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Over 320 resources for the creative teacher that wants to constantly engage their learners. Mostly Science resources. (Some are 'paid for' but mostly free to download) however more whole school resources are being added all the time. https://www.youtube.com/@Thephysicsnewt

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Over 320 resources for the creative teacher that wants to constantly engage their learners. Mostly Science resources. (Some are 'paid for' but mostly free to download) however more whole school resources are being added all the time. https://www.youtube.com/@Thephysicsnewt
Foldable lung dissection. Make a model of the lungs - respiration, gas exchange and alveoli
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Foldable lung dissection. Make a model of the lungs - respiration, gas exchange and alveoli

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Engage your students as they learn all about the structure and function of the lungs, as they make an interactive foldable lung that can be coloured and stuck in their books. This is an ideal activity if you do not have access to lungs for dissection or if students are to squeamish to complete it themselves. Can be linked to various biology topics throughout the curriculum and keystages This resource pack comes with: 1) the foldable template 2) dissection cutout pins and a table for the labels 3) Photos to show students how to create the foldable. See my other foldable resources here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ
Foldable 3D cross section of a leaf. Photosynthesis and adaptations.
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Foldable 3D cross section of a leaf. Photosynthesis and adaptations.

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Engage your students as they learn all about the structure and function of the leaf and how it is adapted to maximise photosynthesis, as they make an interactive foldable leaf that can be coloured and stuck in their books. This is an ideal activity for learners to complete a hands on activity. This resource pack comes with: 1) the foldable template 2) Cut pins and a table for the labels 3) Worksheet with GCSE level questions to accompany the folable 5) photos of the finished of the finished design to model to students See my other foldable resources here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ
Ecological Sampling, Quadrat, Transect interactive notebook, foldable, required practical, GCSE
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Ecological Sampling, Quadrat, Transect interactive notebook, foldable, required practical, GCSE

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Teaching quadrants and ecological sampling? Too wet? no school field? PE say no to going out? left ecology to the winter? then fear not with this interactive notebook resource to fit in with the required practical ecological sampling and GCSE, A-level courses. Students can create their very own field to stick in the book with added tape measure and quadrat that moves horizontally and vertically in all directions. It can also act as a transect line 3 templates are included to fully differentiate the resource (one blank for students to draw their own flowers, one with lots of flowers and one with few) A table with key to record the results a lesson plan teacher help sheet GCSE questions for foundation learners and answers GCSE questions to stretch and challenge higher tier learners and answers
Create  a model - Interactive foldable periodic table
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Create a model - Interactive foldable periodic table

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Instructions and template to create a foldable interactive periodic table to engage your learners. This can be differentiated/ extended to encourage more stretch and challenge and it also includes extra support for your lower ability students. the teacher document contains instructions and the student sheet gives instructions and further research questions which students can fill in SEE MY OTHER RESOURCES PREMIUM + FREE IN MY TES SHOP https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ
3D Dissection of the eye foldable. Create a model of the structure of the eye and pin labels to it.
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3D Dissection of the eye foldable. Create a model of the structure of the eye and pin labels to it.

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Engage your students as they learn all about the eye as they make an interactive foldable eye that can be stuck in their books. This is an ideal activity if you do not have access to eyes or if students are to squeamish to complete it themselves. This resource pack comes with: 1) the foldable template 2) a (F) differentiated sheet with pins and a table already completed 3) a (H) differentiated sheet with pins and a table that needs to be completed by students 4) A worksheet that asks students to research the functions of the main parts of the eye 5) photos of the finished of the finished design to model to students 6) A brief description of a method of how to carry out an eye dissection
Science KS3 Mastery Statements & Intervention PLC tracker. Students can  master each statement
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Science KS3 Mastery Statements & Intervention PLC tracker. Students can master each statement

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Match sure your KS3 Science students 'master' all the key ideas they need before they start on their GCSE journey. It will support conversations with students to what they have to do to improve/next steps as well as your report writing and parents evenings. This PLC is already formatted with the statements/Can do/key idea statements all you have to do is add numbers: 1) can not do yet (red) 2) nearly there (orange) 3) mastered (green) 4) Away/absent for the lessons covering the key idea so need to catch up (grey) This resources covers all Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics, as well as working scientifically and other key skills (EG: graph drawing, calculations and maths skills, homework quality). You can also edit/add sections to suit your own teaching needs.
Plant reproduction, parts of the flower (cross section)  3D foldable (interactive notebook)
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Plant reproduction, parts of the flower (cross section) 3D foldable (interactive notebook)

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Create a model of a flower which can be labelled. A fantastic interactive resource to support the teaching and learning of plant biology. Resource comes with the templates to cut out and colour, the instructions to make the flower, a student worksheet and the answers. Bonus is an extension task on the importance of bees. thanks for looking, For other foldables and resources see my shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ
Create  a model  Earth Foldable (3D - cross section) interactive notebook for Geography and Physics
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Create a model Earth Foldable (3D - cross section) interactive notebook for Geography and Physics

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A cut and stick 'Earth' that when put together adds a bit of class to a boring drawing in the exercise book. It is quick and easy to put together and can be printed on A5 (so 2 pages to one piece of A4). When it is complete the Earth folds over as do the layers in the these amazing interactive notebook foldable This resource contains the Earth model to cut out, extra questions, instructions to how to complete the model and a brief research lesson plan. Follow me on twitter @TJohns85 and thanks for looking. Have you seen my foldable Volcano with 3 interactive layers? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/create-a-foldable-cross-section-of-a-volcano-fully-interactive-with-3-layers-worksheet-and-answers-11428601 SEE MY OTHER RESOURCES PREMIUM + FREE IN MY TES SHOP https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ
Foldable Dissection of the Heart. Structure of the heart 3D interactive model.
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Foldable Dissection of the Heart. Structure of the heart 3D interactive model.

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Engage your students as they learn all about the structure and function of the heart, as they make an interactive foldable heart that can be coloured and stuck in their books. This is an ideal activity if you do not have access to hearts or if students are to squeamish to complete it themselves. This resource pack comes with: 1) the foldable template 2) Cut pins and a table for the labels 3) KS3 worksheet 4) KS4 GCSE worksheet 5) photos of the finished of the finished design to model to students See my other foldable resources here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ
Blank Storyboard Template
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Blank Storyboard Template

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This template contains 6 areas for a drawing and space to explain under them. See my other foldables and shop here and me follow on twitter - @TJohns85
Create a foldable cross section of a volcano. Fully interactive with 3 layers + worksheet & answers
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Create a foldable cross section of a volcano. Fully interactive with 3 layers + worksheet & answers

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Engage your students as they learn all about volcanoes as they make an interactive foldable volcano that can be stuck in their books. This pack comes with: 1) the foldable template 2) student instruction sheet you can print or project 3) a step by step guide with pictures to support your visual learners 4) two pages of volcano questions which can be used as a lesson worksheet or as a HW to support extra learning and research including space for self assessment and how to improve/move the learner forward 5) Answers and support to go with the student worksheet. this resource can be linked to my foldable structure of the Earth that can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/create-a-model-earth-foldable-3d-cross-section-interactive-notebook-for-geography-and-physics-11420503 Thanks for looking SEE MY OTHER RESOURCES PREMIUM + FREE IN MY TES SHOP https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ Regards, TRJ
European countries quiz
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European countries quiz

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A series of questions to test the European knowledge of your students. Answers will be displayed in terms of their flags. So you need to know your flags as well as your European knowledge.
Motte and Bailey Castle Foldable, interactive design - engaging for all ages.
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Motte and Bailey Castle Foldable, interactive design - engaging for all ages.

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This is your chance to allow your students to create an interactive foldable Motte and Bailey Castle that can be put in exercise books. Much better than little sketch and more accessible than creating a large scale model - overall great for engaging your learners whether they are primary or secondary. The resource comes with the template (that can be coloured and cut out) Instructions Photos of a model design so your students can see what it should look like. A student worksheet with various questions on it designed to test knowledge of the Motte and Bailey castle and even space for teacher feedback. (the sheet is of course totally optional) thanks for looking, For other foldables and resources see my shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TRJ
GCSE AQA Synergy 8465 PLC performance tracker and 3 Synergy required practical booklets
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GCSE AQA Synergy 8465 PLC performance tracker and 3 Synergy required practical booklets

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AQA Synergy combined science GCSE ,(8465) required practical and skills PLC: The Synergy content broken down into 'can do' statements. Teachers can RAG rate student progress to highlight strengths and weaknesses on this already formatted spreadsheet. All you have to do is put a number in and it will change colour automatically, saving you time and effort. Included is 3x required practical booklet for the biology, physics and chemistry required practical and a general scientific skills PLC tracker. PLC trackers are included for the synergy required practicals, building blocks, transport over large distances, interactions with the environment, explaining change, building blocks for understanding, interactions, movement, guiding spaceship Earth and key skill areas, Each section has coloured coded outcomes to differentiate biology, chemistry and physics. This resource should help you track student progress until they master each element of the Biology trilogy specification. The tracker will support written reports, inform students of the next steps and could even be used at parents evenings to inform parents of progress.
Formation of an ox bow lake & cross section of a meander foldable interactive notebook resource
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Formation of an ox bow lake & cross section of a meander foldable interactive notebook resource

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This foldable allows students to see first hand how ox bow lakes are formed and makes them use key terminology to explain the process. It is much better than drawing the stages in a book purely because it moves and the interactive element it has. Students colour and label the key features and create a flip book foldable. It also includes a cross section of a meander diagram This is a great teacher timesaver as it is ready to print and the students will really engage with making their own personal ox bow lake See my other foldables and shop here
GCSE BiologyTrilogy 8464 PLC performance tracker and required practical booklet
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GCSE BiologyTrilogy 8464 PLC performance tracker and required practical booklet

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AQA Trilogy GCSE Biology Content,(8464) required practical and skills PLC: The Trilogy Biology content broken down into 'can do' statements. Teachers can RAG rate student progress to highlight strengths and weaknesses on this already formatted spreadsheet. All you have to do is put a number in and it will change colour automatically, saving you time and effort. Also include is a required practical tracker, a trilogy biology required practical assessment booklet and a general scientific skills PLC tracker. PLC trackers are included for the biology trilogy required practicals, cell biology, organisation, infection and response, bioenergetics, homeostasis, inheritance, variation and evolution, ecology and key skill areas, This resource should help you track student progress until they master each element of the Biology trilogy specification. The tracker will support written reports, inform students of the next steps and could even be used at parents evenings to inform parents of progress.