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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.
Edexcel SB2f Brain and Spinal Cord Problems
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Edexcel SB2f Brain and Spinal Cord Problems

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SB2f lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about brain and spinal cord problems. The lesson includes work on CT scans, PET scans, spinal cord problems, brain tumours and treating brain tumours.
Superhero Punnet Squares
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Superhero Punnet Squares

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Lesson designed to practice the use of punnet squares using superheroes. Also includes a past paper exam question (with mark scheme) and other tasks to consolodate learning. Based on the resource uploaded by jeltjie*
Edexcel CB9c Biotic Factors and Communities
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Edexcel CB9c Biotic Factors and Communities

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CB9c lesson from the new Edexcel combined Science GCSE (9-1) all about biotic factors and communities. Lesson includes recap of what abiotic factors are, competition, what biotic factors are, grey wolves in Yellowstone and the predator-prey cycle.
Biology Beyond the Curriculum- Module 2 (OCR Biology A)
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Biology Beyond the Curriculum- Module 2 (OCR Biology A)

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Collection of QR codes for students to scan to take them to relevant wider reading / watching about module 2 of the OCR biology A A Level. Includes links for: Chapter 2- Basic components of living systems Chapter 3- Biological molecules Chapter 4- Enzymes Chapter 5- Plasma membranes Chapter 6- Cell division
OCR Biology A- Chapter 14 Hormonal Communication
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OCR Biology A- Chapter 14 Hormonal Communication

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Chapter 14 unit from the OCR Biology A A-Level all about hormonal communication. 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: 14.1 Hormonal communication 14.2 Structure and function of the pancreas 14.3 Regulation of blood glucose concentration 14.4 Diabetes and its control 14.5 Coordinated responses 14.6 Controlling heart rate
Exploring Science 9A- Genetics and Evolution
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Exploring Science 9A- Genetics and Evolution

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Lessons from the 9A unit in the new Exploring Science scheme of work all about genetics and evolution. Including lessons for: 9Aa Environmental Variation 9Ab Inherited Variation 9Ac DNA 9Ac DNA Discovery 9Ad Genes and Extinction 9Ae Natural Selection *One lesson includes a link to a video on ActiveTeach but could be replaced with another available video. *
Edexcel SB9i Food Security
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Edexcel SB9i Food Security

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SB9i lesson from the new Edexcel biology GCSE (9-1) all about food security. The lesson includes how the global population size has changed, what food security is, changing diets, problems associated with ensuring food security, sustainability and biofuels. Some tasks in the lesson involve the use of worksheets/a video from the ActiveLearn but could easily be replaced by other available resources.
Edexcel CB5h Antibiotics
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Edexcel CB5h Antibiotics

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CB5h lesson from the new Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) looking at antibiotics. The lesson covers what Alexander Fleming discovered, what antibiotics are, how antibiotic resistance builds up, how we look for new drugs and the stages of testing drugs must go.
Edexcel CB5f Physical and Chemical Barriers
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Edexcel CB5f Physical and Chemical Barriers

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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.
Edexcel Combined Science Biology 1 Revision Worksheets
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Edexcel Combined Science Biology 1 Revision Worksheets

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Revision worksheets for the topics assessed in the Biology 1 paper of the new Edexcel Combined Science GCSE (9-1). Including: CB1- Key Concepts in Biology CB2- Cells and Control CB3- Genetics CB4- Natural Selection and Genetic Modification CB5- Heath, Disease and the Development of Medicines
Edexcel CB7e Control of Blood Glucose
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Edexcel CB7e Control of Blood Glucose

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CB7e lesson from the new Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) all about the control of blood glucose. The lesson includes what homeostasis is, what glucose is, the role of insulin in controlling blood glucose, the role of glucagon in controlling blood glucose, type 1 diabetes and a practical testing urine for diabetes.
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 SB5f Virus Life Cycles
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Edexcel SB5f Virus Life Cycles

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SB5f lesson from the new Edexcel biology GCSE (9-1) all about virus life cycles. The lesson includes structure of viruses, virus life cycles, using bacterial lawn plates to study viruses and calculating the area of a circle. One of the tasks requires the use of a worksheet from the ActiveTeach but could be substituted with other worksheets and there is a link to an animation on the ActiveTeach
Edexcel SB5g Plant Defences
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Edexcel SB5g Plant Defences

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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
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.
Edexcel SB6f Plant Hormones
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Edexcel SB6f Plant Hormones

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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.
Science End of Year Quiz 2019
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Science End of Year Quiz 2019

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End of Year quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term. There are 11 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. ***More rounds will be added in the run up to the end of term. *
Edexcel CB8d Cellular Respiration
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Edexcel CB8d Cellular Respiration

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CB8d lesson from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about cellular respiration. The lesson includes aerobic respiration, anaerobic respiration and how to measure rates of respiration using a respirometer.