I have a variety of resources covering AQA GCSE Science as well as OCR A level Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are also some PD resources and whole school assemblies.
I have a variety of resources covering AQA GCSE Science as well as OCR A level Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are also some PD resources and whole school assemblies.
A full lesson revising content from the AQA Biology module- bioenergetics. This lesson covers photosynthesis and is suitable for both trilogy and the Biology science GCSE.
The lesson starts by revising the reactants for photosynthesis and the equation along with the uses of glucose. It then has a quick summary activity before looking at leaf structure. The lesson then moves on to limiting factors with a series of data based activities. In between this the lesson looks at the required practical and covers the method as well as some extension questions. The lesson closes by looking at photosynthesis in ecosystems by considering the carbon cycle (from B7) but also the role played by photosynthesis in determining which plants can grow in differetn areas.
All answers provided
Requires no printing as all activities are in the PowerPoint
This is a complete lesson covering sections 6.5.1 a-g of the OCR Physics specification- medical imaging using X-rays. It starts by introducing an X-ray tube and explaining how they work. It then moves onto varying the intensity of X-ray beams and how they can be used to produce images. Attenuation is the next topic along with a series of calculations. The lesson closes with looking at CAT scans and how they differ from X-rays. Each section has questions including exam style questions.
The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end.
All answers are included.
I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.
A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Biology and Trilogy-translocation.
We have a knowledge rich curriculum so the lesson focuses on the key knowledge required and ensuring that students have remembered this knowledge.
Various activities are included including exam practice, application and a do now
I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself
All answers provided
A pair of lessons and a worksheet covering sections 5.1.4 a-i of the OCR Physics specification- the gas laws
It covers:
The gas laws
The ideal gas
Kinetic theory
The effect of newtons Laws
Internal energy
PAG 8
The two lessons and the PAG take around 5 hours in total.
All answers are included
I generally try to reduce copying so other than the worksheet all resources are found in the lesson PPT
A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Biology and Trilogy-extremophiles.
We have a knowledge rich curriculum so the lesson focuses on the key knowledge required and ensuring that students have remembered this knowledge.
Various activities are included including exam practice, application and a do now
I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself
All answers provided
A complete lesson revising section 6.4.2 of the AQA Trilogy specification- radiation.
It covers types and propeties of radiation, decay equations, half lives and contamination.
The lesson includes a variety of activities including tables to complete, exam questions and a short multiple choice quiz.
The PPT is designed to reduce copying so all activities are in the presentation.
A full lesson teaching students how to both calculate concentration from the mass and volume as well as calculating mass from volume and concentration.
Covers all the specification points from the Triology C3 specification section 5.3.2.5 .
Includes a starter, various student activities, full notes and all answers.
Also shows how to convert between cm3 and dm3 in both directions
A revision lesson covering the electricity and quantum mechanics sections of module 4 of the OCR Physics specification. It includes lots of questions, both written and calculations, with full answers.
Covers the photoelectric effect, Einsteins equations, de Broglie, electron number density
Also includes a short quiz designed to highlight misconceptions and misunderstandings.
All answers provided
A complete lesson covering the calculation of Chi square. It s designed fro specification point 6.1.2c of the OCR course but would be fine for any A level biology course.
It starts with a reminder of calculating mean and range before introducing the chi square. The lesson goes through the theory including critical values. It then moves on to a worked example.
The rest of the lesson is examples of the calculation including dihybrid inheritance. It also gives a reminder of using a punett square to solve a dihybrid problem. Most examples are based round genetics but one involving mitosis is included.
Differentiated summary at the end
All answers provided
A complete revision lesson covering the digestion section of AQA module B2- organisation. It also covers the two RPAs (enzymes and food tests) that occur in this topic.
The lesson opens with the food tests RPA followed by looking at the components of a balanced diet along with the role of each nutrient in the body. The lesson then moves to look at the digestive system, its components and their individual role. It then looks at the stomach as an example of an organ with its tissues and their functions. The lesson the moves onto enzyme action and the enzymes of the human digestive system. It then covers the enzymes RPA before finishing with a series of exam questions.
Includes retrieval type activities
All answers are provided and no printing is required
Update 11/05/22- sudan III test for fats added
Update 08/05/23- changes to reflect return to normal exam arrangements
A complete lesson revising sections 4.1.2 and 4.1.2 of AQA trilogy and AQA Biology- cell structure, stem cells and cell division.
It starts by reminding students of the difference between plant and animal cells before looking at microscopes and the cell cycle. The includes some summary and some exam questions to check for understanding. the lesson then moves onto stem cells covering what they are and their uses again including summary questions.
The lesson closes with a series of long answer exam questions practicing evaluative techniques with a particular focus on different uses of stem cells or stem cell
All answers provided
Updated 2023 to reflect the return to normal exam content
A complete lesson covering section 5.5.1 of the AQA trilogy GCSE specification- energy changes in reactions.
It covers:
Endothermic and exothermic reactions
Calculating energy changes
Energy changes RPA
It includes a multiple choice section and lots of exam questions
Answers provided
A full lesson showing what the mole is, why it is important and taking students through molar calculations.
Suitable for both trilogy and separate chemistry
It includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a summary at the end
All answer are included
A complete lesson revising content from AQA trilogy topic B6- Genetics and reproduction.
The lesson has been updated to reflect the return to normal exam oprocedures. The old version is inclduded. the lesson covers :
Gender determination
Genes and DNA
Genetic crosses
Asexual reproduction
Meiosis Vs mitosis
Cystic fibrosis
Evolution
Selective breeding and GM
This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.5 a-e of the OCR Biology specification- plant responses to abiotic stress. It starts by considering the need for plants to be able to respond to stress. It then looks at leaf loss and responding to daylight length. The lesson then moves onto abscission and avoiding freezing. The lesson closes by looking at stomatal control and how this coordinated.
The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end.
All answers are included.
I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.
This is a complete lesson covering sections 6.4.1 d, e, f, g and h of the OCR Physics specification- the decay equation and half-life. It starts by introducing the decay equation with worked examples before outlining how dice simulation can be used to model nuclear decay. The lesson then moves to looking at activity as an alternative expression for the decay equation. Half-lives are then covered including how to calculate it and how to work it out form a graph. The lesson closes by looking at how age can be assessed using C-14 dating.
The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end.
All answers are included.
I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.
A complete lesson teaching students how to use the specific heat capacity equation. It starts by posing a number of questions about pairs of substances being heated leading students to the idea that it relies on the mass of the substance, the type of substance and the amount of energy provided.
It the goes through how to use the equation following the I do, we do, you do model. The calculations are set out using the model I introduced at my school which is designed to support students with rearranging the more difficult equations
The lesson includes a starter, full notes, worked examples and independent student activities.
All answers provided
This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 g and h of the OCR chemistry specification- Ka and weak acids. It goes through how to how to calculate Ka for weak acids including the approximations that can be used to make that calculation easier. It also discusses the limitations of those approximations and where they no longer apply.
The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end
All answers are included
I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets
A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Chemistry and Trilogy-electron structure and the periodic table.
We have a knowledge rich curriculum so the lesson focuses on the key knowledge required and ensuring that students have remembered this knowledge.
Various activities are included including exam practice and a do now
I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself
All answers provided
A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Biology and Trilogy- bacterial diseases.
We have a knowledge rich curriculum so the lesson focuses on the key knowledge required and ensuring that students have remembered this knowledge.
Various activities are included including exam practice and a do now
I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself
All answers provided