As a teacher at an International school, I know the importance of captivating students in the classroom and I have designed resources with this in mind. Specialising in Cambridge iGCSE Coordinated Science and Biology courses and KS3 lessons based on Cambridge Checkpoint textbooks, I have everything a teacher needs to plan and deliver dynamic lessons.
As a teacher at an International school, I know the importance of captivating students in the classroom and I have designed resources with this in mind. Specialising in Cambridge iGCSE Coordinated Science and Biology courses and KS3 lessons based on Cambridge Checkpoint textbooks, I have everything a teacher needs to plan and deliver dynamic lessons.
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I believe it is our collective responsibility to deliver this topic with as much impact as possible, ensuring that students truly grasp the significance of our actions against the environment. By giving students a voice to discuss these issues and empowering them to actively contribute to the creation of a sustainable future, they can start to inspire change in themselves, others and hopefully (one day) the wider world.
✓ Engaging presentation
✓ Recaps previous learning
✓ Lots of short AFL tasks
✓ Exam question examples
This lesson on Pollution is designed for KS4 Science students enrolled in the CIE Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course. This is the third lesson in the topic 20 Human Influences on Ecosystems.
The lesson recaps previous learning from other linked topics to ensure students have a strong foundation before diving into the material. It also includes concise and easy-to-understand information and a variety of quick assessment for learning tasks to help students solidify their understanding of the topic. There is a strong emphasis on answering exam questions, with examples and the mark scheme included in the presentation.
Objectives:
Describe the effects of untreated sewage and excess fertiliser on aquatic ecosystems
Describe the effects of non-biodegradable plastics, in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
Describe the sources and effects of pollution of the air by methane and carbon dioxide, limited to: the enhanced greenhouse effect and climate change
Explain the process of eutrophication of water, limited to: increased availability of nitrate and other ions; increased growth of producers; increased decomposition after death of producers; increased aerobic respiration by decomposers; reduction in dissolved oxygen; death of organisms requiring dissolved oxygen in water
This lesson would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
✓ Engaging powerpoint
✓ Recaps previous linked learning
✓ Graph exam technique focus
✓ Past paper questions and mark scheme
This lesson on Populations is designed for KS4 Science students enrolled in the CIE Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course. This is the third and last lesson in the topic 19 Organisms and Their Environment.
The lesson recaps previous learning from other linked topics to ensure students have a strong foundation before diving into the material. It also includes concise and easy-to-understand information and a variety of quick assessment for learning tasks to help students solidify their understanding of the topic. Just glance through the PowerPoint presentation and you are ready to go! There are also lots of example exam questions taken from past papers to deepen students understanding of the topic.
Objectives
Describe a population as a group of organisms of one species, living in the same area, at the same time
Describe a community as all of the populations of different species in an ecosystem
Describe an ecosystem as a unit containing the community of organisms and their environment, interacting together
Identify and state the factors affecting the rate of population growth for a population of an organism, limited to food supply, competition, predation and disease
Identify the lag, exponential (log), stationary and death phases in the sigmoid curve of population growth for a population growing in an environment with limited resources
Interpret graphs and diagrams of population growth
Explain the factors that lead to each phase in the sigmoid curve of population growth, making reference, where appropriate, to the role of limiting factors
This lesson would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
✓ Engaging presentation
✓ Worksheet with table and diagrams
✓ Lots of short AFL tasks
✓ Exam question on enzyme investigation
This lesson on Biotechnology is designed for KS4 Science students enrolled in the CIE Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course. This is the second lesson in the topic 21 Biotechnology and Genetic Modification.
The lesson recaps previous learning from other linked topics to ensure students have a strong foundation before diving into the material. It also includes concise and easy-to-understand information and a variety of quick assessment for learning tasks to help students solidify their understanding of the topic. There is a strong emphasis on answering exam questions, with examples and the mark scheme included in the presentation.
