Specification link: Oxford KS3 Science - Activate 1 Attached is a template I use with my year 7’s at the end of teaching this topic on cells students have to summaries the keypoints Some students prefer doing this by hand others use computers Answers also provided if you can enlarge to A3 even better

This a two page revision poster on Lymph Lymph nodes Tissue fluid formation and comparisons between the blood and lymph When students fill in the missing keywords in Part 1; they complete questions Part 2 Questions from their textbook Part 3 Complete past exam questions Part 4 Complete a test (optional ) I use this 4 part revision strategy to get students to understand the importance of chunk revising and marking.

more questions on the lymphatic system from the Irish Biology Leaving Certificate textbook by Michael O’Callaghan. includes answers

Revision poster on sustainability (suitable for GCSE, iGCSE or Junior Cycle Science) This poster/chart covers key scientific concepts on: sustainability defined examples of sustainability issues in the news 2018 Gretta Thunberg -* Climate change*; 2020 *COVID-19 many scientists believe there is a link between habitat destruction and COVID-19 outbreak * Human population growth curve The affect of increasing population on resources challenges of sustainability life expectancy fossil fuels Exp. to investigate the products formed by the burning of fossil fules greenhouse gases production of biofuels raw materials obtained from the earth how society can contribute to sustainability My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help. The template can be edited by you to change content or to add some challenge (e.g. sometimes before I photocopy this poster I will delete some of the keywords and get students to identify the missing keywords.)

GCSE OCR GAteway Science Specification (Grade 9- 1) B4 - Ecosystems Lesson includes: Starter, main and plenary Three tasks for students to practice draw their pyramids of numbers and biomass All tasks include the answers

A carefully designed revision poster of the key concepts studied in the human excretory system to include; introduction to homeostasis overview of organs and glands involved in homeostasis a concise summary of temperature regulation with feedback loop included a concise summary of osmoregulation with feedback loop included structure, labelling and functions of the parts a kidney and it’s functional subunit, the nephron. A selection of past exam questions with mark scheme/answers also included. This resource helps students understand the importance of ‘chunking’ their revision; breaking down large scientific concepts into smaller manageable ones to help with memorising. This resource can be edited to your liking, reflecting what students need to know for your examination board.

A carefully designed revision poster of the key concepts studied in the **human breathing system to include; structure and labels of the human breathing system functions of the human breathing system process of inhalation and exhalation Respiratory disorders Explanation of the bell jar model adaptations of alveoli for gas exchange relationship between exercise and breathing/pulse rate. A selection of past exam questions with mark scheme/answers also included. This resource helps students understand the importance of ‘chunking’ their revision; breaking down large scientific concepts into smaller manageable ones to help with memorising. *This resource can be edited to your liking, reflecting what students need to know for your examination board.

A carefully designed revision poster of the key concepts studied in the human reproduction to include; difference between adolescence and puberty the parts and functions of the male and female reproductive system detailed explanation of the menstruation cycle stages of copulation; ejaculation, ovulation, fertilisation and implantation development of foetus: highlighting key stages placenta role and child brith contraception: physical and chemical IVF treatment and ethical issues. This resources includes a selection of past exam questions with mark scheme/answers. This resource helps students understand the importance of ‘chunking’ their revision; breaking down large scientific concepts into smaller manageable ones to help with memorising. *This resource can be edited to your liking, reflecting what students need to know for your examination board. Posters also include lots of visual aid where possible.

A carefully designed** revision poster **of the key concepts studied in the human nervous system to include; Comparison of CNS and PNS Labelled diagrams of motor, sensory and inter neurons Function of motor, sensory and inter neurons Detailed explanation of transmission of a neuron with graph illustrating threshold, depolarisation, depolarisation, refractory period and resting state Transmission of impulse at synaptic cleft Labels and function of the spinal cord Pathway of a reflex action Labels and functions of different parts of the brain Causes, symptoms, preventions and treatments of neurological disorders (MND, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s). A selection of past exam questions with mark scheme/answers also included. This resource******* can be edited ********to your liking, reflecting what students need to know for your examination board. This resource helps students understand the** importance of ‘chunking’ **their revision; breaking down large scientific concepts into smaller manageable ones to help with memorising.

A carefully designed revision poster of the key concepts studied in the** human skeleton and muscle system** to include; Types of skeletons A detailed look at the musculoskeletal system in humans; different parts Explanation of ‘antagonistic muscle pairs’. Detailed look at the different parts of the spine Identification of different parts or arm and leg limbs Structure of the internal and external long bone Types of synovial joints, their functions and location in the human body Disorders of the e musculoskeletal system; Osteoporosis and Arthritis. A selection of past exam questions with mark scheme/answers also included. *This resource can be edited to your liking, reflecting what students need to know for your examination board. This resource helps students understand the importance of ‘chunking’ their revision; breaking down large scientific concepts into smaller manageable ones to help with memorising.

