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Science teacher here to share concise and detailed resources! I have been tutoring/teaching for 5+ years and worked as a content creator for various online education sites including MyVideoTutor & Oxbridge Learning
AQA GCSE Biology Revision Powerpoint on Microscopy
Includes:
How to use light microscope & preapre slides
Light microscopes - pros/cons
Electron microscopes - pros/cons
SEM vs. TEM
Comparrison table of light vs. electron microscope
How to do magnification calculations with examples
How to convert between units
How to use standard form
AQA GCSE Biology Unit 1 Revision powerpoint for Cell Differentiation and Cell Specialisation
Includes:
Explanation of Cell Differentiation and Cell Specialisation
The differences between animals and plants
Specialised animal cells - muscle, nerve & sperm
Specialised plant cells - root hair, xylem, phloem
Summary
A complete no-prep powerpoint teaching about kinetic energy with walk-through calculations and a 2 page worksheet with answers included.
The powerpoint contains:
What is kinetic energy?
The Ek = ½ m V2 equation
How to calculate kinetic energy with worked examples
How to rearrange the equation to calculate mass and velocity with worked examples
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The worksheet is 2 pages containing a gap fill exercise on kinetic energy stores, a recall question on the equation and many practise questions for using the equation and rearranging it too.
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A complete, no-prep lesson teaching about Energy Stores & Transfers with clear diagrams and explanations and a 2 page worksheet with answers included.
The powerpoint contains:
Definition & Examples of a System
Energy Conservation
Open & Closed Systems
Explanation & Examples of all the different Energy Stores
Explanation of Energy Transfers (work done & heating)
Summary tables of all energy stores & transfers
Real life examples
In class questions with answers
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The worksheet is 2 pages containing a recall exercise for the names of energy stores from their definition, gap fill exercise on energy stores and questions on energy transfers
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A summary sheet detailing all the chemical tests needed for the Biological Molecules topic in AQA A-Level Biology. Including test for:
Reducing Sugars
Non-reducing Sugars
Starch
Lipids
Proteins
A fantastic first lesson on photosynthesis for a KS3 class or as a recap for a lower ability GCSE class
This is a fully resourced lesson to introduce the concept of photosynthesis and includes:
A carefully designed powerpoint to teach from
2 activities (gap fill & equation cut & stick)
2 in-lesson quizzes
Linked videos
A complete lesson plan
The activities for this lesson are perfect to keep students engaged. The cut and stick activity allows students to learn the equation in a fun & interactive way.
A fully resourced lesson about Specialized Cells for a KS3 mixed ability class.
Lesson includes:
Starter task recapping respiration
Slides explaining the concept of specialized cells in an engaging way with lots of real life examples and analogies
A fully resourced task whereby students learn about each specizlaied cell type in groups and then present back to the class
A plenary quiz
Powerpoint & resources all inlcuded with lesson.
A carefully laid out and concise lesson / revision resource on Natural Hazards & Tectonic Plates from the Tectonic Hazards topic for AQA
Download includes a Powerpoint, Activity Sheet & Worksheet
Powerpoint includes:
Concept of hazards and the main groups of hazards
Difference between a hazard and a natural event
Hazard Risk and factors affecting it
Structure of the Earth
Oceanic vs. Continental Plates
Tectonic plates & plate margins
Convection currents, slab pull and ridge push
Global distribution of Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Activity explanation, practise questions and exam questions
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The activity sheet is a Five-A-Side activity, designed to help students recall key terms in groups of 3. Full instructions on how to use included. Estimated to take 10 minutes
The worksheet covers key concepts from the lesson displayed in an engaing format. Estimated to take 10-15 minutes.
