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A science teacher since 2008 and exam board assessor I bring all my experience together to create fun educational resources that can be easily taught to any class. My resources are designed to teach content, build understanding and increase exam skills. There are many differentiated resources within the complete lessons and revision sets.

A science teacher since 2008 and exam board assessor I bring all my experience together to create fun educational resources that can be easily taught to any class. My resources are designed to teach content, build understanding and increase exam skills. There are many differentiated resources within the complete lessons and revision sets.
Gene technologies complete unit AQA A level Biology
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Gene technologies complete unit AQA A level Biology

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Full lessons that teach all the content from AQA specification 3.8.4.1 Recombinant DNA technology & 3.8.4.2 Differences in DNA between individuals of the same species can be exploited for identification of heritable conditions (A-level only) & 3.8.4.3 Genetic fingerprinting (A-level only). Each lesson should take about 1hour to teach, but you can easily adapt them to your own lesson timings. Making DNA fragments In vivo gene In vitro gene cloning & polymerase chain reaction. Locating genes, genetic screening, and counselling Genetic fingerprinting Using a detailed and engaging PowerPoint the students work their way through the content with a range of whole class quizzes, paired and individual activities. The lessons are well structured and uses real life examples of genetic diseases to enhance the learning of the students. Worksheets are included as PDFs for students to complete (all answers are present on the PowerPoint) with a variety of activities such as labelling diagrams and answering exam style questions. The lessons are self-explanatory in that you can simply click through, and it flows through the content. I use them in my own teaching and my students really enjoy them. If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be grateful if you could please try to leave a positive review!
Inverse square law
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Inverse square law

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Inverse square law and light intensity in the context of photosynthesis. AQA specification 4.1.2 understand and use inverse proportion – the inverse square law and light intensity in the context of photosynthesis. Includes: Easy-to-follow 22 slide PowerPoint: • Learning objectives stated All answers to each fun activity are present on the PowerPoint. • Warm up with basic maths skills practise. Clear explanations to make concepts easy to understand. Maths & graph skill worksheet Differentiated exam style questions. • All answers are given on the PowerPoint. This lesson specifically teaches/recaps the following ‘Key opportunities for skills development’ taken from the AQA specification: MS 3a, 3d (HT) – understand and use inverse proportion: the inverse square law and light intensity in the context of photosynthesis. If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be grateful if you could please try to leave a positive review!
Digestive system revision quiz AQA
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Digestive system revision quiz AQA

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A quiz that covers all the content from GCSE trilogy & triple Biology 4.2.1 & 4.2.2 AQA unit Organisation. This is a fun, colourful, quiz (also available a Q&A cards) students can work individually or in teams to answer 20 targeted questions. Can be used as part of a revision lesson or as a fun plenary. The activity supports revision and recall of the unit. Helps students to differentiate between describe and explain questions.
Locating genes, genetic screening, and counselling AQA
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Locating genes, genetic screening, and counselling AQA

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This fun and informative complete lesson covers all content from AQA specification 3.8.4.2 “Differences in DNA between individuals of the same species can be exploited for identification and diagnosis of heritable conditions”. Using a detailed and engaging PowerPoint the students work their way through the content with a range of whole class quizzes, paired and individual activities. The lesson is well structured and uses real life examples of genetic diseases to enhance the learning of the students. Learning starts with DNA probes, moves on to genetic screening and personalised medicine, finishing on genetic counselling. Worksheets are included as PDFs for students to complete (all answers are present on the PowerPoint) with a variety of activities such as labelling diagrams and answering exam style questions. The lesson is self-explanatory in that you can simply click through, and it flows through the content. My students have really enjoyed all the lessons in this unit so far, so I hope yours do too! If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be grateful if you could please try to leave a positive review!
In vitro gene cloning - PCR
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In vitro gene cloning - PCR

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Contains detailed content from AQA spec point 3.8.4.1 Recombinant DNA technology focusing on the process for In vitro gene cloning using the polymerase chain reaction (this is lesson 3 in my AQA Recombinant DNA technology unit). This resource contains a detailed, interactive PowerPoint with a range of engaging activities, quizzes, keyword focus, for your students to enjoy. The lesson is fully resources with 2 worksheets and final exam style questions to summaries and monitor learning. Answers to all tasks are included, this resource is also available as part of a bundle. The lesson is self-explanatory in that you can simply click through, and it flows through the content. My students have really enjoyed all the lessons in this unit so far, so I hope yours do too! If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be grateful if you could please try to leave a positive review!
Genetic fingerprinting AQA
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Genetic fingerprinting AQA

