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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.

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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.
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Osmosis' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Osmosis' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Cells’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level 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 ‘Cells’ unit, 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 (like 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 :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Diffusion' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Diffusion' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Cells’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level 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 ‘Cells’ unit, 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 (like 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 :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Defence mechanisms & Phagocytosis' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Defence mechanisms & Phagocytosis' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Cells’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level 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 ‘Cells’ unit, 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 (like 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 :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Water & Its Functions' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Water & Its Functions' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Biological Molecules’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level 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 ‘Biological Molecules’ unit, 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 (like 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 :)
OCR GCSE (9-1) Biology - Transcription & Translation
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OCR GCSE (9-1) Biology - Transcription & Translation

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This is a lesson which meets specification points within the OCR Gateway Science - B1 -Cell-Level Systems SoW. This lesson starts with a description, and diagram, of how DNA is copied via the process of transcription. Students will watch a short animation on the PowerPoint which further outlines this process, they will then need to complete a fill-in-the-blank task. This can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Next, children will look at the structure of DNA and mRNA and compare the two, they will complete a table which outlines the similarities and differences between these two molecules. This can be self-assessed using the answers provided. The latter part of the lesson is on translation, children will be given a description and shown a short animation of the process of translation. After this, a video will be shown and students will need to answer a set of questions whilst watching. The answers to this task are included in the PowerPoint, and children will need to self-assess their work once it is complete. The final activity is an exam-style question on DNA. All resources are included, please review with any feedback :)
KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Refraction
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KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Refraction

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This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 P3 ’Light’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. The lesson begins with an introduction to refraction, students are provided with a description of this process along with a digram to help demonstrate the idea. Next, students will investigate the process of refraction. Students will be provided with a worksheet, they will need to fill in the blanks on the worksheet to provide a full method for the practical investigation, this can be checked against the answers provided on the PowerPoint before students begin. Once students have completed the practical investigation they will then need to complete a fill-in-the-blank task to conclude what they have found during the investigation. A diagram of the process of refraction is then shown to students, with detailed labels explaining what is happening as light travels from air, into glass and back out the other side again. Students could sketch a copy of this into their books for notes, they will then summarise what they have learned so far with a cloze activity. This can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students will complete a ‘Progress Check’ task - this is a set of questions for students to complete in their books which will assess what they have learned this lesson. The answers for this task are also included in the PowerPoint presentation so students can mark and correct their work once this task is complete. The plenary task is for students to wrist a list of key words from the lessons they have covered on light. 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 :)
Home Learning Pack ~ KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Cells
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Home Learning Pack ~ KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Cells

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This is a homeschool pack designed for the KS3 Year 7 Science course, specifically the B1.1 Cells unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains five pages of information, to meet learning objectives within the Year 7 ‘Cells’ unit of work. This is followed by three pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Animal & plant cells Observing cells using a microscope Specialised cells Diffusion - Movement of substances Unicellular organisms Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.
OCR GCSE (9-1) Biology - Prokaryotic Cells
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OCR GCSE (9-1) Biology - Prokaryotic Cells

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This is a lesson aimed at the new OCR GCSE Gateway Science B1 - ‘Cell-level systems’ SoW. The lesson begins by identifying examples of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, pupils can begin to think about the structural differences between these two types of cells. Next, pupils are given a worksheet plus an additional card of information on either the structure or function of a bacteria cell. Pupils will need to walk around the room and trade the information on their card with others to fully complete a labelled diagram of a bacteria cell and descriptions of the functions for each structure. Once completed pupils can peer or self-assess their work using the information within the PowerPoint slide. The next activity requires pupils to apply their knowledge of the structure of bacteria (prokaryotic) cells and compare this to the structure of eukaryotic cells, pupils need to construct a list/table in their books to identify the similarities and differences between these two cells. Pupils can then self-assess their work against the list provided in the PowerPoint slide. The next activity is an assessment activity, pupils will need to complete the past-paper question in their books and again self/peer-assess their work using red pens. The final activity involves a list of ‘True/False’ statements, to gauge the progress of the class this could be completed by students holding up red/amber/green cards to identify whether they think the statement is true or false. All resources are included in the PowerPoint presentation, please review to provide me with feedback :). Thank you.
NEW KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Health & Lifestyle
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NEW KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Health & Lifestyle

