This summary task asks students to identify organelles based on their description. Once identified, student can colour the plant & animal cell diagrams to show the correct location of each organelle. A few variations of the task are included, so tasks can be assigned based on students’ ability. Answers are also included for quick self or peer assessment. Feedback is always appreciated :)

This lesson covers the basic mechanism of electrolysis and links it with the extraction of aluminium and the electrolysis of hydrochloric acid. The lesson powerpoint covers: Linked starter questions & answers. Opportunity to paired/class discussion Exam question practice Key word definitions Method for a practical on electrolysis of Hydrochloric acid Plenary

Here’s an interactive way for your students to summarise the key aspects of each key atomic model. This activity has a tab with associated questions for the following scientists: Democritus John Dalton JJ Thomson Ernest Rutherford Niels Bohr James Chadwick. There is also a central section that contains a space for students to draw diagrams of two models & also a quick multiple choice quiz. Feedback is always appreciated!

Here’s a boomark that can be given to students at the start of each year to help them with their unit conversions. It’s a quick and easy way to help students to get used to looking for unit conversions in exam questions & also getting them used to quick conversions. The boomark covers: Units of length & distance Units of volume Units of mass

Here’s a versatile resource that can work within most classrooms. The task focuses on identifying the correct sequence of stages when testing drugs and also some of the key definitions needed to understand the unit. This resource can be used two ways: A student information hunt: Students are given a worksheet and assigned a card describing a stage of drug testing. They’ll need to interrogate other students to find the information needed to complete their sheet. A Cut & Stick task: Students are given all the answers but need to arrange these independently to complete the worksheet. A correct copy of the answers & some extension questions are also included in this activity. Reviews & feedback are always appreciated!

Teaching students to predict and explain the outcome of a change to a system at equilibrium is always tricky. So here’s a helpsheet that I use with students to guide them through the process. The double sided sheet includes: Step-by-Step guides to determining answers. Model answers A tool to visualise the change to the system Explanations of changes to temperature, pressure & concentration.

Here’s a ready to go resource for A-level biology students working through the OCR Genetic Manipulation unit. Students can scan the QR codes using iPads, laptops, chromebooks or their own phones. The QR codes will take them to videos or articles that will support them as they work through the questions. This is an excellent way of helping students to develop their understanding of gene therapy techniques (e.g. CRISPR) and how these are used.

Here’s an activity that can be used to summarise the names and differences between Alkanes & Alkenes. This works well as a lesson activity or as a revision activity. Students should cut out each domino. Rearrange them so that the end of one leads into the start of another. Check their answers with you (answer sheet included in the resource) Stick the correct order into their book. Each domino also has a number on it so that a correct sequence can be written down, a process that doesn’t involve any cutting or sticking. This is useful approach for students that prioritise cutting/sticking over the actual activity.

Here’s a free Introduction to respiration from my 5.2.2 Respiration Key notes collection. My Key notes summarise the non-negotiables that students need to know about the Cellular respiration sub-topic within the A-level Biology course. Each key note sheet is split into three ‘key’ sections. Sections will vary depending on the lesson but they all contain a ‘key terms’ section and useful diagrams. This resource is made to support the OCR A-level course but can also be used with other exam boards. The whole set of key notes for this sub topic can be purchased from my store.

When teaching the A level course, I noticed that my students needed some supporting materials to help them with the content covered in lessons. My Key notes summarise the non-negotiables that students need to know about the Respiration sub-topic within the A-level Biology course. Each key note sheet is split into three ‘key’ sections. Sections will vary depending on the lesson but they all contain a ‘key terms’ section and useful diagrams. This resource is made to support the OCR A-level course but can also support learning from other exam boards. 1 - Introduction to cellular respiration 2 -Stage 1: Glycolysis 3 - Stage 2: Links reaction 4 - Stage 3: Krebs Cycle 5 - Stage 4: The Electron Transport Chain 6- Anaerobic Respiration 7 - Respiratory Substrates

