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'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.
AQA GCSE Biology  (Science) Hormones in Human Reproduction Lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Hormones in Human Reproduction Lesson

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the human reproductive content in the new 2016 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point including activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A snakes and ladders starter game 3: An information sheet 4: A card sort activity 5: A hormone concentration graph activity 6: An information hunt activity 7: A 6 mark plenary question 8: An exam style question sheet for students to work through 9: A set of notes for students to use 10: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 11: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
26 New GCSE Science Required Practical 6 Mark Questions
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26 New GCSE Science Required Practical 6 Mark Questions

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This resource is a set of 26 bespoke 6 mark questions to test students understanding of most of the required practicals in the 2015 AQA Science specification. The questions have been written in a similar style to the practical 6 mark questions in the sample material. Thanks for looking
300 KS4 AQA GCSE Science Revision Tasks
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300 KS4 AQA GCSE Science Revision Tasks

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This resource is a set of over 300 revision activities that will enable students to put together their own revision flashcards. This resource has been put together using the 2015 AQA Science specification and covers all the specification points. Thanks for looking
AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Revision Workbook
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AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Revision Workbook

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This resource is a GCSE Biology, inheritance, variation & evolution revision workbook that will help enable students to revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the GCSE Biology 2015 specification in this section. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: * Sexual & asexual reproduction Meiosis DNA Genetic variation Protein synthesis Inherited disorders Punnet squares Genetic engineering Cloning Natural selection Selective breeding Evolution Evidence of evolution Extinction Antibiotic resistant bacteria Within the booklet are a range of different activities for students to work through to help them remember the content. Thanks for looking
New OCR A2 Biology DNA Profiling Lesson
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New OCR A2 Biology DNA Profiling Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the DNA profiling content of the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: A human genome AFL dice game 4: A DNA profiling modelling activity 5: A PCR modelling activity 6: A human genome key point highlight activity Thanks for looking
AQA 1-9 GCSE Science Paper 1 Work Booklets Bundle
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AQA 1-9 GCSE Science Paper 1 Work Booklets Bundle

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This resource is a bundle of 13 GCSE Science paper 1 work-booklets that will help enable students to revise the 13 sections in the first Science paper. The workbooks in this resource cover: 1: Cells 2: Biological Organisation 3: Bioenergetics 4: Infection & Response 5: Atomic structure 6: Electricity 7: Energy 8: Particle model of matter 9: Atomic structure & periodic table 10: Bonding, structure & the properties of matter 11: Chemical change 12: Energy change 13: Quantitative chemistry Thanks for looking
NEW 100 AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) 6 Mark Questions & Activities with Mark Schemes
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NEW 100 AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) 6 Mark Questions & Activities with Mark Schemes

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This set of questions cover the topics included in the AQA Biology GCSE 2015 specification. All the questions come with a a mark scheme which can either be used by teachers or students to mark their answers. All the questions come with mark schemes using the 1-9 grading system and can be used for revision or as assessment at the end of the lesson. Some of the areas covered by this resource are: 1: The required practicals in the GCSE Biology spec 2: The Nitrogen Cycle 3: The Heart 4: Genetic engineering 5: Cloning 6: Blood vessels 7: Cancer 8: Transpiration 9: The Kidney 8: Diffusion 9: Active Transport 10: Biodiversity 11: Decay 12: The carbon cycle 13: ADH 14: The immune system 15: Homeostasis 16: Malaria 17: Reflexes 18: HIV 19: Extinction 20: Evolution These questions act as goo AFL activities at the end of the lesson and the mark schemes will allow students to see what the exam board want within long answer questions. Thanks for looking
OCR A Level Biology A2 Revision Notes / Summary Sheets
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OCR A Level Biology A2 Revision Notes / Summary Sheets

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This resource is a power point containing 15 A2 Biology summary sheets. The sheets included cover the following areas: 1: Neuronal communication x 2 2: Reflexes & muscles 3: Hormonal communication 4: Homeostasis 5: Excretion & the kidney 6: Photosynthesis 7: Respiration 8: Patterns of variation 9: Manipulating genomes 10: Genetic engineering & cloning 11: Biotechnology 12: Ecosystems 13: Genetics 14: Plant responces To accompany the power point is a picture file of each that students can easily get on their phones. Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Stem Cells & Their Uses Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Stem Cells & Their Uses Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the stem cells and their uses content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: A literacy activity 4: A uses of stem cells activity 5: A use of stem cells to treat diabetes activity 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
NEW 300 AQA 1-9 GCSE Science 6 Mark Questions & Activities with Mark Schemes
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NEW 300 AQA 1-9 GCSE Science 6 Mark Questions & Activities with Mark Schemes

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This is a set of 300 questions that cover the topics included in the AQA Science GCSE 2015 specification. All the questions come with a a mark scheme which can either be used by teachers or students to mark their answers. All the questions come with mark schemes using the 1-9 grading system and can be used for revision or as assessment at the end of the lesson. Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: The impact of exercise, asthma & smoking on human gas exchange lesson & activities
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KS3 Science: The impact of exercise, asthma & smoking on human gas exchange lesson & activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the impact of exercise, asthma & smoking on human gas exchange content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: State the problems caused by smoking and asthma Describe how to treat problems caused by smoking and asthma Explain the effects of exercise on breathing This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: Alveoli recall activity 4: A diagnosis question 5: A smoking leaflet activity 6: A asthma & smoking paired questioning activity 7: An effect of exercise on breathing practical 8: A key question plenary activity Thanks for looking
GCSE AQA Biology (Science) Leaf Structure & Photosynthesis Lesson
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GCSE AQA Biology (Science) Leaf Structure & Photosynthesis Lesson

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This resource is a whole lesson with activities covering the leaf structure & photosynthesis section of the new 2016 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 2: A 6 mark question starter activity 3: A leaf structure demo activity 4: A information hunt activity 5 A 6 mark AFL question 6:A leaf modeling activity 7:A leaf interactive notebook activity 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Biology Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Biology Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on Biology required practicals. For each required practical there is an explanation of how to carry it out, a long answer question looking at getting students to write methods, a diagram / model to help students write a method and an answer to each question. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A slide on key vocabulary to do with practicals 4: A question looking at the osmosis required practical 5: A question looking at the photosynthesis required practical 6: A question looking at the sampling required practical 7: A question looking at the growing microbes required practical 8: A question looking at the plant tropisms required practical 9: A question looking at the reaction time required practical 10: A question looking at the plant tropisms required practical 11: A question looking at the decay required practical 12: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 13: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Evolution & Classification Workbook
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A Level Biology: Evolution & Classification Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, evolution and classification workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Classification The 5 Kingdoms The 3 Domains Natural Selection & Evolution Evidence of Evolution Variation Thanks for looking
65 AQA Biology 6 Mark Questions With Mark Schemes
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65 AQA Biology 6 Mark Questions With Mark Schemes

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This set of questions cover the topics included in the AQA Biology GCSE. All the questions come with a a mark scheme which can either be used by teachers or students to mark their answers. This resource has been developed over the last three years and has been proven to help students gain more marks in GCSE long answer questions
KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the bacteria and yeast cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label a diagram of a bacteria and yeast cell Outline the functions of bacteria and yeast organelles Summarise the cell biology we have covered so far This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A recall starter game 4: A paired questioning activity 5: Diagrams for students to annotate 6: A code breaker 7: An extension activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Photosynthesis Workbook
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A Level Biology: Photosynthesis Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, photosynthesis workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Electron transport chains Chloroplast structure Photosynthetic pigments Light dependent photosynthesis Light independent photosynthesis Limiting factors of photosynthesis Thanks for looking