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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.
Biology
The Plastic Problem
Series of lessons looking at ‘The Plastic Problem’.
Lesson 1- looking at what plastic is, the different types of plastic and how to identify plastic objects.
Lesson 2- looking at what the issues with using plastics are, plastic in the ocean and how long items take to decompose.
Lesson 3- graph drawing lesson with different sets of data (differentiated by level).
Lesson 4- science in the news lesson looking at different articles to do with the plastic project and analysing/summarising them.
Lesson 5- looking at the solutions for the plastic problem (the four R’s).
Science Careers
Lesson looking at some different science based careers and the transferable skills gained in science lessons.
Science End of Year Quiz 2022
End of Year quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term.
There are 12 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.
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Edexcel CB2f Neurotransmission Speeds
CB2f lesson from the new Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) looking at neurotransmission speeds.
The lesson includes what motor and relay neurons are, comparing impulse speeds of neurones, synapses and the reflex arc.
Edexcel CB8 Revision Worksheet
Revision Worksheet for the CB8 topic in the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1).
Covering content from:
CB8a Efficient transport and exchange
CB8b The circulatory system
CB8c The heart
CB8d Cellular respiration
Intended to be printed as a double sided A3 worksheet- has all the learning outcomes for the topic on the reverse side
Edexcel SB8b Factors Affecting Diffusion
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.
Edexcel SB7/CB7 Teacher Led Revision Lesson
85 slide PowerPoint for a teacher-led revision lesson of SB7 (Edexcel Biology GCSE) and CB7 (Edexcel Combined Science GCSE) all about animal coordination, control and homeostasis.
Goes through all the key content needed with Afl points throughout.
Any higher/separate biology only content is marked as such and can be easily excluded when going through the lesson.
Edexcel CB3a Meiosis
New Edexcel Science GCSE, CB3 topic looking at Meiosis. Lesson includes stages of meiosis, gametes, haploid/diploid cells and chromosomes.
*All of CB3 can be found together here (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb3-11291549)*
Edexcel CB9c Biotic Factors and Communities
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.
Edexcel CB7 Revision Worksheet
Revision worksheet covering content from the Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) CB7 topic.
Includes content from:
- 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
Intended to be printed as a double sided A3 worksheet.
All the learning outcomes for the topic are on the reverse side of the worksheet.
Edexcel SB3f Mendel
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
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OCR Biology A- Chapter 13 Neuronal Communication
Chapter 13 unit from the OCR Biology A A-Level all about neuronal 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:
13.1 Coordination
13.2 Neurones
13.3 Sensory Receptors
13.4 Nervous Transmission
13.5 Synapses
13.6 Organisation of the Nervous System
13.7 Structure and Function of the Brain
13.8 Reflexes
13.9 Voluntary and Involuntary Muscles
13.10 Sliding Filament Model
Edexcel SB4h GM and Agriculture
SB4h lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) about GM and agriculture.
The lesson includes the use of pesticide, the Bt toxin, advantages/disadvantages of genetically engineering plants to contain the Bt toxin and GM crops vs. non-GM crops.
Edexcel CB9a Ecosystems
CB9a lesson from the new Edexcel combined Science GCSE (9-1) all about ecosystems.
The lesson includes resources organisms need to live, ecosystems, populations, communities, habitats, interdependent relationships, food webs, sampling and abundance.
Edexcel SB2/CB2 Teacher Led Revision Lesson
72 slide PowerPoint for a teacher-led revision lesson of SB1 (Edexcel Biology GCSE) and CB1 (Edexcel Combined Science GCSE).
Goes through all the key content needed with Afl points throughout.
Any higher/separate biology only content is marked as such and can be easily excluded when going through the lesson.
Edexcel CB6c Absorbing Water and Mineral Ions
CB6c lesson from the new Edexcel Combined Science GCSE (9-1) all about absorbing water and mineral ions.
Includes why water is needed, adaptations of root hair cells, osmosis and diffusion in plants and active transport.
Exploring Science 8A Revision Worksheet- Food and Nutrition
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
Edexcel SB6/CB6 Teacher Led Revision Lesson
68 slide PowerPoint for a teacher-led revision lesson of SB6 (Edexcel Biology GCSE) and CB6 (Edexcel Combined Science GCSE) all about plant structures and their functions.
Goes through all the key content needed with Afl points throughout.
Any higher/separate biology only content is marked as such and can be easily excluded when going through the lesson.
Edexcel SB4/CB4 Teacher Led Revision Lesson
76 slide PowerPoint for a teacher-led revision lesson of SB4 (Edexcel Biology GCSE) and CB4 (Edexcel Combined Science GCSE) all about natural selection and genetic modification.
Goes through all the key content needed with Afl points throughout.
Any higher/separate biology only content is marked as such and can be easily excluded when going through the lesson.
Edexcel CB8b The Circulatory System
CB8b lesson from the new Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) all about the circulatory system.
The lesson includes what the circulatory system is, blood vessels, valves and the components of blood.