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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 KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) DNA & the Genome Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) DNA & the Genome Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson & activities covering the DNA and genome content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy starter activity 3: A chromosomes key points activity 4: A dice assessment activity 5: A how genes code for amino acids activity 6: A DNA student model activity 7: A 6 mark assessment activity 8: A homework question 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 learning Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Protein Synthesis Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Protein Synthesis Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson & activities covering the protein synthesis content in the 2015 AQA Biology spec. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: A nucleotide codon activity 4: A transcription activity 5: A translation activity 6: A 6 mark assessment question 7: A homework question 8: 2 videos showing how protein synthesis can be modelled 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 learning Thanks for looking
KS4  AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Making Fertilisers Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Making Fertilisers Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the fertilisers section of the 2015 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A Haber process recall game 3: A use of fertilisers SPAG activity 4: Information on the reactions that produce ammonium sulphate, ammonium nitrate and ammonium phosphate 5: Sheets for students to gather information on 6: A making fertilisers industrially vs in the lab activity 7: A making ammonium sulphate plenary activity 8: A possible model activity 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 learning Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Biological Molecules Summary Sheets
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A Level Biology Biological Molecules Summary Sheets

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This resource is a series of summary sheets covering the biological molecules content in A Level Biology specification. These sheets can be used during revision in lessons, as prompts in lessons or can be sent to students as flipped learning activities. The areas covered in this resource are: 1: Water 2: Amino acids 3: Types of protein 4: Protein structure 5: DNA replication 6: Nucleotides 7: Dissacharides 8: Cellulose 9: Starch 10: Lipids 11: Triglycerides 12: Glycogen 13: ATP 14: Transcription 15: Translation Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology Biotechnology (Science) Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology Biotechnology (Science) Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the role of biotechnology in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: An activity sheet for students to work through 3: A key information starter game 4: A food security recall activity 5: A bio-fermenter model activity 6: A group presentation activity 7: A use of genetic engineering in food production discussion 8: A 6 mark assessment question 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 learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Factors Affecting Rate of Reaction Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Factors Affecting Rate of Reaction Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the factors affecting rate of reaction section of the 2015 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A starter game looking at key words used in practical investigations 3: Activities looking at the affect of surface area, temperature, catalysts and concentration on rate of reaction 4: A question for students to work through for homework 5: A 6 mark assessment question 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
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) 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
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: Gas Exchange in the Lungs Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Gas Exchange in the Lungs Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the gas exchange in the lungs content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Recall the structure of the lung and the process of breathing Describe the process of gas exchange in the alveoli Explain how the body is adapted to ensure a high rate of gas exchange 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 task 4: A starter diagnosis question 5: A key information game 6: Information on the alveoli 7: A modelling activity 8: A scientific writing activity 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
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
KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Reactivity Series Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Chemistry (Science) Reactivity Series Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the reactivity series content of the 2015 AQA Chemistry specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A starter game based on practical command words 3: A reaction of metals with water activity 4: A reaction of metals with acid activity 5: A reactivity series practical design activity 6: A group presentation activity 7: A sheet for students to fill out during a reactivity series investigation 8: A 6 mark assessment question Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Effects of Exercise Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Effects of Exercise Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the effect of exercise content of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resources includes: 1: A power point with activities to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: An oxygen debt activity 4: A recovering from exercise activity 5: A mini project task 6: A 6 mark 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