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Michelle Heelis

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Experienced science teacher - 15 years of teaching. Commissioned resource author. Copy editor. Prefer active student-led activities and so tend to design accordingly. Save yourself heaps of planning time, for as little as £1.00. Funds generated from the sales of resource helps pay for the software and apps used to create my resources.

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Experienced science teacher - 15 years of teaching. Commissioned resource author. Copy editor. Prefer active student-led activities and so tend to design accordingly. Save yourself heaps of planning time, for as little as £1.00. Funds generated from the sales of resource helps pay for the software and apps used to create my resources.
NEW 2018 BIOLOGY Plant and Animal Cells - Correct the Mistakes
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NEW 2018 BIOLOGY Plant and Animal Cells - Correct the Mistakes

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Save on this resource by buying it as part of a bundle for £2.50 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-2018-biology-cells-and-introduction-bundle-11359079 Objectives: To know the main parts of a plant and animal cell Describe the function of these Compare and Contrast plant and animal cells Suitable for GCSE or high achieving KS3. Activity is designed to encourage discussion and pair work. Task Instructions 1) Draw and label a diagram of a plant cell in the middle of the quilt pattern. 2) Choose two colours to complete the pattern, one colour for correct statements and another for incorrect statements. 3) In your book copy out all of the correct statements and correct the incorrect ones. 4) Using these facts, write a paragraph that clearly shows the differences between a plant and animal cell.
New 2018 Biology - Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells - Fact Builder Activity
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New 2018 Biology - Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells - Fact Builder Activity

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Save on this resource by buying at as part of a bundle for £2.50 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-2018-biology-cells-and-introduction-bundle-11359079 Objectives: Understand how prokaryotic cells are similar and different to eukaryotic Draw and label a prokaryotic cell Apply knowledge Students start from the inside of the log pattern and choose 5 key words that best answer the questions posed. The next section up, they write short paragraphs to answer the question and using the keywords they have suggested.
Energy Dissipation Wasted and Useful - Foundation - NEW 2018 PHYSICS
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Energy Dissipation Wasted and Useful - Foundation - NEW 2018 PHYSICS

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Objectives: To understand what wasted and useful energy are To understand what happens to wasted energy Save on this purchase by buying the physics energy bundle here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-2018-aqa-physics-energy-11356971 A Trifold brochure worksheet suitable for GCSE Foundation Tier students or higher ability KS3. Print double sided for best effect. Colour and Black and white included
NEW 2018 Biology Cells and Introduction Bundle
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NEW 2018 Biology Cells and Introduction Bundle

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Bundle of 8 resources covering Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells, Plant and Animal Cells, Osmosis, Diffusion, Active Transport, large literacy activity and an introductory starter activity that focuses on KS3 prior learning. Included is also a multiple choice assessment resources.
London Underground Activity - Energy Transfers, Stores, Kinetic, Power, Conservation
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London Underground Activity - Energy Transfers, Stores, Kinetic, Power, Conservation

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This resource is made up of a trifold brochure with many energy related questions. Give students the question brochure, tube map and “sites and station” leaflet. As a virtual tourist to London the students aim to visit as many attractions as they can. They choose a station to start at and a site that they wish to visit. For each station along the way they answer the corresponding energy related question.
2017 AQA Specific Heat Domino Activity
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2017 AQA Specific Heat Domino Activity

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A Domino Puzzle (both a pdf and tarsia file) with answers. I usually use this activity in mixed-achievement pairs and ensure that students are able to access information via textbooks etc.
100 quiz cards/flash cards, Board Game, Change of State, Conduction, Convection, Mixtures etc
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100 quiz cards/flash cards, Board Game, Change of State, Conduction, Convection, Mixtures etc

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A revision resource that can either be used as a game (played exactly as you would snakes and ladders, except before moving a quiz card has to be answered), or the cards can be used by themselves as a revision aid. The resource includes about 100 cards on thermal transfer, alternating current, change of state (SEN) and one on mixtures. Please consider buying this in a bundle that will include many other other resources for very little extra outlay.
Electrical Circuit Crossword NEW 2018 SPEC
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Electrical Circuit Crossword NEW 2018 SPEC

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A crossword for the new AQA specification with answers attached. Words and Clues: components Parts of an electrical circuit current Flow of electrical charge diode Type of non-ohmic conductor DC Current that moves in one direction electrons Negatively charged particles fuse Can break the circuit. Safety first! Ohms Law that links current and p.d. Oscilloscope Shows an electrical wave Parallel Not series Amps The unit for measuring current Volts The unit for measuring voltage LED Light Emitting Diode LDR Light Dependent Resistor resistance Measured in ohms ammeter Equipment used to measure current voltmeter Should always be in parallel
24 x Dominoes SEN  Alternative Energy, National Grid, Power Stations
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24 x Dominoes SEN Alternative Energy, National Grid, Power Stations

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This is resource is specifically designed for lower achievers. It focuses on the basic concepts needed for the Generating Electrical Energy topics and uses simplified definitions. It is made up of a 24 question and answer domino activity and the solution. I have also included the questions and answers in a table form if you would like students to peer assess.
SEN Energy transfers puzzle and tasks 2018 spec
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SEN Energy transfers puzzle and tasks 2018 spec

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Suitable for SEN students and those struggling scientist. This resource is made up of a puzzle and questions relating to Energy Transfers. There is also a task asking students to design a rollercoaster taking into account the energy transfers needed to make it more thrilling.
P1.7 SEN Puzzle and questions on efficiency calculations
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P1.7 SEN Puzzle and questions on efficiency calculations

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This resource is a puzzle that needs to be cut out and rearranged to make sense of the text. It forces students to engage with what they have learned in a kinaesthetic way. Once completed students should be better equipped to do simple efficiency calculations.
SEN Cells and Inheritance - feedback text, quiz  and activity
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SEN Cells and Inheritance - feedback text, quiz and activity

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SUITABLE FOR LOWER FOUNDATION STUDENTS AND THOSE WITH POOR LITERACY SKILLS. This activity is designed to gauge level of understanding. It has 7 questions that tests student's ability to recall the function of parts of a cell. There is an associated piece of text (suitable reading age 12+) and feedback activities for them to undertake. As a rule I use this before starting the GCSE cells topic or the GCSE Inheritance topic. Please see my other resources at: www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/heelis
2018 - Chemical Bonding Summary and Differentiated Activity
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2018 - Chemical Bonding Summary and Differentiated Activity

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Objective: to gain a better understanding of covalent, ionic and metallic bonds through completing differentiated activities. Suitable for KS4 all abilities. For details of what is contained in this resource please see the attached photographs. A piece of text summarising the main points related to the three types of bonding and a set of 9 leveled activities.