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Keeping things simple with tried and tested resources

Keeping things simple with tried and tested resources
Carbon Cycle
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Carbon Cycle

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This is a full Carbon Cycle lesson with printable sheets and answers incorporated in the PowerPoint. The lesson includes; -Key word bell activity -Graded outcomes -Barrier game to describe the carbon cycle -Blank carbon cycle to complete to reinforce what they have learnt -True/False quiz to check understanding -Apply understanding to deforestation -Finish the lesson with key word bingo
AQA 9-1 Paper 1 Key Recall Questions
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AQA 9-1 Paper 1 Key Recall Questions

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A series of questions to test recall for all topics on the AQA Trilogy Paper 1 for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Questions come in blocks of 10, with either one or two sets for each topic. These are accompanied by a table for students to track their own progress. I am currently using these with all my GCSE groups. Students complete the same test at the start of each lesson and record their results. This is repeated until all the class are successful, I then mix up the questions and repeat the process.
Pressure Calculations
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Pressure Calculations

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Help students to unlock the skills to calculate pressure, force and area with this set of 40 questions designed to enhance understanding and application of the pressure equation. Perfect for KS3 students, or for KS4 review of prior learning this question set covers a wide range of scenarios using metric SI units (N/m^2, N, m^2). Students practice using the pressure equation and then progress to manipulating the equation to calculate force and area. For an increased challenge students will then need to decide how best to use the equation for 10 mixed questions.
Ohm's Law - Electrical Resistance Calculations
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Ohm's Law - Electrical Resistance Calculations

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Develop students ability to calculate resistance and understand Ohm’s Law through these easy to follow instructional worksheets. This resource includes: A calculations cover sheet, outlining how to carry out substitution calculations for any equation using the VESCU method. A list of the common units used in science. An Ohm’s Law review sheet that includes a true or false quiz, a units match up, and a graph analysis question. A model answer showing how to follow the VESCU method and write down answers. Resistance questions with scaffolding to guide students to independence. Independent practice, with guidance on how to round up and down when the answers are given to 2 decimal places. Answers to all questions. Who is this resource for? This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students. How Can I Use this Resource? Whole class practice for density calculations. Emergency Sub Plans Differentiation – Assign this practice as reteaching for students who have yet to show mastery or as an alternative to more challenging questions that require students to manipulate the equation. Homework Creation of Independent Work Packet for students who are absent from lesson.
Investigating the Growth of Bacteria
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Investigating the Growth of Bacteria

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This is a complete lesson that investigates the growth of bacteria through practical work and analysing data. It includes; - Bell work - Differentiated objectives - Group discussion - Practical work - Risk assessment skills - Peer assessment - Data to analyse
Blood Vessel 6 Mark Question Revision
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Blood Vessel 6 Mark Question Revision

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This is a full revision lesson based around answering a 6 mark question. Review current understanding of key words and developing a vocab list to use in future answers. Develop a strategy for approaching longer answer questions. Use a mark scheme to assess model answers. Develop an excellent answer that can also be used as a model for other topics. Resources include: -PowerPoint of the lesson including example 6 mark question. Key words and definitions match up. Model answers. Mark scheme. Also available as part of a bundle with a Chemistry and Physics 6 mark question.
3 Calculating Rates of Reactions
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3 Calculating Rates of Reactions

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This is a complete lesson based in a single PowerPoint, that also includes slides that can be printed off and used for writing frames if desired. The lesson includes: -Reflection on previous learning about rates of reactions. -Practice calculating rates of reactions. -An alternative method from previous lessons for investigating the rate of a reactions. -Data table with completed example results. -An introduction to calculating the rate of a reaction from a tangent. Further lessons from this topic are also available.
Speed Calculations
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Speed Calculations

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Help students to unlock the skills to calculate speed, distance and time with this set of 40 questions designed to enhance understanding and application of the density = mass/volume equation. Perfect for KS3 students, or for KS4 review of prior learning this question set covers a wide range of scenarios using metric SI units (m, s, m/s)). Students practice using the speed equation and then progress to manipulating the equation to calculate distance and time. For an increased challenge students will then need to decide how best to use the equation for 10 mixed questions.
1 Measuring Rates of Reaction
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1 Measuring Rates of Reaction