When teaching the A level course, I noticed that my students needed some supporting materials to help them with the content covered in lessons. My Key notes summarise the non-negotiables that students need to know about the Neuronal communication sub-topic within the A-level Biology course. Each key note sheet is split into three ‘key’ sections. Sections will vary depending on the lesson but they all contain a ‘key terms’ section and useful diagrams. This resource is made to support the OCR A-level course. 1 - Detecting & responding to Stimuli 2 - Introduction to neuronal communication 3 - How impulses travel along a neurone 4 - Moving through and between neurones 5 - Looking at Synapses

This tarsia puzzle is designed to test students’ knowledge of homologous series and types of polymerisation. Students need to cut out each triangle. Triangles can be arranged to form a larger triangle. Students will know if they’ve been correct in their sorting if the statement on one side of a smaller triangle corresponds to the statement on the adjacent triangle. The resource is made to accompany the C8 (Organic Chemistry Unit) from the AQA GCSE 9-1 syllabus. Answers are included.

This worksheet is made to guide students through a practical that makes soluble Copper sulfate salts from Copper oxide & Sulfuric acid. This is designed for a lower ability group and includes key concepts that link with the AQA Trilogy Specification.

Here’s an interactive activity that students can use to find out and summarise their knowledge of methods of heat transfer (e.g. Conduction, convection & radiation). Cut out the larger square and fold the corners along the dotted lines. Add descriptions of each type of heat transfer to the corners (in the shaded sections). Draw diagrams to represent energy transfers on each inside corner. Complete the gap fill using the word bank. Stick the gap fill into the exposed centre of the foldable. Stick the reverse side of the foldable into their book. This is a resource that’s designed for a mid to lower ability class and supports the energy transfers topic from the AQA physics specification. The resource can be easily adapted for higher ability groups by removing the gap fill and asking students to describe each type of energy transfer using the key words.

My students always struggle with zones of inhibition, so I decided to create a guided opportunity for them to practice this skill! So, here’s a worksheet that can be used to calculate zones of inhibition for antiseptics. This resource gives students the opportunity to practice their calculations before having a go on their results from the antiseptics required practical. There are also some key questions at the bottom of the sheet that can be used to guide students through the process.

Here’s a guided worksheet to help mid-lower ability students with calculating Rf values for the chromatography practical. It can be a good idea to use this sheet whilst students are waiting for their results to develop during the practical or can be a stand alone worksheet.

Here’s a worksheet that can be used as an introduction or summary to the ‘Making Copper sulfate salts’ required practical for combined or separate chemistry courses. The sheet includes sections on: Background information on neutralisation reactions Key definitions Word equations for making salts The method - including a list of key terms Exam style questions The resource also has QR codes that can be scanned to take students to useful webpages or videos that will help them with the sheet.

Here’s a worksheet that can be used as an introduction or summary to the Energy changes required practical for combined or separate chemistry courses. The sheet covers: Background informationn Key terms Energy level diagrams The method Exam style questions The resource also has QR codes that can be scanned to take students to useful webpages or videos that will help them with the sheet.

Here’s a worksheet that can be used as an introduction or summary to the ‘Electrolysis ’ required practical for combined or separate chemistry courses. This is designed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE but is also compatible with other courses. The sheet includes sections on: Background information on Electrolysis & Aqueous solutions. Key definitions Practice questions to identify products of aqueous solutions The method - including a list of key terms Exam style questions The resource also has QR codes that can be scanned to take students to useful webpages or videos that will help them with the sheet. Answers are also included.

The tests and results for identifying Cations (and later Anions) are one of the hardest topics for students to remember - partly because there are so many different results! I find that the more practice students get the better. Here’s a resource that can be used when learning or revising the tests, symbols and results. There are three different worksheets included to help differentiate with your classes. I’ve also added in some extension questions based on previous exam questions from AQA. There’s an additional sheet with the correct tests to support teachers that may be teaching out of specialism. Feedback is always appreciated!