I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course.
All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.
I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course.
All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Physics GCSE, particularly the 'Electricity’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
The lesson begins with an introduction to the term ‘Ohmic conductor’, students are also shown a current-potential difference graph for a wire to demonstrate that in an Ohmic conductor the current is directly proportional to the potential difference.
Students will then conduct an investigation into whether the length of a wire will effect the resistance within the wire, students will complete the investigation using the method and once finished should draw a graph of their results and write a conclusion to summarise their findings. This work can be checked against answers provided within the PowerPoint presentation.
Next, students are shown a current-potential difference graph for a filament lamp and a diode. Students will be given a graph along with a set of questions to answer about these two graphs, once this task is complete students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided.
Students are then shown a diagram of a thermistor and light-dependent resistor and provided with an explanation of what happens to the resistance of these two components when the temperature and light are increased, respectively.
The last task is a past-paper exam question, those higher-ability students should try and complete these questions without looking at their notes. Once complete, the work can be either self or peer assessed using the mark scheme provided.
The plenary task requires pupils to complete one of the sentence starters to summarise what they have learned this lesson.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This task is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical Analysis’ SoW.
For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This activity is a revision activity for the 'Chemical Analysis’ SoW, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class.
Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (as dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time!
The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers.
Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Physics GCSE, particularly the 'Electricity’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
The lesson starts with an introduction into the differences between series and parallel circuits, students can take notes and draw a diagram of each type of circuit in their books. Students will then watch a video on series and parallel circuits, they will need to answer a set of questions in their books which focuses on how current and potential difference across components changes in a series vs. parallel circuit. Once this task is complete, students can then self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided.
Next, pupils have to identify whether a circuit is a series circuit or a parallel circuit from a set of diagrams. Then, students are given a worksheet of parallel and series circuits, given the current of the ammeter shown in the diagram they will need to work out the current of the ammeters placed elsewhere in the circuit. Students can then self or peer assess their work using the mark scheme provided.
The next part of the lesson focuses on the resistance of components found in series and parallel circuits. Firstly, students will be given the ‘Resistance Rule’ for components in a series circuit, as well as the calculation to work out total resistance in a series circuit. Using this, students can then answer some questions which can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
Next, pupils are introduced to the ‘Resistance Rule’ for components placed in a parallel circuit. Once they have learned the rules, pupils can answer a set of questions which can then be either peer-assessed or self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
The plenary task is a ‘Pick a plenary’ task - students can either summarise what they have learned this lesson in three sentences or they can write a definition for a set of key words from the ‘Electricity’ topic.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Physics GCSE, particularly the 'Electricity’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
The lesson begins with a defintion of resistance, using diagrams to demonstrate the effect of a high resistance on the current flowing around an electrical circuit. Students will then need to summarise this information by completing a ‘fill-in-blank’ task, which can then be marked using the mark scheme provided.
The next part of the lesson asks students to consider the effect of the thickness of the wire on resistance in a circuit. Students can ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas before watching a video which reveal the answer, after students have watched the video they can summarise the main points by completing a ‘Fill-in-the-blank’ task. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
Next, students are introduced to the calculation for resistance (R = V/I), pupils can copy the formula triangle down into their books before being given set of problems to work through. Students should make sure to show all their working in their books and include the correct units, pupils can then self or peer assess their work using the mark scheme provided.
The next part of the lesson focuses on potential difference and resistance, students will be given a set of information about potential difference and resistance, using which they will need to answer a set of questions. The mark scheme for this work is provided in the PowerPoint presentation so students can self-assess their work once complete.
The last part of the lesson focuses on ‘Ohm’s Law’, students are firstly shown a circuit by which you can determine how the current across a wire is dependent upon the potential difference across that wire and also a graph to prove that current is directly proportional to the potential difference. Students will be given a set of data to plot, using the graph they have plotted they will then answer a set of questions.
The plenary task is an anagram challenge of key words from the ‘Electricity’ unit so far!
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Physics GCSE, particularly the 'Electricity’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
The lesson begins with an introduction to electric current, students can take notes in their books before watching a video about current. Whilst watching the video they should answer a set of questions in their books, the answers to which will then be revealed so students can assess their own work.
Students are now introduced to the charge flow calculation, whereby flow charge (measured in Coulombs) is calculated using the current (A) and time taken (seconds). Once pupils have made a note of this calculation they will then answer a set of questions in their books. The mark scheme for these questions is included in the PowerPoint for students to self-assess their work.
Students will now consider the effect of changing the resistance of a variable resistor on the brightness of a bulb in a series circuit. Once students have had a chance to consider this question, the answers will be revealed including an explanation.
The final part of the lesson requires pupils to complete a worksheet of questions which tests them on their knowledge of what they have learned this lesson.
The plenary task requires pupils to summarise what they have learned this lesson using 3 facts, 3 key words and 1 question to test their peers.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Physics GCSE, particularly the 'Electricity’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
The lesson begins with an introduction into how to draw electrical circuit diagrams, a diagram is shown and students need to identify the correct components using the labels provided.
The next part of the lesson focuses on the roles of different electrical components, students will each be given a different piece of information about a component. They can then walk around the room, sharing information with each other in order to complete a table on the components and their roles. This work can then be self-assessed once students have completed it.
The next task will assess students understanding of these components in a ‘Quick Check - Who am I ?’ task. Pupils will need to identify the component from the description given, they can write their answers in their books and then check their work against the answers when they are revealed.
Pupils will the be reminded of the rules on how to draw a circuit diagram, before being given a list of descriptions of different circuits. Students need to draw the circuits that are being described, the answers to this task can then be revealed using the mark scheme in the PowerPoint presentation.
The last part of the lesson will require pupils to construct electrical circuits using electrical equipment, three diagrams of electrical circuits are provided to students, they need to use these to construct their own circuits.
The plenary task requires pupils to complete a word search, once the words have been found they should write a definition of each of them
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This task is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Organic Chemistry’ SoW.
For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This activity is a revision activity for the 'Organic Chemistry’ SoW, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class.
Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (as dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time!
The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers.
Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This task is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Rates & Equilibrium’ SoW.
For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This activity is a revision activity for the 'Rates & Equilibrium’ SoW, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class.
Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (as dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time!
The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers.
Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This task is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Quantitative Chemistry’ SoW.
For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This activity is a revision activity for the 'Quantitative Chemistry’ SoW, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class.
Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (as dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time!
The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers.
Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This task is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Chemical Reactions’ SoW.
For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This activity is a revision activity for the 'Chemical Reactions’ SoW, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class.
Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (as dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time!
The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers.
Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Earth’s Atmosphere’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
Firstly, students are shown how to ammonia produced in the Haber process is reacted with different acids to form different ammonium compounds before being used in fertilisers.
Firstly, students will investigate how to produce ammonium sulphate in the lab - they will be provided with a practical worksheet which they will need to work their way through in pairs. This involves a titration, which they should have carried out before, their results can be recorded in the table provided on the worksheet.
Next, pupils will watch a video on the production and use of fertilisers - using the information provided int he video a set of questions needs to be answered. This work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
Lastly, pupils will be given a set of information about how fertilisers are made in the lab compared to being made by chemical industry. Using this information students will need to complete a comparison table which focuses on starting materials, equipment, safety, yield and running costs. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
The plenary task requires pupils to write three quiz questions to test their peers knowledge on what they have learned during the lesson.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Earth’s Atmosphere’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
The lesson begins with an outline of why nitrogen so important to plants and how farming can disrupt the balance of nitrate ions in the soil, hence the need for efficient fertilisers.
Firstly, pupils will watch a video on the Haber process - a way of turning nitrogen in the air into ammonia, the ammonia can then be used to produce fertilisers. Whilst students are watching the video they should be answering a set of questions which will be provided to them, this work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
Next, pupils are given a diagram of the Haber process as well as some jumbled up statements describing each step - they will need to arrange the statements in the correct order - assigned to the correct part of the diagram. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
The next part of the lesson focuses on the reaction that takes place and the controlled conditions of the reaction vessel which ensures that the optimum temperature and pressure are maintained for the optimum yield of ammonia - without expending more energy than needed!
The last part of the lesson is a set of exam-style questions, pupils will need to answer these in their books and they can then either peer or self-assess their work using the answers provided.
