These are a set of short, low stakes tests for the Edexcel 9-1 Combined Science GCSE course for Biology. These test cover units CB1, CB6,CB7, CB8 and CB9. The test take around 10 minutes each and can be used for revision, a quick assessment, including peer or self assessment, or for homework. The markschemes are at the end of each paper, but can be cut out. The tests are mainly aimed at higher students, but foundation students should also be able to complete these questions.
A quiz where pupils work in teams and answer mostly exam style questions based on the 9-1 GCSE Biology section of the Edexcel scheme of work for SB3 only. There are three rounds of questions and the answers are at the end of the PowerPoint.
This is an entire lesson for the 9-1 GCSE Edexcel CC17b unit. This is aimed at lower ability pupils, but can be easily modified to make it more challenging. The Edexcel worksheets are required for this lesson.
This lesson follows the Edexcel 9-1 Specifitcation for the Biology GCSE course. This is an active lesson and requires you printing off some of the slides for the students for one of the activities The Edexcel worksheets are required for this lesson.
This is a whole lesson for the 9-1 Edexcel CB4a unit. It is aimed at lower ability students who may need help accessing the course. The Edexcel worksheets and online video are needed for this lesson.
Attached is a fully editable End of Year Quiz. There are 8 rounds and 89 questions. This should take one lesson and can be done by students individually or in teams. Most of the slides are animated. Enjoy and please leave feedback if you enjoy using this resource.
This is a simple crossword containing most of the keywords from the Edexcel SB8 unit of their 9-1 GCSE course. This activity can be used for revision, a starter, plenary or a homework.
This is a whole lesson based on Science Spot’ Christmas chromatography activity. It is aimed at KS3 Science students, but can be done with KS2 or KS4 SEN pupils also. The aim is to get pupils producing hanging Christmas decorations using chromatography. It is an alternative to watching a video at the end of term. The resource is fully editable and can be easily adapted. It is assumed that pupils have some knowledge of chromatography already, although this is not necessary for them to do the activity.
This is a full lesson for the Edexcel 9-1 combined science biology course. This resource is aimed at lower ability pupils. The Edexcel worksheets are needed for this lesson.
I’ve produced a simple revision summary sheet for the Edexcel Biology core practicals. This can be printed onto A3 sheet and completed or modified to make the boxes bigger for students to fill in. I’ve completed the CB1b (SB1b) core practical as an example of information needed. You may wish to use the Edexcel Science/Biology textbook in conjunction with the information provided to help students complete this sheet.
This activity takes a whole lesson (maybe two depending on ability range).
This PPT is based on the game deal or no deal. It is a class based activity, but pupils can play in teams. The questions are based on the CB4 unit of the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Combined Science course. The telephone in the corner is the home button.
This is a revision lessons for the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE CB9 unit. The purpose of the activity is to encourage independent work, but active learning. This resource consist of a series of questions on the CB9 topic which pupils answer in their books. The answers are at the end of the powerpoint. The Edexcel CB9 revision checklist is required for the starter activity.
This is a simple keyword quiz for the 9-1 GCSE CB9 unit of the Edexcel combined science course. This quiz tests students on topics e-i from the course. It could be used for revision or as a starter activity.
A ppt with some of the keywords needed for the CB3 assessments for the Edexcel 9-1 combined science GCSE for Biology. Pupils are given a definition, and they are required to give the keyword for the definition. Can be used as a mini test before an assessment.
These are two full lessons for the CB4d unit of the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Combined Biology course. I've done this across two lessons to encourage mastery of the main concepts. Lesson 2 has two starters (the first is for more able students and the second for less). The Edexcel worksheets are needed.
This is a short, low stakes test designed to quickly assess pupils knowledge in SB5 for the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE. This resource is aimed at students doing the higher paper, and includes exam questions, and a markscheme
This is a smaller Christmas quiz than my paid resource with completely different content. It can be done as a form time activity or included in an end of term lesson. This is fully editable and can be made more interactive if desired. The link to the video is for the music round can also be found in the ‘add notes’ section of the powerpoint slide.
Rounds include:
The reason for the season
Who’s hiding behind the Christmas cracker
Christmas Dingbats
Hope it saves you some time with planning!