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UK based Science teacher, mainly sharing resources for the Edexcel GCSE (combined science and biology), Exploring Science at KS3, OCR Biology A A Level Biology and one off Science lessons / projects.

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UK based Science teacher, mainly sharing resources for the Edexcel GCSE (combined science and biology), Exploring Science at KS3, OCR Biology A A Level Biology and one off Science lessons / projects.
Science Christmas Quiz 2023
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Science Christmas Quiz 2023

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10 Rounds of a Christmas Quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term (each with a minimum of 10 questions). There is a combination of science specific rounds, loosely based science rounds and nothing to do with science rounds. The rounds are: 2023 movies Celebrities in the lab Memory test Movie science Periodic table Christmas words Reindeer science Science by numbers Science in 2023 Science in the news The grid
Science End of Year Quiz 2024
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Science End of Year Quiz 2024

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End of Year quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term. There are 12 quiz rounds to choose from, each with 10 questions each. *There are several science based rounds, more loosely based science rounds as well as some generic rounds. *
Science End of Year Quiz 2023
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Science End of Year Quiz 2023

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End of Year quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term. There are 8 Quiz rounds to choose from (I usually have the folder open on the board and let one team at a time choose which round we do). *There are several science based rounds, more loosely based science rounds as well as some generic rounds. *
OCR Biology A- Chapter 16 Plant Responses
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OCR Biology A- Chapter 16 Plant Responses

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Chapter 16 unit from the OCR Biology A A-Level all about plant responses. *The unit was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. * Including: 16.1 Plant hormones and growth 16.2 Plant responses to abiotic stress 16.3 Plant responses to herbivory 16.4 Tropisms in plants 16.5 The commercial use of plant hormones
Edexcel CB4
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Edexcel CB4

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CB4 unit for the new Edexcel Science GCSE, including: CB4a Evidence for Human Evolution (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4a-evidence-for-human-evolution-11363569) CB4b Darwin's Theory (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4b-darwin-s-theory-11363584) CB4c Classification (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4c-classification-11363604) CB4d Breeds and Variation (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4d-breeds-and-varieties-11363672) CB4e Genes In Agriculture and Medicine (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4e-genes-in-agriculture-and-medicine-11363737) *All found separately at the links above*
Edexcel Combined Science Biology Core Practical Revision
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Edexcel Combined Science Biology Core Practical Revision

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Revision booklets and the accompanying PowerPoints for all of the core practicals in the biology section of the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1). Includes: CB1 Using Microscopes CB1 pH and Enzymes CB1 Osmosis in Potato Slices CB6 Light Intensity and Photosynthesis CB8 Respiration Rates CB9 Quadrats and Transects
Edexcel SB6e Plant Adaptations
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Edexcel SB6e Plant Adaptations

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SB6e lesson from the new Edexcel biology GCSE (9-1) all about plant adaptations. The lesson includes an investigation into leaf surface area, adaptations for increasing carbon dioxide uptake, leaf adaptations to maximise photosynthesis, adaptations for extreme environments and reducing water loss.
Exploring Science 7D- Ecosystems
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Exploring Science 7D- Ecosystems

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Lessons from the 7D unit in the new Exploring Science scheme of work all about ecosystems. Including lessons for: 7Da Variation 7Db Adaptations 7Dc Effects of the Environment 7Dd Effects on the Environment 7De Transfers in Food Chains Some of the lesson require the use of videos / worksheets from the ActiveTeach but easily be replaced by other videos or available worksheets
Edexcel CB9
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Edexcel CB9

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Entire CB9 unit from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about ecosystems and material cycles. Includes CB9a Ecosystems CB9b Abiotic factors and communities CB9c Biotic factors and communties CB9d Parasitism and mutualism CB9e Biodiversity and humans CB9f Preserving biodiversity CB9g The water cycle CB9h The carbon cycle CB9i The nitrogen cycle Some tasks within some of the lessons require the use of worksheets/videos from the ActiveLearn but could all easily be replaced by other available resources.
Edexcel CB5
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Edexcel CB5

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CB5 topic from the new Edexcel science GCSE (9-1). Including lessons on: - CB5a Health and Disease - CB5b Non Communicable Diseases - CB5c Cardiovascular Disease - CB5d Pathogens - CB5e Spreading Pathogens - CB5f Physical and Chemical Barriers - CB5g The Immune System - CB5h Antibiotics *All lessons can be found individually in my shop as well*
Edexcel CB6 Core Practical Revision- Light Intensity and Photosynthesis
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Edexcel CB6 Core Practical Revision- Light Intensity and Photosynthesis

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Revision booklet and an accompanying PowerPoint for the CB6 core practical all about light intensity and photosynthesis. It includes starter questions all about photosynthesis, explaining certain aspects of the method, thinking about the different variables, calculating the rate of photosynthesis, drawing a graph, analysing results and past paper exam questions.
Exploring Science Year 8- Revision Worksheets
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Exploring Science Year 8- Revision Worksheets

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Revision worksheets for all of the units in the year 8 section of the new Exploring Science scheme of work, including: 8A Food and Nutrition 8B Plant Reproduction 8C Breathing and Respiration 8D Unicellular Organisms 8E Combustion 8F The Periodic Table 8G Metals and their Uses 8H Rocks 8I Fluids 8J Light 8K Energy Transfers 8L Earth and Space
Edexcel CB6
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Edexcel CB6

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CB6 lessons from the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1) all about plant structures and their functions. Including: - CB6a Photosynthesis - CB6b Factors that affect photosynthesis - CB6c Absorbing water and mineral ions - CB6d Transpiration and tranlocation
Edexcel CB7
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Edexcel CB7

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CB7 topic from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE(9-1). Including: CB7a Hormones CB7b Hormonal control of metabolic rate CB7c The menstrual cycle CB7d Hormones and the menstrual cycle CB7e Control of blood glucose CB7f Type 2 diabetes
Edexcel SB9b Energy Transfers
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Edexcel SB9b Energy Transfers

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SB9b lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about energy transfer. The lesson includes plants getting energy from the sun, energy transfers through food chains, biomass calculations and pyramids of biomass. One task does involve the use of a worksheet from the ActiveTeach but could easily be swapped out for other available worksheets
Climate Change
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Climate Change

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A series of lessons looking at climate change and global warming. Lesson 1: Causes- what global warming is, what greenhouse gases are, are humans the cause, deforestation and fossil fuels. Lesson 2: Effects- data about climate change, sea level rise, ocean acidification, warming oceans, shrinking ice sheets, extreme weather events, effects on health and a graph drawing exercise. Lesson 3: Solutions- what can governments do, the Paris agreement, what businesses can do and renewable energy. Lesson 4: Solutions- what individuals can do to combat climate change. There are lots of exercises and information included in each lesson and it could easily be condensed down into fewer lessons by excluding some tasks. Likewise some of the tasks could be stretched out across several lesson depending upon the time you have. All worksheets/resources needed are within the PowerPoint as hidden slides.
KS3 Science Revision Clock
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KS3 Science Revision Clock

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Revision exercise for a KS3 science class. Intended for the class to spend 10 minutes on each section which has a question from different topics across the Exploring Science KS3 curriculum. Includes content from: 7A Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems 7F Acids and Alkalis 7G The Particle Model 7K Forces 8A Food and Nutrition 8L Earth and Space There is the outline of a smiley face in each box for students to rate that particular topic by either drawing on a smiley, middle or unhappy face.
Science Careers
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Science Careers

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Lesson looking at some different science based careers and the transferable skills gained in science lessons.