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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 Biology (Science) The Human Endocrine System Lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology (Science) The Human Endocrine System Lesson

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the human endocrine content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: An information hunt starer activity 3: A position of glands activity 4: A micro teaching presentation activity 5: A key information starter game 6: A Literacy 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 Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Transport in Plants Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Transport in Plants Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the transport in plants content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: An information hunt 3: A literacy questioning activity 4: A structured question 5: A 6 mark plenary question 6: A pair questioning activity Thanks for looking
KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Enzymes & Digestion Revision Lesson
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KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Enzymes & Digestion Revision Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the digestion & enzymes content of the AQA 2015 Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: An enzyme information hunt 3: A lock & key card sort 4: 2 6 mark questions 5: A digestion summary sheet 6: An enzyme interactive notebook activity 7: A student information collection sheet Thanks for looking
OCR / AQA A Level Biology Excretion, Kidneys & the Liver Revision Workbook
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OCR / AQA A Level Biology Excretion, Kidneys & the Liver Revision Workbook

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This resource is a Excretion, Kidneys & the Liver work-booklet that will help enable students to revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the OCR A Level Biology specification on this content. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Structure of the liver Liver function Waste products (excretion) Metabolism Urea production Liver cirrhosis Kidney structure & function Nephrons Water regulation Testing urine Treating kidney disease Throughout the booklet are a range of different activities including highlighting text, exam style questions, drawing diagrams, key word tables and lots more. Thanks for looking
AQA Biology (Science) Photosynthesis Required Practical Lesson
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AQA Biology (Science) Photosynthesis Required Practical Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with resources covering the photosynthesis required practical in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A 6 mark question starter activity 2: A power point which is used to structure the lesson 3: A set of student sheets to help students understand the practical 4: A 6 mark question which can be used for AFL Thanks for looking
AQA GCSE Biology (Science) The Use of Hormones to Treat Infertility Lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology (Science) The Use of Hormones to Treat Infertility Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities on the use of hormones to treat infertility content in the new 2016 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A card sort activity 3: A homework task 4: A set of IVF treatment information cards 5: A 6 mark analysis starter question 6: A 6 mark plenary question 7: A group discussion activity 8: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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 Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Ceramics, Polymers and Composites Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Ceramics, Polymers and Composites Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the ceramics, polymers and composites content in the 2015 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A sheet for students to fill out during the lesson 3: A key information starter game 4: A composite information hunt 5: A composite presentation activity 6: A polymers literacy activity 7: A polymer properties activity 8: A ceramic properties activity 9: A 6 mark assessment question Thanks for looking
New OCR AS Biology Spirometer Lesson
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New OCR AS Biology Spirometer Lesson

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This resource is a full lesson with activities covering the use of a spirometer content of the new OCR AS Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key word card sort 3: A spirometer practical sheet 4: A student sheet for students to fill in during the lesson Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Physics (Science) Hooke's Law Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Physics (Science) Hooke's Law Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the Hooke’s law content in the 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A practical command word starter game 3: A spring constant equation activity 4: A stretching and squashing explanation 5: A Hooke’s Law investigation design activity 6: A group presentation activity 7: A sheet for students to work through whilst carrying out the practical 8: A graph analysis activity 9: A 6 mark assessment question Thanks for looking
GCSE KS4 Biology (Science) Cells Revision Lesson
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GCSE KS4 Biology (Science) Cells Revision Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the cells content of the AQA 2015 Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: An organelles information hunt 3: A revision summary sheet 4: Interactive notebook activities 5: A suggested movement across the membrane modelling activity 6: A student active transport model activity 7: 2 exam style questions 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
New AQA GCSE Physics Speed, Velocity & Distance Time Graph Zombie Lesson!
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New AQA GCSE Physics Speed, Velocity & Distance Time Graph Zombie Lesson!

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the speed section of the new 2015 AQA Physics specification with a zombie twist. This resource includes 1: A literacy key word starter activity 2: An identify scalar & vector quantities activity 3: A speed calculation dice game 4: A rearrange the speed equation activity 5: A zombie chase data gather activity 6: A speed time graph activity 7: A 6 mark question plenary activity Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Physics (Science) Momentum Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Physics (Science) Momentum Lesson

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This resource is a lesson covering the momentum content in the new 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes: 1: The momentum equation activity 2: A power point to lead students through the lesson 3: A force & momentum activity 4: A conservation of mass activity 5: A graph drawing activity 6: A rearranging equations activity 7: A calculating stopping distance activity 8: A maze starter game 9: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson Thanks for looking
GCSE AQA Biology (Science) Leaf Structure & Photosynthesis Lesson
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GCSE AQA Biology (Science) Leaf Structure & Photosynthesis Lesson

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This resource is a whole lesson with activities covering the leaf structure & photosynthesis section of the new 2016 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities leading students through the lesson 2: A 6 mark question starter activity 3: A leaf structure demo activity 4: A information hunt activity 5 A 6 mark AFL question 6:A leaf modeling activity 7:A leaf interactive notebook activity 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
19 KS4 GCSE AQA 9-1 Science Practical Investigations Exam Questions
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19 KS4 GCSE AQA 9-1 Science Practical Investigations Exam Questions

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This resource is a set of 19 exam questions designed to improve how students answer questions based around practicals and practical data. The areas that the questions cover are: 1: Line transects 2: Electrolysis 3: Chromatography 4: Growing bacteria 5: Enzymes 6: Aerobic respiration 7: Anaerobic respiration 8: Using a potometer 9: Osmosis 10: Waves 11: Black body radiation 12: Temperature changes 13: Respiration in worms 14: Acceleration 15: Resistance 16: Decay 17: Refraction 18: Rate of reaction 19: Insulation Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Chemistry Calculating Chemical Yield Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Chemistry Calculating Chemical Yield Lesson

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This resource is a full lesson and activities covering the calculating chemical yield content in the new 2016 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A chemical yield key word literacy activity 3: A trivial pursuit dice game activity 4: A circus of questions activity 5: An exam style question plenary Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology Global Warming Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology Global Warming Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the global warming content of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A 6 mark question starter activity 3: A global warming graph activity 4: A how global warming is caused activity 5: A suggested model activity 6: A 6 mark plenary question 7: A student sheet for them to work through during the lesson Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Evidence for Evolution Lesson
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A Level Biology Evidence for Evolution Lesson

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This resource is a lesson on the evidence for evolution for the new 2015 OCR AS Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A Literacy activity 2: A snakes & ladders game 3: A power point to lead students through the lesson 4: A information hunt activity 5: A sheet for students to fill out 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 link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Physics Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Physics Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on Physics 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 questions looking at the resistance required practical 5: A questions looking at the density required practical 6: A questions looking at the stretching a spring required practical 7: A questions looking at the IR required practical 8: A questions looking at the SHC required practical 9: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 10: 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: 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