Objectives:
Describe the role of anaerobic respiration in yeast during the production of ethanol for biofuels
Describe the role of anaerobic respiration in yeast during bread-making
Describe the use of pectinase in fruit juice production
Investigate and describe the use of biological washing powders that contain enzymes
Explain the use of lactase to produce lactose-free milk
Describe how fermenters can be used for the large-scale production of useful products by bacteria and fungi, including insulin, penicillin and mycoprotein
Describe and explain the conditions that need to be controlled in a fermenter, including: temperature, pH, oxygen, nutrient supply and waste products
This lesson would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
✓ Reviews all syllabus points
✓ Great topic review or revision resource
✓ Can be cut into revision cards
✓ Answers available as shown on presentation slides linked with the topic
✓ Key to highlight level of understanding
✓ Encourages independent study, knowledge retrieval practice and metacognition
This review worksheet is designed for students enrolled in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course, and covers the topic 21 Biotechnology and Genetic Modification. The worksheet is divided into different boxes to help students break down the information and organise what they need to know. It is double-sided and should be printed on A3 paper for students to complete. If printed single-sided, students can also cut the little boxes into flashcards for further study.
The tasks are split into different boxes to help students break down the information and organise what they need to know. This resource has been designed so that students can highlight the worksheet, rating each box either red, amber or green.
When I complete this I ask students to highlight their boxes as follows:
Green - The student can complete this in exam conditions (This means the student understands and remembers this information)
Amber - The student can complete this after checking their notes, resources or asking a classmate (The student understands this but doesn’t remember it)
Red - The student can’t complete this without asking for serious help (The student doesn’t understand or remember this)
You can then go over the answers for the remaining red sections with the class at the end of the lesson. This system helps students to think about the importance of knowledge retrieval and metacognition when revising. It also allows the class to settle by asking them to working in exam conditions by completing the green sections first at the start of the lesson. Finally it allows you to have immediate visual feedback about student understanding of your teaching.
This lesson would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
These questions are designed for students enrolled in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course, and covers the topic 18 Variation and Selection.
These questions would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
These questions are designed for students enrolled in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course, and covers the topic 21 Biotechnology and Genetic Modification.
These questions would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
✓ Reviews all syllabus points
✓ Great topic review or revision resource
✓ Can be cut into revision cards
✓ Answers available as shown on presentation slides linked with the topic
✓ Key to highlight level of understanding
✓ Encourages independent study, knowledge retrieval practice and metacognition
This review worksheet is designed for students enrolled in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course, and covers the topic 19 Organisms and Their Environment. The worksheet is divided into different boxes to help students break down the information and organise what they need to know. It is double-sided and should be printed on A3 paper for students to complete. If printed single-sided, students can also cut the little boxes into flashcards for further study.
The tasks are split into different boxes to help students break down the information and organise what they need to know. This resource has been designed so that students can highlight the worksheet, rating each box either red, amber or green.
When I complete this I ask students to highlight their boxes as follows:
Green - The student can complete this in exam conditions (This means the student understands and remembers this information)
Amber - The student can complete this after checking their notes, resources or asking a classmate (The student understands this but doesn’t remember it)
Red - The student can’t complete this without asking for serious help (The student doesn’t understand or remember this)
You can then go over the answers for the remaining red sections with the class at the end of the lesson. This system helps students to think about the importance of knowledge retrieval and metacognition when revising. It also allows the class to settle by asking them to working in exam conditions by completing the green sections first at the start of the lesson. Finally it allows you to have immediate visual feedback about student understanding of your teaching.
This lesson would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
✓ Reviews all syllabus points
✓ Great topic review or revision resource
✓ Can be cut into revision cards
✓ Answers available as shown on presentation slides linked with the topic
✓ Key to highlight level of understanding
✓ Encourages independent study, knowledge retrieval practice and metacognition
This review worksheet is designed for students enrolled in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course, and covers the topic 18 Variation and Selection. The worksheet is divided into different boxes to help students break down the information and organise what they need to know. It is double-sided and should be printed on A3 paper for students to complete. If printed single-sided, students can also cut the little boxes into flashcards for further study.
The tasks are split into different boxes to help students break down the information and organise what they need to know. This resource has been designed so that students can highlight the worksheet, rating each box either red, amber or green.
When I complete this I ask students to highlight their boxes as follows:
Green - The student can complete this in exam conditions (This means the student understands and remembers this information)
Amber - The student can complete this after checking their notes, resources or asking a classmate (The student understands this but doesn’t remember it)
Red - The student can’t complete this without asking for serious help (The student doesn’t understand or remember this)
You can then go over the answers for the remaining red sections with the class at the end of the lesson. This system helps students to think about the importance of knowledge retrieval and metacognition when revising. It also allows the class to settle by asking them to working in exam conditions by completing the green sections first at the start of the lesson. Finally it allows you to have immediate visual feedback about student understanding of your teaching.
This lesson would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
This revision worksheet is designed for students enrolled in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course, and covers the topic of ‘17 Inheritance’. The worksheet is divided into different boxes to help students break down the information and organize what they need to know. It is double-sided and should be printed on A3 paper for students to complete. If printed single-sided, students can also cut the little boxes into flashcards for further study.
The tasks are split into different boxes to help students break down the information and organise what they need to know. This resource has been designed so that students can highlight the worksheet, rating each box either red, amber or green.
When I complete this I ask students to highlight their boxes as follows:
Green - I can complete this in exam conditions (The student understands and remembers this)
Amber - I can complete this after checking my notes, resources or asking a classmate (The student understands this but doesn’t remember it)
Red - I can’t complete this without asking for serious help (The student doesn’t understand or remember this)
You can then go over the answers for the remaining red sections with the class at the end of the lesson. This system helps students to think about the importance of knowledge retrieval and metacognition when revising. It also allows the class to settle by asking them to working in exam conditions by completing the green sections first at the start of the lesson. Finally it allows you to have immediate visual feedback about student understanding of your teaching.
These questions are designed for students enrolled in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course, and covers the topic 17 Inheritance.
These questions would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
This bundle includes:
Lesson 1 - Chromosomes, Genes and Proteins
Lesson 2 - Cell Division (Mitosis and Meiosis)
Lesson 3 - Monohybrid Inheritance (including past paper questions to print with a mark scheme)
Topic Review Sheet
Lessons:
✓ Reviews all syllabus points
✓ Engaging presentations
✓ Recaps previous linked learning
✓ Lots of short AFL tasks
✓ Exam question examples throughout
✓ Past paper questions and mark schemes
✓ Answers available as shown on presentation slides linked with the topic
Topic Review Sheet:
✓ Can be cut into revision cards
✓ Key to highlight level of understanding
✓ Encourages independent study, knowledge retrieval practice and metacognition
✓ Reviews all syllabus points
✓ Great topic review or revision resource
✓ Can be cut into revision cards
✓ Answers available as shown on presentation slides linked with the topic
✓ Key to highlight level of understanding
✓ Encourages independent study, knowledge retrieval practice and metacognition
This review worksheet is designed for students enrolled in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course, and covers the topic 20 Human Influences on Ecosystems. The worksheet is divided into different boxes to help students break down the information and organise what they need to know. It is double-sided and should be printed on A3 paper for students to complete. If printed single-sided, students can also cut the little boxes into flashcards for further study.
The tasks are split into different boxes to help students break down the information and organise what they need to know. This resource has been designed so that students can highlight the worksheet, rating each box either red, amber or green.
When I complete this I ask students to highlight their boxes as follows:
Green - The student can complete this in exam conditions (This means the student understands and remembers this information)
Amber - The student can complete this after checking their notes, resources or asking a classmate (The student understands this but doesn’t remember it)
Red - The student can’t complete this without asking for serious help (The student doesn’t understand or remember this)
You can then go over the answers for the remaining red sections with the class at the end of the lesson. This system helps students to think about the importance of knowledge retrieval and metacognition when revising. It also allows the class to settle by asking them to working in exam conditions by completing the green sections first at the start of the lesson. Finally it allows you to have immediate visual feedback about student understanding of your teaching.
This lesson would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
These questions are designed for students enrolled in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course, and covers the topic 20 Human Influences on Ecosystems.
These questions would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
These questions are designed for students enrolled in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course, and covers the topic 19 Organisms and Their Environment.
For my lessons, revision worksheets and bundles in this topic:
Lesson 1 - Energy Flow, Food Chains and Food Webs
Lesson 2 - Nutrient Cycles
Lesson 3 - Population Sizes
Topic Review Sheet
Bundle (including all lessons, topic review sheet and past paper question pack)
These questions would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.
This bundle includes:
Lesson 1 - Genetic Modification
Lesson 2 - Biotechnology
Topic Review Sheet
Lessons:
✓ Reviews all syllabus points
✓ Engaging presentations
✓ Recaps previous linked learning
✓ Lots of short AFL tasks
✓ Exam question examples throughout
✓ Past paper questions and mark schemes
✓ Answers available as shown on presentation slides linked with the topic
Topic Review Sheet:
✓ Can be cut into revision cards
✓ Key to highlight level of understanding
✓ Encourages independent study, knowledge retrieval practice and metacognition
These questions are designed for students enrolled in the Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course, and covers the topic 1 Characteristics and Classification of Living Organisms.
These questions would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.