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'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.
Improving Exam Technique: Magnets & Electromagnets Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Magnets & Electromagnets Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on magnets & electromagnets. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question on magnetic materials 4: A questions looking at plotting magnetic fields 5: A question on magnetic fields 6: A question on solenoids 7: A question on magnetic flux density 8: A question on building electromagnets 9: A question on a electromagnets investigation 10: A question on circuit breakers 11: A question on a relay switch 12: A question on load speakers 13: A question on microphones 14: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 15: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Digestion & Enzymes Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Digestion & Enzymes Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on digestion & enzymes. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A questions on the lock and key mechanism 4: A questions on amylase action 5: A question on the break down of proteins 6: A questions on where enzymes are found in the digestive system 7: A questions on enzymes produced by the pancreas 8: A questions on the small intestines 9: A questions on the enzymes required practical 10: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 11: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Water Treatment Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Water Treatment Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on water treatment. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question on water filters 4: A question on desalination 5: Questions on water treatment 6: A data analysis question on sewage 7: A question on sewage treatment 8: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 9: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Biology Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Biology Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on Biology required practicals. For each required practical there is an explanation of how to carry it out, a long answer question looking at getting students to write methods, a diagram / model to help students write a method and an answer to each question. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A slide on key vocabulary to do with practicals 4: A question looking at the osmosis required practical 5: A question looking at the photosynthesis required practical 6: A question looking at the sampling required practical 7: A question looking at the growing microbes required practical 8: A question looking at the plant tropisms required practical 9: A question looking at the reaction time required practical 10: A question looking at the plant tropisms required practical 11: A question looking at the decay required practical 12: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 13: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Bonding Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Bonding Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on bonding. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question on atomic structure 4: A questions looking simple ionic bonding 5: A question looking at covalent bonding 6: A question on giant ionic bonding 7: A question on simple covalent molecules 8: A question on giant covalent molecules 9: A question on graphite 10: A question on diamond 11: A question on metallic bonding 12: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 13: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Chemistry Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Chemistry Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on Chemistry practicals. For each required practical there is an explanation of how to carry it out, a long answer question looking at getting students to write methods, a diagram / model to help students write a method and an answer to each question. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A slide on key vocabulary to do with practicals 4: A questions looking at endo and exothermic reaction practicals 5: A questions looking at the density required practical 6: A questions looking at chromatography practicals 7: A questions looking at rate of reaction practicals 8: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 9: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Group 1, 7 & 0 Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Group 1, 7 & 0 Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on group 1, 7 & 0 elements. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: Questions on group 1 elements 4: Questions on group 7 elements 5: A question on group 0 elements 6: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 7: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Hormones & Endocrine System Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Hormones & Endocrine System Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on group 1, 7 & 0 elements. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question on the function of the endocrine system 4: A question comparing the nervous & endocrine system 5: A question on the control of blood glucose 6: Questions on reproductive hormones 7: A question on the menstrual cycle 8: A question on contraception 9: A question on treating infertility 10: A question on TSH & negative feedback 11: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 12: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Using Genetics Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Using Genetics Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on using genetics. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question on chromosomes 4: A question on transcription 5: A question on translation 6: A question on the DNA code 7: A question on genetic engineering 8: A question on the advantages & disadvantages of genetic engineering 9: A question on cloning 10: A question on embryo transplant 11: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 12: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Pathogens & Immunity Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Pathogens & Immunity Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on pathogens & immunity. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question about Semmelweiss 4: A question on gonorrhoea 5: A question on Salmonella 6: A question on viral diseases 7: A question on fungal disease 8: A question on immunity 9: A question on vaccination 10: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 11: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the bacteria and yeast cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label a diagram of a bacteria and yeast cell Outline the functions of bacteria and yeast organelles Summarise the cell biology we have covered so far This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A recall starter game 4: A paired questioning activity 5: Diagrams for students to annotate 6: A code breaker 7: An extension activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Specialised Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Specialised Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the specialised cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: * Name some specialised cells Identify the features of specialised cells Explain how the features of a specialised cell makes it good at its job This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A comparing real life jobs to cell jobs starter activity 4: Information on a range of specialised cells 5: A information hunt and table for students to fill in 6: A scientific writing plenary activity 7: An extension activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science:  Plant & Animal Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Plant & Animal Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the plant and animal cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Name the organelles of animal and plant cells Describe the functions of cell organelles Compare the structures of animal and plant cells This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: An organelles starter game 4: An organelle information hunt 5: A modelling activity for students to work through in groups 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: An extension activity 8: An optional home work activity 9: Instructions for students to make a game about cells Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Joints Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Joints Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the joints content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Recall the functions of bones Explain how hinge joints work Explain how ball and socket joints work This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A skeleton question analysis starter 4: A joint modelling activity 5: Information on joints 6: A joints recall activity 7: A scientific writing plenary activity 8: A sheet for students to work through Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Cells to Organ System Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Cells to Organ System Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the cells to organ systems content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Know the hierarchy of a living organism Define cell, tissue, organ and organ system Apply your knowledge of organisation to explain how the systems of the body are arranged This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A what students already understand diagnosis activity 4: Slides on cells, tissues, organs & organ systems 5: A modelling activity demo that works well with students 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: A summary sheet for students 8: A cells to organ system card sort 9: An organisation diagram activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Using Microscopes Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Using Microscopes Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the using microscopes content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label the parts of a microscope Observe onion cells using a microscope Draw an accurate diagram based on your observations This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A microscope part information hunt starter 4: An example of how to work out magnification 5: A modelling how to make an onion cell slide activity 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: An extension activity 8: Making cheek cell slide instructions 9: Instructions on how to draw cells Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Gas Movement in the Lungs Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Gas Movement in the Lungs Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the gas movement in the lungs content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Recall the structure of the lungs Explain how airs move in and out of the lungs Compare the lungs to balloons inflating in a sealed bell jar This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A recall starter activity 4: A suggested video with questions 5: Slides on breathing in and out 6: A student modelling activity 7: A sheet for students to work through 8: A plenary activity comparing the lungs to a bell jar 9: A plenary diagnosis question Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Gas Exchange in the Lungs Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Gas Exchange in the Lungs Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the gas exchange in the lungs content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Recall the structure of the lung and the process of breathing Describe the process of gas exchange in the alveoli Explain how the body is adapted to ensure a high rate of gas exchange This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A recall starter task 4: A starter diagnosis question 5: A key information game 6: Information on the alveoli 7: A modelling activity 8: A scientific writing activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: The Structure of the Lungs Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: The Structure of the Lungs Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the structure of the lungs content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label the structure of the lungs Describe the function of each part of the lungs Explain the process required for breathing This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A diagnosis starter question 4: Slides on the main parts of the lungs 5: A diagram annotation activity 6: A lung dissection activity 7: A recall activity 8: A set of key information plenary questions Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: The impact of exercise, asthma & smoking on human gas exchange lesson & activities
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KS3 Science: The impact of exercise, asthma & smoking on human gas exchange lesson & activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the impact of exercise, asthma & smoking on human gas exchange content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: State the problems caused by smoking and asthma Describe how to treat problems caused by smoking and asthma Explain the effects of exercise on breathing This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: Alveoli recall activity 4: A diagnosis question 5: A smoking leaflet activity 6: A asthma & smoking paired questioning activity 7: An effect of exercise on breathing practical 8: A key question plenary activity Thanks for looking