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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.
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
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) The Heart Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) The Heart Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the heart content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A starter game 3: A labeling the heart activity 4: A blood movement through the heart card sort 5: Instructions on how to carry out a heart dissection 6: A 6 mark assessment question 7: A homework task sheet 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
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
Improving Exam Technique: Hormones & Endocrine System Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Hormones & Endocrine System Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on group 1, 7 & 0 elements. 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 on the function of the endocrine system 4: A question comparing the nervous & endocrine system 5: A question on the control of blood glucose 6: Questions on reproductive hormones 7: A question on the menstrual cycle 8: A question on contraception 9: A question on treating infertility 10: A question on TSH & negative feedback 11: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 12: 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
AQA GCSE Biology (Science) The Human Endocrine System Lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology (Science) The Human Endocrine System Lesson

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the human endocrine content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: An information hunt starer activity 3: A position of glands activity 4: A micro teaching presentation activity 5: A key information starter game 6: A Literacy activity 7: A 6 mark plenary question 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
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Levels of Organisation Lesson
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Levels of Organisation Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the levels of organisation content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy starter game 3: 3 6 mark AFL questions 4: A pyramid of biomass activity 5: A competition 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 GCSE Chemistry (Science) Sewage Treatment Lesson
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New GCSE Chemistry (Science) Sewage Treatment Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the sewage treatment content in the 2015 GCSE Chemistry specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy starter game 3: A key information highlighting activity 4: A dice game AFL activity 5: A sewage treatment model 6: A 6 mark question to be used as assessment Thanks for looking
Over 30 GCSE Science Revision Literacy Games
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Over 30 GCSE Science Revision Literacy Games

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This resource is a set of 33 Science Literacy games that can be used within normal lessons or as revision. Each game contains text that students need to read through and then a game with questions based on that text around it. The games included cover: 1: 2 on speed 2: Evolution 3: Rate of reaction 4: Organs 5: Classification 6: Adaptations 7: Understanding genetics 8: Electromagnetic induction 9: Protein synthesis 10: The cell cycle 11: Magnets 12: Bacteria 13: The atmosphere 14: Current 15: Neutralisation 16: Distance & displacement 17: Electrolysis 18: Atomic theory 19: States of matter 20: Blood 21: Sewage treatment 22: Anaerobic respiration 23: Natural polymers 24: Renewable energy 25: Drug testing 26: Meiosis 27: Acids & alkalis 28: Levels of organisation 29: Types of muscle 30: Power & Pd 31: Recycling 32: States of matter All of these games are tried & tested and really help engage students. After students have played the game you can also ask students questions off the boards as a quick form of AFL. Thanks for looking
New 1-9 GCSE Science Required Practical Lessons
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New 1-9 GCSE Science Required Practical Lessons

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This bundle is a set of lessons to help students work through the required practicals in the 2015 AQA Science specification. Each lesson includes some background information or practical skill task, how to carry the practical out, how to record results, the variables in the practical when appropriate and a 6 mark AFL question Thanks for looking
AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Ecology Revision Workbook
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AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Ecology Revision Workbook

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This resource is a GCSE Biology, ecology 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: Species Classification Distribution of organisms Sampling Predator prey graphs Adaptations Pyramids of biomass Carbon cycle Water cycle Eutrophication Global warming Food security Sustainable fisheries Microprotein Within the booklet are a range of different activities for students to work through to help them remember the content. 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
Over 30 GCSE Science Graph Analysis Questions
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Over 30 GCSE Science Graph Analysis Questions

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This resource is a set of 30 graph analysis questions that can be used to help students answer questions involving graphs in the Science GCSE. There are some graphs with questions to discuss with students, some with anomalies for students to identify and some which ask students to describe what the graph shows. Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Mixtures & Separation Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Mixtures & Separation Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the mixtures & separation section of the 2015 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy group starter activity 3: A sheet for students to fill out throughout the lesson 4: Activities on distillation, crystallisation, filtration & chromatography 5: A 6 mark assessment question 6: An activity that can be used for homework 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 Biology Photosynthesis Revision Lesson
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GCSE Biology Photosynthesis Revision Lesson

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This resource is a revision lesson covering the photosynthesis section of the AQA GCSE Biology specification. This resource include: 1: A starter 6 mark question marking activity which covers the basics of photosynthesis 2: A how the leaf is adapted to carry out photosynthesis model activity 3: A limiting factors snakes and ladders game 4: A 6 mark plenary activity to bring all of the key points together 5: A photosynthesis summary sheet Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Physics (Science) Revision Knowledge Organiser Bundle
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KS4 AQA GCSE Physics (Science) Revision Knowledge Organiser Bundle

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This resource is a bundle of knowledge organisers coving the content in the 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource contains knowledge organisers covering: 1: Atomic Structure 2: Electricity 3: Energy 4: Forces 5: Magnets & Electromagnets 6: Space 7: Waves Thanks for looking
A Level Biology The Structure & Function of the Brain Lesson
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A Level Biology The Structure & Function of the Brain Lesson

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This resource is a lesson & activities covering the structure & function of the brain section of the new OCR A Level Biology 2015 specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A student sheet 3: A suggested build a brain activity 4: Information cards on the sections of the brain 5: An information sheet on ways to look at the brain 6: A snakes & ladders game 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 1-9 GCSE Physics (Science) Energy Revision Workbook
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AQA 1-9 GCSE Physics (Science) Energy Revision Workbook

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This resource is a GCSE Physics energy 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 Chemistry specification in this section. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Types of energy Work done Efficiency Sanky diagrams Kinetic energy Elastic energy GPE Power Energy dissipation Conduction, convection & radiation Energy sources Within the booklet are a range of different activities for students to work through to help them remember the content. Thanks for looking
30 GCSE Physics Revision Games
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30 GCSE Physics Revision Games

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This resource is a set of over 30 games that can be used during your revision sessions leading up to the GCSE Physics exam. Some games are by themselves whilst others have information sheets that go with them. All the editable files for the games are in the zip file as there are over 30 individual files. This resource includes games covering: 1: Current electricity 2: Circuits 3: The early Universe 4: Energy from the nucleus 5: Forces 6: Heat transfer 7: Hydraulics 8: Kinetic energy 9: The life cycle of a star 10: Mains electricity 11: Making elements 12: Motion 13: The national grid 14: Power 15: Radiation 16: Renewable energy 17: Resultant force 18: The solar system 19: Sound waves 20: Spring constant 21: The Big Bang 22: The eye 23: Work done 24: X rays 25: Speed Thanks for looking