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.
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.
SB3f lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE looking at the work of Gregor Mendel including what he did, the conclusions he drew and the response at the time.
One of the tasks (about 10 minutes of the lesson) involves the use of the Pearson ActiveTeach worksheets, but could easily be replaced by other worksheets/tasks
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
Chapter 2 unit from the OCR Biology A A-Level all about basic components of living systems. 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:
2.1 Microscopy
(split into two lesson due to half of lesson one being used to introduce the course to new year 12 students. Could easily be grouped together as one though).
2.2 Magnification and Calibration
(tasks involve the use of a maths skills in biology text book but could be swapped out for other textbooks/worksheets you have available).
2.3 More Microscopy
2.4 Eukaryotic Cell Structure
2.5 The Ultrastructure of Plant Cells
2.6 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
CB2e lesson for the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) looking at the nervous system.
The lesson includes what the CNS is, sense organs, pathway of an impulse, sensory neurones and a skin sensitivity practical.
CB5f lesson for the new Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) looking at physical and chemical barriers.
The lesson includes how pathogens get into the body, what physical and chemical barriers are, examples of barriers to pathogens, what STI's are, How STI's are spread and how to reduce the spread of STI's.
Chapter 6 unit from the OCR Biology A A-Level all about cell division.
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:
6.1 The Cell Cycle
6.2 Mitosis
6.3 Meiosis
6.4 The Organisation and Specialisation of Cells
6.5 Stem Cells
CB1a lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1) all about microscopes.
The lesson includes the parts of a microscopes, the history of microscopes, what magnification is, calculating image size, calculating total magnification, what resolution is, electron microscopes and changing units.
CB7c lesson from the new Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) all about the menstrual cycle.
The lesson includes menstruation, the menstrual cycle, the role of oestrogen & progesterone and contraception.
22.5 lesson from the OCR Biology A A Level all about microorganisms, medicines and bioremediation (biotechnology).
*The lesson 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.
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Revision booklet and an accompanying PowerPoint for the SB5 core practical all about antibiotics.
It includes starter questions all about antibiotics, explaining certain aspects of the method, thinking about the different variables, drawing a graph, analysing results and past paper exam questions.
CB7f lesson from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about type 2 diabetes.
The lesson includes a recap of type 1 diabetes, what type 2 diabetes is, the trend of type 2 diabetes in the UK, treating type 2 diabetes, BMI and waist:hip ratio.
Lessons for the 8D topic in the new exploring science scheme of work looking at unicellular organisms.
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 9A unit all about genetics and evolution.
*Intended to be printed as an A3 double sided worksheet - has learning outcomes on reverse side to check learning against.
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A collection of 3 lessons looking at the Science of Superheroes and students designing their own superhero. Used with year 7 students, but could be used for the rest of KS3 and higher up KS2. All worksheets are included within the PowerPoint (as hidden slides, that just need printing off).
Lesson 1:
Starter-listing superheroes and thinking how we can group/classify them.
Activity- look at origins of powers, types of powers and features to think about in designing a costune. Introduce task of designing a superhero, start some rough planning work.
Plenary- thinking how magnetic powers might be useful in day to day life.
Lesson 2:
Starter- true or false activity about real life 'superpowers'.
Activity- designing superhero, thinking about powers and origin of powers.
Plenary- what does groot need to grow/survive.
Lesson 3:
Starter- peer assess each other work around the classroom using post it notes, then making some improvements.
Activity- A story/cartoon strip about an accident in the lab where their superhero is first on the scene.
Plenary- answer the questions before magneto pulls the objects to him (questions could be changed to cover topics done recently).
22.2 lesson from the OCR Biology A A Level all about artificial cloning in plants.
*The lesson 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.
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22.4 lesson from the OCR Biology A A Level all about microorganisms and biotechnology.
*The lesson 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.
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Double sided A3 revision worksheet designed to help with revision for the CB1 topic in the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1).
Includes revision for:
- CB1a Microscopes
- CB1b Animal and Plant Cells
- CB1c Specialised Cells
- CB1d Inside Bacteria
- CB1e Enzymes and Nutrition
- CB1f Enzyme Action
- CB1g Enzyme Action
- CB1h Transporting Substances
There is also a list of all the learning outcomes on the reverse side that I get them to rate as the starter activity.
Revision worksheet for the CB9 topic in the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1).
Covering content from:
CB9a Ecosystems
CB9b Abiotic factors and communities
CB9c Biotic factors and communities
CB9d Parasitism and mutualism
CB9e Biodiversity and humans
CB9f Preserving biodiversity
CB9g The water cycle
CB9h The carbon cycle
CB9i The nitrogen cycle
Designed to be printed as a double sided A3 worksheet - all the learning outcomes for the topic can be found on the reverse of the worksheet
Double sided A3 revision worksheet for the CB6 topic in the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1).
Includes content from
-CB6a Photosynthesis
-CB6b Factors that affect photosynthesis
-CB6c Absorbing water and mineral ions
-CB6d Transpiration and translocation
All of the learning outcomes for the topic are included on the reverse side of the sheet as well.