A complete lesson covering section 4.5.2.3 of the AQA Biology specification- the eye, its function and defects. Though would suit other awarding bodies GCSE courses. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering content from paper 1 of AQA physics GCSE. There are then a few short activities recapping the structure of the brain, the structure of the eye and the function of the eye’s structures. The lesson then looks at the process of accommodation in healthy eyes and how this brings images into focus. Students then answer some summary questions. The lesson then looks at myopia and hyperopia including how they are caused and then the use of lenses to treat them. Students then complete a worksheet (included) summing up the two eye defects and their treatment. The final part of the lesson is a series of exam questions covering the content from the lesson All answers included. A total of 24 slides

A complete lesson covering how to calculate bond energies. This lesson would support both the trilogy GCSE and the separate Chemistry course. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering a variety of topics form molecules 1-4 with answers It then recaps endo and exothermic reactions with examples including a video It then covers what is meant by a bond energy using a variety of examples. Students then work through some examples The lesson then moves onto calculating overall energy changes in reactions before going through some examples. There are then some independent examples for students to work through with answers The lesson finishes with some exam question examples All resources provided

A complete lesson covering the objectives from AQA Biology and trilogy on translocation in plants. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering topics from B1 and B2 It then looks at the transport of sugars using aphids as a hook. It then links this to photosynthesis. This is summed using using some knowledge checking questions and an exam question The lesson then moves on to phloem and their structure comparing them to xylem. There are some questions and a Venn diagram activity. There are then some quick AfL questions followed by an exam question. the lesson closes with an application activity looking at the damage done to trees by herbivores eating their bark All resources and answers provided

A complete lesson covering the objectives from AQA Biology and Trilogy covering cancer and risk factors for non-infectious diseases. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering a variety of topics from AQA Biology module 2- organisation. Answers included It then moves onto to look at the two types of tumour and how they differ. Includes a video and a summary activity. The lesson then looks at the different risk factors again with summary activity The lesson then moves on to look at the difference between correlation and cause The lesson closes with some exam questions

A complete lesson covering AQA trilogy and chemistry GCSE paper 2. It includes: Rates Equilibria Hydrocarbons Atmosphere Using resources chromatography RPA Rates RPA Gas tests Includes a variety of activities including multiple choice and exam questions Includes the 2022 version and an updated version for 2023 All answers provided

A PowerPoint for an assembly on study skills. Aimed principally at KS4 and year 9 but could also be helpful with KS3 It is 18 slides long with presenter notes on the majority of slides It starts by discussing why studying is so important before moving onto a series of tips around good study habits (set goals, plan time, location). It then looks at 6 different evidence led strategies including flash cards, interleaving and dual coding The assembly closes by considering the importance of practice but also looking at mental and physical health

An assembly for the start of year about bhow to make good progress at school. It opens looking at potential and what it means It then moves onto confidence, perseverance and challenge Each section is supported by inspirational quotes from famous men and women It then looks at four specific examples of people who have over come challenges (Bethany Hamilton, Van Gogh, Helen Keller and Emily Blunt) The assembly closes by addressing a common student complaint- I don’t need xxxxxx so why do I need to study it. It looks at a series of careers that have been ‘invented’ since I left school in 1998

A complete final revision lesson covering the content from AQA GCSE Trilogy Science Physics paper 2 The lesson covers: Forces Waves Magnetism and electromagnetism Radiation RPA Waves RPA Acceleration RPA Extension RPA Includes a variety of retrieval activities and exam questions All answers provided and all activities are within the PPT (36 slides in total)

A complete lesson covering the structure and function of digestive enzymes from AQA Biology and Trilogy B2- Organisation. It starts with a retrieval starter covering content from B1 and earlier in B2 It then goes over enzymes, their digestive function and the lock and key mechanism. This is then recorded through an information hunt (sheet and questions included). Answers provided. The lesson then looks at human digestive enzymes with a summary table to complete. This is then re-caped trjough 9 quick questions There are then a series of exam questions to cover the content from earlier in the lesson. Answers included The final activity is an example 6 mark question with mark scheme All required resources are in the PPT or as separate files

A complete lesson covering the diet and its link to disease from the AQA Biology organisation topic It includes: A retrieval starter covering previous lessons from organisation A recap of micro and macro nutrients with an information hunt activity (resource sheet included) Questions about dietary intake for different groups of people Deficiency diseases matching exercise Retrieval quiz Calculating BMI with practice questions Mortality statistics for CHD with associated questions Lifestyle factors affecting CHD- activity to complete Exam question based on risk factors for CHD Two longer answer exam questions with answers

Two PowerPoints providing two general revision lessons covering topics from the AQA Biology and Trilogy paper 2- topics B5, B6 and B7 Across the two lessons the content covered is: Classification homeostasis human impacts sampling RPA Hormonal control carbon cycle sampling animals Reactions Genetics They include a multiple choice section and lots of exam questions Updated to cover return to normal exam arrangements Also includes the 2022 version All answers provided

A complete lesson covering sections 5.5.3 d-o of the OCR Physics specification- the big bang theory, the cosmological principle, the Doppler effect and red shift. The lesson starts by covering the Doppler effect in sound and how this also applies to red shift in light. It the covers how this and CMBR act as evidence for the origins of the universe in the big bang. It covers the Hubble constant, how its value is not exact and how it can be sued to estimate the age of the universe. The lesson closes by looking at the events immediately following the big bang and how the universe is believed to have changed. The lesson includes lots of calculations and multiple student activities All answers are provided I aim tor educe photocopying so all resources are within the PPT- a total of 50 slides

A complete lesson covering sections 5.5.1e and 5.5.3 a-k of the OCR Physics specification- stellar radiation and luminosity and stellar spectrum. It starts by looking at the way that objects produce electromagnetic radiation and the link to temperature. It then looks at Wien’s displacement law and Stefan’s law including calculations and comparisons of luminosity and temperature. It then move son to look at spectra and how electrons produce photons of light after being excited. It then closes by looking at the difference between emission and absorption spectrum and how they can be sued to analyse stars. Includes lots of independent activities All answer included I aim to reduce photocopying so all resources are in the PPT- 49 slides in total

This is a full lesson covering section 4.2.2a and PAG5.4 of the OCR A level chemistry specification. It covers the quick fit apparatus and the methods for distillation and using a separation funnel. It is based PAG 5.4. and includes follow up questions. This is the second of a series of lessons covering section 4.2.2a and PAG5 The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end . It also includes a sheet for students to complete their own risk assessments prior to the lesson. All answers included Please see my shop for further resources

A complete lesson revising sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.1 of the AQA trilogy Physics specification- current, potential difference and resistance and series and parallel circuits. The lesson includes lots of retrieval type activities and exam questions The lesson covers: Circuit symbols Types of circuit IV characteristics The resistance of a wire required practical Various calculations Plugs and electrical safety Answers provided and all activities are within the PPT

A complete lesson for the final revision lesson before the AQA B1 exam. It covers a variety of topic areas including some of the RPAs. Includes a variety of activities including a multiple choice quiz and various exam questions Lots po retrieval type activities Includes a version from 2022 and a updated one for 2023 All answers provided

A complete lesson covering points 5.5.1 b-f of the OCR Physics specification- the life cycle of stars. It starts with the formation of stars from dust and gas then works though the various stages of the life cycle for all sizes of stars. It includes the Chandrasekhar limit as a determiner of which cycle a star will go through. It includes links to several videos on you-tube and a card sort work sheet. The lesson includes lots of independent tasks including a variety of calculation questions All answers included I aim tor educe photocopying so the majority of activities are in the PPT- 38 slides in total

A pair of lessons covering content from the AQA Physics and Trilogy higher paper 1 It covers: Energy Power Density Radioactivity Atomic structure Variety of activities. All answers included

A full lessons covering section 6.1 of the OCR Physics specification- capacitors. This particular lesson covers sections c, d, e and a, b and c- energy in circuits. This includes the circuits for calculating work done using charge and voltage, charge and current and voltage and capacitance. also covers how to calculate total capacitance in series and parallel. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, lots of student activities including exam questions and a differentiated summary at the end All answers provided

A complete lesson revising section 5.6 of the AQA trilogy GCSE specification- rates of reaction and equilibrium. The lesson covers a range of retrieval activities including activation energy, the role of catalysts and calculating Mr. The lesson also includes lost of exam practice including questions on the required practicals from rates and examples of the 6 mark style longer answer question. All answers included