This is the first lesson in the Tectonic Hazards topic. The other lessons can be found below:
2. Plate Boundaries
A carefully laid out and concise lesson / revision resource on Managing Tectonic Hazards topic for AQA
This download includes a Powerpoint, 2x Activity Sheets & a Worksheet
Powerpoint includes:
Monitoring:
Volcanoes: Use of seismometers, tilt meters, remote sensing, gas sensors
Earthquakes: Seismometers, Gas sensors, Ground water levels
Prediction
Volcanoes: easier to predict, allows for quicker evacuation, uses same tools as monitoring
Earthquakes: very hard, can use seismic gap theory, animals heave strangely, uses same tools as monitoring
Planning
Volcanoes: Evacuation plan, Training, Educate residents
Earthquakes: Stick furniture and objects down, Evacuation plans, Education e.g. earthquake drills, Prepare emergency aid, Training for emergency services
Protection
Volcanoes: little can be done, make sure evacuation plans are in place
Earthquakes: Buildings can be designed to be earthquake proof e.g. Shutters on windows prevent falling glass, Cross-bracing, Foundations sunk into the bedrock, Rubber shock absorbers
Activity explanation and exam question with model answer
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The activity sheets are:
A ‘Design a Hazard Mangement Plan’ worksheet giving students to come up with their own response to a tectonic hazard of their choice
A ‘How to design an earthquake proof building’ worksheet
Full instructions on how to use included. Estimated to take 15-20 minutes
The worksheet covers key concepts from the lesson displayed in an engaging format. Estimated to take 10-15 minutes.
This is the fifth and final lesson in the Tectonic Hazards topic. The other lessons can be found below:
1. Natural Hazards & Plate Tectonics
2. Plate Boundaries
3. Nepal & Italy Case Studies for HIC & LIC earthquakes
4. Living Near Tectonic Hazards
A carefully laid out and concise lesson / revision resource on Plate Boundaries from the Tectonic Hazards topic for AQA
Download includes a Powerpoint, Activity Sheet & Worksheet
Powerpoint includes:
The 3 types of plate margins
Constructive plate margins
* Main processes that occur, earthquakes, volcanoes, formation of ocean ridges and rift valleys, real life example
Destructive plate margins
* Main processes that occur, earthquakes, volcanoes, formation of ocean trenches and fold mountains, real life example
Conservative plate margins
* Main processes that occur, earthquakes, real life example
Summary table of the 3 plate margins
Difference between shield and compositive volcanoes
Earthquakes, how they occur, how they are measured, the Richter & Mercalli scales, seismometers
Activity explanation, practise questions and exam questions
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The activity sheet is a 2 truths 1 lie activity, designed to help students to understand key concepts in small groups. Full instructions on how to use included. Estimated to take 10 minutes
The worksheet covers key concepts from the lesson displayed in an engaing format. Estimated to take 10-15 minutes.
This is the second lesson in the Tectonic Hazards topic. The other lessons can be found below:
1. Natural Hazards & Plate Tectonics
A carefully laid out and concise lesson / revision resource on Natural Hazard Case Studies (Italy & Nepal) from the Tectonic Hazards topic for AQA
Download includes a Powerpoint, Activity Sheet & Worksheet
Powerpoint includes:
Primary & Secondary effects of natrual hazards
Primary & Secondary responses of natrual hazards
Case study information
Gorkha, Nepal Earthquake 2015 (LIC)
L’Aquila, italy Earthquake 2009 (HIC)
Why effects and responses are different between LICs and HICs
Activity explanation, practise questions and exam questions
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The activity sheet is a case study revision sheet / recall activity, designed to help students recall key facts individually or in small group. Full instructions on how to use included. Estimated to take 15-20 minutes
The 2 page worksheet covers key concepts from the lesson displayed in an engaing format. Estimated to take 10-15 minutes.
This is the third lesson in the Tectonic Hazards topic. The other lessons can be found below:
1. Natural Hazards & Plate Tectonics
2. Plate Boundaries
A carefully laid out and concise lesson / revision resource on Why people continue to live near tectonic hazards from the Tectonic Hazards topic for AQA
This download includes a Powerpoint, 2x Activity Sheets & a double-sided Worksheet
Powerpoint includes:
Understand maps showing population and tectonic hazards
Understand that many people live near different tectonic hazards
Explain why people live near hazards using the examples of:
- Mining
- Tourism
- Farming
- Geothermal Activity
- Family, Friends and Feelings
Activity explanation and exam question with model answer
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The activity sheets are:
A comprehension task on farming in Congo, Africa
A cut and stick / number activity to understand geothermal power
Full instructions on how to use included. Estimated to take 15-20 minutes
The 2 page worksheet covers key concepts from the lesson displayed in an engaging format. Estimated to take 10-15 minutes.
