STEM UNO Card Game - NEW Resource! Included in this resource: A full STEM UNO card deck packed full of interesting STEM facts - This card game is ideal for students of a middle and high school age. The game follows the exact same rules as classic UNO. The only difference is that each color card has an added STEM fact. Example STEM facts used in the game: S - Laid end to end, the blood vessels in one human would wrap around the Earth 2.5 times. T - The US tech industry accounts for more than one-third of the world market. E - The first engineer known by name was Imhotep who built Egyptian pyramids around 2700 B.C. M - A typical soccer ball is constructed from pentagons and hexagons; it contains 12 pentagons and 20 hexagons. A handy help page - The help page includes information on how to set up an UNO game and links for both written and video instructions if required. The resource is print ready and set up in A4 landscape orientation for easy printing. There are American English spellings in this resource.

Reproductive System Keyword Spin Wheel Revision Resource This resource encompasses 12 keywords from the reproductive system unit. These are keywords selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to define. Example keywords from the spin wheel resource: Ovulation, fertilization, uterus, sperm, sperm duct, menstruation etc . . . Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the keywords until they reach the ‘know it’ level. Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.

Ecosystem Keyword Spin Wheel Revision Resource This resource encompasses 12 keywords from the ecosystems unit. These are keywords selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to define. Example keywords from the spin wheel resource: Ecosystem, Adaptation, Co-exist, Interdependent, Habitat, Predator, Prey, Biodiversity etc. . . Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the keywords until they reach the ‘know it’ level. Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.

Included in this resource are 18 Digestive System Dominoes. The resource has a particular emphasis on keywords surrounding Digestive System organs as well as their individual roles and adaptations. An additional dominoes activity worksheet is also included. Please view the preview and feel free to ask any questions before purchase.

Inheritance Keyword Spin Wheel Revision Resource This resource encompasses 12 keywords from the inheritance unit. These are keywords selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to define. Example keywords from the spin wheel resource: Gene, DNA, Genome, phenotype, allele, mutation etc. . . Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the keywords until they reach the ‘know it’ level. Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative. Feel free to ask questions before purchasing this product.

Osmosis Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on diffusion but are new to the concept of osmosis.

Active Transport Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on diffusion but are completely new to the concept of active transport.

STI and STD Dominoes Included in the resource: A domino pack with additional picture activity An answer key for each domino Domino pack: Included is a set of dominoes on common STIs and STDs e.g. Gonorrhoea, chlamydia, herpes, genital warts, pubic lice etc. The fifteen dominoes are matched by clues relating to the symptoms of the STIs and STDs. As an extension activity, students can also match pictures to some of the dominoes in their chain. Answer key: Included is an answer page for all STIs and STDs in the domino pack. An answer key is also included for the picture matching activity. This resource is simple to use and a great tool for approaching a difficult topic. Little prior knowledge is required and it is ideal for a range of ages. There is no nude images and the resource approaches the topic scientifically but sensitively. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing!

Simple, effective label resource! Included for both the male and the female reproductive systems: Label sheet Label sheet with keywords Label sheet answers This activity focusses on keywords with bold black and white images to label (option for students to colour in). All documents are completely editable in PowerPoint but also come with PDF copies for preparation free printing. Every page included in the resource is set to A4 size. The resource is differentiated as the label diagrams come with or without the keywords present. I use the keyword sheet for my lower ability to aid learning, whilst my higher ability use the worksheet without the keywords to add an element of challenge. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

Polymers and the Environment: Biodegradable and Recycling This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focusses on the role of polymers in environmental issues, with particular emphasis on plastics, biodegradability and recycling. There is no practical, but the option to watch associated YouTube clips, although this isn’t required for the lesson. Included in the lesson: Starter keyword crossword task Student opinion on plastics Upgrading answers task (PEE Paragraphs) Student key questions Answer discussion Information on recycling Biodegradable definition Reflection on plastic opinions Reflective plenary activity This lesson is ideal for students new to environmental issues who haven’t been introduced to key terms such as biodegradable and photodegradable. The keywords monomer, polymer, natural, synthetic and polymerization are mentioned within the lesson, so prior knowledge of these terms would be ideal. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.

Xylem and Phloem: Transportation in Plants Lesson This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focusses on the functions of the xylem and phloem, transpiration and transportation in plants. There is no formal practical, but the lesson does include a teacher demonstration (using only a celery stick and some dye), alternatively a relevant YouTube video would suffice. Included in the lesson: Starter task focussing on plant nutrition Celery teacher demonstration and student predictions Xylem and phloem discussion Student information table task Transpiration Student exam question practice Demonstration reflection Keyword plenary activity This lesson is ideal for students new to transportation in plants who haven’t been introduced to key terms such as xylem, phloem and transpiration. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.

Make Cells FUN! This resource is a bright, engaging way to teach students about plant, animal and specialized cells. An effective active learning technique! Included in this resource: Snakes and ladders board Filled with student questions Student worksheet For students to note down their answers to the board questions Answer key Comprehensive answers for all board questions All board questions are based around cell components for both plant and animal cells, as well as adaptations and functions. Specialized cells such as red blood cells and root hair cells are also addressed in this board game. The board game is set up to be printed in A3 but can easily be adapted to A4 margins. The resource is completely editable as a PowerPoint document but a PDF copy is also included for preparation free printing. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing

Simple, effective label resource! Included for both the male and the female reproductive systems: Label sheet Label sheet with keywords Label sheet answers This activity focuses on keywords with bold black and white images to label (option for students to colour in). All documents are completely editable in PowerPoint but also come with PDF copies for preparation free printing. Every page included in the resource is set to A4 size. The resource is differentiated as the label diagrams come with or without the keywords present. I use the keyword sheet for my lower ability to aid learning, whilst my higher ability use the worksheet without the keywords to add an element of challenge. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

Simple and effective label resource! Included for this PHASES of MITOSIS activity: Label sheet Label help sheet with keywords Label sheet answers This activity focuses on keywords, with bold images to label. The document is completely editable in PowerPoint but also comes with a PDF copy for preparation free printing. Every page included in the resource is set to A4 size. The resource is differentiated as the label diagrams come with an optional help sheet. I use the help sheet for my lower ability to aid learning, whilst my higher ability use the worksheet without the help sheet to add an element of challenge. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

Simple, effective label resource! Included for this KREBS CYCLE activity: BRONZE label sheet with help key SILVER label sheet with half full labels GOLD label sheet without any help Answer key sheet This activity focuses on keywords, with a bold image to label. The document is completely editable in PowerPoint but also comes with a PDF copy for preparation free printing. Every page included in the resource is set to A4 size. The resource is differentiated as the label diagrams have varying levels of help (tiered bronze, silver and gold). This resource makes the krebs cycle accessible to all students independent of ability. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

Simple, effective label resource! Included for this PROKARYOTIC CELL activity: Label sheet Label sheet with keywords Label sheet answers This activity focuses on keywords, with a bold image to label. The document is completely editable in PowerPoint but also comes with a PDF copy for preparation free printing. Every page included in the resource is set to A4 size. The resource is differentiated as the label diagrams come with or without the keywords present. I use the keyword sheet for my lower ability to aid learning, whilst my higher ability use the worksheet without the keywords to add an element of challenge. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing

Simple, effective label resource! Included for this SPERM and EGG activity: Label sheet Label sheet with keywords Label sheet answers This activity focuses on keywords, with bold images to label. The document is completely editable in PowerPoint but also comes with a PDF copy for preparation free printing. Every page included in the resource is set to A4 size. The resource is differentiated as the label diagrams come with or without the keywords present. I use the keyword sheet for my lower ability to aid learning, whilst my higher ability use the worksheet without the keywords to add an element of challenge. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing

Simple, effective label resource! Included for this PHOSPHOLIPID BILAYER activity: Label sheet Label sheet with keywords Label sheet answers This activity focuses on keywords, with a bold image to label. The document is completely editable in PowerPoint but also comes with a PDF copy for preparation free printing. Every page included in the resource is set to A4 size. The resource is differentiated as the label diagrams come with or without the keywords present. I use the keyword sheet for my lower ability to aid learning, whilst my higher ability use the worksheet without the keywords to add an element of challenge. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing

Simple, effective label resource! Included for this BRAIN activity: Label sheet Label sheet with keywords Label sheet answers This activity focuses on keywords, with a bold image to label (option for students to color in). The document is completely editable in PowerPoint but also comes with a PDF copy for preparation free printing. Every page included in the resource is set to A4 size. The resource is differentiated as the label diagrams come with or without the keywords present. I use the keyword sheet for my lower ability to aid learning, whilst my higher ability use the worksheet without the keywords to add an element of challenge. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focusses on the structure of the Earth in terms of the mantle, inner and outer core and the crust. Follow up activities include extension questions, as well as key questions on the atmosphere to extend knowledge. The lesson also touches on basic maths skills such as reading a pie chart. Included in the lesson: Engaging starter task Lesson objectives and lesson keywords Task 1: Information extraction task Extension question review Task 2: The Earth’s crust composition with answer review Task 3: The atmosphere true or false Reflective fun plenary activity This lesson is ideal for students who have no prior knowledge on the topic. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘mantle’ and ‘core’ and engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please note there may be some American spellings in this lesson and please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing