Welcome to my store! I'm a passionate Biology teacher with 7 years of classroom experience and a Master's degree in Marine Biology. My love for the sciences has fueled my teaching journey & inspired the engaging, high-quality resources you'll find here. With my teaching experience & strong background in tutoring, I create materials that are not just informative but also fun & easy to use. Dive into my store & discover resources that will bring the world of biology to life for your students! 🌊🔬
Welcome to my store! I'm a passionate Biology teacher with 7 years of classroom experience and a Master's degree in Marine Biology. My love for the sciences has fueled my teaching journey & inspired the engaging, high-quality resources you'll find here. With my teaching experience & strong background in tutoring, I create materials that are not just informative but also fun & easy to use. Dive into my store & discover resources that will bring the world of biology to life for your students! 🌊🔬
Science reading comprehension can be engaging! This reading comprehension for science discusses the topic of killer whales. Along with the reading passage are science reading comprehension worksheets, containing questions that align with the reading passage. There is also an application question to get the students showcasing their understanding.
My passion for science literacy is what has lead me to develop a range of science reading comprehension worksheet, as it is important for students to be able to access nonfiction reading comprehension outside of their English lessons.
This lesson plan is designed to get students enjoying reading about science and applying what they have learned.
The focus of the passage is on the killer whale including answering questions like:
What does killer whale eat?
Are killer whale endangered?
Included in this resource is:
Killer whale facts reading passage (3 pages)
Student worksheet, including exit ticket (2 pages)
Lesson plan (1 page)
Teacher reflection (1 page)
Ideas for using this resource:
Team work: they read together and work together on the questions
As a part of a literacy centre
Individual task: for early finishers/as homework
Class task: taking it in turns to read together, before completing the worksheets in pairs/individually
I hope you enjoy this activity - keep an eye out for more Biology reading comprehension passages with activities coming soon!
This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B2: Enzymes.
The answers are also included.
How you can use this resource:
Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource.
Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice.
Set this as a homework task or revision task.
Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper.
What’s inside:
Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Enzymes (from AQA B2 Combined Science Trilogy).
Completed version of the mind-map with the answers
Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers.
GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information.
I have outlined various strategies for incorporating retrieval practice into your lessons in the following blog post!
Unsure? Check out my free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first!
If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.
Learn more about the amazing Axolotl with this engaging & fun reading comprehension activity.
This activity is designed to get students thinking about the adaptations of the Axolotl and its current conservation status through a simple reading comprehension activity.
Included in this resource is:
A Lesson plan outlining how I would teach the lesson.
Teacher reflection questionnaire - ideal for trainee teachers or as evidence for more experienced teachers about the self-reflective practice.
Axolotl fact file (Double-sided).
Student worksheet (Double-sided) & includes exit ticket activity.
Depending on your students reading age, this could take a whole lesson - it would depend how much you want to stretch the activity.
Alternatively you could use it as a shorter, team based activity, getting students to work in pairs to read the content together.
Reading comprehension is an important skill for students to master in science. By including interesting and quirky animals, I hope to boost my students love for reading non-fiction.
This activity is perfect for home learning as well as face to face teaching.
Revision material for the upcoming 2022 Biology paper 2: Foundation tier.
This revision bundle contains mind-map style question activities for students sitting the AQA GCSE Combined Science 2022 Foundation tier paper.
The topics in this resource are for the B6 Inheritance, variation and evolution topics.
The advanced information has outlined that reproduction will be a focus.
However, it has been indicated that sexual & asexual reproduction, meiosis and sex determination will NOT be included.
I have included:
DNA and the genome
Genetic inheritance, alleles and genetic diagrams
Inherited disorders
Please check your specification and tier entry before purchasing if you are a student sitting the upcoming 2022 exams.
SAVE NEARLY 40% WITH THIS BUNDLE!
This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based knowledge organiser/mind map with content on B4: Investigating the Rate of Photosynthesis (required practical).
Student led activity to build their own knowledge organiser and revise at the same time…
The answers are also included.
How you can use this resource:
Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource.
Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice.
Set this as a homework task or revision task.
Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper.
What’s inside:
Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Investigating the Rate of Photosynthesis - required practical (from AQA B4 Combined Science Trilogy).
Completed version of the mind-map with the answers.
Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers.
GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information.
I have outlined various strategies for incorporating retrieval practice into your lessons in the following blog post!
Unsure? Check out my free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first!
If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.
Unleash the Halloween spirit in your classroom with our spooky Bat Reading Comprehension Activity! Perfect for students aged 12-14, this engaging and educational resource will have your students sinking their fangs into the world of bats while improving their reading comprehension skills.
Key Features:
Two Layout Options: We understand that every student is unique. That’s why we’ve included two different layouts for this activity. The first layout is specially designed for students with special educational needs. Questions are strategically laid out around the text, making it easier for students to navigate and comprehend the material. The second layout offers a more traditional format with questions on one page and the text on the other, catering to a wider range of learning preferences.
Comprehensive Content: Dive into the fascinating world of bats with a rich and informative reading passage. Your students will learn about the biology, behavior, and unique characteristics of these nocturnal creatures, sparking their curiosity and encouraging further exploration.
Answer Key Included: Save time and streamline your teaching process with an included answer key. Quickly assess your students’ understanding and provide constructive feedback.
Bonus Coloring Sheets: For those early finishers or as an extra treat, we’ve included three bonus Halloween-themed coloring sheets. These fun and spooky designs will keep your students engaged and entertained while reinforcing the Halloween theme.
Educational Benefits:
Enhances reading comprehension skills.
