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'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.
AQA GCSE Science Interactive B1 Biology Revision Activities
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AQA GCSE Science Interactive B1 Biology Revision Activities

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This resource contains a variety of interactive B1 revision activities designed to get students revising in a different way rather than just the traditional chalk & talk. On each slide with information there are a series of questions to help get students thinking about that particular topic. Included are a variety of different games & activities that can be tailored for your particular needs. Thanks for looking and good look with your revision
GCSE Biology Immune System Grid Literacy Starter Game
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GCSE Biology Immune System Grid Literacy Starter Game

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Just a quick little activity to help get KS4 students thinking. All you have to do to use it is ask the students to read the information card then working in pairs, roll a dice to which question they ask each other based on the the text they have read. You can use questioning after to assess students progress. Give it a go, I still cant believe how well it has worked for me Follow me @teacherchalky1
AS Biology Water Cohesion Theory in Transpiration Starter Game
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AS Biology Water Cohesion Theory in Transpiration Starter Game

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Just a quick little activity to help get AS Biology students thinking. All you have to do to use it is ask the students to read the information card then working in pairs, roll a dice to which question they ask each other based on the the text they have read. You can use questioning after to assess students progress. Give it a go, I still cant believe how well it has worked for me Follow me @teacherchalky1
KS4 GCSE AQA Biology (Science) Drug Development Lesson
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KS4 GCSE AQA Biology (Science) Drug Development Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, drug development section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A drugs starter question 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: A starter game 4: Drug development card sort 5: 6 mark question 6: A question sheet for students to work through 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
New OCR A Level Biology Spec Mammalian Exchange Surfaces (Lung Dissection) Lesson
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New OCR A Level Biology Spec Mammalian Exchange Surfaces (Lung Dissection) Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new OCR 2015 Biology A Level specification, Mammalian Exchange Surfaces (Lung Dissection) section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A key information starter activity 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: A card sort activity 4: A sheet for students to fill in on the lungs 5: Lung dissection practical endorsement activity Thanks for looking
AQA 2016 GCSE Biology (Science) Spec Active Transport Lesson
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AQA 2016 GCSE Biology (Science) Spec Active Transport Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, Active Transport section. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: Active transport darts activity 4: Active transport literacy starter 5: Mock exam question analysis activity 6: Labeling a villi activity 7: A 6 mark plenary question 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning 11: A student question sheet Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Osmosis Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Osmosis Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Osmosis section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An osmosis practical sheet 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: Which way will water move activity 4: Diffusion summary card 5: 6 mark AFL question 6: Osmosis discussion activity 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Diffusion Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Diffusion Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Biology specification, Diffusion section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A literacy starter game 2: A power point with leading students through the lesson 3: Calculating surface area to volume ratio activity 4: Diffusion in organisms activity 5: 6 mark exam question plenary 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science)  Culturing Microorganisms Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Culturing Microorganisms Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, Culturing microorganisms section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A practical sheet for students to work through 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: Calculating bacteria activity 4: Growing bacteria cards 5: 6 mark exam question plenary 6: Bacterial colony size activity 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
OCR A Level 2015 Biology Spec Introduction to Exchange Surfaces Lesson
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OCR A Level 2015 Biology Spec Introduction to Exchange Surfaces Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the OCR 2015 Biology A Level specification, introduction to exchange surfaces section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: A card sort activity 4: A surface area / volume ratio activity 5: 2 Mock exam questions 6: A homework activity 7: A modeling activity 8: A literacy activity Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Science Spec Sexual & Asexual Reproduction Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Science Spec Sexual & Asexual Reproduction Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, sexual & asexual reproduction sections. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: 6 mark question on types of reproduction 4: An information hunt activity on the advantages of both types of reproduction 5: Card sort activity 6: Mock exam question on types of reproduction 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
Science Classroom / Lab display Ideas
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Science Classroom / Lab display Ideas

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I've included some photos of lab displays I've put up over the years, hopefully they will help anyone who's looking for a bit of inspiration. I'm also toying around with the idea of writing a book on classroom displays. If anyone can make any suggestions on what to include that would be useful I would be appreciative. Follow me @teacherchalky1
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Enzymes in Digestion Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Enzymes in Digestion Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, enzymes in digestion section. This resource is designed to be taught in 3 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: An overall lesson plan 2: 3 power points leading students through the lesson 3: 6 mark construction question on enzymes 4: An information hunt activity 5: Lock & key card sort activity 6: Activity of enzymes graph activity 7: Enzymes & collision theory card sort 8: 6 mark question of factors affecting enzymes 9: Digestive system card sort activity 10: Enzymes in digestion circus activity with mock exam questions built in 11: The role of enzymes in digestion 6 mark question
AQA  GCSE Biology (Science) Specialised Cells Lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Specialised Cells Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, specialized cells section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A sheet for students to fill out during the lesson 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: A card sort starter activity 4: An information hunt activity 5: 3 mock exam questions with mark schemes & extra help 6: 6 mark question on cell organelles 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Plant & Animal Cells Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Plant & Animal Cells Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, plants & animal cells section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A starter game 2: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 3: A link to instructions on how to make a cells foldable 4: An information hunt activity 5: 2 mock exam questions with mark schemes & extra help 6: 6 mark question on cell organelles 7: A making a model cell instructions 8: A making a cells game instructions 9: A set of notes for students to use 10: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 11: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes  Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2015 GCSE Science specification, Eukaryotes & Prokaryotes section. This resource is designed to be taught in 1 lesson and includes activities for students to work through, group work activities as well as lots of opportunities for AFL. Included is the following: 1: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 2: A cells recall starter game 3: A literacy activity 4: An information hunt activity 5: A labeling activity 6: A sheet for students to work through 7: A 6 mark assessment question 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Viral Diseases Lessons Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec Viral Diseases Lessons Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the viral diseases content of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A 6 mark question starter activity 3: A question sheet for students to work through 4: A 6 mark assessment question 5: A set of notes for students to use 6: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 7: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning 8: Various activities to gather information on different viruses 9: Viral replication card sort Thanks for looking
New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec CHD Lessons
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Science Spec CHD Lessons

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Set of 2 lessons covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification on CHD. There are separate lessons on artificial treatments & drug treatments. All 2 lessons include activities for students to work through and there are lots of opportunities for AFL.