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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.
KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Using the Earth's Resources & Sustainability Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Using the Earth's Resources & Sustainability Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the using the Earth’s resources and sustainable development content in the new 2015 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A starter game with information sheet 3: A card sort activity 4: A graph analysis activity 5: A sheet for students to fill out about the problems & solutions to sustainability issues 6: A group work activity on wheat students have covered in the lesson Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Homeostasis Summary Sheets
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Homeostasis Summary Sheets

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This resource is a series of summary sheets covering the homeostasis content in the AQA 2015 Biology specification. These sheets can be used during revision in lessons, as prompts in lessons or can be sent to students as flipped learning activities. The areas covered in this resource are: 1: Homeostasis 2: Water regulation 3: Temperature regulation 4: Negative feedback 5: The synapse 6: Reaction times 7: The eye 8: Phototropism 9: The endocrine system 10: The brain 11: Reflexes 12: The kidney 13: Dialysis 14: Kidney transplants 15: Hormones in reproduction 16: Glucose regulation Thanks for looking
AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Cells Work Booklet
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AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Cells Work Booklet

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This resource is a GCSE Cells work-booklet that will help enable students to revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the GCSE Biology specification in the cells section. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Cell structure Cell jobs Diffusion Active transport Osmosis Cell types The cell cycle & mitosis Growing microbe Stem cells Magnification Making slides Within the booklet are a range of different activities for students to work through to help them remember the content. Thanks for looking
OCR A Level 2015 Biology Spec Introduction to Exchange Surfaces Lesson
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OCR A Level 2015 Biology Spec Introduction to Exchange Surfaces Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the OCR 2015 Biology A Level specification, introduction to exchange surfaces section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: A card sort activity 4: A surface area / volume ratio activity 5: 2 Mock exam questions 6: A homework activity 7: A modeling activity 8: A literacy activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Transport of Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide Lesson
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A Level Biology Transport of Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide content in A Level Biology specifications. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A sheet for students to fill out 3: A key information starter game 4: A haemoglobin modelling activity 5: Oxygen dissociation curve activities 6: A transport of carbon dioxide information activity 7: A group presentation activity Thanks for looking
New OCR A Level Biology Spec Mammalian Exchange Surfaces (Lung Dissection) Lesson
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New OCR A Level Biology Spec Mammalian Exchange Surfaces (Lung Dissection) Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new OCR 2015 Biology A Level specification, Mammalian Exchange Surfaces (Lung Dissection) section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A key information starter activity 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: A card sort activity 4: A sheet for students to fill in on the lungs 5: Lung dissection practical endorsement activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Maintenance of a Resting Potential in a Neuron Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Maintenance of a Resting Potential in a Neuron Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities on the maintenance of a resting potential content in the new 2015 OCR A2 Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A student sheet which can be used throughout the lesson 3: A build a axon membrane activity 4: A literacy questioning activity 5 A micro teaching plenary activity 6: A homework activity 7: A key information literacy activity 8: A starter game 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
93 A Level (A2) Biology Revision Task Cards
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93 A Level (A2) Biology Revision Task Cards

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This resource is a set of 93 OCR (however they would also be appropriate for other exam boards) A2 Biology revision task cards. This resource has been written so that all of the assessment points in the specification are covered. Thanks for looking
New A Level Biology Neuronal Communication Revision Workbook
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New A Level Biology Neuronal Communication Revision Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, neuronal communication revision workbook that will help enable students to revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Nerves & neurones Generator potential Resting potentials Action potentials Propagation of an action potential Synapses Structure of the nervous system The brain Reflexes Muscles Sliding filament model Within the booklet are a range of different activities for students to work through to help them remember the content. Thanks for looking
GCSE AQA Biology (Science) Structure & Function of the Nervous System Lesson
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GCSE AQA Biology (Science) Structure & Function of the Nervous System Lesson

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This resource is a lesson covering the structure and function of the nervous system content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point including leading students through the lesson 2: A nerve structure starter activity 3: A structure of the nervous system literacy activity 4: A activity showing students what happens at the synapse 5: A synapse 6 mark AFL question 6: A synapse interactive notebook activity 7: A synapse modeling 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
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Control of Body Temperature Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Control of Body Temperature Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the controlling body temperature content in the new 2016 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy starter game 3: A 6 mark question mark scheme construction task 4: A card sort 5: A summary plenary activity 6: A group discussion activity 7: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the CHD content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A exam question analysis starter activity 3: A development of a cholesterol plaque model activity 4: 2 exam style questions 5: A card sort activity 6: A homework task 7: A 6 mark plenary question 8: A video going through how to carry out the model activity 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 11: A set of notes for students to use 12: A sheet for students to fill in during the lesson Thanks for looking
AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Stem Cells Lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Stem Cells Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the stem cells content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy starter game 3: A key information literacy activity 4: A uses of stem cells discussion activity 5: A 6 mark plenary question 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
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Osmosis Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Osmosis Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Osmosis section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An osmosis practical sheet 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: Which way will water move activity 4: Diffusion summary card 5: 6 mark AFL question 6: Osmosis discussion activity 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
GCSE AQA Biology (Science) Digestive System Lesson
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GCSE AQA Biology (Science) Digestive System Lesson

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the digestive system content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A 6 mark question analysis starter 3: A starter game 4: An information hunt 5: A literacy activity 6: A 6 mark plenary question 7: A answering exam questions activity 8: A digestive system project activity 9: A video on how to run the modeling activity 10: A set of notes for students to use 11: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 12: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning 13: An example video showing what a digestive system stop motion video looks like Thanks for looking
AQA Homeostasis & Response  Section Lessons
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AQA Homeostasis & Response Section Lessons

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A series of well resourced lessons covering the homeostasis & response section of the 2016 AQA Biology specification. These lessons fit in with the SOW released by AQA. Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Effects of Exercise Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Effects of Exercise Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the effect of exercise content of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resources includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: An oxygen debt activity 4: A recovering from exercise activity 5: A mini project task 6: A 6 mark assessment question 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking