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'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Controlling Water Levels Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Controlling Water Levels Lesson

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This resource is a lesson and resources covering the controlling body water concentration content in the new 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson with activities includes 2: A 6 mark analysis activity 3: A renal system labeling activity 4: A pair literacy activity 5: A plenary discussion activity on ADH 6: A sheet for students to fill out 7: A 6 mark assessment question 8: A literacy key information starter game 9: A set of notes for students to use 10: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 11: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
Plant & Animal Cells Lesson
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Plant & Animal Cells Lesson

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A new lesson on plants & animal cells. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: A recall starter activity 4: An information hunt activity 5: 2 mock exam questions with mark schemes & extra help 6: 6 mark question on cell organelles
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Diffusion Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Diffusion Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Biology specification, Diffusion section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A literacy starter game 2: A power point with leading students through the lesson 3: Calculating surface area to volume ratio activity 4: Diffusion in organisms activity 5: 6 mark exam question plenary 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Blood Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Blood Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the blood & it’s functions content of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A 6 mark question starter question 3: A literacy game 4: A dice game AFL activity 5: A modelling blood activity 6: A micro-teaching activity 7: A 6 mark plenary question 8: A Blood literacy activity 9: A video on how to run the modeling activity 10: A set of notes for students to use 11: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 12: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Health Issues Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Health Issues Lesson

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the health issues content of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: An alcohol problems starter game 3: A risk factors activity 4: A dangers of smoking activity 5: A dangers of alcohol discussion activity 6: A type 2 diabetes 6 mark question 7: A student sheet for them to work through on the dangers of alcohol 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning 11: A potential effects of alcohol on the body demo Thanks for looking
 Microscope Lessons
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Microscope Lessons

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Set of 3 lessons covering magnification & microscopes. There are separate lessons on light microscopes, electron microscopes and magnification. All 3 lessons include activities for students to work through and there are lots of opportunities for AFL.
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Blood Vessels & Circulation Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Blood Vessels & Circulation Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the blood vessels & circulation content of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: A sheet for students to fill out during the lesson 4: A 6 mark assessment question 5: A circulation homework sheet 6: A blood vessels model example 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes  Lesson
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Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes Lesson

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A new lesson on Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: A literacy starter activity 4: An information hunt activity 5: A labeling activity
AQA 2016 GCSE Biology (Science) Spec Active Transport Lesson
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AQA 2016 GCSE Biology (Science) Spec Active Transport Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, Active Transport section. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: Active transport darts activity 4: Active transport literacy starter 5: Mock exam question analysis activity 6: Labeling a villi activity 7: A 6 mark plenary question 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning 11: A student question sheet Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA Biology (Science) Cancer Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA Biology (Science) Cancer Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the cancer content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy starter game 3: A risk factor analysis question 4: A types of tumor activity 5: A cancer development modeling activity 6: A 6 mark plenary question 7: A video showing how to run the modeling activity 8: A student sheet for them to work through during the lesson 9: A set of notes for students to use 10: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 11: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
Specialized Cells Lesson
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Specialized Cells Lesson

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A new lesson on specialized cells section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: A card sort starter activity 4: An information hunt activity 5: 3 mock exam questions with mark schemes & extra help 6: 6 mark question on cell organelles
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) The Heart Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) The Heart Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the heart content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A starter game 3: A labeling the heart activity 4: A blood movement through the heart card sort 5: Instructions on how to carry out a heart dissection 6: A 6 mark assessment question 7: A homework task sheet 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Anaerobic Respiration Lesson
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Anaerobic Respiration Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with resources covering the anaerobic respiration content of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy starter game 3: A dice game AFL activity 4: A fermentation activity 5: A 6 mark plenary activity 6: A student sheet for them to work through during the lesson 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Extinction Lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Extinction Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the extinction content of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A key information starter game 2: A power point to lead students through the lesson 3: A causes of extinction information hunt 4: A mass extinction literacy activity 5: A suggested model activity 6: A 6 mark plenary question 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Bacterial Disease Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Bacterial Disease Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the bacterial disease content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: A how bacteria spreads key information activity 4: A key information dice game 5: A set of notes for students to use 6: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 7: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
A2 Biology Calvin Cycle / Light Independent Reaction of Photosynthesis Lesson
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A2 Biology Calvin Cycle / Light Independent Reaction of Photosynthesis Lesson

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This resource is a new interactive A2 Biology lesson on the light independent reaction of photosynthesis. This lesson gives lots of opportunity for student interaction and really allowing the reaction to be picked apart. This resource includes: 1: A power point to introduce the lesson 2: A student sheet to work through during the lesson 3: A light independent reaction diagram for students to fill in 4: Calvin Cycle stages to use on a large model 5: Carbon atom templates 6: A series of photos showing how the model can be set up 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
Viral Diseases Lesson
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Viral Diseases Lesson

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A new lesson on viral diseases. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. This resource should also help students improve their exam technique.
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Plant Organ & Tissues Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Plant Organ & Tissues Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the plant organ & tissues content of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to help lead students through the lesson 2: A starter game 3: A 6 mark question analysis activity 4: A leaf structure activity 5: A dice assessment game 6: A counting stomata investigation 7: A 6 mark assessment question 8: A homework task 9: A set of notes for students to use 10: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 11: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Protist Disease Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Protist Disease Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the protist disease content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: A Malaria SPAG activity 4: A Malaria group work activity 5: A 6 mark assessment question 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Deforestation Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Deforestation Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the deforestation content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A key information starter game 2: A power point to lead students through the lesson 3: A possible model activity 4: A sheet for students to fill in during the lesson 5: A dice assessment activity 6: A deforestation graph analysis activity 7: A 6 mark plenary question 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking