I have a variety of resources covering AQA GCSE Science as well as OCR A level Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are also some PD resources and whole school assemblies.
I have a variety of resources covering AQA GCSE Science as well as OCR A level Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are also some PD resources and whole school assemblies.
A pair of lessons covering sections 5.2.3 f-i of the OCR Chemistry specification- electrode potentials
The first lesson starts by looking at what half-cells are, how they are formed and the importance of salt bridges. It also covers how they can be used to measure standard electrode potentials. The lesson then covers half equations and using them to calculate the voltage of a electrochemical cell. The second lesson looks at the feasibility of reactions and how they can be predicted using half-cells. It also looks at the limitations of using electrode potentials to predict reactions
Both lessons include lots of student independent work tasks and all answers are included
I am to reduce photocopying so all activties are in the PPTs (30 slides and 25 slides each)
A complete lesson revising the two required practicals in AQA Biology paper 2- sampling and reactions rates.
The lesson starts with a reminder of some key terms before reminding students of biotic and abiotic factors and the events that make up a reflex response,
The lesson then move son to the two required practicals covering them with a mix of worked examples. exam questions and mathematic practice
All answers included
A complete lesson covering section 6.2.5c of the OCR specification - testing for functional groups and PAG7.3
The lesson starts with reminders of the tests for the main functional groups in the OCR specification. Each one is set out with the same structure- first giving an opportunity for recall before revealing the answer.
The lesson then introduces PAG7.3 (you will need to download the full details off the OCR interchange).
After the practical there are a series of activities allowing students to apply what they have learned about the tests. These can be done individually or as a class.
I am to actively reduce photocopying so all activities are in the PowerPoint (29 slides in total)
This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 g and h of the OCR chemistry specification- Ka and weak acids. It goes through how to how to calculate Ka for weak acids including the approximations that can be used to make that calculation easier. It also discusses the limitations of those approximations and where they no longer apply.
The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end
All answers are included
I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets
This is a complete lesson covering sections 6.4.1 d, e, f, g and h of the OCR Physics specification- the decay equation and half-life. It starts by introducing the decay equation with worked examples before outlining how dice simulation can be used to model nuclear decay. The lesson then moves to looking at activity as an alternative expression for the decay equation. Half-lives are then covered including how to calculate it and how to work it out form a graph. The lesson closes by looking at how age can be assessed using C-14 dating.
The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end.
All answers are included.
I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.
A complete revision lesson covering the digestion section of AQA module B2- organisation. It also covers the two RPAs (enzymes and food tests) that occur in this topic.
The lesson opens with the food tests RPA followed by looking at the components of a balanced diet along with the role of each nutrient in the body. The lesson then moves to look at the digestive system, its components and their individual role. It then looks at the stomach as an example of an organ with its tissues and their functions. The lesson the moves onto enzyme action and the enzymes of the human digestive system. It then covers the enzymes RPA before finishing with a series of exam questions.
Includes retrieval type activities
All answers are provided and no printing is required
Update 11/05/22- sudan III test for fats added
Update 08/05/23- changes to reflect return to normal exam arrangements
A complete lesson covering the calculation of Chi square. It s designed fro specification point 6.1.2c of the OCR course but would be fine for any A level biology course.
It starts with a reminder of calculating mean and range before introducing the chi square. The lesson goes through the theory including critical values. It then moves on to a worked example.
The rest of the lesson is examples of the calculation including dihybrid inheritance. It also gives a reminder of using a punett square to solve a dihybrid problem. Most examples are based round genetics but one involving mitosis is included.
Differentiated summary at the end
All answers provided
A full lesson teaching students how to both calculate concentration from the mass and volume as well as calculating mass from volume and concentration.
Covers all the specification points from the Triology C3 specification section 5.3.2.5 .
Includes a starter, various student activities, full notes and all answers.
Also shows how to convert between cm3 and dm3 in both directions
A complete lesson revising content from AQA trilogy topic B6- Genetics and reproduction.
The lesson has been updated to reflect the return to normal exam oprocedures. The old version is inclduded. the lesson covers :
Gender determination
Genes and DNA
Genetic crosses
Asexual reproduction
Meiosis Vs mitosis
Cystic fibrosis
Evolution
Selective breeding and GM
A full lesson revising content from the AQA Biology module- bioenergetics. This lesson covers photosynthesis and is suitable for both trilogy and the Biology science GCSE.
