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Mr Francis - Simple Science

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With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place. Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.

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With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place. Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.
Home Learning Revision -  Communicable Diseases (Pathogens) - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)
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Home Learning Revision - Communicable Diseases (Pathogens) - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)

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A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification (foundation). This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. Includes Answers. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Topics include: 4.3.1.1 Communicable (infectious) diseases 4.3.1.2 Viral Diseases 4.3.1.3 Bacterial Diseases 4.3.1.4 Fungal Diseases 4.3.1.5 Protist Diseases Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Home Learning Revision -  Plant Tissues, Organs and Systems - AQA GCSE Biology
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Home Learning Revision - Plant Tissues, Organs and Systems - AQA GCSE Biology

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UPDATED A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification (foundation). This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. Includes answers. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Topics include: Plant Tissues Plant Organ System Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Cancer Revision Mat - AQA Combined Biology GCSE
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Cancer Revision Mat - AQA Combined Biology GCSE

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A revision mats for AQA combined Biology specification. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. Answers are also included. Topics include: Cancer Please take some time to review this resource. Thank you! Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
The Lungs, Heart, Blood and CHD Revision Mats - AQA Combined Biology GCSE
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The Lungs, Heart, Blood and CHD Revision Mats - AQA Combined Biology GCSE

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Two revision mats for AQA combined Biology specification. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. Answers are also included. Topics include: The Heart and Blood Vessels Blood Coronary Heart Disease: A Non-communicable Disease Please take some time to review this resource. Thank you! Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
The Digestive System and Enzymes  Revision Mats - AQA Combined Biology GCSE
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The Digestive System and Enzymes Revision Mats - AQA Combined Biology GCSE

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Two revision mats for AQA combined Biology specification. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. Answers are also included. Topics include: Organs of the Human Digestive System Food Tests Enzymes Please take some time to review this resource. Thank you! Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Principles of Organisation Revision Mat - AQA Combined Biology GCSE
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Principles of Organisation Revision Mat - AQA Combined Biology GCSE

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A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification (foundation). This revision mat includes, diagrams and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. Answers are also included. Topics include: Principles of Organisation Includes converting units and standard form questions. Please take some time to review this resource. Thank you! Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
SAMPLE NEW AQA Science Required Practical Handbook 9-1
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SAMPLE NEW AQA Science Required Practical Handbook 9-1

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These are sample of the AQA GCSE Science required practical handbooks that can be found on my page using the following link: Science - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-gcse-aqa-science-required-practical-booklets-9-1-11945151 Biology - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-aqa-biology-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945062 Chemistry - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-aqa-chemistry-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945090 Physics - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-aqa-physics-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945085
NEW AQA Biology Required Practical Handbook 9-1
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NEW AQA Biology Required Practical Handbook 9-1

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These student friendly handbooks are for the NEW AQA (9-1) Biology GCSE . These follow a similar layout and pattern I have used for the free revision and paid revision mats from my shop. Samples of these booklets can be found using the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sample-new-aqa-science-required-practical-handbook-9-1-11945258 These include a how to guide for each practical, practical information and questions regarding the methods and techniques used in each practical. There is also graph paper included in this booklet. References for the ‘working scientifically’, ‘mathematical skills’ and ‘apparatus and techniques’ requirements for each practical. Paper 1 booklet: Microscopy Microbiology (Biology) Osmosis Food Tests Enzymes Photosynthesis Paper 2 booklet: Reaction Time Plant Responses (Biology) Field Investigation (Quadrats) Field Investigation (Transects) Decay (Biology) I have not included exam questions for copyright reasons, so exam questions would make this booklet even better (use exampro for this). I have also created a bundle that contains all the required practicals for each subject and can be found using the link below. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-gcse-aqa-science-required-practical-booklets-9-1-11945151
Pathogens and Disease Fortune Teller Game (New AQA GCSE Biology 4.3.1)
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Pathogens and Disease Fortune Teller Game (New AQA GCSE Biology 4.3.1)

