A useful settling task for starting a revision session on the AQA biology syllabus.

A whole school PowerPoint slide to present differentiated lesson tasks. This differentiated task sheet enables students to take ownership for their own learning. The resource has been created using PowerPoint, this means that text boxes can be inserted onto the challenge levels to describe the tasks. I suggest two or three choices of task per challenge level. The challenge levels are indicated by spiciness, the spicier the task, the more challenging it is. Keywords: whole school, lesson, task sheet, worksheet, class template, chili, differentiated

I have created this worksheet to support A-Levels students to plot data accurately, but could easily be used with GCSE students. I deliver it as part of a lesson, prior to them doing a practical where they are required to demonstrate this as a skill. The data looks at the effect of temperature on the growth of * Onchorynchus mykiss* (Rainbow trout).

I have created this mini test as a quick assessment of my Year 10’s photosynthesis knowledge. Formated with three tests to a page so can be easily answered on the sheet and stuck in books without lots of printing. Answers included.

An A4 sheet with six prepared exit tickets. A quick and easy way to collect feedback on learning which is taking place in your class.

Suggestion slips which are made available to parents on open evening, cup-a-chat, drop in. They can also be filled in by pupils to collect a student voice.

Performance management proforma set up for two years with two six month reviews.

I created this excel sheet because our local authority ask for two SEND Plans to evidence that there have been two cycles of the graduated approach as part of the EHCAR documentation (although I acknowledge that there is no such requirement in the SEND Code of Practice). Using this table you can detail the intent, implementation and impact of the different interventions/resources used to date.

Reluctant toilet user? This may help Description: “Toilet Time Tales,” a creative and engaging resource designed to make toilet training an exciting journey for both parents and children. This innovative story prompt combines imagination, visual aids, and the essential process of using the toilet to create a positive and interactive experience for your child. Key Features: Interactive Visual Prompts: “Toilet Time Tales” is packed with colourful and captivating images that spark your child’s imagination. Each image represents a unique element of a story, waiting to be woven together with your child’s creative input. From friendly wizards embarking on adventures to magical worlds waiting to be explored, these images transform the toilet space into a canvas for storytelling. Parent-Child Bonding: Toilet training can sometimes be a challenging phase for both parents and children. “Toilet Time Tales” brings you together with your child in a shared storytelling experience, fostering a sense of connection and cooperation. As you create stories together, your child’s anxieties about using the toilet can transform into moments of laughter and enjoyment. Empowerment and Choice: This resource empowers your child by allowing them to take an active role in the storytelling process. By giving them choices on characters, settings, and actions, you help them regain a sense of control over a potentially stressful situation. This newfound sense of agency can translate into increased confidence in using the toilet independently. Customizable Stories: The modular nature of “Toilet Time Tales” ensures that each session can be tailored to your child’s preferences. Whether they’re in the mood for a daring space odyssey or a magical underwater quest, the images can be rearranged to create countless story variations. This flexibility keeps the experience fresh and exciting, encouraging regular toilet use. Positive Reinforcement: As your child engages in storytelling during toilet breaks, they’ll associate these moments with fun and creativity. This positive reinforcement can alleviate any resistance or reluctance towards using the toilet, gradually transforming it from a chore to a fun part of their routine. How to Use: Begin Storytelling: Invite your child to select an image and start telling a story based on it. Encourage them to use their imagination to describe characters, settings, and events. Take Turns: As the story progresses, take turns adding new images and ideas to the narrative. This interactive exchange keeps both you and your child engaged and invested in the story. Celebrate Creativity: Embrace the unexpected twists and turns your child’s imagination brings to the story. Celebrate their creativity and enthusiasm, making each storytelling session a memorable experience. This resource empowers both parents and children to conquer toilet training challenges together through creativity, imagination, and a strong sense of connection.

“The Assault Cycle” by Breakwell is a model of aggression that was introduced in Breakwell, G. (1997) Coping with Aggressive Behaviour. Leicester, British Psychological Society According to the model, aggressive behaviour is a cyclical process that progresses through a series of phases. The five phases of the assault cycle, as described by Breakwell, are: Trigger: The first phase involves the trigger event, which sets the aggressive behavior in motion. The trigger can be internal (such as frustration or anger) or external (such as a perceived threat). Escalation: The second phase is characterized by an increase in the intensity of the aggressor’s behaviour. The aggressor may become more verbal or physical, and may experience a loss of control. Crisis: The third phase is a critical point in the cycle, where the aggressor may lose all self-control and act out in a violent manner. Plateau or Recovery: The fourth phase involves a decrease in the aggressor’s behaviour, as they begin to regain control over their actions. Post-Crisis Depression: The final phase involves a return to normal behaviour, although the aftermath of the assault may continue to have an impact on both the aggressor and the victim. The Assault Cycle model can be useful in understanding and managing aggressive behaviour, as it emphasises the importance of identifying triggers and intervening early in the cycle to prevent escalation. By recognizing the warning signs of aggression and taking proactive steps to address the situation, individuals can help to defuse potentially violent situations before they escalate. We use this PowerPoint to capture and record triggers, signs and strategies for each phase. The first slide shows an entire cycle, this is followed by a slide for each phase with an image of that point on the graph on the left, and titled text boxes to complete on the right. They are individual to the child and they are stored in an easily accessible shared folder on our SharePoint; this means that it can be completed collaboratively and dynamically. We have found it to be a very useful tool for supporting children who are regularly acting aggressively or who go into crisis, perhaps from overstimulation or in response to a headache. The behaviour may be a trait of a particular neurodivergence such as ASD or pathological demand avoidance. We use this tool within an early years setting, but it could be applied at any level within education. We have found it to be very useful for identifying triggers so that that strategies can be put in place immediately which are specific to that individual child, so that they do not get to crisis point; or if they do, to ensure that their support is individual and appropriate for them.

If a child is exhibiting a particular behaviour and you want to identify why it is occurring and what the child may be communicating, an ABC table can help. It is an observational tool, we have ours uploaded to sharepoint so that anyone can access it, and complete it on an iPad shortly after a behaviour occurred. Alternatively you can print it out and have it close at hand within the classroom. The antecedent is what happened just before the behaviour occurred. You may want to include factors such as the noise level in the classroom, how busy it was, temperature, proximity to others The behaviour is what occurred e.g. ‘child x’ knocked the books deliberately off the shelf. . The consequence is what happened immediately after the behaviour. This is both for the child that exhibited the behaviour and to those who were affect by it. It can also include the effect on the environment.

Keystage 3 Resource A card sort where pupils are asked to match keywords with their definitions. Each central square has four keywords printed on each side. The definitions are on triangles which match up to the appropriate keyword. There are two sets of keywords, one in red and one in blue. They are also single or double bordered which means that the sets can still be identified when printed in greyscale. The card sort has been designed so that minimum cutting is required! Keywords: Solution, soluble, insoluble, saturated, dissolve, solubility, solvent, solute

This is a ten minute game which I created as a revision quiz for A-Level students revising semi-conservative DNA replication, although the board can be used for any biology topic, you just need to set the questions! You can either access the catchphrase board online at: http://www.grefintec.co.uk/catchphraseforbiology/story.html (copy and paste url to address bar) Or you can now download it for offline use from http://www.grefintec.co.uk/downloadslides.html (instruction on the site) Ask the first question to the class. The pupil who gets the question right, gets to choose a square to remove. This continues until either the questions are completed or the catchphrase is guessed. The winner is the person who can guess the biological catchphrase from the picture Just in case you can't work it out - the catchphrase is 'Survival of the fittest' Tip: Ask a pupil to be the game facilitator - enabling you to present the quiz. Enjoy!! Keywords: catchphrase, class game, biology, quick quiz, quiz, genetics, semi-conservative, DNA, DNA replication

Biologists use microscopes to see things that they can't see clearly with the naked eye. Microscopes are a fairly expensive piece of equipment and generally not very portable. In this practical you will convert smart phone/tablet to create a simple, portable digital microscope using cheap, easily accessible components. Then use it to explore and make observations about the microscopic details of everyday things. Keywords: science, microscopes, DIY, simple, fun activity, biology, STEM, STEM activity, STEM project, Science Club, STEM club.

Mini plenaries are a type of formative assessment and are a great way to review progress of learning during a lesson. It also allows pupils opportunities for self reflection. "Teachers have also begun to be more flexible in introducing effective ‘mini plenaries’ at critical points in a lesson to review progress, clarify misunderstandings and move the work forward (OFSTED Dec. 2003)". Just ask a pupil to select a card and in so doing will feel like they are taking responsibility for their own learning. Just print out 9 copies of page 1 of the PDF and return to the printer for double sided printing and then print out pages 2-10. It is best to print out the cards on thick paper/thin card. I have laminated my set for durability. There are five sets available from my TES shop, the only difference is the back design, the actually mini plenary suggestions are the same. This is the blue backed design. Keywords: formative assessment, mini plenaries, plenary, assessment.

Mini plenaries are a type of formative assessment and are a great way to review progress of learning during a lesson. It also allows pupils opportunities for self reflection. "Teachers have also begun to be more flexible in introducing effective ‘mini plenaries’ at critical points in a lesson to review progress, clarify misunderstandings and move the work forward (OFSTED Dec. 2003)". Just ask a pupil to select a card and in so doing will feel like they are taking responsibility for their own learning. Just print out 9 copies of page 1 of the PDF and return to the printer for double sided printing and then print out pages 2-10. It is best to print out the cards on thick paper/thin card. I have laminated my set for durability. There are five sets available from my TES shop, the only difference is the back design, the actually mini plenary suggestions are the same. This is the biology themed back. Keywords: formative assessment, mini plenaries, plenary, assessment.

Mini plenaries are a type of formative assessment and are a great way to review progress of learning during a lesson. It also allows pupils opportunities for self reflection. "Teachers have also begun to be more flexible in introducing effective ‘mini plenaries’ at critical points in a lesson to review progress, clarify misunderstandings and move the work forward (OFSTED Dec. 2003)". Just ask a pupil to select a card and in so doing will feel like they are taking responsibility for their own learning. Just print out 9 copies of page 1 of the PDF and return to the printer for double sided printing and then print out pages 2-10. It is best to print out the cards on thick paper/thin card. I have laminated my set for durability. There are five sets available from my TES shop, the only difference is the back design, the actually mini plenary suggestions are the same. This is the yellow backed design. Keywords: formative assessment, mini plenaries, plenary, assessment.

Mini plenaries are a type of formative assessment and are a great way to review progress of learning during a lesson. It also allows pupils opportunities for self reflection. "Teachers have also begun to be more flexible in introducing effective ‘mini plenaries’ at critical points in a lesson to review progress, clarify misunderstandings and move the work forward (OFSTED Dec. 2003)". Just ask a pupil to select a card and in so doing will feel like they are taking responsibility for their own learning. Just print out 9 copies of page 1 of the PDF and return to the printer for double sided printing and then print out pages 2-10. It is best to print out the cards on thick paper/thin card. I have laminated my set for durability. There are five sets available from my TES shop, the only difference is the back design, the actually mini plenary suggestions are the same. This is the green backed design. Keywords: formative assessment, mini plenaries, plenary, assessment.

Mini plenaries are a type of formative assessment and are a great way to review progress of learning during a lesson. It also allows pupils opportunities for self reflection. "Teachers have also begun to be more flexible in introducing effective ‘mini plenaries’ at critical points in a lesson to review progress, clarify misunderstandings and move the work forward (OFSTED Dec. 2003)". Just ask a pupil to select a card and in so doing will feel like they are taking responsibility for their own learning. Just print out 9 copies of page 1 of the PDF and return to the printer for double sided printing and then print out pages 2-10. It is best to print out the cards on thick paper/thin card. I have laminated my set for durability. There are five sets available from my TES shop, the only difference is the back design, the actually mini plenary suggestions are the same. This is the grey backed design. Keywords: formative assessment, mini plenaries, plenary, assessment.

I created these tins for use in my former nursery where they were enjoyed by children aged 2.5 years to school age. On one side are the ladybirds with 0 - 5 spots and on the reverse the number is written. The tins were left on one of the radiators and the children accessed them when they chose. Sometimes I would find some very curious things in the counting boxes but more often than not the quantity would match the number of spots on the ladybird. Keywords: EYFS, Curriculum for Excellence, Early Numeracy, Numbers, Counting, Nursery, Reception