<p>This resource contains summary sheets that I have made as checklists for students, using the AQA Triple Biology (8461) specification for Units 1-5. This can be given to students in lessons to support their learning and can be used as a revision tool. It contains the basic information that students need to know for their GCSE exams, and can be used to create revision resources (e.g. mind maps, revision cards).</p> <p>Unit 1: Cell Biology<br /> Unit 2: Organisation<br /> Unit 3: Infection and Response<br /> Unit 4: Bioenergetics<br /> Unit 5: Homeostasis and Response</p>

<p>Resource containing keywords and their definitions from AQA Triple Biology (8641) Units 1-5. This can be given to students to support their learning in lessons and as a revision tool.</p> <p>Unit 1: Cell Biology<br /> Unit 2: Organisation<br /> Unit 3: Infection and Response<br /> Unit 4: Bioenergetics<br /> Unit 5: Homeostasis and Response</p>

<p>This download contains resources made by myself when I was teaching the Year 12 Pearson BTEC Applied Science course for Unit 3: Enzymes. This part of the course involves learning about enzyme structure and carrying out two practical tasks: investigating the effects of temperature and pH on the activity of the enzyme amylase.</p> <p>This pack includes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>6 complete lessons about enzymes:<br /> Lessons 1 and 2: Protein structure<br /> Lesson 3: Active sites and denaturation<br /> Lesson 4: Amylase and temperature practical<br /> Lesson 5: Amylase and pH practical</p> </li> <li> <p>Protein structure worksheet</p> </li> <li> <p>Protein structure images hand-out</p> </li> </ul>

<p>This download contains resources made by myself when I was teaching the Year 12 Pearson BTEC Applied Science course for Unit 2: Chromatography. This part of the course requires students to improve on their practical skills, by carrying out four practical tasks involving chromatography; two with plant pigments and two with amino acid samples.</p> <p>This pack includes:</p> <ul> <li>Complete lesson pack about each of the chromatography practical tasks (with methods included)</li> <li>Results tables for each of the practical tasks</li> <li>A write-up guidance sheet for students when they are writing their coursework for this unit</li> <li>2 feedback sheets to give students personalised feedback on their coursework progress</li> </ul>

<p>This download contains some pre-made Frayer models which can be used in Science lessons in KS3 and KS4, along with suggested answer documents. Frayer models are becoming increasingly popular to use in schools to support students’ understanding of scientific keywords as well as their general vocabulary. I have also included a blank Frayer model template in this download, which can be easily edited, to allow you to start creating some of your own!</p> <p>The keywords included within each Frayer model are:</p> <ul> <li>Aerobic respiration</li> <li>Anaerobic respiration</li> <li>Chemical reaction</li> <li>Conduction</li> <li>Convection</li> <li>Radiation</li> <li>Unicellular</li> <li>Protoctist</li> <li>Frequency</li> <li>Skeleton</li> <li>Drug</li> </ul>

<p>A revision timetable that I made for my Year 11 students in Word format. This document incorporates 1-hour slots from 7am until 11pm and it covers all 7 days of the week. On the second page, students are encouraged to do some planning for how they are going to divide their time, with suggestions about how long to spend revising for each subject. There are also some revision tips at the bottom of the page.</p>

<p>This download contains resources made by myself when I was teaching the Year 12 Pearson BTEC Applied Science course for Unit 2: Reflection. This was part of Learning Aim D, which encourages students to evaluate on their progress and key skills obtained over the first year of their Applied Science course.</p> <p>This pack includes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>3 lessons:<br /> Lesson 1: Personal responsibility<br /> Lesson 2: Interpersonal skills<br /> Lesson 3: Professional practice (this lesson is split into two)</p> </li> <li> <p>A write-up guidance sheet containing advice for how to plan the assignment</p> </li> <li> <p>A short worksheet about interpersonal skills to accompany lesson 2</p> </li> </ul>

<p>A ‘how to answer’ guide, provided in both PowerPoint and PDF format, about some simple steps to follow which can be used to answer 6-mark questions in Biology exams. Each step is modelled with two 6-mark question examples in each pack. I designed this resource over lockdown when we were doing remote teaching, to help my students get a good idea of how to answer 6-mark exam-style questions, but it would be useful for all students, particularly those who are struggling and need to gain some confidence with answering 6-mark questions. Tailored for AQA GCSE Biology, but would be helpful for most examination boards.</p>

<p>A variety of between 5 and 10 key questions, with a mixture of both MCQ quizzes and short-answer questions for the below topics, usually taught in Year 7 (but appropriate for the whole of KS3). There are 4 quizzes for each topic, and their addressed areas are detailed on the attached Excel spreadsheet. Each document comes with a separate answer sheet.</p> <ul> <li>Electricity</li> <li>Magnetism and electromagnets</li> <li>Metals and acids</li> <li>Movement and cells</li> <li>Organ systems</li> <li>Particles and mixtures</li> <li>Reproduction</li> <li>Skills</li> <li>Waves</li> </ul>

<p>PowerPoint slides containing lists of scientific jobs linked to each topic studied throughout KS3 and KS4 Science. This can be used to complement a unit of work, highlighting different careers that students may be interested to in the future, to encourage them to pursue science at higher levels of education.<br /> The topics contained are listed below:</p> <ul> <li>Organ systems</li> <li>Electricity</li> <li>Earth and universe</li> <li>Waves</li> <li>Magnetism</li> <li>Metals and acids</li> <li>Particles and mixtures</li> <li>Movement and cells</li> <li>Digestion and breathing</li> <li>Periodic table</li> <li>Variation and evolution</li> <li>Chemical reactions</li> <li>Work done</li> <li>Photosynthesis</li> <li>Cell biology</li> <li>Energy</li> <li>Atomic structure</li> <li>Energy changes</li> <li>Organisation</li> <li>Quantitative chemistry</li> <li>Space</li> <li>Health</li> <li>Bioenergetics</li> <li>Homeostasis</li> <li>Atmosphere</li> <li>Forces</li> <li>Inheritance</li> <li>Ecology</li> </ul>