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This resource contains 3 fortune teller templates that can be used as revision for the students. They can ask each other the questions or test themselves to see how much they have learnt. These are easy to make and effective as revision or for plenaries in the classroom. Students in my classroom enjoyed testing each other on what they have learnt and found it an interesting way to help with their memory.
Home Learning Revision -  Hormonal Coordination (Negative Feedback) -  AQA Trilogy Higher (Biology)
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Home Learning Revision - Hormonal Coordination (Negative Feedback) - AQA Trilogy Higher (Biology)

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A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification including answers. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. This resource is great as homework or end of topic revision. Higher content is in red boxes. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Topics include: 4.5.3.6 - Negative Feedback (Higher) Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence
Home Learning Revision -  Hormonal Coordination (Reproduction and IVF) - NEW AQA Trilogy (Biology)
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Home Learning Revision - Hormonal Coordination (Reproduction and IVF) - NEW AQA Trilogy (Biology)

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A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification including answers. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. This resource is great as homework or end of topic revision. Higher content is in red boxes. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Topics include: 4.5.3.3 - Hormones in Human Reproduction 4.5.3.4 - Contraception 4.5.3.5 - The uses of hormones to Treat Infertility (Higher) Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence
NEW AQA Glossary of Key Words Card Sort
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NEW AQA Glossary of Key Words Card Sort

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This resource is used to help students understand the keywords used for investigations in science. This resource will help students understand how key questions will be asked and used to help them understand what questions are asking them. Examples of each would be good with this task and give students the opportunity to discuss what they think each word means.
Biology Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Biology
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Biology Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Biology

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This bundle contains the revision mats for the required practicals that now involved in the new AQA specification for 2018. They contain questions based around the methodology of the practicals, graph work and evaluation of the methods chosen. Exam question would be good to go along with these for added benefits. This revision mats include: Microscopy Osmosis Enzymes Food Tests Photosynthesis Reaction Time Field Investigation Microbiology (Triple) Plant Responses (Triple) Decay (Triple) Answers are also included for all the resources. These are great tools for use as homework after the students have performed the required practical or for revision before any assessments and their exams. Students have commented on these saying that they have found them useful tools for revision and helped them in lessons as aids. Please rate these resources and follow me for upcoming revision mats for the other areas of the specification.
Homeostasis & Nervous System - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)
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Homeostasis & Nervous System - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)

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A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification including answers. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. This resource is great as homework or end of topic revision. More revision will be added in the coming week before the exam. Answers are included. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Topics include: 4.5.1 - Homeostasis 4.5.2 - Human Nervous System Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Home Learning Revision -  Respiration - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)
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Home Learning Revision - Respiration - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)

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A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. Higher tier content is in red. Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration Response to Exercise Metabolism Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Home Learning Revision - Photosynthesis  - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)
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Home Learning Revision - Photosynthesis - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)

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A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. Higher tier content is in red. Answers are included. Topics include: Photosynthesis Reaction Rate of Photosynthesis Uses of Glucose from Photosynthesis HT - Cost Effectiveness HT - Inverse Square Law Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Health and Risk Factors Revision Mats - AQA Combined Biology GCSE
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Health and Risk Factors Revision Mats - AQA Combined Biology GCSE

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Two revision mats for AQA combined Biology specification. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. Answers are also included. Topics include: Health Issues The Effect of Lifestyle on Non-communicable Diseases Please take some time to review this resource. Thank you! Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Yr 8 Microbes and Disease Revision Mat
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Yr 8 Microbes and Disease Revision Mat

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A revision mat for the year 8 microbes and disease topic. Topics include: Types of Microbes Organelles of a Cell Human Defences Diseases White Blood Cells (Immune System) Vaccines Medicine Antibiotic Resistance Students in my year 8 classes have found this useful as either a homework or end of topic task.
NEW AQA Biology Trilogy Biodiversity and Human Activity
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NEW AQA Biology Trilogy Biodiversity and Human Activity

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A lesson for the new AQA Biology specification about the effects of pollution and human activity on biodiversity. Videos can be included about biodiversity - probably the trailer for Planet Earth 2. This lesson compresses the following topics into one lesson with the use of information sheets and a table: 4.7.3.2 Waste Management 4.7.3.3 Land Use 4.7.3.4 Deforestation Students found this type of activity useful, but needs consolidating at the end with either an exam question of other AfL techniques.