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With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place. Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.

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With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place. Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.
Transects (Field Investigations) Required Practical Mat - AQA GCSE Biology
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Transects (Field Investigations) Required Practical Mat - AQA GCSE Biology

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This resource contains 1 revision mat for the transects (field investigations) required practical in the Biology section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 2. Answers to the revision mat are also included. It contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams. We have worksheets for the following required practicals: Biology Practicals Microscopy Microbiology – Triple Food Tests Required Practical Enzymes Photosynthesis Reaction Time Plant Responses – Triple Decomposition – Triple Quadrats Transects Chemistry Practicals Making Salts Electrolysis Temperature Changes Rates of Reaction Chromatography Water Purification Triple practicals will be added soon. Physics Practicals Specific Heat Capacity Thermal Insulation – Triple Resistance I-V Characteristics Density Force and Extension Acceleration Waves Light – Triple Radiation and Absorption Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
GCSE Biology - Homeostasis and Response Revision Question Grids
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GCSE Biology - Homeostasis and Response Revision Question Grids

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This resource contains 3 revision question grids that can be used with students as part of their revision lessons for the homeostasis and response topic. Students will be using answer squares and placing them on an answer grid that can be used repeatedly. This is more focused on recalling information and would be great to use just before an exam so students can gain confidence in knowing the knowledge needed to gain marks on questions. There are instruction slides available, so you know exactly how to use this revision resource with your students, including answer slides. Does not include IVF and negative feedback. Please find time to review this resource to let the rest of the TES community see what they will be using. Thank you!
Home Learning Revision -  Hormonal Coordination (Negative Feedback) -  AQA Trilogy Higher (Biology)
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Home Learning Revision - Hormonal Coordination (Negative Feedback) - AQA Trilogy Higher (Biology)

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A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification including answers. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. This resource is great as homework or end of topic revision. Higher content is in red boxes. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Topics include: 4.5.3.6 - Negative Feedback (Higher) Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence
Edexcel GCSE Science Exam Bookmarks
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Edexcel GCSE Science Exam Bookmarks

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This resource contains 6 (combined and triple) bookmarks for all 3 sciences for the Edexcel GCSE science exams. Each bookmark contains: Length of exam Topics included in each exam Required praticals Revision techniques Revision websites Command words YouTube revision channels These can be printed and placed into student books.
GCSE Biology - Cell Biology Revision Question Grids
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GCSE Biology - Cell Biology Revision Question Grids

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This resource contains 3 revision question grids that can be used with students as part of their revision lessons for the cell biology topic. Students will be using answer squares and placing them on an answer grid that can be used repeatedly. This is more focused on recalling information and would be great to use just before an exam so students can gain confidence in knowing the knowledge needed to gain marks on questions. There are instruction slides available, so you know exactly how to use this revision resource with your students, including answer slides. Please find time to review this resource to let the rest of the TES community see what they will be using. Thank you!
Dissection Club
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Dissection Club

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Just a few resources I put together for three weeks worth of dissection club. Including: Heart Lungs Eyes
AQA GCSE Science Exam Bookmarks
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AQA GCSE Science Exam Bookmarks

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This resource contains 6 (combined and triple) bookmarks for all 3 sciences for the AQA GCSE science exams. Each bookmark contains: Length of exam Topics included in each exam Required praticals Revision techniques Revision websites Command words YouTube revision channels These can be printed and placed into student books.
'Think and Link' GCSE Revision Template
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'Think and Link' GCSE Revision Template

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Do you find your students never seem to the see the link between different topic in science? Do they struggle to understand that what they learn for each paper can be used in multiple different questions? Our resource will help your students understand the links between different topics for paper Biology, while increasing the recall of their knowledge. This is a template for the version we sell on our shop and found in the bundles. Think - Students write down what they can remember about that particular piece of content they are given. Link - Students will then try to form a link between the two areas such as the example provided. This resource is very simple to use and can be used time and time again. If you found this resource useful, please provide a small review. Thank you!
WJEC GCSE Science Exam Bookmarks
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WJEC GCSE Science Exam Bookmarks

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This resource contains 6 (combined and triple) bookmarks for all 3 sciences for the WJEC GCSE science exams. Each bookmark contains: Length of exam Topics included in each exam Required praticals Revision techniques Revision websites Command words YouTube revision channels These can be printed and placed into student books.
Extinction: The Facts Documentary Worksheet
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Extinction: The Facts Documentary Worksheet

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SimpleScience has designed a 2 page worksheet that can be used while students watch the ‘Extinction# The Facts’ documentary that can be found on BBC Iplayer. Students will follow the animal foot prints on the worksheet to answer questions based on the statistics, opinions and facts given from the documentary. There is some content links to the of AQA Biology specification. Hope you enjoy this worksheet!
Home Learning Revision -  Biodiversity, Pollution & Global Warming - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)
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Home Learning Revision - Biodiversity, Pollution & Global Warming - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)

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Revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification including answers. This revision mat includes, diagrams, lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. This resource is great as homework or end of topic revision. Higher content is in red boxes. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Topics include: 4.7.3.1 - Biodiversity 4.7.3.2 - Waste Management 4.7.3.3 - Land Use 4.7.3.4 - Deforestation 4.7.3.5 - Global Warming 4.7.3.6 - Maintaining Biodiversity Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Life on Our Planet Documentary Worksheet
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Life on Our Planet Documentary Worksheet

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SimpleScience has designed a 2 page worksheet that can be used while students watch the ‘Life on Our Planet’ documentary that can be found on Netflix. Students will follow the flowing leaves on the worksheet to answer questions based on the statistics, opinions and facts given from the documentary. There is some content links to the separate specification of AQA Biology. Also be aware of the misinformation that some of this documentary may include. Ensure you highlight to your students that ‘fact-checking’ is important and not to take information at face value. Hope you enjoy this worksheet!
Cancer  - GCSE Biology Worksheet
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Cancer - GCSE Biology Worksheet

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This resource contains 1 worksheet that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 1: Cell Biology Cell Structure and Specialised Cell Microscopy Microscopy Required Practical Culturing Microorganisms – Triple Microbiology Required Practical – Triple Cell Division and Stem Cells Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport Osmosis Required Practical Organisation Organisation and The Digestive System Food Tests Required Practical Enzymes and Enzyme Activity Enzymes Required Practical The Circulatory System and Heart Disease The Respiratory system Plant Tissues and Organs Infection and Response Pathogens and Human Defences Vaccines, Antibiotics and Drug Development Monoclonal Antibodies – Triple Plant Diseases Detection and Defences – Triple Bioenergetics Photosynthesis Photosynthesis Required Practical Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration Exercise and Metabolism
NEW AQA Glossary of Key Words Card Sort
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NEW AQA Glossary of Key Words Card Sort

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This resource is used to help students understand the keywords used for investigations in science. This resource will help students understand how key questions will be asked and used to help them understand what questions are asking them. Examples of each would be good with this task and give students the opportunity to discuss what they think each word means.
AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2 Revision Check-List (Combined & Triple)
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AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2 Revision Check-List (Combined & Triple)

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This resource contains 2 revision check-list for both combined and triple biology paper 2. Students are provided with the link to use. Print on A3. Higher and triple content is identified on each check-list. Hope your students find these comprehensive revision check-lists useful.
Pathogens and Disease Fortune Teller Game (New AQA GCSE Biology 4.3.1)
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Pathogens and Disease Fortune Teller Game (New AQA GCSE Biology 4.3.1)

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This resource contains 3 fortune teller templates that can be used as revision for the students. They can ask each other the questions or test themselves to see how much they have learnt. These are easy to make and effective as revision or for plenaries in the classroom. Students in my classroom enjoyed testing each other on what they have learnt and found it an interesting way to help with their memory.
'Think and Link' GCSE Biology Paper 1 Revision
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'Think and Link' GCSE Biology Paper 1 Revision

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Do you find your students never seem to the see the link between different topic in science? Do they struggle to understand that what they learn for each paper can be used in multiple different questions? Our resource will help your students understand the links between different topics for paper Biology, while increasing the recall of their knowledge. Think - Students write down what they can remember about that particular piece of content they are given. Link - Students will then try to form a link between the two areas such as the example provided. You are provided with 44 examples of ‘think and link’ activities but it will ultimately help your students if they can think of two unrelated topics in science (biology) and then see if they can find a link between the two. This resource is very simple to use and can be used time and time again. If you found this resource useful, please provide a small review. Thank you!
Home Learning Revision -  Plant Tissues, Organs and Systems - AQA GCSE Biology
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Home Learning Revision - Plant Tissues, Organs and Systems - AQA GCSE Biology

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UPDATED A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification (foundation). This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. Includes answers. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Topics include: Plant Tissues Plant Organ System Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Home Learning Revision -  Human Defences, Vaccines and Drug Trialling - AQA Trilogy (Biology)
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Home Learning Revision - Human Defences, Vaccines and Drug Trialling - AQA Trilogy (Biology)

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A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Topics include: 4.3.1.6 The Human Defences 4.3.1.7 Vaccination 4.3.1.8 Antibiotics and Painkillers 4.3.1.9 Discovery and Development of Drugs Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11 ANSWERS WILL BE UPLOADED SHORTLY!