This is an engaging revision lesson which uses a range of exam questions, understanding checks, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the content within topic 8 (Fuels and Earth Science) of the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry specification. The specification points that are covered in this revision lesson include: Recall that hydrocarbons are compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen only Describe and explain the separation of crude oil into simpler, more useful mixtures by the process of fractional distillation Recall the names and uses of the fractions Explain how hydrocarbons in different fractions differ from each other Describe the complete combustion of hydrocarbon fuels as a reaction Explain why the incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons can produce carbon and carbon monoxide Explain how carbon monoxide behaves as a toxic gas Explain how impurities in some hydrocarbon fuels result in the production of sulfur dioxide Explain some problems associated with acid rain caused when sulfur dioxide dissolves in rain water Explain why, when fuels are burned in engines, oxygen and nitrogen can react together at high temperatures to produce oxides of nitrogen, which are pollutants Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using hydrogen, rather than petrol, as a fuel in cars Explain how cracking involves the breaking down of larger, saturated hydrocarbon molecules (alkanes) into smaller, more useful ones, some of which are unsaturated (alkenes) The students will thoroughly enjoy the range of activities, which includes a quiz competition called “POLLUTE THE AIR…WITH THE ANSWER” where they have to compete to be the 1st to recognise a pollutant gas from a series of clues whilst crucially being able to recognise the areas of this topic which need their further attention. This lesson can be used as revision resource at the end of the topic or in the lead up to mocks or the actual GCSE exams

This is a fully-resourced REVISION lesson which challenges the students on their knowledge of the content in TOPIC B5 (Genetics) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The lesson uses an engaging PowerPoint (63 slides) and accompanying worksheets to motivate students whilst they assess their understanding of this topic. A range of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions are used to test the following sub-topics: Recognising and using genetic terminology in context Constructing genetic diagrams to calculate offspring percentages for diseases caused by dominant and recessive alleles The sex chromosomes and sex determination Meiosis and the formation of haploid daughter cells The structure of DNA Extracting DNA from a fruit Genetic and environmental variation Mutations and their effect on the phenotype The mathematical element of the course is also tested throughout the lesson and students are given helpful hints on exam techniques and how to structure answers. This resource is suitable for use at the end of topic B3 or in the lead up to mocks or the actual GCSE exams.

This is a fully-resourced REVISION lesson which challenges the students on their knowledge of the content in TOPIC B2 (Cells and control) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The lesson uses an engaging PowerPoint (70 slides) and accompanying worksheets to motivate students whilst they assess their understanding of this topic. A range of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions are used to test the following sub-topics: The structure of the CNS Reflex reactions and the neurones involved Synapses Mitosis and the cell cycle The use of percentile charts to monitor growth Cell differentiation and specialisation Stem cells and their potential for use in medicine There is a big emphasis on the mathematical elements of the course such as percentage change and standard form and students are given helpful hints on exam techniques and how to structure answers. This resource is suitable for use at the end of topic B2 or in the lead up to mocks or the actual GCSE exams.

This engaging revision resource has been written with the sole aim of challenging students on their knowledge of both the Core and Supplement sections of TOPIC 2 of the Cambridge IGCSE Physics specification. The resource includes an engaging PowerPoint (68 slides) and accompanying worksheets, some of which are differentiated. The wide range of activities in the lesson which include exam questions with explained answers and quiz competitions will motivate the students whilst they evaluate and assess their knowledge of the content and recognise those areas which will require further attention. The lesson has been designed to cover as many parts of the topic as possible, but the following sub-topics have been given a particular focus: The properties of solids, liquids and gases Conduction, convection and radiation Melting and boiling points Boiling vs evaporation Specific latent heat The structure and action of liquid-in-glass thermometers The use of thermocouples Specific heat capacity The mathematical elements of the topic are covered throughout the lesson and students are given helpful hints to support them in structuring their answers. This resource can be used at the end of the topic or in the lead up to the mocks or the actual IGCSE terminal examinations.

This REVISION resource has been written with the aim of motivating the students whilst they are challenged on their knowledge of the content in Biology TOPIC 8 (Exchange and transport in animals) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The resource contains an engaging and detailed PowerPoint (90 slides) and accompanying worksheets, most of which are differentiated to allow all abilities to access the work. The wide range of activities, which include exam questions and quiz competitions, have been designed to cover as much of topic 8 as possible but the following sub-topics have been given a particular focus: Surface area to volume ratio Gas exchange at the alveoli The structure of the blood vessels The gross structure of the heart and the major blood vessels Calculating the cardiac output The functions of the components of the blood Aerobic vs anaerobic respiration There is a large emphasis on mathematical skills in the new specification and these are tested throughout the lesson. This resource is suitable for use at the end of topic 8, in the lead up to mocks or in the preparation for the final GCSE exams.

This revision resource has been designed with the simple aim of motivating the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in module 4.2.2 (Classification and evolution) of the OCR A-level Biology A specification. This module is often brushed over by students which leads to misconceptions and therefore time has been taken to explain the important concepts so that key points are recalled and retained. The resource includes a detailed and engaging Powerpoint (85 slides) and associated worksheets, some of which are differentiated to allow students of differing abilities to access the work. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: The biological classification of a species Classification hierarchy The three-domain and five-kingdom classification The features of the five kingdoms Phylogenetic trees Anatomical, physiological and behavioural adaptations Calculating the standard deviation Continuous and discontinuous variation In addition to these topics, some topics from other modules such as cell division and prokaryotic cells are tested in order to challenge the students on their ability to make links between the modules. The range of activities include exam questions and understanding checks as well as quiz competitions to maintain student engagement.

This revision resource contains an engaging and detailed PowerPoint (66 slides) and associated worksheets, all of which are differentiated to allow students of different abilities to access the work. The range of activities that include exam questions with explained answers and quiz competitions covers the content within topic 11 (Air and water) of the CIE IGCSE Chemistry specification for examination in June and November 2020 and 2021. The resource was written to cover as much of the content as possible but the following topics have received particular attention: The fractional distillation of air to separate oxygen and nitrogen The composition of clean air The variety of reactions that form carbon dioxide The changes in the atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide and the link to global warming The common pollutants and their effects on health and buildings The treatment of water to make it safe The chemical tests for water The conditions needed for the Haber Process Efforts have been made during the design of this lesson to make connections between topic 11 and the other topics in order to show students how important it is to make Biological links. In addition, there is a big emphasis on mathematical skills and guidance is given throughout to break down any barriers that students may have with these types of questions.

This fully-resourced REVISION lesson has been written to challenge the students on their knowledge of the content of topic 5 Solids, liquids and gases) of the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Physics specification. The engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources will motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content and identify any areas which may require further attention. The wide range of activities have been written to cover as much of the topic as possible but the following specification points have been given particular focus: Using the correct units Converting between the Kelvin and degrees Celsius scales Explain the qualitative relationship between pressure and Kelvin temperature Use the relationship between pressure and Kelvin temperature Know and use the equations for density and pressure Design an experiment to investigate density Know the meaning of the specific heat capacity Use the equation for change in thermal energy Quiz rounds such as “SAY WHAT YOU SEE” and “YOU DO THE MATH” are used to test the students on their knowledge of key terms as well as numerical facts

This fully-resourced REVISION lesson has been written to challenge the students on their knowledge of the content of topic 8 (Transport in mammals) of the CIE International A-level Biology specification. The engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources will motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content and identify any areas which may require further attention. The wide range of activities have been written to cover as much of the topic as possible but the following specification points have been given particular focus: The significance of the oxygen dissociation curves at different concentrations of carbon dioxide (The Bohr effect) The role of haemoglobin in carrying oxygen The role of haemoglobin in carrying carbon dioxide Draw the structures of red blood cells, neutrophils, monocytes and lymphocytes The relationship between the structure and function of a capillary The internal structure of the heart and its associated blood vessels Explain how heart action is initiated and controlled The pressure changes of the cardiac cycle The relationship between the structure and function of arteries and veins The double, closed circulatory system of a mammal Quiz rounds such as “Does this FLOW correctly” and “YOU DO THE MATH” are used to test the students on the finer details of their knowledge of the blood vessels and numerical facts

This fully-resourced revision lesson challenges the students on their knowledge of the content detailed in topic 3 (Particle model of matter) of the AQA GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities which include exam questions with clear explanations will allow them to assess their understanding of the content and to recognise those areas which require further attention. The lesson has been designed to cover as much of the topic as possible but the following specification points have been given particular attention: Recall and apply the equation to calculate density Explaining differences in density between states of matter Internal energy and the result of heating the particles in a system Applying the equation to calculate the specific heat capacity Understanding that temperature does not change during changes of state Applying the equation to calculate the specific latent heat Explaining the qualitative relationship between the temperature of a gas and its pressure Applying the equation that links pressure, volume and a constant The engaging PowerPoint guides students on the use of key mathematical skills to aid success with the various calculations

This is a fully-resourced revision lesson that has been written to include a wide range of activities that challenge the students on their knowledge of astrophysics as detailed in topic 8 of the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics specification. The numerous quiz rounds which include “Shine a LIGHT on any ERRORS” will engage and motivate their students whilst they assess their understanding of the content and recognise any areas that require further attention. The lesson has been designed to include as many of the specification points as possible but the following have been given particular attention: Understanding of the terms Solar system, galaxy and universe Gravitational field strength varies on different planets Gravitational force causes the Moon to orbit the Earth and the planets to orbit the Sun Use the relationship between orbital speed, orbital radius and time period Evolution of stars of a similar mass to our Sun and of stars with larger masses The evidence that supports the Big Bang theory The change in the frequency and wavelength of a wave if the source of the wave is moving in relation to the observer Red-shift as evidence of an expanding universe This topic contains a number of principles or theories which can be poorly understood by students so extra time has been taken to guide them in the formation of descriptions and explanations.

This revision lesson has been filled with activities that will challenge the students on their knowledge and understanding of the content detailed in topic 9 of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification. The wide range of activities in the engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources will check on the knowledge of the forces and their effects topic and allow the students to recognise those areas which need further attention before the mock or terminal GCSE exams. This resource has been designed to cover as much of topic 9 as possible but the following points have received particular attention: What happens when objects can interact at a distance without contact What happens when objects can interact by contact Explain the difference between vector and scalar quantities using examples Draw free body diagrams Recall and use the equation to calculate the moment of a force Recall and use the principle of moments in situations where rotational forces are in equilibrium Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer through lubrication The main task of the lesson which challenges students to use the principle of moments has been differentiated so that differing abilities can access the work