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.

Blood Vessels Flipbook Included: Teacher instructions page on how to construct the flipbook Teacher answer page with comprehensive answers Flipbook pages - introduction, veins, arteries and capillaries This resource is ideal to be used as a review activity to summarize key learning of the blood vessels. It can be used in class or set as a homework/ revision task for students to reflect on their learning and potentially prepare for an assessment. Key learning areas: Blood vessel structure Valve function in veins Oxygenated and deoxygenated blood Gas exchange in capillaries Blood pressure in vessels with reasoning This resource is designed to be printed and glued into a regular A4 size exercise book. The flipbook itself is A5 to save on printing pages, so typically fills half an A4 page. Engaging, concise, PDF and print ready!

Levels of Organisation 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 relationship between cells, tissues, organs, organ systems and organisms in terms of levels of organisation. Follow up activities include differentiated questions, as well as a plenary true or false quiz. Included in the lesson: Engaging starter task Lesson objectives Task 1: Theory discussion Task 2: Drawing the levels of oragnisation triangle Task 3: Differentiated questions Task 4: Card sort cut and paste Reflective plenary activity true or false This lesson is ideal for students who have no prior knowledge on the topic. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘organ system’ and ‘organism’ 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 that this lesson includes American spellings.

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.

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.

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.

This set of 12 question cards comes will a full set of comprehensive answers. Questions on the cards relate to: Organelles (nucleus, cytoplasm, cell wall, cell membrane, ribosome, mitochondria, chloroplast, vacuole) Location of organelles (pictures with arrows to describe where they are in the cell) Function of organelles (their individual roles) Comparing plant and animal cells (which organelles are only in plant cells) Key terms (chlorophyll, photosynthesis, respiration etc…) Bright, engaging and covering all key aspects of a cells unit, these cards are the ideal learning tool!

This Drugs and Alcohol Study Pack is ideal for high school classes. Included within the study pack: Differentiated Questions Cut and Paste Activity True or False Activity Leaflet Activity Categorising Drugs Activity Keyword Word Search Matching Keyword to Definitions After completing the activities within the study pack your class will be able to: All Identify drugs which are legal and illegal Identify the effects of alcohol abuse Most Consider the different ways drugs can be categorized, and give opinions on the different categories Explain the short and long term effects of alcohol abuse Some Consider the risks around different drugs and try to explain a personal viewpoint on the reasons as to why people choose to take these drugs. Full answers are also included within the study pack. Please leave your feedback! (Some of my resources may include American spellings)

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.

This Whole Lesson Resource on Diffusion Includes: Starter key question and extension question (differentiation aspect) Lesson objectives I will be able to state an example of diffusion I will be able to describe what is meant by diffusion I will be able to explain why diffusion happens more slowly in cold environments compared to hot environments Practical investigation with help sheets (differentiation aspect), lab report worksheet and experiment variables worksheet Class practical using M&Ms, water and petri dishes (or any shallow glassware) Printable worksheets and help sheets designed to be printed on A4 Plenary missing gaps with extension Keyword focus and extended thinking for higher ability Krista Wallden Clipart Credit

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plant and Leaf Structure Definitions Task Cards This resource includes 2 packs of task cards (20 task cards in each). Both sets include the same keywords and each require students to define the keywords. There are 4 task cards per side of A4. Simply print and give to your students. No further prep is required. Lower ability set: This set has ‘power words’ included which are three related words that students must use in their definitions. This provides students with a writing framework to help them build their definitions. Higher ability set: This set does not include power words and relies of students accessing their own knowledge of plant and leaf structure to write definitions. Please view the list of keywords included in the task cards by clicking on the preview.

Reproductive Systems and Sex Education Definitions Task Cards This resource includes 2 packs of task cards (20 task cards in each). Both sets include the same keywords and each require students to define the keywords. There are 4 task cards per side of A4. Simply print and give to your students. No further prep is required. Lower ability set: This set has ‘power words’ included which are three related words that students must use in their definitions. This provides students with a writing framework to help them build their definitions. Higher ability set: This set does not include power words and relies of students accessing their own knowledge of reproductive systems and sex education to write definitions. I have also included a summary table of all the task cards included and their corresponding power words.

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.

Fat and Protein Tests Lesson This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student lab activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focuses on testing foods for fat and protein content. Follow up activities include a summary flow chart. The lesson also includes full equipment lists and all equipment and solutions are commonly found in any school lab. Included in the lesson: Prior knowledge starter task Lesson objectives Fat and protein theory discussion Practical table with mini printables Protein test with extension Fat test with extension Summary flow chart Reflective quiz plenary This lesson is ideal for students who are new to fat and protein food tests. This lesson links well to my starch and sugar food test lab lesson: Starch and Sugar Lab Lesson. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘biuret’ and ‘ethanol’ 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. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing and please note that this lesson includes American spellings.

Types of Data: Continuous and Discrete (Discontinuous) Full 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 focuses on the differences between continuous and discrete (discontinuous) data, collecting data and representing it appropriately in a bar chart. Follow up activities include extension questions and the resource comes with pre-drawn student tables and a graph help sheet featuring a template graph for further support. The lesson also touches on math skills. Included in the lesson: Engaging starter task Lesson objectives and lesson keywords Intro task: Continuous vs discrete (discontinuous) data in a class Task 1: Collecting data Task 2: Tallying up Task 3: Bar chart drawing with support graph Reflective plenary activity This lesson is ideal for students who have no prior knowledge of data types. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘continuous’ and ‘discrete/ discontinuous’ 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 feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing. *Please note that this lesson may include American spellings

Balanced Diet 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 focuses on defining a balanced diet, reflecting on student eating habits and portraying data in a pie chart. Follow up activities include challenge questions. The lesson also touches on math skills. Included in the lesson: Engaging starter task Lesson objectives Food group pyramid questions Meal diary Real life questions Drawing a pie chart challenge task The perfect plate drawing task Reflective quiz plenary This lesson is ideal for students who have no prior knowledge of diet and food groups. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘protein’ and ‘carbohydrate’ 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. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing. Please note that this lesson may include some American spellings.