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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Nervous System Revision Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Nervous System Revision Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • The nervous system and nerves • Synapses • Reflexes • Reaction time required prac • The eye • The brain The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Links to the specification 7: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 8: A 6 mark reaction time and synapse question 9: An eye game 10: A muti choice question activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Food Production Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Food Production Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Food security • Farming techniques • Biotechnology • Sustainable fishing The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: A food security discussion activity 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark sustainable fishing question 10: A farming techniques activity 11: A role of biotechnology activity Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Electricity Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Electricity Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on electricity. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question looking at circuit components 4: A power calculation question 5: A current in parallel circuits question 6: A power calculation question 7: A PD calculation question 8: A resistance calculation question 9: A IV graph question 10: ACDC questions 11: A national grid question 12: A transformer question 13: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 14: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Nucleic Acids Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Nucleic Acids Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the nucleic acid content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A DNA & the Genome recall starter activity 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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 quick fire set of plenary questions 9: Labels for a large modelling activity Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Motors & Electromagnetic Induction Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Motors & Electromagnetic Induction Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on motors & electromagnetic induction structure. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question on ACDC 4: A questions on the left hand rule 5: A question on magnetic flux density 6: Questions on the motor effect 7: A question on generators 8: A question on transformers 9: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 10: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Biology Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Biology Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on Biology required practicals. For each required practical there is an explanation of how to carry it out, a long answer question looking at getting students to write methods, a diagram / model to help students write a method and an answer to each question. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A slide on key vocabulary to do with practicals 4: A question looking at the osmosis required practical 5: A question looking at the photosynthesis required practical 6: A question looking at the sampling required practical 7: A question looking at the growing microbes required practical 8: A question looking at the plant tropisms required practical 9: A question looking at the reaction time required practical 10: A question looking at the plant tropisms required practical 11: A question looking at the decay required practical 12: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 13: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Bonding Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Bonding Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on bonding. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question on atomic structure 4: A questions looking simple ionic bonding 5: A question looking at covalent bonding 6: A question on giant ionic bonding 7: A question on simple covalent molecules 8: A question on giant covalent molecules 9: A question on graphite 10: A question on diamond 11: A question on metallic bonding 12: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 13: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Chemistry Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Chemistry Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on Chemistry practicals. For each required practical there is an explanation of how to carry it out, a long answer question looking at getting students to write methods, a diagram / model to help students write a method and an answer to each question. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A slide on key vocabulary to do with practicals 4: A questions looking at endo and exothermic reaction practicals 5: A questions looking at the density required practical 6: A questions looking at chromatography practicals 7: A questions looking at rate of reaction practicals 8: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 9: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Pathogens & Immunity Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Pathogens & Immunity Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on pathogens & immunity. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question about Semmelweiss 4: A question on gonorrhoea 5: A question on Salmonella 6: A question on viral diseases 7: A question on fungal disease 8: A question on immunity 9: A question on vaccination 10: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 11: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the bacteria and yeast cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label a diagram of a bacteria and yeast cell Outline the functions of bacteria and yeast organelles Summarise the cell biology we have covered so far This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A recall starter game 4: A paired questioning activity 5: Diagrams for students to annotate 6: A code breaker 7: An extension activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Specialised Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Specialised Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the specialised cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: * Name some specialised cells Identify the features of specialised cells Explain how the features of a specialised cell makes it good at its job This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A comparing real life jobs to cell jobs starter activity 4: Information on a range of specialised cells 5: A information hunt and table for students to fill in 6: A scientific writing plenary activity 7: An extension activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science:  Plant & Animal Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Plant & Animal Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the plant and animal cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Name the organelles of animal and plant cells Describe the functions of cell organelles Compare the structures of animal and plant cells This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: An organelles starter game 4: An organelle information hunt 5: A modelling activity for students to work through in groups 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: An extension activity 8: An optional home work activity 9: Instructions for students to make a game about cells Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Genetics of Living Systems Workbook
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A Level Biology: Genetics of Living Systems Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, genetics of living systems workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Mutations Lac operon The control of genetics Body plans & homeobox genes Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: The Nervous System Workbook
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A Level Biology: The Nervous System Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, nervous system workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Neurone structure Sensory neurones Resting potentials Action potentials Saltatory conduction The synapse The structure of the nervous system Reflexes Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Gas Exchange Systems Workbook
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A Level Biology: Gas Exchange Systems Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, gas exchange systems workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Gas exchange in mammals Gas exchange surfaces Gas exchange in insects Gas exchange in fish Thanks for looking
A Level Biology:  Cell Division Workbook
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A Level Biology: Cell Division Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, cell division workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: The cell cycle Mitosis Meiosis The organization & specialization of cells Stem cells Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Cell Division Bundle
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A Level Biology Cell Division Bundle

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This set of 4 lessons include content covering the cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and stem cells. There is also a work book and revision flash cards included General Lesson Design: Some of the general content that all 4 lessons contain is: A power point containing notes for students A power point with activities to use with students A range of model ideas to use with students Activity sheets for students to use Links to bespoke videos Terms of Use This resource was created by David Chalk, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
No Prep GCSE Biology Cell Biology Literacy Activities
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No Prep GCSE Biology Cell Biology Literacy Activities

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This resource is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of cell structure and function through engaging literacy activities that promote reading, writing, and comprehension skills in science. This resource covers the following areas of middle school cell biology: * Eukaryotes and prokaryotes Animal cells and plant cells Cell specialization Cell differentiation Microscopy Culturing microorganisms Diffusion Osmosis Active transport Each of the 9 areas covered has 4 different types of activities that come as full A4 sheets, 2 per page and in black and white. The types of literacy activities include: A basic literacy activity where students read a piece of key information. Then 3 questions for students to answer using what they have read. A SPAG literacy activity. SPAG stands for spelling, punctuation & grammar. Students have to pick out issues as they read through the key information before answering questions based on the text they have read A key word identification literacy activity. After students have read the text, they need to pick out 3 key words and explain why they think those key words are important before answering questions based on the text they have read A literacy activity with a diagram. Next to the block of text, there is a diagram relating to it. This can help students visualize the concept and make connections to what they already know. There are then 3 short questions for students to answer on the text A version of the literacy activity with answers to use with students Terms of Use This resource was created by David Chalk, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
A Level Biology Maintenance of a Resting Potential in a Neuron Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Maintenance of a Resting Potential in a Neuron Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities on the maintenance of a resting potential content in the new 2015 OCR A2 Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A student sheet which can be used throughout the lesson 3: A build a axon membrane activity 4: A literacy questioning activity 5 A micro teaching plenary activity 6: A homework activity 7: A key information literacy activity 8: A 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
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Control of Body Temperature Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Control of Body Temperature Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the controlling body temperature content in the new 2016 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 6 mark question mark scheme construction task 4: A card sort 5: A summary plenary activity 6: A group discussion activity 7: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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