The plenary task is for pupils to write a list of key words from the lesson.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Using Our Resources’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
Students are firstly given a set of different objects on their desks and they are also provided with a list of properties, for each object students need to use the words from the list provided to identify the object’s properties. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
The next task for pupils to complete is an ‘Each one, teach one’ task - in pairs, pupils are either given information about glass or ceramics, they need to learn the information and teach each other so they are able to complete a table of information on both. This work can then be peer or self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
Next, pupils will watch a video about different composite materials - they will need to answer a set of questions whilst watching the video and this can be marked using the mark scheme provided.
The next activity is for pupils to investigate the differences between reinforced concrete vs. normal concrete. Finally, students will complete a ‘Quick Check’ activity - pupils will need to answer a set of questions to summarise what they have learned this lesson. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
The plenary activity requires pupils to write a Whatsapp message to their friends outlining what they have learned during the lesson.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Earth’s Atmosphere’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
Students will firstly be given a recap on the definition of a polymer and an explanation of the factors which can affect the properties of a polymer. Pupils are then given some information about high-density polyethene and low-density polyethene, they will need to use this information to complete a worksheet of questions. This work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
Pupils will now complete an investigation into the modification of polymers by finding how the quantity of borax solution can affect the properties of slime, they can record their observations in a table in their books.
Next, students are introduced to the processes of thermosetting and thermosoftening polymers with a video - using the information in the video they will need to answer a set of questions. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
The last task is a ‘Quick Check’ task - pupils will need to answer a set of questions about what they have learned this lesson. Their work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided in the PowerPoint.
The plenary is a ‘Pick a plenary’ activity which requires pupils to either unscramble a set of anagrams or write a summary sentence for the lesson using a list of key words.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Using Our Resources’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
The lesson starts with a Think > Pair > Share task for pupils to consider the properties of gold, pupils can list them down and then share their ideas with the class. The property of gold being very soft is not always useful, especially when it is being used to make jewelery and so it is often mixed with another metal (e.g. platinum) to make it stronger.
The concept of an ‘alloy’ is then introduced, as well as a definition and an explanation as to why alloys are useful. Some useful properties of alloys are listed - malleable, durable, strong, flexible - pupils need to come up with a a definition for each of these properties. Once this task is complete students can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided.
The next task for pupils to complete is ‘Who’s right for the job?’ - students will be given information on the properties of different metals, as well as a list of alloys needed for different jobs - used in jewelery/used to make airplane bodies. Students need to select the correct metals to make the alloys required, their work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
The next part of the lesson focuses on iron alloys specifically, firstly students will watch a video on iron alloys and will need to answer a set of questions - this work can then be self-assessed using the answers provided.
The last task for pupils to complete is a table whereby students need summarise how carbon content affects steel and it’s properties, this work can also be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
The plenary task requires pupils to spend a minute talking to the person next to them about what they have learned this lesson.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This task is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Atomic Structure & Periodic Table’ SoW.
For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This activity is a revision activity for the 'Atomic Structure & Periodic Table’ SoW, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class.
Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (as dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time!
The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers.
Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This task is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Structure & Bonding’ SoW.
For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This activity is a revision activity for the 'Structure & Bonding’ SoW, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class.
Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (as dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time!
The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers.
Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This task is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Atomic Structure & Periodic Table’ SoW.
For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This activity is a revision activity for the 'Atomic Structure & Periodic Table’ SoW, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class.
Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (as dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time!
The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers.
Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This bundle of resources contains 5 whole lessons, along with all additional resources, which meet all learning outcomes within the ‘Earth’s Resources’ unit for the NEW AQA Chemistry Specification.
Lessons include:
Finite & Renewable Resources
Water Treatment
Extracting Metals from Ores
Life Cycle Assessments
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, progress checks, practical investigations, exam questions and more than two opportunities, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks
This bundle of resources contains 8 whole lessons, along with all additional resources, which meet all learning outcomes within the ‘Earth’s Atmosphere’ unit for the NEW AQA Chemistry Specification.
Lessons include:
The History & Evolution of Our Atmosphere
The Greenhouse Effect
Global Climate Change
Atmospheric Pollutants
The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, progress checks, practical investigations, exam questions and more than two opportunities, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks