Y7 Activate - Animal cellsQuick View
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Y7 Activate - Animal cells

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on the structure of animal cells. From this lesson, students should be able to: Label an animal cell (cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria, nucleus) Describe the function of each of the above organelles All of my lesson resources 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
Y7 Activate - Plant cellsQuick View
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Y7 Activate - Plant cells

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on the structure of plant cells. From this lesson, students should be able to: Label a plant cell (cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria, nucleus, cell wall, chloroplast, permanent vacuole) Describe the function of each of the above organelles All of my lessons 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
Y7 Activate - Using a light microscopeQuick View
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Y7 Activate - Using a light microscope

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on using a light microscope. From this lesson, students should be able to: Label a light microscope (eyepiece lens, objective lenses, fine focus knob, coarse focus knob, stage) Use a light microscope to view prepared slides Describe how to increase the resolution and magnification of an image using a light microscope All of my lesson resources 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 topicQuick View
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AQA GCSE Electrolysis topic

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A complete topic, containing six full 1-hour lessons based on the AQA GCSE Chemistry specification. Also suitable for the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification. These lessons were designed for a mixed ability year 10 class studying single science Chemistry. These lessons cover the specficiation points 4.4.3 Electrolysis from the unit 4.4 Chemical Changes. The lessons should be delivered in this order: Electrolysis introduction Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds Electrolysis of aqueous solutions Extracting aluminium using electrolysis Half equations in electrolysis Electrolysis required practical A revision placemat and knowledge organiser are also included. All of my lessons 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
Y7 Activate - Specialised animal cellsQuick View
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Y7 Activate - Specialised animal cells

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on specialised animal cells. From this lesson, students should be able to: Identify four specialised animal cells from diagrams (red blood cell, sperm cell, egg cell, nerve cell) Describe the function of four specialised animal cells (red blood cell, sperm cell, egg cell, nerve cell) Describe the basic adaptations of two specialised animal cells, and link their adaptations to their functions (red blood cell and sperm cell) All of my lesson resources 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
Y7 Activate - Diffusion (Movement of substances, from 'Cells' topic)Quick View
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Y7 Activate - Diffusion (Movement of substances, from 'Cells' topic)

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on ‘movement of substances’ (diffusion). From this lesson, students should be able to describe the process of diffusion, using specific examples. Students should also be able to name two substances that diffuse into cells (oxygen and glucose) and two substances that diffuse out of cells (carbon dioxide and water). This lesson includes a demonstration of skittles in water. All of my lesson resources 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
Y7 Activate - Specialised plant cellsQuick View
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Y7 Activate - Specialised plant cells

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on specialised plant cells. From this lesson, students should be able to: Identify two specialised plant cells from diagrams (root hair cell and palisade / leaf cell) Describe the function of two specialised plant cells (root hair cell and palisade / leaf cell) Describe the basic adaptations of two specialised plant cells, and link their adaptations to their functions (root hair cell and palisade / leaf cell) All of my lesson resources 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
Y7 Activate - Unicellular organismsQuick View
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Y7 Activate - Unicellular organisms

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This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on unicellular organisms. From this lesson, students should be able to: Name two unicellular organisms (amoeba and euglena) Describe the basic structures found in unicellular organisms (amoeba and euglena) and their functions Compare the structures of euglena to the structures found in animal cells and plant cells All of my lesson resources 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 electrolysisQuick View
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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
GCSE AQA Electrolysis Knowledge OrganiserQuick View
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GCSE AQA Electrolysis Knowledge Organiser

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A knowledge organiser / revision poster on the AQA GCSE Chemistry topic ‘electrolysis’. The knowledge organiser covers the key information on the following: The process of electrolysis Oxidation and reduction Electrolysis of aqueous solutions Extraction of aluminium using electrolysis Required practical on electrolysis Half equations in electrolysis
AQA GCSE - Electrolysis Required PracticalQuick View
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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 Electrolysis TOPICQuick View
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AQA GCSE Electrolysis TOPIC

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An entire unit designed for a mixed ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Chemistry topic of Electrolysis. This unit contains the following: Full 1 hour lesson introducing the process of electrolysis Full 1 hour lesson on electrolysis of molten ionic compounds (predicting the product at each electrode) Full 1 hour lesson on electrolysis of aqueous solutions (predicting the product at each electrode) Full 1 hour lesson on extracting aluminium using electrolysis Full1 hour lesson guiding the required practical on electrolysis, with worksheet provided Full 1 hour lesson on writing half equations for electrolysis Revision placemat for students to complete on electrolysis
OCR A Level Biology - Role of enzymesQuick View
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OCR A Level Biology - Role of enzymes

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec points: a) the role of enzymes in catalysing reactions that affect metabolism at a cellular and whole organism level b) the role of enzymes in catalysing both intracellular and extracellular reactions, with catalase and amylase as examples 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
OCR A - Mechanism of enzyme action (lock and key / induced fit models)Quick View
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OCR A - Mechanism of enzyme action (lock and key / induced fit models)

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec point: c) The mechanism of enzyme action. To include the tertiary structure, specificity, active site, lock and key hypothesis, induced-fit hypothesis, enzyme-substrate complex, enzymeproduct complex, product formation and lowering of activation energy. 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
OCR A - Effect of temperature / pH on enzyme activityQuick View
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OCR A - Effect of temperature / pH on enzyme activity

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec point: d) i) the effects of pH, temperature, enzyme concentration and substrate concentration on enzyme activity, to include reference to the temperature coefficient. 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
OCR A - Coenzymes, cofactors and inhibitorsQuick View
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OCR A - Coenzymes, cofactors and inhibitors

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec points: (e) the need for coenzymes and cofactors in some enzyme-controlled reactions (f) the effects of inhibitors on the rate of enzyme-controlled reactions. 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 Tes paid licence
OCR A - End-product-inhibition in enzymesQuick View
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OCR A - End-product-inhibition in enzymes

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec point: (f) the effects of inhibitors on the rate of enzyme-controlled reactions, “the role of end-product inhibition.” 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
OCR A - 2.1.4 Enzymes topicQuick View
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OCR A - 2.1.4 Enzymes topic

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A complete topic, containing six full 1-hour lessons based on the OCR A Biology specification. These lessons cover the unit 2.1.4 Enzymes (not the PAGs, only theory lessons). The lessons should be delivered in this order: Role of enzymes Mechanism of enzyme action Effect of temperature / pH on enzyme activity Effect of substrate concentration on enzyme activity Coenzymes, cofactors and inhibitors End-product-inhibition All of the lesson resources in this bundle 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
OCR A - Effect of substrate concentration on enzyme activityQuick View
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OCR A - Effect of substrate concentration on enzyme activity

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From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec point: c) the effects of pH, temperature, enzyme concentration and substrate concentration on enzyme activity 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 - Digestion and Enzymes TOPICQuick View
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AQA GCSE - Digestion and Enzymes TOPIC

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These lesssons are designed for a mid-ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science curriculum. There are five, full 1-hour lessons from the digestion and enzymes topic which focus on: Labelling the digestive system and describing the function of each digestive organ Method of enzyme action, lock and key theory The effect of temperature and pH on enzymes Food tests (guided practical) The function of bile (neutralising stomach acid, emulsifying lipids) Also included is a knowledge organiser which contains the key information from this topic. This can be used as a visual to support SEND students throughout the topic, or as a revision resource for an end of unit assessment. All of the lesson resources in this bundle 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 of aqueous solutionsQuick View
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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