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High quality and engaging educational resources predominantly for teachers of Business and Computing subjects. There's more on the website... www.meanbusiness.co.uk
GCSE Computer Science - Memory Topic (Primary, Secondary, RAM, ROM etcl) PPT, Test, Booklet, Answers
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GCSE Computer Science - Memory Topic (Primary, Secondary, RAM, ROM etcl) PPT, Test, Booklet, Answers

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A full section of work that introduces Computer Science students to different types of Computer Memory. **Watch the video preview **BEFORE you buy so you can see the quality of this resource! This mega resource includes: **17 slide **PowerPoint with introduction memory task and notes on different types of memory 4 page booklet for students to complete 30 mark assessment / test Mark scheme of the assessment / test 15 page student revision booklet on the Memory topic (adapted from the lesson PowerPoint) Tarsia puzzle on memory (students need to match the phrases together to make a pyramid shape - GREAT for group work). The solution to the Tarsia puzzle (I often print this and put it in the corridor, giving students who struggle a chance to peek if needed). This resource is suitable for anyone teaching RAM, ROM, Primary, Secondary, Virtual and Flash Memory. I have mapped this against OCR GCSE Computer Science - though anyone teaching these topics will be able to use this resource as there’s no mention of OCR specifically. Enjoy.
GCSE Computer Science - Storage Methods - Optical, Magnetic etc. PPT, Test, Booklet, Answers
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GCSE Computer Science - Storage Methods - Optical, Magnetic etc. PPT, Test, Booklet, Answers

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A full section of work that introduces Computer Science students to different types of Computer Storage.** Watch the video preview** BEFORE you buy so you can see the quality of this resource! This mega resource includes: 23 Slide PowerPoint with tasks and theory on Computer Storage. 7 page booklet for students to complete 40 mark assessment / test Mark scheme of the assessment / test 15 page student revision booklet on the Memory topic (adapted from the lesson PowerPoint) This resource is suitable for anyone teaching Optical, Magnetic and Solid State Storage as well as the advantages/disadvantages of these types of storage. The lesson also includes selecting the most appropriate storage methods and how storage capacity is measured. Enjoy.
Starter Central! 8 Generic Starter Activities in a bright, engaging PPT (starter generator)!
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Starter Central! 8 Generic Starter Activities in a bright, engaging PPT (starter generator)!

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BEFORE YOU COMMIT YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY; view the video to see the quality of this resource below! This PowerPoint contains eight generic starter activities suitable for upper KS2 to Post-16 teaching in ANY subject. I’ve also provided a set of teacher notes to accompany the resource which opens up the activities to a variety of adaptations which does mean the eight activities can be used over-and-over again, even with the same class! I’ve tried really hard to make sure the PowerPoint is well designed and engaging. The main aim was MINIMUM effort from the teacher, MAXIMUM gain - incorporating elements of literacy into ANY subject area. I’d love your feedback. Enjoy!
Introduction to Business Ethics (FUN!)
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Introduction to Business Ethics (FUN!)

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Everything is included! There’s a PowerPoint which guides teachers through the lesson, including speaker notes with additional commentary. Activities: Discuss differentiated outcomes / objectives Mind map ways a business can be ethical Discussion on ways a business can be ethical Cut and paste group sort activity ethical or unethical? (hand out/worksheet included) Discussion on ethical or unethical practice (answers included on PowerPoint) Design/display work (A3 handout) - students design a new ethical milkshake brand Differentiation: higher abilities also add how much their brand will do ethically compared to competitors. Should be quite a fun lesson for what is often a tedious topic. Some good display work can be produced too if students are allowed time to colour/design their brand ideas. Would also suit PHSE topics on ethical trading/fair trade etc.
GCSE Computer Science - System Architecture/The CPU - PPT, booklet, assessment AND answers!
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GCSE Computer Science - System Architecture/The CPU - PPT, booklet, assessment AND answers!

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***NEW! ***See video preview to view the quality of this resource BEFORE you buy (click the video). FULLY RESOURCED set of lessons and ASSESSMENT. See the topic list below. This resource includes: 33 slide PowerPoint (this is also REALLY useful if given to students for revision, deleting instruction slides) 9 page work booklet for students to complete with lots of activities Quiz on Von Neumann Architecture Answers to the quiz Test on system architecture (40 marks) to assess progress in this unit Test mark scheme A 16 page revision booklet for students (this is the adapted lesson PowerPoint without instructions etc.) These resources have been mapped against GCSE OCR Computer Science (J276), Computer Systems Unit (J276/01) 1.1 System Architecture, though are useful for anyone teaching the following topics in Computer Science (any spec!): Hardware and Software Input and Output devices Internal components of a PC The CPU Parts of the CPU / registers Von Neumann Architecture Factors impacting on processor speed Cores
Plenary Selector Wheel - Reduced planning
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Plenary Selector Wheel - Reduced planning

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NEW! See the video preview of the PowerPoint BEFORE choosing to buy. ALL resources are included and TOP quality. This is an investment and great for new teachers or those that want to increase student engagement. This is my first Plenary Wheel resource - 8 generic plenaries to end ANY lesson. If you like this, why not try the sequel with 8 additional plenary activities, so you’ll have 16 to get you through the academic year! Slide 1 includes a spinning wheel that can be stopped by clicking STOP to choose the plenary for the lesson. Includes a selection of eight plenary ideas (and supporting resources) with an engaging interface to grab students’ attention at the end of a lesson. Interactive, students LOVE shouting STOP to select the plenary activity! Suitable for all subject areas… you may never have to plan a plenary activity ever again, although don’t tell your senior leaders I said that!
Plenary Wheel VERSION 2! 8 new ideas!
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Plenary Wheel VERSION 2! 8 new ideas!

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If you liked the first Plenary Wheel, things just got even better!! Version 2 is here, all new, USE ALONGSIDE VERSION ONE, NOT INSTEAD OF!! All your plenaries will be planned for months to come, if not longer!! See a video preview below BEFORE choosing to buy this TOP quality resource. Interactive, fun and engaging. A perfect end to the lesson! The plenary wheel is a PowerPoint file with a rotating wheel. Ask one of your students to shout STOP to select how the lesson ends. NO PLANNING involved. Just open the file and let your students decide. This wheel is the sequel to my original plenary wheel - it contains 8 NEW PLENARY activities that focus on the question “What have I learnt today”. It’s not a rebrand - so if you want both look for my bundle and then you’ll have SIXTEEN plenary activities - that’s your academic year sorted! The plenaries are: 60 seconds - tell a partner what you’ve learnt in a minute - timers includes. Picture review - draw how you feel/what you’ve learnt - template/handout included (print a bank of these ready!). Emoji review - select an emoji to summarise your learning today - template included if required (black and white or colour). Text message - write a reply to the text on the slide. 4-3-1, my take on the 5-5-1 review - write four sentences then whittle it down to just 1 word to summarise today’s lesson. Handout included, again print a stack ready! Red, Amber, Green - three sentence review of your learning today. Tell me three - answer the three summary questions about today’s learning. Status update - write a social media status to summarise your learning today. Macros must be enabled for the wheel to function, though the plenary activities can still be viewed without the wheel spinning (less exciting!). Enjoy!
French / MFL Plenary Wheel
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French / MFL Plenary Wheel

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NEW! See a video of this resource in action below BEFORE choosing to buy. TOP quality, fully resourced purchase. Can I first apologise if anyone is actually French and using this! I think I have expertly translated as best I can. Excusez-moi! This version of my plenary selector gets students to look back at what they have learnt in a French lesson. Slide 1 includes a spinning wheel that can be stopped to choose the plenary for the lesson. There are seven different outcomes so it could be used regularly and routinely in lessons to get students to reflect on their learning, all fully resourced where required. The PowerPoint took ages to make and code, so please don’t share too readily! You must enable macros on your computer to allow it to work, or get in touch with your IT technician! Enjoy. I own all text, even the French stuff. Images are public domain and copyright free.
History Lesson Plenary Wheel
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History Lesson Plenary Wheel

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This is a History Version of my Plenary Selector Wheel featuring 8 plenary activities to end a lesson. Spin the wheel on slide 1, select a student to say stop, stop the wheel and click the plenary that’s selected. Quite a fun way to end a History lesson. 8 Plenaries: Write a short diary entry to review learning. List and define **key terms **used in the lesson. Set your own homework. One minute discussions about learning. Exit Scrolls (History version of an Exit Note). Resource provided - print a stock of these in case it’s landed on! Pyramid Review. Resource provided - print a stock of these in case it’s landed on! Write a letter. Compass Points. Resource provided - print a stock of these in case it’s landed on! Macros should be enabled for this to work, just click enable if asked when opening the resource. Supporting material provided. Copy a load and have them to hand just in case that plenary pops up! As always, COPYRIGHT FREE imagery used throughout or created by me. All text and design work is my own. Ideas are also original. Enjoy.
GCSE Business Studies Homework Booklets - Business Activity, Marketing & People Topics
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GCSE Business Studies Homework Booklets - Business Activity, Marketing & People Topics

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These booklets are mapped against OCR's GCSE Business Studies NEW Specification (J204). They cover Unit 1 / Business 1 of the new specification. Each of the three booklets has 8 homework sheets. That's 24 HOMEWORK SHEETS! If setting one per week (which is MORE than enough) that's enough for AT LEAST three half terms, or HALF a school year, if not more. Each booklet has a space for teacher marking - MINIMAL marking though (see the preview). Look out for the bundle to cover Unit 2 / Business 2 too! Save almost 30%. Enjoy.
OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 5 (Finance)
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OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 5 (Finance)

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This 8-page booklet is mapped against OCR GCSE Business Studies J204. This resource includes a printable PDF version AND a PowerPoint version that learners can complete and submit online, via Google Classroom etc.   Answers included in separate PDF document! Homework sheets on: The Finance Department/Function Sources of Finance Revenue and Costs Fixed and Variable Costs Break-even Point Break-even Chart Cash Flow Forecasts      If you set one page each week, that’s more than enough for a half term. The pages also act as a good discussion point for a starter in the following lesson too (win, win!).      To REDUCE MARKING - there’s the smallest space for teachers to put 4 ticks to assess each homework. Low stakes, low work-load marking!
KS3 Computing/ICT - Multimedia Presentations Student Booklet & Teacher Guide
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KS3 Computing/ICT - Multimedia Presentations Student Booklet & Teacher Guide

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An eight page student booklet and accompanying outline of six lessons of work that gets students to create a PowerPoint presentation about either the Loch Ness Monster or Big Foot to include text, links, images and sounds. This is a fun, short unit of work suitable for Key Stage 3 ICT or Computing lessons. I must stress that, unlike some of my other resources, this is not a pick up and go, fully planned unit of work. It is an engaging student booklet that is GREAT for collating evidence of student work and it is a collection of six lesson OUTLINES. Teachers will need to add to this in order to fully teach reliability and skills in producing a multimedia presentation. I'd see this as a perfect first unit for either year 7 or 8 to get them started for a year of engaging ICT or Computing lessons. Enjoy! Any feedback is, as always, greatly received.
OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 4 (Operations)
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OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 4 (Operations)

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This 7-page booklet is mapped against OCR GCSE Business Studies J204. This resource includes a printable PDF version AND a PowerPoint version that learners can complete and submit online, via Google Classroom etc. Answers included in separate PDF document! Activities on: Production Process / Production Methods Quality Customer Service Consumer Law Location Suppliers / Procurement      If you set one page each week, that’s more than enough for a half term. The pages also act as a good discussion point for a starter in the following lesson too (win, win!).      To REDUCE MARKING - there’s the smallest space for teachers to put 4 ticks to assess each homework. Low stakes, low work-load marking.
KS2/KS3 Averages Series of Lessons FULLY RESOURCED - Full Lessons
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KS2/KS3 Averages Series of Lessons FULLY RESOURCED - Full Lessons