This is the fourth lesson in the Tectonic Hazards topic. The other lessons can be found below:
1. Natural Hazards & Plate Tectonics
2. Plate Boundaries
3. Nepal & Italy Case Studies for HIC & LIC earthquakes
A large poster outlining all the key details of the 3.1.6 section of the AQA A-Level Biology specification for ATP.
Includes:
Easy to follow diagrams
ATP Structure
ATP --> ADP + Pi equations
The role of ATP Hydrolase and ATP Synthase
Uses of ATP in the body
Use of ATP in respiration and photosynthesis
What makes ATP a good energy molecule
A full lesson for teachers or revision resoruce for learners in GCSE Biology
This carefully presented and detailed powerpoint includes all content required by AQA, practise exam questions with answers and a summary page of all the main revision points. All teaching points are well explained and supporting diagrams are included to bring everything to life!
A workbook that follows the powerpoint and is designed to take 10-15 minutes is included in this download.
How to use this resource: use the powerpoint in lessons to teach and explain tricky concepts. It will guide you step by step through each topic. Then, work through the exam questions with students as a class before giving them the worksheet to complete.
Lesson includes:
What are enzymes?
Active site, subtrate, complimentarity etc.
Lock and Key Hypothesis & The Induced Fit Hypothesis
Factors affecting the rate of enzyme activity e.g. temperature and pH
How to interpret graphs relating to enzyme activity
How enzymes denature
Practise questions
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An entire set of detailed revision notes on the Immunity topic for A Level Biology
These notes include details on defence mechansims, the role of T cells and B cells in cell mediated and humoral immunity, cytotoxic T cells, antibody structure, vaccines, herd immunity, passive and active immunity, HIV & AIDS and monoclonal antibodies
A set of 5 worksheets on the Natural Hazards topic from GCSE Geography
These worksheets are designed to test students knowledge and mimic exam-style questions to prepare students for their exams.
Use in conjunction with the Natural Hazard Lessons to teach and revise this topic
Worksheets included are on:
Natural Hazards & Tectonic Plates (concept of hazards, distribution of hazards, Earth structure, types of plates)
Plate Boundaries (constructive, destructive and consevative)
HIC & LIC Case Studies (Nepal & Italy Earthquakes) (2 pages)
Why people live near tectonic hazard? (mining, farming, tourism, geothermal power) (2 pages)
Managing tectonic hazards (monitoring, prediction, protection, planning)
Need powerpoints to teach / revise these topics? See below:
1. Natural Hazards & Plate Tectonics
2. Plate Boundaries
3. Nepal & Italy Case Studies for HIC & LIC earthquakes
4. Living Near Tectonic Hazards
5. Monitoring Natural Hazards
Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Respiration
A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Total of 67 slides.
Includes:
Respiration Basics
Uses of energy from respiration
Aerobic vs. anaerobic respiration
Response to exercise
Oxygen Debt
Investigating respiration and exercise
Metabolism
Practise Questions
Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Photosynthesis
A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Total of 55 slides.
Includes:
Photosynthesis Basics & Equations
Leaf Adaptations
Factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis
Understanding limiting factors
Photosynthesis experiments
Inverse Square Law
Limiting Factors and Greenhouses
Uses of glucose from photosynthesis
Exam Practise Questions with answers
A detailed summary sheet of all knowledge required by the specification for AQA A-Level Biology. The sheet breaks down the areas of carbohydrates that students need to understand about:
Carbohydrates basics
Monosaccharides (condensation & hydrolysis reactions)
Alpha and Beta Glucose
Disaccharides
Polysaccharide
Starch
Glycogen
Cellulose
A concise summary table on the main polysaccharides
Functions of carbohydrates
Benedicts Test
Iodine test
Practise and Past Paper Questions
A easy to use and visually appealing revision resource outling the key processes of mitosis and the behaviour of chromosomes.
Gaps for students to draw in the chromosomes for each stage
Resource includes:
Overview of Mitosis
The Cell Cycle
Key details of Interphase
Details of prophase, metaphase, telophase & anaphase
Cytokensis and differences in plants and animals