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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.
Improving Exam Technique: Electricity Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Electricity Questions - KS4 AQA Physics (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on electricity. 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 looking at circuit components 4: A power calculation question 5: A current in parallel circuits question 6: A power calculation question 7: A PD calculation question 8: A resistance calculation question 9: A IV graph question 10: ACDC questions 11: A national grid question 12: A transformer question 13: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 14: 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:  Skeletal System Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Skeletal System Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the skeletal system content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: State the names of bones in the skeleton Describe the functions of the skeleton 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 parts of the skeleton information hunt starter 4: A diagnosis question 5: A function of the skeletal system discussion activity 6: A SPAG activity 7: A recall activity 8: 2 plenary questions Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Using Microscopes Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Using Microscopes Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the using microscopes content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label the parts of a microscope Observe onion cells using a microscope Draw an accurate diagram based on your observations 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 microscope part information hunt starter 4: An example of how to work out magnification 5: A modelling how to make an onion cell slide activity 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: An extension activity 8: Making cheek cell slide instructions 9: Instructions on how to draw cells Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Specialised Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Specialised Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the specialised cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: * Name some specialised cells Identify the features of specialised cells Explain how the features of a specialised cell makes it good at its job 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 comparing real life jobs to cell jobs starter activity 4: Information on a range of specialised cells 5: A information hunt and table for students to fill in 6: A scientific writing plenary activity 7: An extension activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Cells to Organ System Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Cells to Organ System Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the cells to organ systems content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Know the hierarchy of a living organism Define cell, tissue, organ and organ system Apply your knowledge of organisation to explain how the systems of the body are arranged 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 what students already understand diagnosis activity 4: Slides on cells, tissues, organs & organ systems 5: A modelling activity demo that works well with students 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: A summary sheet for students 8: A cells to organ system card sort 9: An organisation diagram activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Gas Movement in the Lungs Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Gas Movement in the Lungs Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the gas movement in the lungs content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Recall the structure of the lungs Explain how airs move in and out of the lungs Compare the lungs to balloons inflating in a sealed bell jar 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 activity 4: A suggested video with questions 5: Slides on breathing in and out 6: A student modelling activity 7: A sheet for students to work through 8: A plenary activity comparing the lungs to a bell jar 9: A plenary diagnosis question Thanks for looking
KS3 Science:  Plant & Animal Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Plant & Animal Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the plant and animal cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Name the organelles of animal and plant cells Describe the functions of cell organelles Compare the structures of animal and plant cells 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: An organelles starter game 4: An organelle information hunt 5: A modelling activity for students to work through in groups 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: An extension activity 8: An optional home work activity 9: Instructions for students to make a game about cells Thanks for looking
New OCR AS Biology Natural Selection & Evolution Lesson
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New OCR AS Biology Natural Selection & Evolution Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the natural selection & evolution content in the new 2015 OCR AS Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A natural selection card sort activity 3: A selection information hunt activity 4: An examples of natural selection group activity 5: A student sheet for them to fill out during the lesson 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 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
New GCSE AQA Physics Parallel Circuits Lesson
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New GCSE AQA Physics Parallel Circuits Lesson

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This resource is a lesson covering the parallel circuit content of the 2016 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A circuit building kit to use in the starter 3: A resistance in a parallel circuit circus activity 4: A parallel circuit challenge activity Thanks for looking
New AQA Physics Static Electricity Lesson
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New AQA Physics Static Electricity Lesson

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This resource is a whole lesson on static electricity covering what is required by the new AQA Physics spec. This lesson includes: 1: A starter information hunt 2: A power point covering the lesson 4: A series of suggested demos 5: A static micro teaching task 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
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
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
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
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
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
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