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Improving Exam Technique: Digestion & Enzymes Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Digestion & Enzymes Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on digestion & enzymes. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A questions on the lock and key mechanism 4: A questions on amylase action 5: A question on the break down of proteins 6: A questions on where enzymes are found in the digestive system 7: A questions on enzymes produced by the pancreas 8: A questions on the small intestines 9: A questions on the enzymes required practical 10: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 11: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Biology Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Biology Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on Biology required practicals. For each required practical there is an explanation of how to carry it out, a long answer question looking at getting students to write methods, a diagram / model to help students write a method and an answer to each question. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A slide on key vocabulary to do with practicals 4: A question looking at the osmosis required practical 5: A question looking at the photosynthesis required practical 6: A question looking at the sampling required practical 7: A question looking at the growing microbes required practical 8: A question looking at the plant tropisms required practical 9: A question looking at the reaction time required practical 10: A question looking at the plant tropisms required practical 11: A question looking at the decay required practical 12: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 13: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Protein Synthesis Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Protein Synthesis Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the protein synthesis content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A protein synthesis starter game 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A transcription activity 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 translation activity 9: Transcription & translation information Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Nucleic Acids Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Nucleic Acids Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the nucleic acid content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A DNA & the Genome recall starter activity 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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 quick fire set of plenary questions 9: Labels for a large modelling activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Protein Structure Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Protein Structure Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the protein structure content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: An amino acid structure starter activity 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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 quick fire set of plenary questions 9: An optional teacher modelling activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Type of Proteins Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Type of Proteins Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the types of protein content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A protein structure recall starter activity 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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 quick fire set of plenary questions 9: An optional Haemoglobin modelling activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology ATP Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology ATP Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the ATP content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A uses of ATP starter activity 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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 quick fire set of plenary questions Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Variation & Evolution Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Variation & Evolution Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Variation • Cloning • Genetic engineering • Evolution • Speciation • Evidence of evolution The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: A genetic engineering diagram for students to annotate 6: A fossils literacy activity 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark genetic engineering question 10: A cloning spag activity 11: A muti choice question activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Nervous System Revision Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Nervous System Revision Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • The nervous system and nerves • Synapses • Reflexes • Reaction time required prac • The eye • The brain The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Links to the specification 7: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 8: A 6 mark reaction time and synapse question 9: An eye game 10: A muti choice question activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Food Production Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Food Production Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Food security • Farming techniques • Biotechnology • Sustainable fishing The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: A food security discussion activity 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark sustainable fishing question 10: A farming techniques activity 11: A role of biotechnology activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Cell Division Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Cell Division Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Mitosis • Meiosis • Cell differentiation • Chromosomes The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Multi choice plenary questions 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark mitosis question 10: A mitosis spag activity 11: A crossing over activity 12: A DNA & Genome literacy activity 13: A uses of stem cells activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Pathogens & Immunity  Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Pathogens & Immunity Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: 4.3.1.1 Communicable (infectious) disease 4.3.1.2 Viral diseases 4.3.1.3 Bacterial diseases 4.3.1.4 Fungal diseases 4.3.1.5 Protist diseases 4.3.1.6 Human defence systems 4.3.1.7 Vaccination 4.3.1.8 Antibiotics and pain killers 4.3.1.9 Discovery and development of drugs The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Routes of transmission activity 6: Multi choice plenary questions 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark viruses and pathogen questions 10: A vaccination literacy activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Hormonal Control Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Hormonal Control Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Endocrine system • Glucose control • ADH • Hormones in reproduction • Contraception • Treating infertility • Negative feedback • The Thyroid gland The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Multi choice plenary questions 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark ADH question 10: Reproductive hormones graph activity 11: A glucose regulation SPAG activity 12: A control of blood glucose literacy activity 13: A treating infertility activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Homeostasis Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Homeostasis Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Homeostasis • Glucose control • Water control • Temperature control The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Multi choice plenary questions 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark water control question 10: A glucose control literacy activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Bioenergetics Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Bioenergetics Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Photosynthesis • Respiration • The effect of exercise • Metabolism The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Multi choice plenary questions 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: Respiration practice questions 10: The use of glucose by plants practice question 11: A 6 mark photosynthesis required practical question 12: A 6 mark question on metabolism Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Biological Organisation Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Biological Organisation Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • The Digestive System • Food Tests and Enzyme Required Practical • The Heart and Blood Vessels • Cardiovascular Disease The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Multi choice plenary questions 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark cancer question 10: A 6 mark student marking 6 mark question Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Transport in Cells Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Transport in Cells Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Diffusion • Active transport • Osmosis • Osmosis required practical The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Multi choice plenary questions 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark osmosis required practical question Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Cells Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Cells Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic cells • Plant & Animal cells • Specilised cells • Microscopes The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Multi choice plenary questions 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark microscope question Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Organisation of the Nervous System Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Organisation of the Nervous System Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the organisation of the nervous system content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: Key information covering the autonomic and somatic nervous system 4: A nervous system questioning activity 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 Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Farming Techniques Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Farming Techniques Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the farming techniques content in the 2015 AQA GCSE Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information literacy starter activity 3: Information on organic and intensive farming 4: An organic farming activity 5: An intensively farming chickens activity 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