I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.
I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.
A technique suggested in the book, Powerlearning. This is a revision technique with self-feedback. Students begin by reading each question and determining which ones they know the answer to and which ones they don’t. Independently, students determine what they know and what requires further study. Students answer the ones they know the answer to and then search for the answers they don’t know. Students then verify the answers they thought were correct.
Students can fold the page over and use the questions for revision/retrieval practice.
A PDF worksheet which focuses on plant reproduction and the formation of the pollen tube. These questions are exam-style questions which check student understanding.
Useful for in class activity, homework, retrieval practice activity.
Answer sheet included.
A pdf worksheet which focuses on the need for nitrate and magnesium ions by a plant. Students should know how both water and mineral ions pass into the plant (osmosis and active transport).
The worksheet contains exam-style questions with an answer sheet.
Suitable for in class activity; homework; research task.
Overview of aerobic respiration which focuses on Glycolysis, Link, Krebs, and Oxidative phosphorylation. The diagrams are accompanied by application questions to check students’ understanding of the stages.
I suggest printing on A3
There is an answer sheet included.
A PDF worksheet for plant reproduction. Students watch the video of the procedure of plant fertilisation. I like this one as it is clear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y5BRMCo-00&t=2s
Students then add diagrams to show the process of fertilisation in plants.
An A level lesson focusing on productivity of plants. Students are introduced to the terms GPP and NPP plus the calculation. I have included an exam question with markscheme.
A PDF worksheet focusing on the DNA replication experiment devised by Meselson and Stahl. Students answer exam-style questions.
Use activity for retrieval practice, revision or to check understanding.
Can be used in class or as a homework activity.
Answer sheet included.
PDF worksheet focusing on the structure of the brain. Includes exam questions focusing on neurotoxins which can affect brain function.
Markscheme included.
This worksheet is perfect for checking understanding and student application of knowledge.
Help students prepare their revision for the topic of nutrition. The questions cover both plants and animal nutrition including core practicals (Edexcel).
I print the document on A3 paper and it takes around 45 - 50 minutes for able students to complete. I allow the task to be an open book activity in preparation for an exam.
A PDF worksheet, with answers, focusing on the limiting factors of photosynthesis. The experiment involves a student changing the light wavelength and investigating the rate of the reaction. Questions are similar to those found on exam papers relating to the topic.
This resource is great for:
In-class worksheet
Pre/post-test
Homework assignment
Support work
A pdf worksheet focusing on the lungs and respiratory system. Students label the different sections and can colour the different sections.
Students complete a table describing the function of each part.
A useful activity when studying gas exchange and ventilation in humans.
Answer sheet included.
A PDF worksheet which focuses on the 3 types of neurones and Schwann cell structure. Students label the cells and complete a cloze exercise. There is also a vocabulary enhancer for students to define keywords.
Answer sheet included.
A power point lesson which guides students through data in the form of carbon dioxide levels; global temperature; rising sea levels and glacial melting.
Students gain practice in data analysis which is vital in this module. There are also a series of exam questions with answers to support their understanding.
This lesson links with Edexcel IAL Unit 4
6 exam questions which focuses on the CORMS mark scheme. I have included a scaffold for students to refer to as they answer the question so they become familiar with each of the points in CORMS.
Mark scheme included
A PDF worksheet with focused questions on determining the time of death of a body.
This focuses on factors that affect body temperature and the use of rigor mortis and entomology to determine the time of death.
I have included my answer sheet for guidance.
Edexcel IAL specification - students learn how the data for a model is produced and then extrapolated. We then look at factors other than carbon dioxide which can influence the model. Limitations of models are discussed.
A PDF worksheet of a dichotomous key to identify invertebrates. This can be used as an independent learning task where students can work through the clues in the key.
Answer sheet included.
A complete lesson which introduces the terminology used in Ecology lessons. We also explore how abiotic and biotic factors can affect a habitat. There are questions to check understanding of knowledge learnt plus independent learning activities.
Learning outcomes
Recall what is meant by the terms population, community, habitat and ecosystem
Understand that the numbers and distribution of organisms in a habitat are controlled by biotic and abiotic factors
Understand how the concept of a niche accounts for the distribution and abundance of organisms in a habitat