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This bundle of resources contains 7 whole lessons, along with all additional resources, which meet all learning outcomes within the Year 8 B2 1.1 ‘Health & Lifestyle’ Unit. Lessons include: Nutrients & Food Tests Unhealthy Diet Digestive System Bacteria & Enzymes in Digestion Drugs Smoking Alcohol The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, videos & animations, progress checks and more than two opportunities, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks.
NEW AQA Biology 'Cells' - Learning outcome checklist
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NEW AQA Biology 'Cells' - Learning outcome checklist

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This is a resource which contains all of the learning outcomes for the new AQA Biology 'Cells' SoW. Pupils should mark whether they feel they very confident (green), a little confident (amber) or not confident at all (red) for their ability to achieve each learning outcome. This can be used before an end-of-topic test for pupils to reflect on areas of revision which are most important. It can also be used again after to see whether students have progressed in their understanding of the topic.
NEW AQA Biology  'Infection & Response' - Learning Outcome Checklist
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NEW AQA Biology 'Infection & Response' - Learning Outcome Checklist

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This is a resource which contains all of the learning outcomes for the new AQA Biology ‘Infection & Response’ SoW. Pupils should mark whether they feel they very confident (green), a little confident (amber) or not at all confident (red) for their ability to achieve each learning outcome. This can be used before an end-of-topic test on ‘Infection & Response’ for pupils to reflect on areas of revision which are most important. It can also be used again after to see whether students have progressed in their understanding of the topic.
NEW AQA Biology 'Homeostasis' - Learning outcome checklist
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NEW AQA Biology 'Homeostasis' - Learning outcome checklist

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This is a resource which contains all of the learning outcomes for the new AQA Biology ‘Homeostasis’ SoW. Pupils should mark whether they feel they very confident (green), a little confident (amber) or not at all confident (red) for their ability to achieve each learning outcome. This can be used before an end-of-topic test on ‘Homeostasis’ for pupils to reflect on areas of revision which are most important. It can also be used again after the test to see whether students have progressed in their understanding of the topic
NEW AQA Biology 'Inheritance, variation & evolution' - Learning Outcome Checklist
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NEW AQA Biology 'Inheritance, variation & evolution' - Learning Outcome Checklist

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This is a resource which contains all of the learning outcomes for the new AQA Biology ‘Inheritance, variation & evolution’ SoW. Pupils should mark whether they feel they very confident (green), a little confident (amber) or not at all confident (red) for their ability to achieve each learning outcome. This can be used before an end-of-topic test on ‘Inheritance, variation & evolution’ for pupils to reflect on areas of revision which are most important. It can also be used again after to see whether students have progressed in their understanding of the topic
NEW AQA Biology 'Ecology' - Learning Outcome Checklist
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NEW AQA Biology 'Ecology' - Learning Outcome Checklist

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This is a resource which contains all of the learning outcomes for the new AQA Biology ‘Ecology’ SoW. Pupils should mark whether they feel they very confident (green), a little confident (amber) or not at all confident (red) for their ability to achieve each learning outcome. This can be used before an end-of-topic test on ‘Ecology’ for pupils to reflect on areas of revision which are most important. It can also be used again after to see whether students have progressed in their understanding of the topic
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Gas Exchange in Single Cell Organisms & Insects' Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Gas Exchange in Single Cell Organisms & Insects' Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Organisms and their Environment’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level 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 ‘Organisms and their Environment’ unit, 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 (like 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 :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Human Gas Exchange System' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Human Gas Exchange System' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Organisms and their Environment’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level 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 ‘Organisms and their Environment’ unit, 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 (like 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 :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Exchange Between Organisms & Environment' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Exchange Between Organisms & Environment' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Organisms and Their Environment’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level 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 ‘Organisms and Their Environment’ unit, 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 (like 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 :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Gas Exchange in Plants & Limiting Water Loss' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Gas Exchange in Plants & Limiting Water Loss' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Organisms and their Evironment’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level 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 ‘Organisms and their Evironment’ unit, 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 (like 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 :)
Cells - PowerPoint and worksheet
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Cells - PowerPoint and worksheet

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This resource was produced for the AQA B2 Cells topic. It highlights the different organelles found in animal, plant, yeast and bacteria cells and the functions of each them. Students will observe posters of information, which I placed around the room, that they can then use to complete a levelled worksheet. Students then peer-assess their work and then complete a past-paper question on the subject.
Using Energy
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Using Energy

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A PowerPoint presentation and resources tailored for the AQA B2 specification whereby students firstly need to analyse their daily energy intake and expenditure and then complete a levelled worksheet by looking at information cards on the ways in which animals and plants can use energy. Students then complete a past-paper question and peer-asses their work. The worksheet for the lesson is attached and the other resources are at the end of the PowerPoint. I laminated these resources to re-use.