Experienced Sci. and Mat. teacher.
In this shop you will find resources for the Irish and UK educational system in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. All resources are edible so can be adapted to any exam board. I am very passionate about developing maths, practical and revision skills with my students; my resources reflect this. These resources have received positive feedback from both students and staff. I hope you find them helpful.
Experienced Sci. and Mat. teacher.
In this shop you will find resources for the Irish and UK educational system in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. All resources are edible so can be adapted to any exam board. I am very passionate about developing maths, practical and revision skills with my students; my resources reflect this. These resources have received positive feedback from both students and staff. I hope you find them helpful.
A revision poster on habitats summarising the key-points on;
ecology - key definations: community, population, ecosystem and habitat
abiotic, biotic, climate and edaphic factors affecting an ecosystem
reasons we study habitats
sampling techniques (quadrats, pooters, pitfall traps, line transects, sweep net)
identification keys
producers, consumers, decomposers
adaptation, competition and interdependence
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
Revision poster on the water and carbon cycle (suitable for GCSE, iGCSE or Junior Cycle Science)
This poster/chart covers key scientific concepts on:
stage of the water cycle
how we can harness our own water returning to the sea
water treatment and the prevention of eutrophication
stage of the carbon cycle
examples of carbon sinks
greenhouse gases
global warming
how to reduce global warming
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
The template can be edited by you to change content or to add some challenge (e.g. sometimes before I photocopy this poster I will delete some of the keywords and get students to identify the missing keywords.)
A carefully designed revision poster of the key concepts studied in the human excretory system to include;
introduction to homeostasis
overview of organs and glands involved in homeostasis
a concise summary of temperature regulation with feedback loop included
a concise summary of osmoregulation with feedback loop included
structure, labelling and functions of the parts a kidney and it’s functional subunit, the nephron.
A selection of past exam questions with mark scheme/answers also included.
This resource helps students understand the importance of ‘chunking’ their revision; breaking down large scientific concepts into smaller manageable ones to help with memorising.
This resource can be edited to your liking, reflecting what students need to know for your examination board.
A carefully designed revision poster of the key concepts studied in the human reproduction to include;
difference between adolescence and puberty
the parts and functions of the male and female reproductive system
detailed explanation of the menstruation cycle
stages of copulation; ejaculation, ovulation, fertilisation and implantation
development of foetus: highlighting key stages
placenta role and child brith
contraception: physical and chemical
IVF treatment and ethical issues.
This resources includes a selection of past exam questions with mark scheme/answers.
This resource helps students understand the importance of ‘chunking’ their revision; breaking down large scientific concepts into smaller manageable ones to help with memorising.
*This resource can be edited to your liking, reflecting what students need to know for your examination board. Posters also include lots of visual aid where possible.
An **edible **revision poster on human reproduction summarising the key-points on. This poster gives a concise summary on key scientific concepts to include;
adolescence and puberty
puberty examples
parts and functions of male and female reproductive system
menstruation cycle - visually explained (with inclusion of key dates)
definitions on key processes fertilisation, implantation, ovulation and ejaculation
development of the foetus (visual flow chart)
role of the placenta
family planning contraception
infertility
IVF treatment (explained).
A revision poster on Algebra – adding, subtracting multiplying and dividing summarising the key-points on;
• Algebraic terminology to include variable, coefficient, constant, term etc.
• BIDMAS rule reviewed.
• Evaluating algebraic expressions with examples
• Adding and subtracting examples
• Multiplication examples (basic, with 1 term, with 2 terms, with single and double brackets etc.)
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. In mathematics I use the revision poster to get students to understand why using this math skill is important in the real world, the definitions of terminology and I give students worked examples (step – by – step). The resource size is perfect for printing off, illuminating, and putting into students’ journals. If I have students struggling with some of the basic content of algebra, I ask them to take this poster out and we revisit the examples.
EDITABLE RESOURCE, IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO INCLUDE THE KEYPOINS COVERED BY THE EXAM BOARD THAT YOUR STUDENTS FOLLOW
A revision poster on Algebra – solving linear equation summarising the key-points on;
Algebraic terminology to include inverse operation, solution/root, equation, LHS, RHS, verification.
worked examples - basic, with constants on both sides, with variables on both sides, with variables and/or constants and with brackets.
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. In mathematics I use the revision poster to get students to understand why using this math skill is important in the real world, the definitions of terminology and I give students worked examples (step – by – step). The resource size is perfect for printing off, illuminating, and putting into students’ journals. If I have students struggling with some of the basic content of algebra, I ask them to take this poster out and we revisit the examples.
EDITABLE RESOURCE, IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO INCLUDE THE KEYPOINS COVERED BY THE EXAM BOARD THAT YOUR STUDENTS FOLLOW
A revision poster on Periodic Table summarising the key-points on;
basic modern periodic table
definition of periodic table
Dmitri Mendeleev contribution to the periodic table
organisation of the periodic table
groups and periods discussed and examples included
electron configuration and examples to include Bohr structure diagram
discussion of ionic bond formation
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
EDITABLE RESOURCE, IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO INCLUDE THE KEYPOINS COVERED BY THE EXAM BOARD THAT YOUR STUDENTS FOLLOW
A revision poster on Structure of the atom summarising the key-points on;
definitions on atom, element, compound, molecule
structure of atom with diagram
identification of subatomic particles
Niel Bohr contribution to the structure of the atom
atomic number definition and example
atomic mass definition and example
example on how to calculate the number of subatomic particles in an atom
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
EDITABLE RESOURCE, IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO INCLUDE THE KEYPOINS COVERED BY THE EXAM BOARD THAT YOUR STUDENTS FOLLOW
A revision poster on Photosynthesis summarising the key-points on;
the role of photosynthesis
organelles found in plant cells
the word equation
explaination on the reactants and products of photosynthesis
explaination on what happens the products of photosynthesis
explaination of thw two stage process of photosynthesis
limiting factors
exp. investigating light intensity using Elodea (pondweed)
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
****THIS RESOURCE EDITABLE, IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO INCLUDE THE KEYPOINS COVERED BY THE EXAM BOARD THAT YOUR STUDENTS FOLLOW
A safety in the laboratory lesson I use this generally with Year 7 and 8 students (also good for any Year 6 open days in your school).
It covers;
identifying risks in a laboratory
common pieces of equipment
how to lit a bunsen burner and safety and roaring flame use
OCR Gateway Science (Grade 9-1) Specification
Suitable for Year groups 9 - 11
It summaries the key concepts on all the B2 topics to include B2.1 Suppling the cell , B2.2 The challenge of size.
Triple/separate content not included. I usually get my students to add on this criteria
Practical detail also** not included**: see my GCSE practical summaries.
This revision resource:
Students must fill in keywords missing
It assess their understanding
Forms the backbone of their revision
Student have always found these posters helpful
Biology B1 Revision
In our department we would consider the points on these knowledge documents as the fundamentals on what students NEED to know for this topic.
It does involve a lot of rotate learning from the pupil; but they can be creative in how they revise with this information. Teachers can then follow up with recall and application questions. These documents are a great success with our students.
Hope they help your students.
Follows the OCR Gateway Science specification
*Suitable for *
Year groups 9 - 11
Combined students - triple content not included
This resource;
useful closer to examination times
I print three slides per page in a handout format; it is photocopied as a booklet for the students
I will spend a lesson going through key concepts relating to the topic, inform students on past exam questions relating to the topic. They annotate.
This lesson is very teacher lead but students love this type of lesson right before the exams.
This is an excellent assessment resource that my department used for internal examination with our Year 13’s - It was their December mock examination.
I created all three papers using past examination papers dating back to the 2006 specification. My reasoning for creating these assessments from old material a) my students had completed all the current AQA papers and the majority had completed the specification before this. The 2006 - 2011 spec. questions posed a new challenge for my students even the meticulous students.
**Student feedback: **
My meticulous students were so thankful for these questions as it really challenged them especially the Paper 3. My weaker ability students found it very challenging but it served as a great indicator for students needing further intervention support.
*The resources: *
A Powerpoint with the paper 1, 2 and 3 mark scheme; on slides 2, 20 and 38 you will see the papers question breakdown. I printed these for my students and got they to record their marks per question. At the end of the marking students analysed areas of strength and weakness.
Paper 1 - students need to have studied Chapters 1 - 10 to answer these 7 questions - time allowed 55mins
Paper 2 - students need to have studied Chapter 11 - 21 to answer these 6 questions - time allowed 55mins
Paper 3 - students need to have completed core practicals, completed past exam questions on practicals to complete this paper - time allowed 55 mins
Specification link: **Oxford KS3 Science Activate book and schemes of work. **
B3 - Reproduction
Lesson 1: Adolescence
It address key terms adolescence and puberty, discuss the differences between the two concepts, gives examples.
Worksheet, cardsort material and discussion opportunity at the end of the slide show.
Specification link: **Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 **
Lesson 2: Reproductive systems
Lesson:
Identifies the key parts of the male and female reproductive systems and the functions. A worksheet with answers to consolidate their learning and two summative plenaries to choose from
Specification link: **Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 **
Lesson 3: Fertilisation and implantation
Students will revisit the main part and functions of the female reproductive system. Understand the journey the egg and sperm take and how a zygote is formed. Students will also look at the size of the sperm cell to the egg and see how these cells are adapted to their function.
Worksheets to consolidate their learning.
Specification link: Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1
B3 Reproduction
Lesson 5: The menstruation cycle
Lesson: Revisits the key parts of the female reproductive systems, discusses term ‘cycle’, looks at a timeline of menstruation and answer questions to consolidate their learning.
GCSE OCR GAteway Science Specification (Grade 9- 1)
B4 - Ecosystems
Lesson includes:
Starter, main and plenary
Practical worksheet
Past exam question (at higher and foundation tier)
Practical request order
Always important to cover this practical when teaching this Ecology lesson. The 6 marker on the past exam question is a typical question you would see on a paper and student who carry out this practical do better in answering the question.