Revision activity to help students revise all the topics found in the year 8 part of the new Exploring Science scheme of work. The idea is that students make their way around the clock, spending 5 minutes on each section.

A worksheet for students to do whilst watching the Our Planet documentary Jungle episode (season 1, episode 3). The episode is currently available on Netflix and DVD. Answers are also included.

Lessons for the 9B topic in the new exploring science scheme of work looking at plant growth. Including: 9Ba Reactions in Plants 9Bb Plant Adaptations 9Bc Plant Products 9Bc Clarity and Emphasis (L&C) 9Bd Growing Crops 9Be Farming Problems *There is some reference to the exploring science worksheets (but these could be easily replaced by other worksheets you have) and to the exploring science video’s on the ActiveTeach website (which could again be replaced by other YouTube links). *

Revision worksheet for the new Exploring Science 9B unit all about plant growth. *Intended to be printed as an A3 double sided worksheet - has learning outcomes on reverse side to check learning against *

Revision activity for the Edexcel combined science GCSE CB1 topic. The idea is that in pairs/groups, students roll two dice to determine which questions to answer and fill them in on the sheet.

Revision worksheet for the new Exploring Science 8B unit all about plant reproduction. *Intended to be printed as an A3 double sided worksheet - has learning outcomes on reverse side to check learning against *

SB8b lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about factors affecting diffusion. The lesson includes how to calculate concentration, diffusion recap, concentration gradient, surface area, thickness of membrane and fick’s law. There is 1 task which references the use of a worksheet from the ActiveTeach but could easily be replaced by other worksheets you have available.

Revision activity for the Edexcel Biology SB8 topic. The cards could either be handed out to students to sort themselves into the correct order as a whole class activity or printed smaller for an individual / small group activity.

Revision activity for the new Edexcel Biology SB8 topic. The idea of the activity is that they need to get all the questions answered on their sheet working cooperatively with the rest of class, with each person only being able to contribute one answer to each worksheet. I also allowed them to ask me to answer one question but could also be done independently amongst the students.

Revision worksheet for the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science CB1 topic (cells, enzymes, transporting substances). The idea is that students spend 5 minutes on each segment of the worksheet and make their way around the clock. The page numbers referenced are the Edexcel Combined Science text books .

SB5l lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about monoclonal antibodies. The lesson includes a recap on antibodies, how pregnancy tests work, what monoclonal antibodies are, how they are made and their uses.

Revision activity for the new Edexcel combined science CB6 topic. The idea of the activity is that they need to get all the questions answered on their sheet working cooperatively with the rest of class, with each person only being able to contribute one answer to each worksheet. I also allowed them to ask me to answer one question but could also be done independently amongst the students.

Revision activity for the new Edexcel combined science CB2 topic and Edexcel Biology SB2. The idea of the activity is that they need to get all the questions answered on their sheet working cooperatively with the rest of class, with each person only being able to contribute one answer to each worksheet. I also allowed them to ask me to answer one question but could also be done independently amongst the students.

SB7g lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about thermoregulation. The lesson includes what homeostasis is, average human body temperature, enzymes, the role of the hypothalamus, shivering, hairs standing on end, vasoconstriction, sweating, vasodilation and negative feedback. One ten minute task towards the end of the lesson requires the ActiveLearn worksheets but could easily be substituted for other worksheets

Revision worksheet for the new Exploring Science 8A unit all about food and nutrition. Intended to be printed as an A3 double sided worksheet - has learning outcomes on reverse side to check learning against

SB6g lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about plant hormones. The lesson includes the uses of plant hormones as selective weedkillers, rooting powders, in germination, making seedless fruit and ripening fruit, along with the advantages of each.

SB6f lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about plant hormones. The lesson includes tropisms, phototropism, gravitropism, the role of auxin and gibberellins / ethene.

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.

SB5h lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about plant diseases. The lesson includes plant disease symptoms, distribution analysis and diagnosis testing.

SB5g lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about plant defences. The lesson includes physical barriers, a plant cells recap, chemical defences, using plants for medicines and aseptic technique. there is a singular task (approx 10 mins) which requires the use of worksheets from the ActiveTeach