Encourages critical thinking and analysis.
Promotes interest in the biology of bats.
Supports inclusivity with a special layout for students with special needs.
Transform your classroom into a Halloween-inspired learning haven with the “Spooky Bat Reading Comprehension Activity.” Watch your students become enchanted by the mysterious world of bats while honing their reading and comprehension skills. Get ready for an educational adventure that’s both fun and informative!
Note: This product is perfect for both traditional and remote learning environments. Download it today and add a dash of Halloween magic to your curriculum!
Back to school is a pretty crazy time. For us science teachers we need to introduce our students to the science labs safely, as well as establish all the normal routines!
In this bundle you will find a heap of great activities to help get your students in and settled all while developing those essential lab skills!
Included is:
An introduction to lab equipment booklet
A skills based lab (forming salt crystals through evaporation). I chose that particular lab as it allows students to practice using much of the equipment discussed in the previous booklet.
A method writing skills lesson (perfect for helping students perfect their writing skills in science early on!
A Bunsen burner activities lesson with lab procedure and Bunsen burner license.
I recommend completing these lessons in the following order:
Lesson 1: Lab Equipment Introduction booklet
Lesson 2: Bunsen burner license
Lesson 3: Method writing lesson
Lesson 4: Skills based lab (putting into practice all of the skills from the first 3 lessons!)
You could print the entire bundle as a booklet for students to use in their first week in school!
In this bundle are 18 revision resources for the topics coming up in the 2022 exams for the AQA GCSE Combined Science : Biology Paper 1.
This bundle is for the FOUNDATION TIER.
Content for foundation is different to the higher paper, so please check which content you need to revise :)
The topics outlined by AQA for foundation tier paper 1 biology are:
Cell Division
Animal tissues, organs & organ systems
Communicable Diseases
Photosynthesis
The required practicals included are:
Microscopy.
Food Tests.
Effect of light on rate of photosynthesis.
These revision resources contain a mixture of specification aligned questions in a mind-map/knowledge organiser format.
The answers are also included.
If you are looking for more revision strategies for your students, in this article I outline actionable and easy steps to boost the retrieval practice in your classroom.
Make a saving over 40% on this bundle! Individually priced these resources cost over ÂŁ20!
This bundle contains all the topics within the AQA GCSE Biology B3 unit on Infection & Response (Combined Trilogy Specification).
Included are the revision mind maps/knowledge organisers, along with all the answers.
Topics include:
Communicable Diseases
Viral, fungal & protist Diseases
Bacterial disease & preventing disease
Body defences & vaccination
Drug development
This would be perfect as a revision pack for year 11’s preparing for their upcoming GCSE exams.
It is also a brilliant strategy for retrieval practice with year 10’s who have completed this topic last term and need to keep the knowledge fresh in their mind.
Used as quizzes, homework, meaningful cover work, the opportunities are endless.
Save over 35% with this bundle!!
This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B1: Chromosomes & Mitosis.
The answers are also included.
How you can use this resource:
Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource.
Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice.
Set this as a homework task or revision task.
Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper.
What’s inside:
Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Chromosomes and mitosis (from AQA B1 Combined Science Trilogy).
Completed version of the mind-map with the answers
Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers.
GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information.
Still unsure? Check out this free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first!
If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.
Everything you need to introduce your KS3 students science students to ecosystems and plant reproduction. This is a whole topic bundle covering 10 lessons minimum (probably more depending on your class).
These lessons are engaging and challenging, with opportunities for extended writing, reading comprehension and numeracy skills. However, scaffolding is also provided to support students who may need it. We need to be able to support all our learners and their needs!
Included in each lesson:
Lesson PPT
Worksheets
Lab sheets (where labs are involved in the lesson)
Research QR codes if needed
Keyword lists & definitions
Knowledge organiser to act as a support
Reading comprehensions
Retrieval opportunities
EVERYTHING is included!
Lesson Breakdown:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Ecosystems (with an emphasis on new vocabulary)
Lesson 2: Food chains and webs - including analysis of food chains
Lesson 3: Predator prey relationships - with graph reading skills
Lesson 4: Human impacts (opportunity for opinion forming)
Lesson 5: Bioaccumulation in food chains
Lesson 6: Invasive species - reading opportunity and great for debates!
Lesson 7: Flower structure (including lab)
Lesson 8: Plant Reproduction and polination
Lesson 9: Seed dispersal methods
Lesson 10: Seed dispersal investigation (including lab)
If you are not ready to buy the bundle, then check out lesson 1 for free!
FREE Lesson 1: Introduction to Ecosystems
Each lesson follows the general structure shown below:
Activate: 6 recall questions designed to get the students either retrieving previous knowledge linked to this or prior topics. These have been designed with my students in mind - they may look different for your students!
Model: Set the scene for the lesson and outline key new knowledge. Show students how to approach a question or task.
Practice: Give the students opportunities to use the new knowledge provided and attempt the tasks modeled in phase 2.
Review: Check students grasp of new concepts with a quick review activity.
On the first page of each PowerPoint, there is a link to a Google Drive containing the same resources just in case you teach in a Google school!
I have left the design simple but editable - this is due to schools in my area having specific requirements around colours and fonts.
If you would like an excel spreadsheet with the Scheme of Work then please send me a DM on IG or FB and I will send you a link! (links are in my store :) )
S.O.W includes:
Each lesson title
Each lesson objective
Retrieval opportunities
Scientific skills included in the lesson
Key vocabulary for each lesson
Literacy/Numeracy opportunities in each lesson
Practical resources required for labs
Cultural opportunities and links for each lesson
