Leveled tasks on various biology topics suitable for KS3. Each presentation has 3 slides. Slide 1 is the pupil sheet, slide 2 contains the mark scheme and slide 3 has suitable comments to use give a target on how to improve scientific knowledge. Taken by an OFSTED inspector to give to a school as an example of good practice for a school in special measures

A couple of presentation that teach pupils how to draw dot and cross diagrams to represent bonding in ionic compounds and to show how the ionic lattice is formed. The resource also contains worksheet to support the working out the formula of ionic compounds. A cut out activity based on ion charge can be used to support students

The last 5 units for the Chemistry Paper 2 split into sub sections. Pupils are to spend no more than 4/5 minutes on each section to try and ensure that the whole of a topic is covered.

7 sets of questions with answers on reverse if printed back to back on the AQA C1 unit. Suitable for all abilities to help recall key facts and concepts. Approx 24 questions for each sub unit. You can purchase all 3 units together as a bundle for £4.50

5 sets of questions with answers on reverse if printed back to back on the AQA C3 unit. Suitable for all abilities to help recall key facts and concepts. Approx 24 questions for each sub unit. You can purchase all 3 units together as a bundle for £4.50

6 sets of questions with answers on reverse if printed back to back on the AQA C2 unit. Suitable for all abilities to help recall key facts and concepts. Approx 24 questions for each sub unit.. You can purchase all 3 units together as a bundle for £4.50

A chance for pupils to write extended answers on misconceptions / difficult concepts from C1. I have included a set of sample answers that can also be provided. I sometimes print this on A3 paper and get pupils in small groups to work collaboratively.

Print out a copy of the story board to get pupils to summarise in words and pictures a topic. The resources is editable so you could add the pictures and get pupils to write out the story or you could add the text and get them to add the drawings. Lots of possibilities and ways to differentiate

A presentation and resources for a lesson on Exo and Endothermic reactions, including a worksheet for a practical activity. I also buy some visual aides from the internet such as hand warmers and self heating cans. There are lots of sites where these are available.

Various presentations of the the metals in the reactivity series. The metals are not in the correct order and pupils need to say of the next metal in the presentation will be higher or lower in the reactivity series. Change the first slide to include your name. There are different versions so you can do the activity quickly, more than once. I have also included the correct order so you can show this first. A fun, fast paced stater or plenary resource for KS3 and KS4

An introduction to laws of reflection before instructions on how to make a kaleidoscope. Good for a KS3 or low ability KS4 group. Lots of fun and the disposable mirrors are relatively cheap to get hold of.

A chance for pupils to write extended answers on misconceptions / difficult concepts from C2. After using the C1 set, I was asked by my class to create a similar activity for C2 because they had found the C1 set so useful. I have included a set of sample answers that can also be provided.

KS4 lesson on heart disease. I Talk through the presentation, and show the hyperlinked videos. The storyboard can then be given as a task to create a summary. The pics from the story board are on a separate presentation that can be used to check pupils recall / understanding of the main presentation if you think it is needed, I have also included an alternative version of the presentation for those who have older versions of PowerPoint that don't support some of the newer fonts

A resource to teach breathing / ventilation. Also a comparison of gases in inhaled and exhaled air with a table. Comparison of the bell jar lung model A video link is included if the embedded video doesn't work For those with older version of PowerPoint I have included a version with supported fonts Assessment questions are included on the PowerPoint

Presentation and linked worksheets to teach the subject content of the alkali metals for the new 2016 AQA Trilogy / Chemistry GCSE

A presentation and worksheets for teaching the keywords linked to feeding relationships. This has been taught to a mixed ability Year 10 group, but could easily be adapted to teach to a KS3 group or a high ability KS4 group. Also available as part of a bundle

A fully resourced lesson on the carbon cycle. There is a presentation and linked worksheets to create a diagram of the carbon cycle plus appreciate the processes that add and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

A presentation that has embedded videos (2 - Choose which you think is best), and data analysis. The presentation also takes you through the various stages of waste water treatment before a related worksheet can be used. I have also included a copy of the web address if the embedded videos don’t work

A presentation to deliver the theory of paper chromatography and demonstrate the correct procedure to carry out the required practical. A booklet is included that links to the presentation and theory. There are various activities included in the presentation. Enough material for at least 90 minutes of teaching time. The booklet also includes assessment questions.