A revision poster summarising the key-points on Elements, compounds and mixtures. To include; definitions atom, element, compound and mixture (including particle drawings) chemical symbol, atomic number and mass of the first 20 elements explanation on molecule formations and chemical bonds; including visual aids comparison between the composition, properties, and bonding of compounds and mixtures. My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points. I encourage students to use this revision resource to create their own revision resource (mind-map/flashcards/sketch notes/audio recordings etc.) to suit their learning style.

An edible revision poster summarising the key-points covered on acids and bases This concise 1 page summary includes information on; definitions - acid and base examples of acid and base need for hazard symbols when handling/using acids and bases examples of hazard symbols pH scale types of indicators use of pH meter neutralisation and formulae. My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points. I encourage students to use this revision resource to create their own revision resource (mind-map/flashcards/sketch notes/audio recordings etc.) to suit their learning style. *See ACid and bases reactions posters for more work on reactions between acids and bases, naming salts and practical skills.

An **edible **revision poster on human reproduction summarising the key-points on. This poster gives a concise summary on key scientific concepts to include; adolescence and puberty puberty examples parts and functions of male and female reproductive system menstruation cycle - visually explained (with inclusion of key dates) definitions on key processes fertilisation, implantation, ovulation and ejaculation development of the foetus (visual flow chart) role of the placenta family planning contraception infertility IVF treatment (explained).

An edible revision poster on inheritance and variation summarising the key-points on; variation (inherited and environmental) examples of inherited and environmental variation genetic information (nucleus, chromosome, gene and DNA). sexual reproduction and formation of a gamete genetic terminology to include allele, phenotype, genotype, homozygous dominant, homozygous recessive and heterozygous dominant punnet square/genetic cross example pedigree chart and genetic diseases. My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.

An edible revision poster summarising the key-points covered on separating mixtures. This concise 1 page summary includes information on; what is a mixture understanding process of decanting and immiscible process of filtration (with diagram and method) process of evaporation (with diagram and method) process of chromatography (with diagram and method) process of distillation (with diagram and method) use of a magnet as a separation tool. My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points. I encourage students to use this revision resource to create their own revision resource (mind-map/flashcards/sketch notes/audio recordings etc.) to suit their learning style.

A revision poster on Algebra – adding, subtracting multiplying and dividing summarising the key-points on; • Algebraic terminology to include variable, coefficient, constant, term etc. • BIDMAS rule reviewed. • Evaluating algebraic expressions with examples • Adding and subtracting examples • Multiplication examples (basic, with 1 term, with 2 terms, with single and double brackets etc.) My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. In mathematics I use the revision poster to get students to understand why using this math skill is important in the real world, the definitions of terminology and I give students worked examples (step – by – step). The resource size is perfect for printing off, illuminating, and putting into students’ journals. If I have students struggling with some of the basic content of algebra, I ask them to take this poster out and we revisit the examples. EDITABLE RESOURCE, IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO INCLUDE THE KEYPOINS COVERED BY THE EXAM BOARD THAT YOUR STUDENTS FOLLOW

A revision poster on Algebra – solving linear equation summarising the key-points on; Algebraic terminology to include inverse operation, solution/root, equation, LHS, RHS, verification. worked examples - basic, with constants on both sides, with variables on both sides, with variables and/or constants and with brackets. My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. In mathematics I use the revision poster to get students to understand why using this math skill is important in the real world, the definitions of terminology and I give students worked examples (step – by – step). The resource size is perfect for printing off, illuminating, and putting into students’ journals. If I have students struggling with some of the basic content of algebra, I ask them to take this poster out and we revisit the examples. EDITABLE RESOURCE, IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO INCLUDE THE KEYPOINS COVERED BY THE EXAM BOARD THAT YOUR STUDENTS FOLLOW

A revision poster on Heat and heat transfer summarising the key-points on; 9 types of energy (recapped) heat energy definition and how it’s measured types of heat transfer (conduction, convection and radiation) heating and states of matter (recap) heat curve interpreted heat absorbers and reflectors My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help. EDITABLE RESOURCE, IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO INCLUDE THE KEYPOINS COVERED BY THE EXAM BOARD THAT YOUR STUDENTS FOLLOW

A revision poster on Speed, displacement, velocity and acceleration summarising the key-points on; speed definition and how speed is measured how speed is calculated, step by step example an activity on calculating speed displacement definition and examples velocity definition and a worked example (step by step) acceleration and and a worked example (step by step) force of gravity and acceleration My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help. EDITABLE RESOURCE, IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO INCLUDE THE KEYPOINS COVERED BY THE EXAM BOARD THAT YOUR STUDENTS FOLLOW

A revision poster on Forces summarising the key-points on; forces definition and how forces are measured contact and non-contact forces balanced and unbalanced forces resultant forces frictional forces and air resistance distinguishing between mass and weight My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.