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Resources from an Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science Teacher and SLE and another Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science, with a collective 23 years experience between them.
New GCSE - Fossilisation
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New GCSE - Fossilisation

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New GCSE lesson on fossilisation for the AQA syllabus. Includes exam questions relating to the content Learning Objectives: Describe what a fossil is Explain how fossils are formed Explain what information we can get from fossils
KS3: Life cycle of a star
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KS3: Life cycle of a star

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Used with KS3 but perfectly good with KS4 as well with a few alterations. Lots of differentiation and AfL. Print off slide 5 for the students to fill out as you go through the information. Learning Objectives: Describe what the big bang is Describe the route our star will take in its’ life cycle Compare the different paths stars can take in their life cycle
Science Skill Tasks
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Science Skill Tasks

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4 science skill task activities on maths skills needed in the new GCSE. Each one differentiated and DIRT activity included for each skill that could be used once the first activity has been completed and marked.
New GCSE - Physics Paper 1 revision sheets
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New GCSE - Physics Paper 1 revision sheets

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These sheets are to help students revise content from Physics Paper 1 (triology) that they need to know for the new GCSE specifications. They could be used with Year 10 or 11. Each sheet has differentiated questions. They could be used in lessons, for homework or in extended days for Year 11 students.
GCSE Biology Monoclonal Antibodies
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GCSE Biology Monoclonal Antibodies

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GCSE Biology lesson on monoclonal antibodies. It is not in the lesson but we also took apart a pregnancy test to show how it would work inside using monoclonal antibodies.
The Heart (GCSE Biology)
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The Heart (GCSE Biology)

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GCSE Biology lesson on the Heart and it’s structure Learning Objectives: Describe the structure of the heart Explain the route taken by blood in the circulatory system Link different features of the heart to their function
GCSE Chemistry: Glass, Ceramics, Composites and Rusting
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GCSE Chemistry: Glass, Ceramics, Composites and Rusting

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Two lessons, with one on Glass, ceramics and composites and another on rusting. Both differentiated throughout and exam questions included (with one scaffolded for support). The first lesson includes making different types of concrete by having different ratios of ingredients, with their strength to be tested at the beginning of the next lesson (rusting). Rusting lesson has an experiment to test the conditions needed for rusting to occur. Learning Objectives: Explain who ceramics are made Explain how different properties are related to their functions Compare the physical properties of glass, ceramics and composites Learning Objectives: Describe what rusting is and the factors that cause it to happen Explain how different methods can prevent rusting from occurring Justify why alloys are used
GCSE Science: Revision summaries
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GCSE Science: Revision summaries

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The bundle contains a collection of GCSE revision activities for Year 11 students to prepare for their upcoming exams. Each resource contains 5/6 activities
Utilitarianism
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Utilitarianism

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A lesson looking at what utilitarianism is. Video links included to help in delivery. Learning Objectives: Describe what utilitarianism is Describe what Jeremy Bentham philosophised Debate utilitarian questions
A level Chemistry: Organic synthesis worksheets
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A level Chemistry: Organic synthesis worksheets

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The resource contains a wide range of worksheets which will prepare students for year 1 or year 2 exams. There are sheets for many of the target functional groups and questions on multi stage syntheses
GCSE Chemistry: Testing for metal ions
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GCSE Chemistry: Testing for metal ions

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This lesson includes practical ideas and gives students the opportunity to evaluate each method of analysis Lesson objectives *To complete practical tests for metal ions *To interpret flame emission spectroscopy *To evaluate each method
New GCSE - Natural Selection
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New GCSE - Natural Selection

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New GCSE lesson on natural selection for the AQA syllabus. Includes exam questions related to the content. Learning Objectives: Describe what is natural selection Explain how natural selection can create new species Suggest how evolution occurs
New GCSE - Food chains
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New GCSE - Food chains

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New GCSE lesson on food chains for the AQA exam board Learning Objectives: Construct a food chain Explain how energy is lost in a food chain Compare the uses of food chains and food webs
New GCSE - Decay
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New GCSE - Decay

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New GCSE lesson on Decay for the AQA exam board Learning Objectives: Describe what is meant by decay Explain the factors that affect the rate of decay Explain why decay is so important
Investigation into heart rate and exercise
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Investigation into heart rate and exercise

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Used with year 7 and 8 to practice writing up investigations and looking at how exercise will affect the heart rate. Differentiated questioning throughout. Learning Objectives: Write out a method for investigating heart rate Draw a conclusion from a set of results Evaluate a method
Breathing and Gas Exchange
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Breathing and Gas Exchange

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This lesson is is on breathing and gas exchange looking at the structure of the system and also the adaptations. It is always good to demonstrate the bell jar balloons as a model for the lungs in this lesson too. Learning Objectives: Describe the organs in the respiratory system Explain the functions of the organs in the respiratory system in inhalation and exhalation Explain how the structure of the respiratory is related to its function
GCSE Physics Specific Heat Capacity
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GCSE Physics Specific Heat Capacity

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GCSE Physics lesson on specific heat capacity to a KS4 class. The experiment carried out to calculate specific heat capacity was also done in the lesson. Learning Objectives: Explain what the specific heat capacity of a material is Calculate the specific heat capacity of a material Analyse the results from the experiment
John Snow and Cholera
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John Snow and Cholera

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Lesson looking at the work John Snow did and specifically against the cholera outbreak in London. Differentiated questions throughout and all youtube links working at the time of upload. Carried out this lesson after plating petri dishes, hence why the first few slides are looking at the results! Learning Objectives: Describe the way John Snow treated a cholera outbreak Explain the problems John Snow had