The lesson starts by revising the reactants for photosynthesis and the equation along with the uses of glucose. It then has a quick summary activity before looking at leaf structure. The lesson then moves on to limiting factors with a series of data based activities. In between this the lesson looks at the required practical and covers the method as well as some extension questions. The lesson closes by looking at photosynthesis in ecosystems by considering the carbon cycle (from B7) but also the role played by photosynthesis in determining which plants can grow in differetn areas.
All answers provided
Requires no printing as all activities are in the PowerPoint
This is a complete lesson covering sections 6.5.1 a-g of the OCR Physics specification- medical imaging using X-rays. It starts by introducing an X-ray tube and explaining how they work. It then moves onto varying the intensity of X-ray beams and how they can be used to produce images. Attenuation is the next topic along with a series of calculations. The lesson closes with looking at CAT scans and how they differ from X-rays. Each section has questions including exam style questions.
The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end.
All answers are included.
I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.
A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Biology and Trilogy-extremophiles.
We have a knowledge rich curriculum so the lesson focuses on the key knowledge required and ensuring that students have remembered this knowledge.
Various activities are included including exam practice, application and a do now
I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself
All answers provided
A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Biology and Trilogy- bacterial diseases.
We have a knowledge rich curriculum so the lesson focuses on the key knowledge required and ensuring that students have remembered this knowledge.
Various activities are included including exam practice and a do now
I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself
All answers provided
A complete lesson covering section 6.2.5 b and c- further organic synthesis.
The lesson covers a variety of skills needed for organic synthesis:
identifying functional groups
Identifying synthetic routes
Completing flow charts showing synthetic routes
Recalling and using reagents and conditions
Drawing reaction mechanisms including curly arrows
The lesson is a mixture of student activities and teacher led worked examples
All answers included
i aim to reduce photocopying so all activities are in the PPT (47 slides in total)
A full lesson showing what the mole is, why it is important and taking students through molar calculations.
Suitable for both trilogy and separate chemistry
It includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a summary at the end
All answer are included
A project covering all the AQA specifications points from section 6 of Trilogy Physics- waves
It is designed for students to work through at home. There is a mark scheme attached to guide students through how much detail to include for each grade.
It is broken into four mini tasks to support students with planning their work
It is designed to be used with an Educake (or similar) quiz at the end of the week to check learning
A complete lesson revising section 6.4.2 of the AQA Trilogy specification- radiation.
It covers types and propeties of radiation, decay equations, half lives and contamination.
The lesson includes a variety of activities including tables to complete, exam questions and a short multiple choice quiz.
The PPT is designed to reduce copying so all activities are in the presentation.
A complete lesson revising sections 4.1.2 and 4.1.2 of AQA trilogy and AQA Biology- cell structure, stem cells and cell division.
It starts by reminding students of the difference between plant and animal cells before looking at microscopes and the cell cycle. The includes some summary and some exam questions to check for understanding. the lesson then moves onto stem cells covering what they are and their uses again including summary questions.
The lesson closes with a series of long answer exam questions practicing evaluative techniques with a particular focus on different uses of stem cells or stem cell
All answers provided
Updated 2023 to reflect the return to normal exam content
A pair of lessons and a worksheet covering sections 5.1.4 a-i of the OCR Physics specification- the gas laws
It covers:
The gas laws
The ideal gas
Kinetic theory
The effect of newtons Laws
Internal energy
PAG 8
The two lessons and the PAG take around 5 hours in total.
All answers are included
I generally try to reduce copying so other than the worksheet all resources are found in the lesson PPT
A full lesson covering section 6.2.4 a-d of the OCR Chemistry specification- making carbon-carbon bonds. The lesson starts by looking at why we need to form new carbon-carbon bonds. It then looks at the reactions with haloalkanes and acyl chlorides and the reaction mechanisms behind both. The lesson then looks at the reactions of the nitriles and how they can be used in organic synthesis. The final part of the lesson looks at the reactions with benzene and how additional side chains can be added.
There are lots of student independent tasks and all answers are provided
I aim to reduce photocopying so all activities are within the PPT (32 slides in total)