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New Resources Coming soon!
PFR resources have been designed to ensure good quality teaching is not compromised by printing restrictions or buffering videos. Lessons that include worksheets have been created for teachers to print at least two copies to an A4 sheet.
I've attached an applied science-revision checklist. It's essentially a copy of the Pearson applied science specification-I've just broken it down and chunked relevant topics. I have handed this to students so they can use it as a revision tool. Hope it helps. I've also made a checklist for the physics and chemistry unit.
For ease of use i have uploaded AQA’s Required practical worksheets for all 10 biology practicals. Please note this included the practicals for separate science students.
This worksheet requires students to complete unlabelled diagrams using the AQA Biology textbook (page 188-189). This resource has been created to support the lesson on dialysis (check it out).
*Top tip-print 2 copies to 1 A4 page to save printing*.
AQA spec link: 5.3.3 People who suffer from kidney failure may be treated by using kidney dialysis. Students should know the basic principles of the operation of a dialysis machine.
Worksheet that can be used for classwork or assigned as homework. It covers WS 1.2 and WS 1.4 in the AQA specification ‘Students should be able to interpret ray diagrams, showing these two common defects of the eye and demonstrate how spectacle lenses correct them.’
An Internet-research based activity that allows students to explore the Wolly mammoth extinction theories. This resource allows students to apply their knowledge, if time allows it is also a fantastic way for students to present their findings to fellow classmates.
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Air pollution lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a higher ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability.Please note this lesson requires computing devices as the main activity requires students to undertake research.
This lesson Includes powerpoint timers, slide animations, peer-assessment, mark scheme, embedded video’s and mini review. It also provides students the opportunity to work in groups.
***Paper friendly tips: Print the marking sheets as one A4 page-double sided. Alternatively you can email the marking sheets to students to complete on laptops/desktops.
NB: If you are unable to play embedded videos please view slide notes for link. *
AQA spec link: 4.7.3.2
Relevant chapter: B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 290-291
Students are required to know the following;
Pollution can occur:
• in air, from smoke and gases such as sulfur dioxide, which contributes to acid rain.
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Land and water pollution lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a higher ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Students are expected to demonstrate their graph skills this lesson as well as interpret data.
This lesson Includes powerpoint timers, slide animations, homeworks with mark scheme and embedded video’s and mini review.
***Paper friendly tips: Print two homework sheets to one page to save paper. It is not necessary to print slide 7, unless required.
NB: If you are unable to play embedded videos please view slide notes for link. *
AQA spec link: 4.7.3.2
Relevant chapter: B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 288-289
Students are required to know the following;
Pollution can occur:
• in water, from sewage, fertiliser, or toxic chemicals
• on land, from landfill and from toxic chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides, which may be washed from land into water.
Pollution kills plants and animals which can reduce biodiversity.
Every year we have students that have gone above and beyond within our classes however, they aren’t always acknowledged in reward assemblies because of the large pool of students they are competing against.
Most of the certificate templates I found online were either over complicated, childish or both. Students in secondary school wish to be treated as young adults hence, I have created a sophisticated certificate, one that students would be proud to take home.
Reward the students in your biology classes for their achievement and effort using these certificates, download for free and edit away!
If you like this certificate but don’t teach biology, edit away!
P.S I have attached PDF and Word doc versions, I recommend you print your certificates as PDF.
Praise 10 students with just one A4 print! These praise cards look good in both Colour and Black & White and are completely Editable and paper friendly. Simply include your Schools logo, add your name. To save time, print in advance.
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Starch, Glycogen and Cellulose lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Biology 7402 Specification (2017) . 3.1 Biological Molecules
This resource contains a double lessons worth of material
Designed for highly able A-level class.
Includes: questions, embedded videos, worksheets, slide timers, slide animations, interactive answers on slides, and a plenary.
AQA Specification reference: 3.1.2
ALevel Biology Textbook: Section 1 Biological Molecules, Chapter 1.4
Sharing for free as I know how difficult it is to explain how graticules and stage micrometers work to my A-Level students, especially for required practicals! Please leave a review.
Microscope measurements and calculations lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Biology 7402 Specification (2017) . 3.2-Cells
Designed for highly able A-level class.
Includes: questions, embedded videos, worksheet, slide timers, slide animations, interactive answers on slides, worksheet and a plenary.
