This is a game based on the card game Taboo. This is meant to be a whole class activity but can be modified so that pupils can do it in small groups. The keywords are from the CB6a GCSE Edexcel course, but can be used or changed to suit other exam boards. This is meant to be a plenary but can be used as a starter or lesson filler.

This resource is for lower ability pupils doing the 9-1 GCSE Edexcel combined science course. It requires the resources provided by Edexcel for this unit.

I take no credit for this animation. It's been modified to match the Biology Edexcel 9-1 GCSE specification. It's aimed at lower ability pupils and is not a full lesson, but rather a longer starter or refresher for lower groups.

These are a set of low stakes tests designed to help pupils prepare for their exams. They are specific to the Edexcel 9-1 Paper 2 Biology exams (SB1, SB6-SB9). Each test takes around 10 minutes and can be used for a quick assessment, including peer or self assessment, or for revision or homework. The mark schemes are at the end of each paper, but can be cut out These are aimed at higher ability pupils, but foundation pupils may be able to complete some of the assessments.

This lesson follows the Edexcel 9-1 Biology GCSE scheme of work. The edexcel texbook and worksheets are required for this lesson. For the core practical, I’ve used the exam board lab book, but this lesson can be easily modified to match the single Science textbook.

This is a short, low stakes test designed to quickly assess pupils knowledge in SB4 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 quick low stakes test, designed to assess some of the knowledge of pupils studying the 9-1 Edexcel Biology exam. This assessment is aimed at students doing the higher paper and also includes the markscheme.

This is a whole lesson for SB9m. This lesson follows the 9-1 Edexcel Biology GCSE course. The edexcel worksheets are required for this lesson.

A very easy lesson, based on the SB3a Biology unit of the 9-1 Edexcel GCSE course.

These are keywords from the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Combined Science course for Biology. The sort cards and Bingo cards can be used as a starter, plenary or for revision of the Keywords for a lesson.

A sort card featuring questions and answers on thermoregulation. This resources matches the key ideas from the Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Biology course, but can be used with other exams boards. Pupils are to match the questions with the answers. This activity can be done as a starter or plenary.

This is a keyword wordsearch aimed at lower ability pupils. The pupils are to find the words and then write out the definitions for the words. The words listed are from the Edexcel 9-1 combined science scheme for Biology. The aim is to get weaker students used to learning the keywords for the CB6 unit. It can be used as a starter or a longer activity in a lesson.

This is a starter/plenary aimed at lower ability pupils studying the edexcel 9-1 biology GCSE course. Pupils use the clues to find the keywords for the lesson.

This is a short, low stakes test designed to quickly assess pupils knowledge in SB3 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 short, low stakes test designed to quickly assess pupils knowledge in SB6 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 full lesson for the CB2a/SB2a Edexcel 9-1 GCSE unit. The edexcel worksheets are necessary for this lesson, although the lesson can be edited to exclude the need for them.

This activity is for lesson CB4d of the Edexcel 9-1 Combined Science GCSE. It is a simple crossword puzzle and word search activity for pupils to complete as they enter the room. The crossword is for more able pupils, whereas the word search is for weaker students.

This is a generic revision game template which can be used to assess any subject. The powerpoint can be easily edited. It is usually played with 2 teams and is a whole class activity. It can take a whole lesson to complete this game. I use this in revision lessons at the end of a topic. 20 questions can be created by a teacher or by the students and scores recorded on the template. The rules to the game are on the powerpoint. I hope it saves you some time with planning!

Although the DNA extraction practical is not a core practical, the Edexcel specification states that pupils need to know the method and how to apply the main concepts of the practical Attached is a revision summary sheet for this practical to help pupils focus on the main points

This is a whole lesson for the Edexcel CC3c unit of the GCSE combined science course. It is easy to edit, but the edexcel worksheets and access to the online video are needed. Alternative videos can be used. If you have more time, a practical lesson can be done in a second lesson/second half of a lesson to reinforce ideas.