<p>This resource is a revision lesson for the KS3 module Acids and Alkalis, but it could also be used to support understanding for KS4. This download contains a PowerPoint presentation, designed to elicit information from students and support their understanding. This download is completely editable so slides can be added or removed as necessary.</p> <p>Subtopics within this lesson include:</p> <ul> <li>The pH scale</li> <li>Quiz questions about acids and alkalis</li> <li>Acids and alkalis practical using common household items with an example results table</li> <li>Hazard symbols</li> <li>Types of acid</li> <li>Plenary quiz</li> </ul>

<p>This resource is a revision lesson for the module Atomic Structure and Bonding, which could be used to support understanding for students in both KS3 and KS4. This download contains a PowerPoint presentation, designed to elicit information from students and support their understanding. This download is completely editable so slides can be added or removed as necessary.</p> <p>Subtopics within this lesson include:</p> <ul> <li>Element, compound, molecule, and mixture</li> <li>The periodic table</li> <li>Atomic structure</li> <li>History of atomic structure</li> <li>Calculating the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons of atoms</li> <li>Isotopes</li> <li>Electron configuration</li> <li>Ionic and covalent bonding</li> <li>Formation of ions</li> <li>Giant covalent structures</li> <li>States of matter with a fill the gaps about changing state</li> </ul>

<p>This resource is a revision lesson for the module Chemical Analysis, which could be used to support understanding for KS4 students studying either separate Chemistry or Combined Science. This download contains a PowerPoint presentation, designed to elicit information from students and support their understanding. This download is completely editable so slides can be added or removed as necessary.</p> <p>Subtopics within this lesson include:</p> <ul> <li>Key definitions</li> <li>Mixtures</li> <li>Formulations</li> <li>Chromatography</li> <li>Testing for gases (carbon dioxide, oxygen, chlorine and hydrogen)</li> <li>Ionic and covalent bonding summary</li> </ul>

<p>A ‘how to answer’ guide, provided in both PowerPoint and PDF format, about some simple steps to follow which can be used to answer 6-mark questions in Chemistry exams. Each step is modelled with two 6-mark question examples in each pack. I designed this resource over lockdown when we were doing remote teaching, to help my students get a good idea of how to answer 6-mark exam-style questions, but it would be useful for all students, particularly those who are struggling and need to gain some confidence with answering 6-mark questions. Tailored for AQA GCSE Chemistry, but would be helpful for most examination boards.</p>

<p>A pack of resources made by myself when I was teaching the Year 12 Pearson BTEC Applied Science course for Unit 1: Principles of Science (Biology content only).</p> <p>This pack includes:</p> <ul> <li>A suggested lesson schedule for B1, B2 and B3</li> <li>Pearson B1, B2 and B3 content checklist</li> <li>All prepared lessons for B1, B2 and B3 (all of the Biology content for Unit 1), including tables for students to complete using the information on the slides</li> </ul>

<p>A variety of between 5 and 10 key questions, with a mixture of both MCQ quizzes and short-answer questions for the below topics, usually taught in Year 8 (but appropriate for the whole of KS3). There are 4 quizzes for each topic, and their addressed areas are detailed on the attached Excel spreadsheet. Each document comes with a separate answer sheet.</p> <ul> <li>Chemical reactions</li> <li>Climate and earth resources</li> <li>Earth and universe</li> <li>Energy costs and transfer</li> <li>Forces</li> <li>Periodic table and elements</li> <li>Photosynthesis and respiration</li> <li>Variation, evolution and interdependence</li> <li>Work done, heating and cooling</li> </ul>

<p>This download contains three posters which can be used in a Science classroom, detailing general information about a Science GCSE.</p> <ol> <li>Calculations sheet - modelling to students how to tackle scientific equations.</li> <li>Command words sheet - gives details of important command words and their definitions in examinations.</li> <li>Required practicals sheet - highlights the importance of practicals in Science and the main areas of focus (e.g. variables and data handling).</li> </ol>

<p>This download contains Physics revision notes, with diagrams, tables, and equations included. They would be perfect to give to students for revision to improve their knowledge and understanding of key areas of the Physics AQA GCSE course. The notes are concise with clear formatting. Higher and Triple sections are clearly referenced to avoid confusion.</p> <p><strong>The topics included in this resource pack are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Physics Unit 1: Energy</li> <li>Physics Unit 2: Electricity</li> <li>Physics Unit 3: Particle Model of Matter</li> <li>Physics Unit 5: Forces</li> <li>Physics Unit 6: Waves</li> <li>Physics Unit 7: Magnetism and Electromagnets</li> <li>Physics Unit 8: Space Physics (TRIPLE ONLY)</li> </ul>

<p>This resource is a revision lesson for the KS3 module Movement and Cells. This download contains a PowerPoint presentation, designed to elicit information from students and support their understanding. Animations allow questions to be posed to the class with the correct response appearing underneath when clicked. This download is completely editable so slides can be added or removed as necessary.</p> <p>Subtopics within this lesson include:</p> <ul> <li>The skeleton</li> <li>Types of joint</li> <li>Muscles and force</li> <li>Levels of organisation - cells, tissues, organs and organ systems</li> <li>Cell organelles and their functions</li> <li>Specialised cells</li> <li>Quiz-style questions at the end</li> </ul>