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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.
KS3 Science:  Skeletal System Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Skeletal System Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the skeletal system content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: State the names of bones in the skeleton Describe the functions of the skeleton 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 parts of the skeleton information hunt starter 4: A diagnosis question 5: A function of the skeletal system discussion activity 6: A SPAG activity 7: A recall activity 8: 2 plenary questions Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Pathogens & Immunity Workbook
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A Level Biology: Pathogens & Immunity Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, pathogens & immunity 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: Plant & animal diseases Types of pathogen Disease transmission Plant defences Non specific immunity Antibodies Humoral immunity Acquired immunity Phagocytosis Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Action Potential Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Action Potential Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the action potential section of the OCR A2 Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A student work sheet 3: An action potential starter game 4: A key word literacy activity 5: An action potential modeling activity 6: An action potential card sort activity 7: A literacy 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) Diffusion Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Diffusion Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Biology specification, Diffusion 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 literacy starter game 2: A power point with leading students through the lesson 3: Calculating surface area to volume ratio activity 4: Diffusion in organisms activity 5: 6 mark exam question plenary 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 AS Biology Antibodies & Antitoxins Lesson
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New AS Biology Antibodies & Antitoxins Lesson

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This is a new lesson for the antibodies & antitoxins section of the new OCR AS Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: An information sheet for students to use throughout 3: A snakes and ladders starter activity 4: A Plasticine building activity 5: A key word plenary activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology ATP Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology ATP Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the ATP content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A uses of ATP starter activity 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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 quick fire set of plenary questions Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Nucleic Acids Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Nucleic Acids Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the nucleic acid content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A DNA & the Genome recall starter activity 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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 quick fire set of plenary questions 9: Labels for a large modelling activity Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Digestion & Enzymes Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Digestion & Enzymes Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on digestion & enzymes. 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 questions on the lock and key mechanism 4: A questions on amylase action 5: A question on the break down of proteins 6: A questions on where enzymes are found in the digestive system 7: A questions on enzymes produced by the pancreas 8: A questions on the small intestines 9: A questions on the enzymes required practical 10: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 11: 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
Improving Exam Technique: Pathogens & Immunity Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Pathogens & Immunity Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on pathogens & immunity. 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 question about Semmelweiss 4: A question on gonorrhoea 5: A question on Salmonella 6: A question on viral diseases 7: A question on fungal disease 8: A question on immunity 9: A question on vaccination 10: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 11: 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: Synapses Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology: Synapses Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the role of synapses section of the 2015 OCR A2 Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A student sheet 3: A synapse parts information hunt 4: A model activity synapse activity 5: A cholinergic synapse card sort 6: A role of synapse dice game 7: A summation & control literacy activity 8: A starter game 9: A homework task 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 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
New AQA Biology (Science) Human Defence Systems Lesson
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New AQA Biology (Science) Human Defence Systems Lesson

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This resource in a lesson plan with activities for the 2015 AQA Biology spec human defense systems / immune system section. This resource includes: 1: A power point which leads students through the lesson 2: Immune system information with game 3: Natural immunity information gathering activity 4: A dice AFL game 5: 6 mark question starter activity 6: 6 mark plenary AFL question 7: A phagocytosis activity Thanks for looking
AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Required Practical's Work Booklet
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AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Required Practical's Work Booklet

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This resource is a GCSE Biology, required practical workbook that will help enable students to revise the required practicals in the GCSE Biology 2015 specification. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Microscopy Microbiology Food tests Germination Osmosis Field Investigations Photosynthesis Enzyme Reaction Time Decay Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Cell Mediated Immunity Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Cell Mediated Immunity Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the cell mediated immunity content of the OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information literacy starter game 3: A key information sheet 4: A cell mediated immunity model activity 5: A micro-teaching activity 6: A Sheet for students to fill out during the lesson 7: A home work sheet 8: A video showing how to model the process 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
A Level Biology Cell Membrane Revision Workbook
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A Level Biology Cell Membrane Revision Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, cell membrane 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: The structure of membranes The function of membranes Factors affecting membrane structure Diffusion Osmosis Active transport
A2 Biology Calvin Cycle / Light Independent Reaction of Photosynthesis Lesson
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A2 Biology Calvin Cycle / Light Independent Reaction of Photosynthesis Lesson

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This resource is a new interactive A2 Biology lesson on the light independent reaction of photosynthesis. This lesson gives lots of opportunity for student interaction and really allowing the reaction to be picked apart. This resource includes: 1: A power point to introduce the lesson 2: A student sheet to work through during the lesson 3: A light independent reaction diagram for students to fill in 4: Calvin Cycle stages to use on a large model 5: Carbon atom templates 6: A series of photos showing how the model can be set up 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
AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Introduction to Enzymes Lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Introduction to Enzymes Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities introducing students to the concept of enzymes. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students trough the lesson 2: An information hunt activity 3: A card sort activity 4: A 6 mark question mark scheme construction task 5: A enzyme literacy activity 6: A denaturing enzymes SPAG activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Non-Specific Immune Responses Lesson
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A Level Biology Non-Specific Immune Responses Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the non specific immune response content in the 2016 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A snakes & ladders starter game 3: A blood clotting modelling activity 4: A dice game 5: A multiple choice answer activity 6: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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
A Level Biology Phagocytosis Lesson
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A Level Biology Phagocytosis Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the phagocytosis section of the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy starter game 3: A modelling activity 4: A student diagram sheet 5: A micro teaching activity 6: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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
A Level Biology Vaccination Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Vaccination Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the vaccination content of the OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A starter game 3: A artificial immunity dice game 4: A vaccination model activity 5: A key words plenary activity 6: A SPAG 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