AQA Specification reference: 3.2.1.3
ALevel Biology Textbook: Section 2 Cells, Chapter 3.3
To celebrate 100+ positive reviews I would like to share a great homework on the brain . This covers WS 1.5 in the AQA specification 'Evaluate the benefits and risks of procedures carried out on the brain and nervous system.
This worksheet has been created in accordance to the NEW AQA specification (2016) for the Homeostasis and Response Topic and is to be used with students studying triple sciences (Biology ONLY)
A small part of the specification requires students to be aware of the role of new technologies in corrective eye surgery.
I created a comprehension task for my high ability year 11 students, it requires students to read a scientific article and answer a series of questions. This is an excellent stretch and challenge activity that exposes students to advanced scientific terms as well as new science. It can easily be set as a homework task. Answers can be found in the article.
I was very pleased with the outcome of this activity, I loved that it opened a huge discussion in my class, please share your thoughts on this resource once you’ve had a go with your own students :)
AQA specification reference: 4.5.2.3
New technologies now include hard and soft contact lenses, laser surgery to change the shape of the cornea and a replacement lens in the eye.
Unit 2-Practical scientific procedures and techniques
Learning aim D: Review personal development of scientific skills for laboratory work.
How did i teach this?
This assignment allows students to review the skills they attained in this unit. It also reiterates the importance of H&S as well as professional practice. Before setting the assignment i first taught three lessons covering the content in Pearson BTEC national-Applied science-Student book 1.
Due to the complexity of this assignment i provided my students with a template which covered the P/M/D criteria (please see attached). This prevented students from going off on a tangent and also ensured they had mentioned the key skills for both assignment B and C. I’ve also attached a specification and the assignment brief to tie it altogether nicely. Hope it helps you with marking also!
Updated 13/7/20-This resource has been updated since the last review and now includes more questions as well as a separate MS
I’ve uploaded a set of past paper questions for the Hormones and menstrual cycle topic (B11.6). I’ve also included the mark scheme, which has been edited so.
Setting time for past paper questions every few lessons are an excellent AFL technique, can be used as a review task that students can self/peer assess. This is a complimentary resource, if you wish to purchase i have also designed a lesson for this topic simply search ’ AQA new specification-Hormones and the menstrual cycle-B11.6’
Sometimes our higher ability pupils slip through the net because we are focusing our efforts on helping our students who on the verge, to succeed. I have done a lot of extra work this year to really challenge my most able students, funnily enough this has created a drive within the laziest pupils in my class.
The resource i’ve attached is a review paper on Polydactyly, I shared this with my whole class even though It was to target my most highest achievers and encouraged them to all read the article as homework.
Scientific reviews/articles expose students to scientific knowledge that goes above and beyond the requirements of the specification, it helps students develop an interest and love for science which then leads to better interaction in lessons.
Credit to: The American Journal of Orthopedics
Please share your experiences with this resource in the comments.
Inherited disorders research worksheet created in accordance to the NEW AQA specification (2016) for the Genetics and Evolution topic.
It requires students to research cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and polydactyly and to answer the questions. Links to useful websites have also been included.
This resource can be used with both combined and separate classes.
This task requires access to computing/mobile devices. Can be set as homework.
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I have designed a mitosis and meiosis revision exam question pack, total marks /20. Contains a range of short and longer answer questions also requires students to interpret diagrams. This is a great piece of homework or mini class test, that can allow you to determine whether your students can distinguish between these two processes. I've attached the mark scheme separately as it's a great self/peer-assessed activity (reduce the marking load).
Vaccination lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a higher tier class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: embedded videos and timers, slide animations, practice questions with answers on slides.
AQA spec link: 4.3.1.7
Relevant chapter: B6 Preventing and treating disease. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 98-99
Specification requires students to know the following;
Students should be able to explain how vaccination will prevent illness in an individual, and how the spread of pathogens can be reduced by immunising a large proportion of the population.
Vaccination involves introducing small quantities of dead or inactive forms of a pathogen into the body to stimulate the white blood cells to produce antibodies. If the same pathogen re-enters the body the white blood cells respond quickly to produce the correct antibodies, preventing infection.
Students do not need to know details of vaccination schedules and side effects associated with specific vaccines.