UK based Science teacher, mainly sharing resources for the Edexcel GCSE (combined science and biology), Exploring Science at KS3, OCR Biology A A Level Biology and one off Science lessons / projects.
UK based Science teacher, mainly sharing resources for the Edexcel GCSE (combined science and biology), Exploring Science at KS3, OCR Biology A A Level Biology and one off Science lessons / projects.
CB4 unit for the new Edexcel Science GCSE, including:
CB4a Evidence for Human Evolution (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4a-evidence-for-human-evolution-11363569)
CB4b Darwin's Theory (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4b-darwin-s-theory-11363584)
CB4c Classification (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4c-classification-11363604)
CB4d Breeds and Variation (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4d-breeds-and-varieties-11363672)
CB4e Genes In Agriculture and Medicine (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4e-genes-in-agriculture-and-medicine-11363737)
*All found separately at the links above*
CB4e lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE looking at Genes In Agriculture and Medicine.
The lesson includes researching the drawbacks to selective breeding and genetic engineering, analysing for and against arguments and the process of genetic engineering in bacteria to produce insulin (Higher only).
*All of CB4 can be found here (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4-11363744)*
CB4d lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE looking at breeds and varieties.
The lesson includes a natural selection recap, what artificial selection is, selective breeding, breeds and varieties, genetic engineering and golden rice.
*All of CB4 can be found here (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4-11363744)*
CB4c lesson for the new Edexcel Science GCSE looking at Classification.
Lesson includes what classification is, what classification might be based on, the five kingdoms, what Archaea are and the three domain system.
*All of CB4 can be found here (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4-11363744)*
CB4b lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE, covering Darwin's theory.
Lesson includes what evolution is, evolution of elephants over time, Darwin's theory of evolution, natural selection and antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
*All of CB4 can be found here (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4-11363744)*
CB4a lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE, looking at evidence for human evolution.
Lesson looks at what evolution is, binomial classification, species that are closely related, fossils as sources of evolution, evolution of human-like species, issues with the fossil record and the evolution of stone tools.
*All of CB4 can be found here (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4-11363744)*
CB1d lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE looking at Bacteria. Lesson covers recap of similarities between animal and plant cells, new features in bacterial cells, what each part does, differences in cell walls, what Prokaryotic means, Comparing animal plant and bacteria cells, a practical looking at bacteria in yoghurts and standard form (higher tier only).
CC4a lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE looking at Elements and the Periodic Table. Including; how elements are sorted in the periodic table, what Mendeleev did and predicting properties of elements.
A lesson looking at Women in Science and the contributions they have made, hopefully inspiring young girls in Schools to consider a career in STEM fields.
Starter: Work out what all the pictures have in common (all discoveries made by women), match up the questions to the percentage answers.
Main:Task 1- complete the 'Women In Science Factfind' worksheet using the computers.
Task 2- Create a factfile about a particular woman in Science. 5 factfiles to go through as a class to give them an idea of what to include.
Plenary: Sharing in pairs information about their woman in Science, then presenting to the group interesting facts about their woman in Science.
Homework: Produce a poster or leaflet to persuade more women / girls to get into scientific fields of work.
The last slide has links to different organisation that work to get more women into scientific fields of work.
The Edexcel CC2 'methods of separating and purifying substances' topic summarised on a (double sided) page. Intended for use in helping students revise for the end of topic test.
Includes:
- CC2a Mixtures
- CC2b Filtration and Crystallisation
- CC2c Chromatography
-CC2d Distillation
- CC2e Drinking Water
I've included the PDF version so that the formatting/layout is the same on any computer and the word version if you want to adapt it and change anything.
Complete CC2 topic from the new Edexcel Science GCSE. Includes the following lessons:
- CC2a Mixtures (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cc2a-mixtures-11300655)
- CC2b Filtration and Crystallisation (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cc2b-filtration-and-crystallisation-11306479)
- CC2c Chromatography (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cc2c-chromatography-11307991)
- CC2d Distillation (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cc2d-distillation-11318281)
- CC2e Drinking Water (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cc2e-drinking-water-11319073)
All can be found individually at the links above.
CC2e lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE, looking at drinking water. Lesson includes small demo/prac looking at methods of cleaning water, what desalination is, impurities in natural water, what pure water is, when it is used and the process of treating water to make it safe to drink.
*All of CC2 can be found together at the following link (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cc2-11319203)*
CC2d lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE looking at Distillation. Lesson includes, what distillation is, equipment for distillation, what fractional distillation is, the equipment needed for it and when it is used commercially. There is also a second lesson included on the CC2d Core Practical- investigating inks.
*All of CC2 can be found together at the following link (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cc2-11319203)*
The Edexcel CB2 'cells and control' topic summarised on a (double sided) page. Intended for use in helping students revise for the end of topic test.
Includes:
- CB2a Mitosis
- CB2b Growth in Animals
- CB2c Growth in Plants
- CB2d Stem Cells
- CB2e The Nervous System
- CB2f Neurotransmission Speeds
I've included the PDF version so that the formatting/layout is the same on any computer and the word version if you want to adapt it and change anything.
The Edexcel CB3 'genetics' topic summarised on a (double sided) page. Intended for use in helping students revise for the end of topic test.
Includes:
- CB3a Meiosis
- CB3b DNA
- CB3c Alleles
- CB3d Inheritance
- CB3e Gene Mutation
- CB3f Variation
I've included the PDF version so that the formatting/layout is the same on any computer and the word version if you want to adapt it and change anything.
CC2c 'Chromatography' lesson from the new Edexcel GCSE. Lesson includes, what chromatography is, how to carry out paper chromatography, how it works, a chromatography practical, calculating Rf values and the different uses of chromatography.
*All of CC2 can be found together at the following link (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cc2-11319203)*
CC2b lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE. Lesson looks at what filtration is, the equipment used, how to draw scientific equipment, what crystallisation is, what solution mining is, how to carry out filtration and crystallisation in the lab and the risk assessment of doing this. There is then a practical lesson looking at separating rock salt.
*All of CC2 can be found together at the following link (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cc2-11319203)*
A collection of 3 lessons looking at the Science of Superheroes and students designing their own superhero. Used with year 7 students, but could be used for the rest of KS3 and higher up KS2. All worksheets are included within the PowerPoint (as hidden slides, that just need printing off).
Lesson 1:
Starter-listing superheroes and thinking how we can group/classify them.
Activity- look at origins of powers, types of powers and features to think about in designing a costune. Introduce task of designing a superhero, start some rough planning work.
Plenary- thinking how magnetic powers might be useful in day to day life.
Lesson 2:
Starter- true or false activity about real life 'superpowers'.
Activity- designing superhero, thinking about powers and origin of powers.
Plenary- what does groot need to grow/survive.
Lesson 3:
Starter- peer assess each other work around the classroom using post it notes, then making some improvements.
Activity- A story/cartoon strip about an accident in the lab where their superhero is first on the scene.
Plenary- answer the questions before magneto pulls the objects to him (questions could be changed to cover topics done recently).