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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.
KS3 Science: The impact of exercise, asthma & smoking on human gas exchange lesson & activities
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KS3 Science: The impact of exercise, asthma & smoking on human gas exchange lesson & activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the impact of exercise, asthma & smoking on human gas exchange content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: State the problems caused by smoking and asthma Describe how to treat problems caused by smoking and asthma Explain the effects of exercise on breathing This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: Alveoli recall activity 4: A diagnosis question 5: A smoking leaflet activity 6: A asthma & smoking paired questioning activity 7: An effect of exercise on breathing practical 8: A key question plenary activity Thanks for looking
AQA GCSE P3 Physics Revision Activities
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AQA GCSE P3 Physics Revision Activities

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This originally was a resource designed to be used over 3 lessons to prepare students to take the 2015 P3 exam as a mock. The lessons are based around a series of activities designed to engage students rather than reteaching them the content. For each activity there is a short tick list of what students need to know to help them identify where they still need to revise. The activities include: X-ray & ultra sound battle ships Electromagnetic induction micro-teaching The eye snakes & ladders CT scanner question matrix Refractive index card sort Pendulum data analysis activity Hydraulic question race Transformers 7 monkey activity Thanks for looking
New A Level Biology Neuronal Communication Revision Workbook
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New A Level Biology Neuronal Communication Revision Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, neuronal communication revision workbook that will help enable students to revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Nerves & neurones Generator potential Resting potentials Action potentials Propagation of an action potential Synapses Structure of the nervous system The brain Reflexes Muscles Sliding filament model Within the booklet are a range of different activities for students to work through to help them remember the content. Thanks for looking
A Level Biology ATP Synthesis & Electron Transport Chain Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology ATP Synthesis & Electron Transport Chain Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the ATP synthesis & electron transport chain content in the OCR (it would be suitable for other exam boards) A Level Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A starter game on the electron transport chain 3: A chemiosmosis activity 4: A ATP structure & synthesis activity 5: An electron transport chain activity 6: An assessment question 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 Chemistry (Science) Burning Fuels Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Burning Fuels Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Burning Fuels in the Oil 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 leading students through the lesson 2: A modeling activity with student sheet 3: A 6 mark starter activity 4: Combustion equation card sort 5: 6 mark question 6: Burning fuels issues 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
A Level Biology: Photosynthesis Workbook
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A Level Biology: Photosynthesis Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, photosynthesis workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Electron transport chains Chloroplast structure Photosynthetic pigments Light dependent photosynthesis Light independent photosynthesis Limiting factors of photosynthesis Thanks for looking
A Level Biology:  Cell Division Workbook
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A Level Biology: Cell Division Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, cell division workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: The cell cycle Mitosis Meiosis The organization & specialization of cells Stem cells Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: The Nervous System Workbook
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A Level Biology: The Nervous System Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, nervous system workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Neurone structure Sensory neurones Resting potentials Action potentials Saltatory conduction The synapse The structure of the nervous system Reflexes Thanks for looking
AQA 1-9 GCSE Chemistry (Science) Chemical Analysis Revision Workbook
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AQA 1-9 GCSE Chemistry (Science) Chemical Analysis Revision Workbook

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This resource is a GCSE Chemistry, chemical analysis revision workbook that will help enable students to revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the GCSE Chemistry 2015 specification in this section. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Purity Chromatography Flame tests Testing for sulphides Testing for carbonates Testing for metal ions Instrumental analysis Within the booklet are a range of different activities for students to work through to help them remember the content. Thanks for looking
New AQA 2016 GCSE  Chemistry (Science)  Extraction & Purification of Copper Lesson
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New AQA 2016 GCSE Chemistry (Science) Extraction & Purification of Copper Lesson

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A new lesson covering all the points in the new AQA 2016 GCSE Science specification, Copper Extraction & Purification in the metals 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: Purification diagrams 2: A power point leading students through the lesson 3: 6 mark starter question on smelting 4: Copper purification production stage cards 5: Literacy activity 6: A pick out the key points activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Transport in Animals Workbook
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A Level Biology: Transport in Animals Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, transport in animals workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Types of circulation Blood vessels The Heart The cardiac cycle The formation of tissue fluid Transport of Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Evolution & Classification Workbook
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A Level Biology: Evolution & Classification Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, evolution and classification workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Classification The 5 Kingdoms The 3 Domains Natural Selection & Evolution Evidence of Evolution Variation Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: The Structure of the Lungs Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: The Structure of the Lungs Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the structure of the lungs content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label the structure of the lungs Describe the function of each part of the lungs Explain the process required for breathing This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A diagnosis starter question 4: Slides on the main parts of the lungs 5: A diagram annotation activity 6: A lung dissection activity 7: A recall activity 8: A set of key information plenary questions Thanks for looking
New GCSE AQA Physics Series Circuits Lesson
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New GCSE AQA Physics Series Circuits Lesson

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This resource is a whole lesson covering the series circuits content of the new 2016 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A resistance calculation starter activity 3: A circuit symbol building kit 4: A circuit building activity 5: A total resistance in a series circuit activity 6: A resistance challenge activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Pathogens & Immunity Workbook
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A Level Biology: Pathogens & Immunity Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, pathogens & immunity workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Plant & animal diseases Types of pathogen Disease transmission Plant defences Non specific immunity Antibodies Humoral immunity Acquired immunity Phagocytosis Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Hormonal Control Workbook
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A Level Biology: Hormonal Control Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, hormonal control workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Hormonal control Adrenaline The control of blood glucose The control of insulin release The structure of the pancreas Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Genetics of Living Systems Workbook
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A Level Biology: Genetics of Living Systems Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, genetics of living systems workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Mutations Lac operon The control of genetics Body plans & homeobox genes Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Gas Exchange Systems Workbook
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A Level Biology: Gas Exchange Systems Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, gas exchange systems workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Gas exchange in mammals Gas exchange surfaces Gas exchange in insects Gas exchange in fish Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Bonding Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Bonding Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on bonding. 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 question on atomic structure 4: A questions looking simple ionic bonding 5: A question looking at covalent bonding 6: A question on giant ionic bonding 7: A question on simple covalent molecules 8: A question on giant covalent molecules 9: A question on graphite 10: A question on diamond 11: A question on metallic bonding 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
KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the bacteria and yeast cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label a diagram of a bacteria and yeast cell Outline the functions of bacteria and yeast organelles Summarise the cell biology we have covered so far This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A recall starter game 4: A paired questioning activity 5: Diagrams for students to annotate 6: A code breaker 7: An extension activity Thanks for looking