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This fun and informative complete lesson covers all content from AQA specification 3.8.4.3 Genetic fingerprinting. Using a detailed and engaging PowerPoint the students work their way through the content with a range of whole class quizzes, paired and individual activities. The lesson is well structured and uses real life examples of genetic diseases to enhance the learning of the students. Learning starts with an explanation of VNTRs, moves on to the process of genetic fingerprinting and gel electrophoresis, finishing on the uses of DNA fingerprinting. Worksheets are included for students to complete (all answers are present on the PowerPoint or page 2 of the worksheet) with a variety of activities such as keyword recall, individual challenges and answering exam style questions. The lesson is self-explanatory in that you can simply click through, and it flows through the content. My students have really enjoyed all the lessons in this unit so far, so I hope yours do too! If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be grateful if you could please try to leave a positive review!
Organisation unit revision set
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Organisation unit revision set

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AQA specification 4.2 complete set of Q&A cards, 2 x PowerPoint based quiz, and lesson PowerPoint. The cards support students in learning content by asking a range of questions that test assessment objectives AO1, 2 & 3. Using a range of state, describe, explain style questions students can work together, independently to review and reinforce their understanding of unit 2. The cards are easy to print double sided with matching questions and answers on each side. Can be used by students for paired/individual revision activity or as a whole class quiz. 50 cards in bundle on the hierarchy of organisation, digestion, circulatory system, non-communicable disease and plants incl transpiration. 20 question (and answer) powerpoint for class activity plus 25 question PowerPoint on circulatory system etc.
Infection & response revision mindmap
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Infection & response revision mindmap

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Infection & response This revision/plenary resource covers the complete specification for AQA Combined Science & triple Biology unit 4.3 Infection &response. Updated to include fully editable final slide! The PowerPoint contains an intricate mindmap that encourages students to develop links within this topic; which teaches about communicable disease, pathogens, defense systems, vaccination, drug discovery & development, BIOLOGY ONLY monoclonal antibodies, and plant disease; helping them to gain a greater depth of understanding of the unit. To use this resource, print out any of the slides (best on A3) then students can use their own notes/textbooks to fill in the bubbles and make the links. Can be used as a timed team game – allow each member of the team 1 minute to view the complete version then they race to fill in as much of their copy in 2 minutes as they can remember, repeat for each team member. Then ask the team to reflect on their mindmap and fill in any gaps using their own knowledge. It also works well as an individual task for a quiet summary/revision activity. For students that find it overwhelming to view the whole sheet I suggest covering half with plain paper and working on a section at a time to gradually build up the full picture. If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be really grateful if you could please try to leave a positive review!
In vivo cloning
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In vivo cloning

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In vivo cloning - complete lesson. AQA A level Biology: 3.8.4.1 Recombinant DNA technology (part 2). This is a complete lesson (second in series of 5) following AQA A Level Biology specification section “3.8.4 Gene technologies allow the study and alteration of gene function allowing a better understanding of organism function and the design of new industrial and medical processes”. This resource covers the specification points on “In vivo cloning” from 3.8.4.1 Recombinant DNA technology. The resource contains: an interactive PowerPoint (47 slides) 2 worksheets The PowerPoint contains the answers to all tasks. This is aimed to be an easy to use resource, very straight forward with all answers to all questions (including exam style practice questions). Lots of opportunity to reinforce prior learning through a range of fun quizzes, team competitions and individual work. This lesson will teach your students both content and skill enabling to perform well in their A level. If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be grateful if you could please try to leave a positive review!
AQA Cell structures plenary quiz
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AQA Cell structures plenary quiz

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Cell organelles (structures) keyword & function card based quiz. Eukaryote and prokaryote organelles included and clearly labelled with questions & answers. Simply print slides 2-5 double sided (short side) for a quick easy plenary knowledge check! The question cards are ready to print so you don’t have to spend time lining up and tweaking, just print, cut and go!
Plant organ systems & transpiration Q&A cards GCSE
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Plant organ systems & transpiration Q&A cards GCSE

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Ready to print, 10 double sided Q&A cards covering AQA GCSE Biology/Science specification 4.2.3. Each card asks thoughtful questions designed to support students exam skills by testing assessment objectives AO1, 2 & 3 with a range of recall, describe & explain style questions (answers on back). I will use these in the run up to exams as a fun revision activity for my Yr11s, to keep them focused and on target for paper 1! Print packs for students (or they can self print) for handy starter, plenary, revision sessions. There is also a full set for specification 4.2 content Unit 2 - Organisation (50 cards including this set) available as a bundle, check out my shop. If you have time and like my resources please think about leaving a review.
Circulatory system, Non-communicable disease & cancer quiz AQA revision
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Circulatory system, Non-communicable disease & cancer quiz AQA revision

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A quiz that covers the content from GCSE trilogy & triple Biology AQA unit Organisation. Questions are based on the following specification points: 4.2.2.2 The heart and blood vessels 4.2.2.3 Blood 4.2.2.4 Coronary heart disease: a non-communicable disease 4.2.2.5 Health issues 4.2.2.6 The effect of lifestyle on some non-communicable diseases 4.2.2.7 Cancer This is a fun, colourful, quiz (also available a Q&A cards) students can work individually or in teams to answer 25 targeted questions. Can be used as part of a revision lesson or as a fun plenary. The activity supports revision and recall of the unit. Helps students to differentiate between describe and explain questions. Please see my other quizzes from this unit.
Anaerobic respiration AQA
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Anaerobic respiration AQA

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This fun and informative complete lesson covers all content from AQA specification content on ‘anaerobic respiration and effect of exercise’. Using a detailed and engaging PowerPoint the students work their way through the content with a range of whole class quizzes, paired and individual activities. The range of challenges encourage students to learn new key words, practice their ability to balance an equation and recall chemical formula. The lesson structure challenges students to apply their new knowledge to exam style questions whilst also giving them expert exam tips. Included in the PowerPoint & worksheet are the following activities: Discover the meaning of anaerobic. Describe the anaerobic respiration equation. Describe oxygen debt. Explain the role of the liver (HT) in metabolism of lactic acid. Final activity further application of lesson & exam style questions. You should find the lesson is self-explanatory in that you can simply click through, and it flows through the content. My students have really enjoyed all the lessons in this unit so far, so I hope yours do too! If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be grateful if you could please try to leave a positive review!
Anaerobic respiration in yeast and plants
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Anaerobic respiration in yeast and plants

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This fun and informative complete lesson covers all content from AQA specification content on ‘anaerobic respiration in yeast and plants’. Using a detailed and engaging PowerPoint the students work their way through the content with a range of whole class quizzes, paired and individual activities. The range of challenges encourage students to learn new key words, and recall prior content (research shows recall activities helps children to remember so I try to include these in most of my lessons). The lesson structure challenges students to apply their new knowledge to exam style questions whilst also giving them expert exam tips. Included in the PowerPoint & worksheet (with all answers) are the following activities: Describe the anaerobic respiration equation for yeast and plants. Describe fermentation. Describe & explain the factors that affect the rate of reaction in fermentation. Final activity further application of lesson keyword consolidation in the form of a fun crossword… You should find the lesson is self-explanatory in that you can simply click through, and it flows through the content. My students have really enjoyed all the lessons in this unit so far, so I hope yours do too! If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be grateful if you could please try to leave a positive review!
Metabolism AQA
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Metabolism AQA

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This fun and informative complete lesson covers all content from AQA specification content on ‘metabolism’. Using a detailed and engaging PowerPoint the students work their way through the content with a range of whole class quizzes, paired and individual activities. The range of challenges encourage students to learn new key words. The lesson structure challenges students to apply their new knowledge to exam style questions whilst also giving them expert exam tips. There are also some notes to support the teaching of this topic. Included in the PowerPoint & worksheet are the following activities: Begins with a warm up task - recalling biological molecules from unit 2 organisation. Thought provoking questions drawing on students prior knowledge. Differentiated tasks all in one - there are slides with clues on that will appeal to both higher level students (e.g. chemical structure of glucose) and foundation (linking biological molecules to food tests from unit 2 organisation). Differentiated ‘fill the gap’ activity, I create give me a clue sheets which contain more information (less gaps to fill) to support less able students or those with SEN. Fun guess the word before it appears and ‘say what you see’ activities. Final activity further application of lesson & linking to prior units in exam style question. The lesson should take about 1 hour but can be adapted to different timings. You should find the lesson is totally self-explanatory in that you can simply click through, and it flows through the content. My students have really enjoyed all the lessons in this unit so far, so I hope yours do too! If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be grateful if you could please try to leave a positive review!
Photosynthesis GCSE HT Q&A cards
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Photosynthesis GCSE HT Q&A cards

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Photosynthesis 10 question and answer cards on AQA sppecification 4.4.1 Photosynthesis higher tier content, ready to copy, cut and use. The questions challenge students to recall prior learning, and to apply this knowledge to describe and explain style challenge. This pack (b) contains higher tier content to use alone or add onto the main pack (a). Also available as a bundle If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be grateful if you could leave a positive review!
Forces AQA Physics revision
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Forces AQA Physics revision

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A pack of 24 ready to copy, cut and go question/answer cards, copy onto card for a neat set to use in revising AQA Unit 4.5 Forces. Great for a starter, plenary or for those children that always finish tasks first! Seperate packs availabe for HT and Physics only. Created by an experienced teacher and examiner.
DNA fragments AQA A level Biology
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DNA fragments AQA A level Biology

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This fun and informative complete lesson covers all content from AQA specification 3.8.4.1 Recombinant DNA technology (A-level only) and is the first of a series of 5 available as a bundle. Using a detailed and engaging PowerPoint the students work their way through the content with a range of whole class quizzes, paired and individual activities. The lesson is well structured and uses helpful diagrams to explain the gene machine and sticky ends. Targeted questioning to support students learning. Worksheets are included for students to complete (all answers are present) with a variety of activities such as keyword recall, individual challenges and answering exam style questions. The lesson is self-explanatory in that you can simply click through, and it flows through the content. My students have really enjoyed all the lessons in this unit so far, so I hope yours do too! If you have any questions about this, or any of my resources, please message me at: shropshiresciencetutor@gmail.com One last thing, if you use and enjoy my resource, I’d be grateful if you could please try to leave a positive review!