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At least four full lessons on averages. Each lesson introduces the average concerned (mean, median, mode and range). Confidence is built through a guided activity before students have to complete an activity themselves. Fully planned, resourced and differentiated. Almost 30% discount here! Enjoy.
OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 1 (Business Activity)
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OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 1 (Business Activity)

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This 9-page booklet is mapped against OCR GCSE Business Studies J204. This resource includes a printable PDF version AND a PowerPoint version that learners can complete and submit online, via Google Classroom etc. Answers included in separate PDF document! Activities on: Entrepreneurs Business Plans Sole traders / Partnerships Limited Companies Business Ownership (liability) Aims and Objectives Stakeholders Business Growth GREAT FOR HOMEWORK! If you set one page each week, that’s more than enough for a half term. The pages also act as a good discussion point for a starter in the following lesson too (win, win!). To REDUCE MARKING - there’s the smallest space for teachers to put 4 ticks to assess each homework. Low stakes, low work-load marking.
OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 2 (Marketing)
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OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 2 (Marketing)

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This 9-page booklet is mapped against OCR GCSE Business Studies J204. This resource includes a printable PDF version AND a PowerPoint version that learners can complete and submit online, via Google Classroom etc. Answers included in separate PDF document! Activities on: What is Marketing / the 4 P’s Market Research (Primary/Secondary) Market Research (Create a Questionnaire) Market Segments / Target Markets Price & Pricing Strategies Product Life Cycle Methods of Promotion / Changes in modern promotion methods (social media etc.) Market Data GREAT FOR HOMEWORK! If you set one page each week, that’s more than enough for a half term. The pages also act as a good discussion point for a starter in the following lesson too (win, win!). To REDUCE MARKING - there’s the smallest space for teachers to put 4 ticks to assess each homework. Low stakes, low work-load marking.
OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 3 (People in Business)
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OCR GCSE Business Studies Activity Booklet 3 (People in Business)

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This 9-page booklet is mapped against OCR GCSE Business Studies J204. This resource includes a printable PDF version AND a PowerPoint version that learners can complete and submit online, via Google Classroom etc. Answers included in separate PDF document! Activities include: Human Resources Department (inc. Internal/External Recruitment) Organisational Structures (interpretation) Organisational Structures (tall or flat & other key terms) Business Communication (internal or external/importance) Business Communication - most suitable communication methods Recruitment & Selection   7. Training & Development   8. Employment Law / Employee Rights If you set one page each week, that’s more than enough for a half term. The pages also act as a good discussion point for a starter in the following lesson too (win, win!). To REDUCE MARKING - there’s the smallest space for teachers to put 4 ticks to assess each homework. Low stakes, less work load marking.
GCSE  Business Studies Variety Bundle!
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GCSE Business Studies Variety Bundle!

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HALF PRICE BUNDLE!! FULLY planned lessons for WEEKS!! Bargain… A range of fun lessons for GCSE Business Studies. These lessons are ALL still applicable for the new GCSE Specification. The bundle covers Ownership, Stakeholders, Goods/Services and some finance. Check out my other FREE resources to add to your bundle for more finance stuff!
GCSE Business Studies - Business Ownership - 3 FULL lessons - plans, resources and extras!
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GCSE Business Studies - Business Ownership - 3 FULL lessons - plans, resources and extras!

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Save over 25% on the three MASSIVE lessons on Business Ownership for GCSE Business Studies. Lesson 1 - Sole traders Lesson 2 - Partnerships Lesson 3 - Companies (Private and Public) ALL fully resourced ALL include a lesson plan ALL include student handouts ALL double up for revision handouts! Bargain! ALL differentiated by outcome ALL include parts to stretch high abilities If you want to see quality BEFORE you buy, look for the ownership lesson plan within my free resources. I've also added a learning puzzle (this is literally a full lesson to complete!), homework sheet and a match up task. These additional tasks are for when sole traders, partnerships and companies have been taught to really ensure students have learnt the topic or could be used to recap in a few months after teaching. Enjoy!