the area of a circle. One of the tasks requires the use of a worksheet from the ActiveTeach but could be substituted with other worksheets and there is a link to an animation on the ActiveTeach
Exploring Science 9I- Forces and Motion
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Exploring Science 9I- Forces and Motion

(0)
Lessons from the 9I unit in the new Exploring Science scheme of work all about forces and motion. Including lessons for: 9Ia Forces and Movement 9Ib Energy for Movement 9Ic Speed 9Id Turning Forces 9Ie More Machines *Some of the lessons have references to worksheets from the ActiveLearn but could be replaced with other worksheets or omitted from the lesson completely. *
Edexcel CC14a Rates of Reaction
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel CC14a Rates of Reaction

(1)
CC14a lesson from the new edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about rates of reaction. The lesson includes what a chemical reaction is, what the rate of reaction is and how to measure rates of reactions.
Edexcel CC15a Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel CC15a Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions

(0)
CC15a lesson from the Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about exothermic and endothermic reactions. The lesson includes what exothermic and endothermic reactions are, reaction profiles for exothermic and endothermic reactions and examples of both reactions.
Exploring Science 9B- Plant Growth
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Exploring Science 9B- Plant Growth

(2)
Lessons for the 9B topic in the new exploring science scheme of work looking at plant growth. Including: 9Ba Reactions in Plants 9Bb Plant Adaptations 9Bc Plant Products 9Bc Clarity and Emphasis (L&C) 9Bd Growing Crops 9Be Farming Problems *There is some reference to the exploring science worksheets (but these could be easily replaced by other worksheets you have) and to the exploring science video’s on the ActiveTeach website (which could again be replaced by other YouTube links). *
Edexcel CC5-CC7 Revision Worksheet
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel CC5-CC7 Revision Worksheet

(3)
CC5-7 revision worksheet for the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1). Covering: CC5a Ionic Bonding CC5b Ionic Lattices CC5c Properties of Ionic Compounds CC6a Covalent Bonding CC7a Molecular Compounds CC7b Allotropes of Carbon CC7c Properties of Metals CC7d Bonding Models Designed to be printed as a double sided A3 worksheet- has all the learning outcomes for the topics on the reverse side
Edexcel CB7
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel CB7

6 Resources
CB7 topic from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE(9-1). Including: CB7a Hormones CB7b Hormonal control of metabolic rate CB7c The menstrual cycle CB7d Hormones and the menstrual cycle CB7e Control of blood glucose CB7f Type 2 diabetes
Exploring Science 8F- The Periodic Table
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Exploring Science 8F- The Periodic Table

(0)
Lessons from the 8F unit in the new Exploring Science scheme of work all about the periodic table. Including lessons for: 8Fa Dalton’s Atomic Model 8Fb Chemical Properties 8Fc Mendeleev’s Table 8Fd Physical Trends 8Fe Chemical Trends Some of the lesson require the use of videos / worksheets from the ActiveTeach but easily be replaced by other videos or available worksheets
Edexcel CP5 Core Practical Revision- Investigating Refraction
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel CP5 Core Practical Revision- Investigating Refraction

(0)
Revision booklet and an accompanying PowerPoint for the CP5 core practical all about investigating refraction. It includes starter questions all about waves/refraction, explaining certain aspects of the method, drawing a graph of results, describing results, explaining results, evaluating the method and past paper exam questions.
Climate Change
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Climate Change

(63)
A series of lessons looking at climate change and global warming. Lesson 1: Causes- what global warming is, what greenhouse gases are, are humans the cause, deforestation and fossil fuels. Lesson 2: Effects- data about climate change, sea level rise, ocean acidification, warming oceans, shrinking ice sheets, extreme weather events, effects on health and a graph drawing exercise. Lesson 3: Solutions- what can governments do, the Paris agreement, what businesses can do and renewable energy. Lesson 4: Solutions- what individuals can do to combat climate change. There are lots of exercises and information included in each lesson and it could easily be condensed down into fewer lessons by excluding some tasks. Likewise some of the tasks could be stretched out across several lesson depending upon the time you have. All worksheets/resources needed are within the PowerPoint as hidden slides.
Edexcel SB3a Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
fosterpaulfosterpaul

Edexcel SB3a Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

(5)
SB3a lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) about asexual and sexual reproduction. The lesson includes what asexual and sexual reproduction are, a comparison of the two and the advantages and disadvantages of each using a series of examples.