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I am a secondary science teacher from Plymouth, United Kingdom. I mainly teach Biology and Chemistry and have a passion for designing interactive, engaging and well scaffolded resources that are inclusive for all pupils. I teach all years, from years 7-13. I teach the following curriculums: - KS3 Activate - AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (Biology and Chemistry) - AQA GCSE Biology - AQA GCSE Chemistry - OCR A, A Level Biology

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I am a secondary science teacher from Plymouth, United Kingdom. I mainly teach Biology and Chemistry and have a passion for designing interactive, engaging and well scaffolded resources that are inclusive for all pupils. I teach all years, from years 7-13. I teach the following curriculums: - KS3 Activate - AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (Biology and Chemistry) - AQA GCSE Biology - AQA GCSE Chemistry - OCR A, A Level Biology
KS3 Electricity and Magnetism - Revision Placemat
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KS3 Electricity and Magnetism - Revision Placemat

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A revision mat for a KS3 class studying electricity and magnetism. This revision placemat is designed for a top set year 8 class. This revision placemat covers: Circuit symbols The role of each component in a circuit The rules for current in series and parallel circuits Potential difference Drawing voltmeters in parallel Resistance Static electricity in terms of electrons / distribution of charge Magnetism - attraction and repulsion Magnetic fields Electromagnetism (what is it, how can the strength be changed, what are the uses)
Y7 Drawing line graphs - Introduction to science
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Y7 Drawing line graphs - Introduction to science

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A full hour lesson designed for year 7 as part of an ‘introduction to science’ unit, teaching key science skills to new students in KS3. This full hour lesson resource contains: A ‘5 in 5’ style retrieval starter recapping key concepts from primary school, lab safety, scientific apparatus, measuring, Bunsen burners, writing methods, drawing tables A lesson hook - funny graphs showing that correlation does not equal causation A guided student discussion - name the different types of graph and chart Direct instruction on categoric vs. discrete data A checkpoint task on categoric vs. discrete data - which is which? A fill in the blanks task, with answers direct instruction - rules for drawing a graph Spot the mistakes task in various graphs Guided teacher model (visualiser required) - students draw graph along with teacher Independent task - students draw their own line graph from a results table A written plenary task
AQA GCSE Quadrats - Random sampling
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AQA GCSE Quadrats - Random sampling

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A full 1 hour lesson designed for a low ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This is a theory lesson, so suitable for teaching random sampling with quadrats in the winter months! This lesson focuses on the method of random sampling, as well as the calculations. This resource includes: A ‘5 in 5’ retrieval-style starter A careers link (ecological consultant) Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load An embedded video An animated teacher model, helping students to visualise the method Model results A teacher model on calculating a mean / estimations, with answer slides Exam question on random sampling method, with optional scaffold, and answer slide Exam questions on calculations, with answer slides Written plenary
KS3 Acids and alkalis revision placemat
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KS3 Acids and alkalis revision placemat

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A revision placemat overviewing a topic on acids and alkalis, designed for a top set year 8 class. Could be used for a lower ability KS4 class. The revision placemat is double sided, with trickier content on the back e.g. symbol equations - could be printed single sided if needed. Topics covered: Examples of acids and alkalis pH scale Use of universal indicator and litmus paper Neutralisation reactions Word equations for neutralisation reactions Matching acids to their sources (from food and drink) Balanced symbol equations for neutralisation reactions
Revision Place mat - Homeostasis AQA GCSE
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Revision Place mat - Homeostasis AQA GCSE

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This revision place mat was designed for a lower ability year 11 group studying the topic ‘homeostasis’. This resources covers the following topics from AQA GCSE Combined Science: Structure of a neurone Reflex arc Ruler drop test method for reaction time Endocrine system - matching hormones to glands Blood glucose control (foundation tier only, no glucagon) Diabetes (type 1 vs. type 2)
AQA GCSE - ADH and osmoregulation
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AQA GCSE - ADH and osmoregulation

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This is a full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 11 class studying the AQA Biology syllabus. It comes with a full PowerPoint presentation and printouts. The PowerPoint contains the following: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Lesson hook Embedded videos Guided class discussions Guided teacher model slides Direct instruction slides (using dual coding, reduced cognitive load) ‘Check for understanding’ slides using hand signals, quizzes etc. Independent tasks (exam questions), with answer slides Challenge questions A written plenary task based on an exam question
KS3 Reproduction - Revision placemat
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KS3 Reproduction - Revision placemat

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This resource was designed for a higher ability year 7 class to revise our recent topic on reproduction. It could be used for a lower ability KS4 group. There are two different versions of this resource with slight variations - one is more open and challenging, the other is more scaffolded. These have been clearly identified for you. The areas covered in this revision placemat are: Labeling the male reproductive system Labeling the female reproductive system The function of each of the key reproductive organs Identifying the changes during puberty that occur in males and females The stages of the menstrual cycle Fertilisation A brief overview of pregnancy and childbirth
AQA GCSE - Electrolysis of aqueous solutions
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AQA GCSE - Electrolysis of aqueous solutions

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A full 1-hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Chemistry topic on “Electrolysis”. This lesson focuses on the electrolysis of aqueous solutions, with a specific focus on identifying the products formed at each electrode. This PowerPoint includes: A ‘5-in-5’ retrieval-style starter A retrieval practice task recapping the reactivity series (with varying levels of difficulty / scaffold to choose from) Guided class discussions Introduction slides outlining the rules at each electrode Teacher model slides to practice naming the product at each electrode Hand signal quizzes with answers, to check pupils’ understanding Table for students to copy and complete, practising naming the products at each electrode (varying levels of scaffold to choose from) Exam Questions for students to practise, with varying levels of scaffold to choose from Answer slides A game of ‘splat’ for students to play as a plenary task
KS3 Periodic table - Revision placemat
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KS3 Periodic table - Revision placemat

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A revision placemat designed for a higher ability year 7 class based on using and interpreting periodic tables. It could be used for a lower ability KS4 class. The resource contains two different versions, a ‘challenge’ sheet and a ‘support’ sheet. There are only slight differences between the two. These words can be removed if you do not wish the student to know which sheet they are receiving. The placemat contains: Identifying the key groups in the periodic table (e.g. alkali metals, halogens, noble gases, transition metals) Identifying groups and periods in the periodic table Using the periodic table to find an element’s chemical symbol, mass number and atomic number Defining key terms that describe an element’s property, e.g. conductive, malleable, brittle The organisation of the periodic table Using an element’s melting point and boiling point to determine its state at room temperature History of the periodic table (Newlands and Mendeleev)
Metal oxide word equations - Colour-coded worksheet
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Metal oxide word equations - Colour-coded worksheet

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A colour coded worksheet with ramped questions designed to teach students to independently write word equations for reactions between a metal and oxygen. Designed for a KS3 lower ability class, but could be suitable the whole way up to year 11. Contains an example and 12 questions for students to attempt. Contains answers.
AQA Chemistry of the atmosphere - Knowledge Organiser
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AQA Chemistry of the atmosphere - Knowledge Organiser

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A knowledge organiser based on the AQA GCSE Combined Science topic ‘Chemistry of the Atmosphere’. This knowledge organiser covers: Chemistry of the atmosphere - early atmosphere vs. current atmosphere. How did it change over time? Greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect Sulfur dioxide how it is formed and the problems it causes Oxides of nitrogen how it is formed and the problems it causes Carbon monoxide how it is formed and the problems it causes Particulate carbon how it is formed and the problems it causes Acid rain
AQA GCSE Biology - Bile function and liver
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AQA GCSE Biology - Bile function and liver

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This is a 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mid-ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science curriculum. They were studying the topic on the digestive system and enzymes. This lesson focuses on the function of the liver. In this lesson, students will practice: Labelling the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, bile duct Describing the functions of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, bile duct Describing the role of the bile in terms of neutralising stomach acid and emulsifying lipids My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
AQA GCSE - Electrolysis Required Practical
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AQA GCSE - Electrolysis Required Practical

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A full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Chemistry specification. This lesson is from the ‘electrolysis’ topic and guides students through the Required Practical on electrolysis. This resource contains a guided PowerPoint (inc. a health and safety slide), and a student method sheet with a results table and application questions. The slide contains answers to the application questions. My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
AQA GCSE - Classification and Evolution
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AQA GCSE - Classification and Evolution

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A bundle of lessons on the ‘classification and evolution’ topic, from the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification. These lessons were specifically designed for a lower ability year 10 class, but would be suitable for any KS4 group with some minor tweaking. All lessons include: A 5-in-5 retrieval starter A lesson hook and/or additional retrieval practice Very clear direct instruction slides (low cognitive load, dual coding) Checks for understanding (quizzes, hand signals, cold call questions) Teacher modeling Guided discussions Independent tasks with modeled answers Exam questions with mark schemes and/or modeled answers A written plenary
Electrolysis - GCSE Revision Placemat
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Electrolysis - GCSE Revision Placemat

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A revision placemat designed for a lower ability year 10 class for the ‘electrolysis’ topic. It is well scaffolded. The placemat covers: Labelling cathode, anode, cations, anions, electrolytes Reactivity series The general process of electrolysis Predicting the products of electrolysis of molten ionic compounds The general rules for the electrolysis of aqueous solutions Predicting the products of electrolysis of aqueous solutions
AQA GCSE - Organisation in ecosystems
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AQA GCSE - Organisation in ecosystems

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A full 1-hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 9 class studying the AQA GCSE Biology topic “Ecosystems”. This lesson focuses on levels of organisation in an ecosystem. This resource contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter A turn and talk task, with answer slide Introduction slides on levels of organisation (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) Checkpoints - Short written tasks in book to maintain engagement Hand signal quizzes to check understanding (with answer slides) Written task - matching key vocab to definitions (with answer slides) Class discussion - link to levels of organisation in an organism Embedded YouTube video from Amoeba sisters Whiteboard quiz, with answer slides Written plenary task
AQA GCSE Systematic sampling using transects (ECOLOGY)
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AQA GCSE Systematic sampling using transects (ECOLOGY)

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A full 1 hour lesson designed for a low ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This is a theory lesson, so suitable for teaching random sampling with quadrats in the winter months! This lesson focuses on the method of systematic sampling using transect lines. This resource includes: A ‘5 in 5’ retrieval-style starter A retrieval practice (recalling method for random sampling) Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher model slides (examples) An animated teacher model, helping students to visualise the method Guided class discussions Multiple choice hand signals quiz ‘Fill in the blanks’ closed task with answer slide Exam questions, with optional scaffolds, and answer slides Written plenary
AQA GCSE Biology - Thermoregulation
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AQA GCSE Biology - Thermoregulation

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This is a 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Biology topic ‘Homeostasis’. This lesson focuses on thermoregulation, and the mechanisms of controlling body temperature by homeostasis. My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task
AQA GCSE - Half equations in electrolysis
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AQA GCSE - Half equations in electrolysis

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A full 1-hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Chemistry topic of electrolysis. This lesson focuses on writing half equations This lesson includes detailed teacher models and worked examples with animations and specific questions to support students’ metacognition. Many practice questions are included which are ramped in difficulty to build confidence, and contain answer slides. Students work up to completing exam questions at the end of the lesson. My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task