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A Level Biology Medicines & Their Uses Lesson & Activities
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This resource is a lesson with activities coving the medicines and their uses 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: A medicines discussion activity 4: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 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) 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
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
Improving Exam Technique: Hormones & Endocrine System Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Hormones & Endocrine System Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on group 1, 7 & 0 elements. 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 the function of the endocrine system 4: A question comparing the nervous & endocrine system 5: A question on the control of blood glucose 6: Questions on reproductive hormones 7: A question on the menstrual cycle 8: A question on contraception 9: A question on treating infertility 10: A question on TSH & negative feedback 11: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 12: 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: 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: Using Genetics Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Using Genetics Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on using genetics. 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 chromosomes 4: A question on transcription 5: A question on translation 6: A question on the DNA code 7: A question on genetic engineering 8: A question on the advantages & disadvantages of genetic engineering 9: A question on cloning 10: A question on embryo transplant 11: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 12: 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:  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
Improving Exam Technique: Water Treatment Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Water Treatment Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on water treatment. 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 water filters 4: A question on desalination 5: Questions on water treatment 6: A data analysis question on sewage 7: A question on sewage treatment 8: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 9: 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: 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:  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
AQA GCSE Biology Controlling Blood Glucose Lesson & Activities
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AQA GCSE Biology Controlling Blood Glucose Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the basics of glucose regulation within the body. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A worksheet for students to work through 3: A control of blood glucose modeling activity 4: A video showing how to carry out the modeling activity 5: A student set of notes 6: A modeling activity 7: A key information identification activity 8: A 6 mark plenary 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
New AQA GCSE Chemistry Mass of the Atom Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Chemistry Mass of the Atom Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the mass of atoms content in the new 2016 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A structure of the atom activity 3: A mass of the first 20 elements activity 4: A micro teaching activity on the mass of atoms Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Chemistry Reaction Profiles Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Chemistry Reaction Profiles Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the reaction profiles content in the new AQA 2016 Chemistry specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A pacman starter game 3: A key information sheet 4: A set of energy profile cards 5: A information hunt student sheet 6: A energy profile analysis plenary 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
New AQA GCSE Chemistry Atomic Structure Revision Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Chemistry Atomic Structure Revision Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the atomic structure section of the new AQA Chemistry 2015 specification. This resource includes 1: A starter blockbusters game to remind students how to use a periodic table 2: A atomic diagram activity 3: A drawing electron structure dice game 4: A what you can tell from an atoms symbol activity 5: A element analysis plenary activity Thanks for looking
New OCR A Level Biology Regulating Insulin Lesson
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New OCR A Level Biology Regulating Insulin Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the control of glucose and secretion of insulin section of the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A student sheet 3: A micro-teaching activity 4: An insulin production model activity 5: A question maze game 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
New AQA GCSE Physics Braking Energy Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Physics Braking Energy Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the breaking energy content of the new 2015 AQA Physics specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A kinetic energy starter game 3: A calculating kinetic energy activity 4: 2 graph activities 5: A calculating breaking energy activity 6: A breaking energy equation construction task Thanks for looking
Massive Christmas Quiz
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Massive Christmas Quiz

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The Massive Christmas quiz with over 100 questions and 10 rounds. This quiz will definitely give your students an amusing end of the year and caters for every taste, is editable and best suited to secondary students but could be used for all students. The main rounds include: 1: Movies 2: Christmas 3: Places 4: Books 5: Sport 6: TV 7: History 8: English 9: Art 10: Christmas There are also bonus rounds on: 1: Celebrities hiding behind Christmas trees 2: US landmarks 3: Cartoon characters 4: Scrabble 5: Computer games 6: Anagrams 7: Album covers 8: Animals There are also challenges on the following where students can get extra points 1: In 30 seconds write down the names of as many Christmas films as you can. 2: In 30 seconds write down the names of as many Christmas songs as you can. 3: In 30 seconds write down the names of as many Christmas TV specials as you can. 4: In 30 seconds write down the names of as many reindeer names as you can. 5: In 30 seconds write down the names of as many characters from A Christmas Carol as you can. 6: In 30 seconds write down the names of as many thigs you would find on a Christmas dinner as you can. 7: In 30 seconds write down the names of as many Christmas stories as you can. 8: In 30 seconds write down the names of as many Christmas presents your teacher might want to receive as you can. 9: In 30 seconds write down the names of as many Christmas carols as you can. All answers are included. These are on slides at the end of each round, so groups can quickly swap their answer sheets and mark each others. Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Understanding Genetics Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Understanding Genetics Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the understanding genetics content of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: A what Mendel discovered activity 4: A punnet (genetic) square activity 5: A discovery of the genome activity 6: A group presentation activity 7: A genetic tree 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