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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.

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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.
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Pendulum Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Pendulum Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Pendulum section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: Calculating frequency starter activity 4: Pendulum investigation activity 5: Mock exam question 6: 6 mark plenary question
New OCR A Level Biology Spec Mammalian Exchange Surfaces (Lung Dissection) Lesson
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New OCR A Level Biology Spec Mammalian Exchange Surfaces (Lung Dissection) Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new OCR 2015 Biology A Level specification, Mammalian Exchange Surfaces (Lung Dissection) section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A key information starter activity 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: A card sort activity 4: A sheet for students to fill in on the lungs 5: Lung dissection practical endorsement activity Thanks for looking
AQA 2016 GCSE Biology (Science) Spec Active Transport Lesson
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AQA 2016 GCSE Biology (Science) Spec Active Transport Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, Active Transport section. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: Active transport darts activity 4: Active transport literacy starter 5: Mock exam question analysis activity 6: Labeling a villi activity 7: A 6 mark plenary question 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning 11: A student question sheet Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Osmosis Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Osmosis Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Osmosis section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An osmosis practical sheet 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: Which way will water move activity 4: Diffusion summary card 5: 6 mark AFL question 6: Osmosis discussion activity 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Diffusion Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Diffusion Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Biology specification, Diffusion section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A literacy starter game 2: A power point with leading students through the lesson 3: Calculating surface area to volume ratio activity 4: Diffusion in organisms activity 5: 6 mark exam question plenary 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science)  Culturing Microorganisms Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Culturing Microorganisms Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, Culturing microorganisms section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A practical sheet for students to work through 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: Calculating bacteria activity 4: Growing bacteria cards 5: 6 mark exam question plenary 6: Bacterial colony size activity 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Metallic Issues Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Metallic Issues Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Useful Metals in the metals section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: Mock exam question on metal recycling 4: Pros & cons of mining cards 5: 6 mark exam question starter & plenary 6: Collect benefits & drawbacks of building with metals activity
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Useful Metals Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Useful Metals Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Useful Metals in the metals section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: Mock exam question on metal alloys 4: Transition metal properties cards 5: Literacy activity 6: A pick out the key points activity
New AQA 2016 GCSE  Chemistry (Science)  Extraction & Purification of Copper Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Chemistry (Science) Extraction & Purification of Copper Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Copper Extraction & Purification in the metals section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: Purification diagrams 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: 6 mark starter question on smelting 4: Copper purification production stage cards 5: Literacy activity 6: A pick out the key points activity Thanks for looking
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Aluminium & Titanium Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Aluminium & Titanium Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Aluminium & Titanium in the metals section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point1 leading students through the lesson 3: 6 mark question on why titanium production is expensive 4: Titanium production stage cards 5: Literacy activity
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Iron & Steel Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Iron & Steel Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Iron & Steel in the metals section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point1 leading students through the lesson 3: 6 mark question on types of steel 4: Blast furnace stage cards 5: Uses of different steels activity 6: Mock exam question on the blast furnace
AQA Science C2.5.7 Electrolysis of Brine Lesson
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AQA Science C2.5.7 Electrolysis of Brine Lesson

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Electrolysis of brine fully resourced lesson. It includes a 6 mark question electrolysis starter activity, a power point which will take students through the lesson, a electrolysis of brine DART's activity, 3 past paper questions with mark schemes and a electrolysis of brine 6 mark question plenary.
OCR A Level 2015 Biology Spec Introduction to Exchange Surfaces Lesson
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OCR A Level 2015 Biology Spec Introduction to Exchange Surfaces Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the OCR 2015 Biology A Level specification, introduction to exchange surfaces section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: A card sort activity 4: A surface area / volume ratio activity 5: 2 Mock exam questions 6: A homework activity 7: A modeling activity 8: A literacy activity Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Science Spec Sexual & Asexual Reproduction Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Science Spec Sexual & Asexual Reproduction Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, sexual & asexual reproduction sections. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: 6 mark question on types of reproduction 4: An information hunt activity on the advantages of both types of reproduction 5: Card sort activity 6: Mock exam question on types of reproduction 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
Science Classroom / Lab display Ideas
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Science Classroom / Lab display Ideas

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I've included some photos of lab displays I've put up over the years, hopefully they will help anyone who's looking for a bit of inspiration. I'm also toying around with the idea of writing a book on classroom displays. If anyone can make any suggestions on what to include that would be useful I would be appreciative. Follow me @teacherchalky1
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Enzymes in Digestion Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Enzymes in Digestion Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, enzymes in digestion section. This resource is designed to be taught in 3 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: 3 power points leading students through the lesson 3: 6 mark construction question on enzymes 4: An information hunt activity 5: Lock & key card sort activity 6: Activity of enzymes graph activity 7: Enzymes & collision theory card sort 8: 6 mark question of factors affecting enzymes 9: Digestive system card sort activity 10: Enzymes in digestion circus activity with mock exam questions built in 11: The role of enzymes in digestion 6 mark question
AQA  GCSE Biology (Science) Specialised Cells Lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Specialised Cells Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, specialized cells section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A sheet for students to fill out during the lesson 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: A card sort starter activity 4: An information hunt activity 5: 3 mock exam questions with mark schemes & extra help 6: 6 mark question on cell organelles 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Plant & Animal Cells Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Plant & Animal Cells Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, plants & animal cells section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A starter game 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: A link to instructions on how to make a cells foldable 4: An information hunt activity 5: 2 mock exam questions with mark schemes & extra help 6: 6 mark question on cell organelles 7: A making a model cell instructions 8: A making a cells game instructions 9: A set of notes for students to use 10: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 11: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes  Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 2: A cells recall starter game 3: A literacy activity 4: An information hunt activity 5: A labeling activity 6: A sheet for students to work through 7: A 6 mark assessment question 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking