This resource is a compilation of 10 strategies for developing reading skills and fluency in Secondary. I compiled the list after vast research of guidance notes from teachers and government agencies across the UK and Australia as well as other advice and seminars. While writing the document my focus was on KS3 learners and those with English as an Additional Language. It may be particularly useful to English department heads, reading co-ordinators or those in the SLT.

The attached file contains 20 cards, each displaying an organism. The organisms cover all 5 kingdoms and 3 domains. I have used this as an introductory activity when teaching about classification. The idea is to get the pupils thinking about how organisms are classified and why there are often disagreements. It is also a good starting point for discussions into limitations of the 5 kingdoms and why the three domains system is more frequently used by scientists today. The cards include 7 prokaryotes, 4 animals, 3 plants, 3 fungi and 3 protoctists. Of the 7 prokaryotes, 4 are archaebacteria and 3 are eubacteria. The cards only provide pictures and species name and so there is not really enough information for pupils to determine which are archaebacteria and which are eubacteria. However, pupils can be given the hint that many archaebacteria live in extreme environments - this will help them to identify which are which.

This card sort activity is designed for use as a starter or plenary in a lesson on vertebrate classification in KS3 or KS4 science / biology. The resource includes teacher's notes on how to use the resource as well as suggestions for extension activities.

This small worksheet provides a series of questions on the topic of continental drift. It could be used as a plenary exercise for a high ability class, but is likely to be more suitable as a homework activity for the average ability.

This resource is designed to be used at the start of a unit on glaciation and/or climate change. The activity introduces pupils to several interesting and often unbelievable facts about glaciation. The 'trick' is that actually ALL the statements are true. Pupils should of course be told this after they have deliberated over the statements in pairs or small groups for 5-10 minutes. Pupils are sure to be surprised at some of the statements. I have found this to be a very eye-opening, worthwhile, engaging and fun activity for starting this topic. I hope your pupils enjoy it as much as mine have.

A4 music manuscript paper for pupils to use for composition work in music. Each line has a treble cleft already marked in. A pretty birds appears in the background.

This test should take pupils around 15-20 minutes to complete. It checks understanding of the Magna Carta and tests pupils' ability to use sources. Marks allocated to each question are shown in brackets on the right hand side of the page. More substantial End of Unit Tests including detailed markschemes for both history and geography will soon be available in my shop.

This quick activity can be used as a starter, exploring activity or plenary in a lesson on population growth or to recap natural population growth in a lesson introducing the impacts of international migration. The resource is provided as one side of A4, which can be easily printed or photocopied. Each item can then be cut out using a guillotine (for ease of use and time keeping this should be done before the lesson but pupils can be asked to do it themselves with a pair of scissors if desired). If the cards are to be used multiple times it is advisable to laminate the cut out cards or to print directly onto card rather than paper. Having to figure out how the parts of the equation fit together to give net population growth, really seems to help them to understand the concept and to remember this pivotal piece of information in exams.

The file includes a printable colour bookmark which can be used as a prize for pupil's who win a keywords bingo game during a biology class. The file is provided as a word document which can be easily edited and used as a template for other subjects. Brief teacher's notes are included. A blank bingo grid is also included.

Good for plenary, homework, or revision: 2 crossword puzzles with separate ANSWERS file for Variation & Selection Evolution ANSWERS These were designed for use in reviewing key terms and understanding for A-level biology, but may also be useful for GCSE Biology. Each file includes two copies of the blank crossword, such that when printed the crossword will take up the size of one A5 piece of paper. A bundle containing these and other crosswords related to Genetics & Evolution is also available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/crosswords-for-a-level-biology-genetics-and-evolution-12056640 The bundle contains 8 crosswords covering the concepts Nucleic Acids & Protein Synthesis (3 crosswords) Inherited Change (3 crosswords) Selection & Evolution (2 crosswords)

This resource provides a PowerPoint presentation for introducing three types of thermometer, a worksheet for checking understanding of keyterms related to thermometers (particularly liquid-in-glass thermometers), and a brief lesson plan for the lesson.

This resource provides two worksheets and teacher's notes for a lesson on the eight life processes. The nature of the resources allows them to be used with a wide age range and wide range of abilities. They could be used when introducing the living processes, or as a quick recap before discussing viruses as non-cellular and non-living in an A-level class. There is also a crossword which can be used as a plenary or homework activity.

This resource s designed as an exploration activity to be used during a lesson on adrenaline, but may also be adapted to be used as a starter/plenary or as an AfL task at the end of the topic. The resource may also be suitable for use at KS3 (as extension work) or A-level (as GCSE recap). The effects of adrenaline could be given, to shorten the time taken for the task, thus allowing it to be used as a starter or plenary. A suggested extension is given on both the teacher and pupil versions of the sheet. Teacher's notes are provided.

Based on the 2015 national curriculum framework for KS3, this pack of crosswords is designed for use with Year 9, but can be used with other KS3 year groups depending on your school curriculum. The crosswords could also be used as a quick review before starting a related topic in KS4. Answers are included within the file. Two crosswords are included in each A4 page. The pack contains: Plants, Farming & Environment Plants & Photosynthesis Inheritance & Selection Muscles & Skeleton Drugs & Health Other crossword packs for Year 7 & 8, chemistry & physics will be available soon.

This pack contains four separate revision exercises for KS3 electricity, including a mix of individual, pair and group work. The activities can be used as plenary exercises within individual lessons or together at the end of a unit to make up a revision lesson. Teacher notes are included for most activities. The activities are designed for use at KS3 but may also be suitable as extension activities for KS2 or as revision activities for KS4 at the beginning of a unit or topic on electricty and circuit diagrams.

This open ended assessment task is designed for use towards the end of a unit on the Industrial Revolution in KS3 history. However it may also be suitable for KS4 history classes, either as an assessment of prior learning or an AfL task toward the end of a unit or topic. Pupils are asked to create a timeline or multiple timelines identifying the events of the period (1700 - 1850) and making links between them. Pupils are expected to focus on changes in farming, the cloth industry and population. A 'progression' ladder based on Bloom's taxonomy is included to assist both pupils and teachers with assessing the task.

Pupil sheet and anwers for GCSE/A-level plant nutrition: With this worksheet designed for GCSE/A-level biology, pupils are expected to identify the 9 micronutrients and 6 macronutrients required by plants for healthy growth. There is additional space for pupils to include information about the function and deficiency symptoms for N, P, K and Mg. One file contains the pupil sheet, the other contains expected answers.

Good to use as a starter, plenary, homework or revision activity. This resource contains three separate crossword puzzles covering: DNA Structure & Replication Protein Synthesis Mutations ANSWERS are also included in a separate file. Each file includes two copies of the blank crossword, such that when printed the crossword will take up the size of one A5 piece of paper. A bundle containing these and other crosswords related to Genetics & Evolution is also available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/crosswords-for-a-level-biology-genetics-and-evolution-12056640 The bundle contains 8 crosswords covering the concepts Nucleic Acids & Protein Synthesis (3 crosswords) Inherited Change (3 crosswords) Selection & Evolution (2 crosswords)

This resource includes five activities which can be completed in or out of class time: 1. A comparison table for cell structure & function available in three variations for high ability, lower ability and mixed ability classes. 2. Blank diagrams of a typical animal, plant and prokaryotic cell for labeling and annotation. Includes suggested extension / extra credit activities. 3. A Venn type diagram, requiring pupils to identify the similarities and differences between four mechanisms of inter-cellular transport (simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis and active transport) 4. A summary activity for inter-cellular transport including both a table and a cell diagram (to annotate). Includes simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport, osmosis and bulk transport. 5. A recap activity for the characteristics of life: Pupils are required to identify eight living processes in a family of rabbits. The resource is aimed at A-level pupils but will also be suitable for GCSE Biology (separate sciences) and may be suitable for co-ordinated science depending on the syllabus.

This resource is designed for A-level Biology students. It includes review of the basic concepts and practice exam style questions on the topic. Other knowledge of genetics and populations may be required for some questions. The student sheet is provided in 2 versions, with and without space for writing the answers. An optional extension activity involving the chi-squared test is also included. All answers are provided in the teacher version.