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I am a secondary science teacher from Plymouth, United Kingdom. I mainly teach Biology and Chemistry and have a passion for designing interactive, engaging and well scaffolded resources that are inclusive for all pupils. I teach all years, from years 7-13. I teach the following curriculums: - KS3 Activate - AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (Biology and Chemistry) - AQA GCSE Biology - AQA GCSE Chemistry - OCR A, A Level Biology

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I am a secondary science teacher from Plymouth, United Kingdom. I mainly teach Biology and Chemistry and have a passion for designing interactive, engaging and well scaffolded resources that are inclusive for all pupils. I teach all years, from years 7-13. I teach the following curriculums: - KS3 Activate - AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (Biology and Chemistry) - AQA GCSE Biology - AQA GCSE Chemistry - OCR A, A Level Biology
Mammalian muscle - OCR A 5.1.5 L (Biology)
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Mammalian muscle - OCR A 5.1.5 L (Biology)

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A full 1 hour PowerPoint lesson on the structure of mammalian muscle, as well as the process of muscle contraction. This lesson contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter A retrieval practice task on the types of muscle Direct instruction slides, dual coding with reduced cognitive load Guided class discussions Frequent checks for understanding Guided independent tasks with answer slides Embedded exam questions with answer slides A 10-question plenary quiz (either written or whiteboard), with answer slides
AQA GCSE Biology - Speciation lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology - Speciation lesson

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This is a full 1 hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Biology syllabus. This lesson covers the definition of a species, and the theory of speciation. This lesson PowerPoint contains: A “5-in-5” retrieval-style starter A lesson hook Direct instruction slides (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) An embedded youtube video on speciation Guided class discussions Regular checks for understanding (hand signals, true/false quizzes etc.) A guided teacher model of the theory of speciation An independent task for students (cut and stick flow chart / story board on speciation) An exam question with mark scheme included Worksheets included for the flow chart and exam question.
AQA GCSE - ADH and osmoregulation
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AQA GCSE - ADH and osmoregulation

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This is a full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 11 class studying the AQA Biology syllabus. It comes with a full PowerPoint presentation and printouts. The PowerPoint contains the following: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Lesson hook Embedded videos Guided class discussions Guided teacher model slides Direct instruction slides (using dual coding, reduced cognitive load) ‘Check for understanding’ slides using hand signals, quizzes etc. Independent tasks (exam questions), with answer slides Challenge questions A written plenary task based on an exam question
AQA GCSE Cell transport (diffusion, osmosis, active transport)
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AQA GCSE Cell transport (diffusion, osmosis, active transport)

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This lesson was designed for a higher ability year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This lesson is an overview of the three types of cell transport, and uses movement of substances across a root hair cell as a specific example. This resource includes: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Direct instruction slides (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) Regular checks for understanding (quizzes) Guided ‘turn and talk’ Independent practice tasks, with answer slides Exam questions with scaffolds provided and answer slides A written plenary task
AQA GCSE - Rate of diffusion (temperature practical)
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AQA GCSE - Rate of diffusion (temperature practical)

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This lesson was designed for a higher ability year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This lesson covers the three main factors affecting the rate of diffusion (temperature, surface area and concentration gradient). It includes a practical investigating temperature on the rate of diffusion in potassium permanganate crystals. Equipment list and method included on the slides. A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Direct instruction slides (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) Regular checks for understanding (quizzes) Guided ‘turn and talk’ A class practical Independent practice tasks, with answer slides A written plenary task
AQA GCSE - Dialysis and Kidney Transplants
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AQA GCSE - Dialysis and Kidney Transplants

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This is a full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 11 class studying the AQA Biology syllabus. It comes with a full PowerPoint presentation and printouts. The PowerPoint contains the following: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Lesson hook Embedded videos Guided class discussions Guided teacher model slides Direct instruction slides (using dual coding, reduced cognitive load) ‘Check for understanding’ slides using hand signals, quizzes etc. Independent tasks (exam questions), with answer slides Challenge questions A written plenary task based on an exam question
AQA GCSE - Kidney function, filtration, nephrons
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AQA GCSE - Kidney function, filtration, nephrons

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This is a full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 11 class studying the AQA Biology syllabus. It comes with a full PowerPoint presentation and printouts. The PowerPoint contains the following: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Lesson hook (embedded video from Operation Ouch) Guided class discussions Direct instruction slides (using dual coding, reduced cognitive load) ‘Check for understanding’ slides using hand signals, quizzes etc. Independent tasks (exam questions), with answer slides Challenge questions A written plenary task based on an exam question
AQA GCSE - Surface area to volume ratio
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AQA GCSE - Surface area to volume ratio

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This lesson was designed for a higher ability year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus, Biology. This lesson teaches students how to calculate surface area to volume ratio in simple steps, then links this to exchange surfaces / the size of organisms. This resource includes: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Retrieval practice Direct instruction slides (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) Guided ‘worked examples’ (teacher models) Regular checks for understanding (quizzes) Guided ‘turn and talk’ Independent practice tasks, with answer slides Exam questions with scaffolds provided and answer slides A written plenary task
AQA GCSE - Gas exchange in alveoli (diffusion)
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AQA GCSE - Gas exchange in alveoli (diffusion)

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This lesson was designed for a higher ability year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This lesson is an overview of the three types of cell transport, and uses movement of substances across a root hair cell as a specific example. This resource includes: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Direct instruction slides (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) Regular checks for understanding (quizzes) Guided ‘turn and talk’ Independent practice tasks, with answer slides Exam questions with scaffolds provided and answer slides A written plenary task
AQA GCSE Structure of the urinary system
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AQA GCSE Structure of the urinary system

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This is a full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 11 class studying the AQA Biology syllabus. It comes with a full PowerPoint presentation and printouts. The PowerPoint contains the following: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Lesson hook Direct instruction slides (using dual coding, reduced cognitive load) ‘Check for understanding’ slides using hand signals, quizzes etc. Independent tasks, with answer slides Challenge questions A written plenary task
AQA GCSE - Active transport
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AQA GCSE - Active transport

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This lesson was designed for a higher ability year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This lesson is an overview of active transport, also discussing adaptations of the intestinal epithelial cells. A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Direct instruction slides (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) Regular checks for understanding (quizzes) Guided ‘turn and talk’ Independent practice tasks, with answer slides Exam questions with scaffolds provided and answer slides A game ‘Articulate’ A written plenary task
AQA GCSE - Gas exchange in gills
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AQA GCSE - Gas exchange in gills

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This lesson was designed for a higher ability year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This lesson looks at gas exchange in the gills, the structure of the gills, ram ventilation and the adaptations of the gills. This resource includes: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter A lesson hook A demo (fish head dissection) Direct instruction slides (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) Regular checks for understanding (quizzes) Guided ‘turn and talk’ Independent practice tasks, with answer slides Exam questions with scaffolds provided and answer slides A written plenary task
Control of heart rate,  5.1.5 k OCR A Biology
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Control of heart rate, 5.1.5 k OCR A Biology

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A full one hour lesson for a Year 13 class studying A Level Biology with the OCR A syllabus. This resource comes with a full PowerPoint and three worksheets. This resource contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter A retrieval practice (labelling structures in the heart) A lesson hook Direct instruction slides (dual coding, low cognitive load) Check for understanding slides (hand signal, multiple choice questions) Teacher model talking through negative feedback loop Guided class discussions Independent practice slides (exam questions) with answer slides / mark schemes Plenary whiteboard quiz with answers
OCR A Level Biology - Role of enzymes
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OCR A Level Biology - Role of enzymes

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec points: a) the role of enzymes in catalysing reactions that affect metabolism at a cellular and whole organism level b) the role of enzymes in catalysing both intracellular and extracellular reactions, with catalase and amylase as examples My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
OCR A - Mechanism of enzyme action (lock and key / induced fit models)
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OCR A - Mechanism of enzyme action (lock and key / induced fit models)

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec point: c) The mechanism of enzyme action. To include the tertiary structure, specificity, active site, lock and key hypothesis, induced-fit hypothesis, enzyme-substrate complex, enzymeproduct complex, product formation and lowering of activation energy. My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
OCR A - Effect of temperature / pH on enzyme activity
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OCR A - Effect of temperature / pH on enzyme activity

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec point: d) i) the effects of pH, temperature, enzyme concentration and substrate concentration on enzyme activity, to include reference to the temperature coefficient. My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
OCR A - Coenzymes, cofactors and inhibitors
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OCR A - Coenzymes, cofactors and inhibitors

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec points: (e) the need for coenzymes and cofactors in some enzyme-controlled reactions (f) the effects of inhibitors on the rate of enzyme-controlled reactions. My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task Tes paid licence
OCR A - End-product-inhibition in enzymes
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OCR A - End-product-inhibition in enzymes

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec point: (f) the effects of inhibitors on the rate of enzyme-controlled reactions, “the role of end-product inhibition.” My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
OCR A - 2.1.4 Enzymes topic
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OCR A - 2.1.4 Enzymes topic

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A complete topic, containing six full 1-hour lessons based on the OCR A Biology specification. These lessons cover the unit 2.1.4 Enzymes (not the PAGs, only theory lessons). The lessons should be delivered in this order: Role of enzymes Mechanism of enzyme action Effect of temperature / pH on enzyme activity Effect of substrate concentration on enzyme activity Coenzymes, cofactors and inhibitors End-product-inhibition All of the lesson resources in this bundle contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
OCR A - Effect of substrate concentration on enzyme activity
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OCR A - Effect of substrate concentration on enzyme activity

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec point: c) the effects of pH, temperature, enzyme concentration and substrate concentration on enzyme activity My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task