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Resources from an Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science Teacher and SLE and another Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science, with a collective 23 years experience between them.
New GCSE biology required practical revision sheets
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New GCSE biology required practical revision sheets

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These sheets are to help students revise the required practicals that they need to know now for the new GCSE specifications. They could be used with Year 10 or 11. Each sheet has differentiated questions. They could be used in lessons, for homework or in extended days for Year 11 students.
Digestive Enzymes (GCSE Biology)
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Digestive Enzymes (GCSE Biology)

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GCSE lesson looking at digestive enzymes and their uses. Also goes into bile and the liver. Learning Objectives: Describe what carbohydrates, proteins and lipids are broken down into Explain why enzymes are used in digestion Justify the conditions needed for different digestive enzymes to work
GCSE Biology: Paper 1 overview quiz
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GCSE Biology: Paper 1 overview quiz

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The quiz is a great revision resource to promote students’ confidence prior to sitting the exam. The activity is suitable for both year 10 and year 11. It can be used as a classroom activity or an extended day
New GCSE biology required practical revision sheets (triple only)
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New GCSE biology required practical revision sheets (triple only)

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These sheets are to help students revise the required practicals that they need to know now for the new GCSE specifications. They could be used with Year 10 or 11. Each sheet has differentiated questions. They could be used in lessons, for homework or in extended days for Year 11 students.
GCSE Biology: Required practical summary
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GCSE Biology: Required practical summary

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This revision activity is designed for Year 11 students in the lead up to their GCSE exams. The resource is a two-sided task, which contains the key principles of each practical. The task could be an excellent revision lesson
GCSE Science: Revision summaries
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GCSE Science: Revision summaries

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The bundle contains a collection of GCSE revision activities for Year 11 students to prepare for their upcoming exams. Each resource contains 5/6 activities
New GCSE - Classification
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New GCSE - Classification

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New GCSE lesson on classification for AQA syllabus. Learning Objectives: Describe what classification is Describe the binomial naming system Explain why classification has changed over the years
New GCSE - Brain and Eyes
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New GCSE - Brain and Eyes

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New GCSE lesson on the parts and functions of the brain and eyes for the AQA syllabus. Also focuses (no pun intended) on how the eye works, myopia and hyperopia. Differentiated questions throughout. Learning Objectives: Describe the structure of the brain and the function of its’ parts Relate the different parts of the eye to its’ function Compare and evaluate the solutions of myopia and hyperopia
New GCSE - Contraception
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New GCSE - Contraception

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New GCSE lesson on contraception for the AQA syllabus. Differentiated throughout and homework set at the end of the lesson (also included). Used a photocopy of the text book for them to get the information for the different contraception methods. Learning Objectives: Describe different contraceptive methods Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different methods Compare the use of different contraceptive methods in different types of women
New GCSE - Variation
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New GCSE - Variation

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New GCSE lesson on variation for the AQA syllabus Learning Objectives: Describe the different types of variation Explain why identical twins are not exactly the same Suggest ways in which variation can be investigated
Science Skill Tasks
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Science Skill Tasks

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4 science skill task activities on maths skills needed in the new GCSE. Each one differentiated and DIRT activity included for each skill that could be used once the first activity has been completed and marked.
GCSE Biology: Digestive System + Enzymes
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GCSE Biology: Digestive System + Enzymes

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Lesson on digestive system and enzymes. Worksheets included. Learning Objectives: Describe each of the stages of the digestive system Explain the features of the digestive system and how they aid digestion Learning Objectives: Describe what an enzyme is Explain the lock and key hypothesis Analyse the results of a practical to explain the factors that affect enzymes
New GCSE - Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
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New GCSE - Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

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New GCSE lesson on asexual and sexual reproduction for the AQA syllabus. Also includes recap on Paper 1 content looking at mitosis and the cell cycle. Learning Objectives: Describe what asexual and sexual reproduction is Explain the process of mitosis Compare sexual and asexual reproduction
New GCSE - Food chains
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New GCSE - Food chains

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New GCSE lesson on food chains for the AQA exam board Learning Objectives: Construct a food chain Explain how energy is lost in a food chain Compare the uses of food chains and food webs
New GCSE - Decay
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New GCSE - Decay

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New GCSE lesson on Decay for the AQA exam board Learning Objectives: Describe what is meant by decay Explain the factors that affect the rate of decay Explain why decay is so important
Investigation into heart rate and exercise
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Investigation into heart rate and exercise

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Used with year 7 and 8 to practice writing up investigations and looking at how exercise will affect the heart rate. Differentiated questioning throughout. Learning Objectives: Write out a method for investigating heart rate Draw a conclusion from a set of results Evaluate a method
New GCSE - Biology practical planning
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New GCSE - Biology practical planning

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This activity assists students in planning selected Biology required practicals. Each practical has an overview with an equipment list as well as a student work sheet with cues. Suitable for use with years 9-11.
History of Medicine
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History of Medicine

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A lesson created for the History department to use during science week, looking at how medicine has developed over time starting with the Romans. Can be used in science lessons too! Differentiated throughout. Learning Objectives: Describe the way illness was dealt with in the earliest time periods Explain why survival rate improved Compare methods of surgery in different time periods