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This is a complete lesson based in a single PowerPoint, that also includes slides that can be printed off and used for writing frames if desired. The lesson includes: -Reflection on previous learning about chemical reactions. -Evaluating methods for the collection of data. A method and data table for investigating the rate of a reaction. An introduction to calculating the rate of a reaction. Further lessons from this topic are also available.
Science Key Recall Questions - Paper 2
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Science Key Recall Questions - Paper 2

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A list of questions for all topic in Paper 2, aimed at AQA Combined Science: Trilogy. Each topic has 10 or 20 definitions with a matching key word that can be used in a variety of ways. A tracker sheet is also included to monitor progress over time.
Population Changes
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Population Changes

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Analysis of a graph showing the population changes in rabbits and foxes over time. The worksheet includes questions differentiated using Bloom's so could also be used to improve understanding of command words.
Displacement Reactions
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Displacement Reactions

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This is a complete lesson for the displacement of metals based upon the reactivity series. It also includes revision and exam question practice. This lesson includes; - Bell work (2 x "explaining "exam questions with model answers) - Differentiated objectives - Basic method and results table for a reactivity series investigation - Model answers to the investigation with discussion
Immunity Description
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Immunity Description

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Students sort the images into a cartoon strip that shows how WBCs fight pathogens. They then match up the description with the diagram. I followed this up by showing my own description of how this happens without using keywords. Students then rewrote my description using better language.
Investigating Igneous Rocks - Crystals
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Investigating Igneous Rocks - Crystals

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This is a full lesson that investigates how igneous rocks are formed with different sized crystals in them. It can be a stand alone lesson or follow on from another resource on the site that investigates the viscosity of lava. In this lesson; - Bell work - Objectives - Literacy activity to improve a description - Investigation into crystal sizes with worksheet - Applying understanding to a real volcano - Planning a further investigation into crystal colours
Nuclear Waste 6 Mark Question Revision
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Nuclear Waste 6 Mark Question Revision

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This is a full revision lesson based around answering a 6 mark question. -Review current understanding of key words and developing a vocab list to use in future answers. -Improve understanding of what an acid is and how it’s strength is determined. -Develop a strategy for approaching longer answer questions. -Use a mark scheme to assess model answers. -Develop an excellent answer that can also be used as a model for other topics. Resources include: -PowerPoint of the lesson including example 6 mark question. -Key words and definitions match up. -Model answers. -Mark scheme. Also available as part of a bundle with a Biology and Chemistry 6 mark question.
Rates of Chemical Reactions
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Rates of Chemical Reactions

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A series of four lessons that introduce students to investigating and calculating rates of chemical reactions. Each lesson includes: -Development of scientific knowledge. -Investigative work with method and results tables. The opportunity to improve exam technique.
2 Limiting the Rate of Reactions
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2 Limiting the Rate of Reactions

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This is a whole lesson based in a single PowerPoint, the use of mini white boards to provide answers from the start allows for the lesson to maintain a high pace so that practical work can also be completed. The lesson includes: Problem solving using prior understanding. A method and results table for practical work. Data to practice drawing sketch graphs. Other lessons in this topic are also available.
4 Concentration and Rates of Reactions
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4 Concentration and Rates of Reactions

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This is a complete lesson based in one PowerPoint, it does include slides that can be printed off and used as writing frames if necessary though. The lesson: -A review of concentration and the necessary key words. Develops understanding of writing a plan/method. Improves exam technique by covering similar questions with mark schemes and model answers. Other lessons in this topic are available.
6 Mark Question Revision Lessons
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6 Mark Question Revision Lessons

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Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons following a similar structure to develop subject knowledge and exam technique. All lessons include a Powerpoint, key word sorting activity, model exam answers and mark scheme.
KS3 Forces and Speed Topic
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KS3 Forces and Speed Topic

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Six lesson topic covering an introduction to forces and speed for KS3. -Naming and Measuring Forces -Balanced and Unbalanced Forces -Speed -Interpreting Distance-Time Graphs -Drawing Distance-Time Graphs -Forces at a Distance This includes Powerpoints of full lessons that include a range of activities, calculations and practical work. There are also worksheets for further practice but these are reduced to a minimum to lower your costs and time spent at a copier.