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I specialise in general science resources for KS3 and KS4 and biology for KS5. I try to make my resources suitable for non-specialists and teachers new to the subject, by including answers to any questions and full step-by-step explanations. I love flashcards and try to make a set for each unit I deliver. I am in the process of upgrading these to colour coded (differentiated) sets. All newly added resources will have a remote-learning version too (just in case :-))

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I specialise in general science resources for KS3 and KS4 and biology for KS5. I try to make my resources suitable for non-specialists and teachers new to the subject, by including answers to any questions and full step-by-step explanations. I love flashcards and try to make a set for each unit I deliver. I am in the process of upgrading these to colour coded (differentiated) sets. All newly added resources will have a remote-learning version too (just in case :-))
48 revision flashcards AQA biology bioenergetics B4 differentiated
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48 revision flashcards AQA biology bioenergetics B4 differentiated

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This is a set of flashcards created for the bioenergetics unit for AQA Biology. The flashcards are double-sided (flip on long edge), so the answer is on the reverse of each card, and are colour-coded with blue cards being the easiest, green mid-difficulty and red the most challenging. With my lowest ability groups I ask them to learn the blue cards as a minimum. My higher ability groups learn the blue cards first, then the green and red cards.
80 revision flashcards AQA Biology GCSE organisation  differentiated (updated)
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80 revision flashcards AQA Biology GCSE organisation differentiated (updated)

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Here are 80 double-sided flashcards (print double-sided, flip on long edge). Each question card has the answer on the back. I have colour coded the cards (blue easiest / green harder, red hardest) so you can differentiate by only setting certain coloured cards for different students, or by asking students to learn them in order (bluest first) so they learn the basic information first.
72 Revision flashcards B1 Cell Biology AQA differentiated
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72 Revision flashcards B1 Cell Biology AQA differentiated

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This is a set of flashcards created for the cell biology unit for AQA Biology. The flashcards are double-sided (flip on long edge), so the answer is on the reverse of each card, and are colour-coded with blue cards being the easiest, green mid-difficulty and red the most challenging. With my lowest ability groups I ask them to learn the blue cards as a minimum. My higher ability groups learn the blue cards first, then the green and red cards.
Christmas science quiz Activate year 7 (or 8 as revision)
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Christmas science quiz Activate year 7 (or 8 as revision)

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This quiz is based on four Activate units: Matter (Chemistry) Cells and Movement (Biology) Electricity (Physics) Forces (Physics) These four rounds have five questions in each. There are also rounds on general knowledge of events this year and a picture round. The quiz lasts around 30 minutes at a relaxed pace - suitable for either individuals or teams.
AQA Activate 1 Unit 8 Organisms: Movement and cells YEAR 7 KS3 whole unit
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AQA Activate 1 Unit 8 Organisms: Movement and cells YEAR 7 KS3 whole unit

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This bundle contains the resources I made for the Activate 1 Unit 8 unit Organisms:Movement and Cells Most of the lessons have a literacy support sheet for SEN students who find it difficult to write text from the board. Most of these lessons are suitable for delivery by non-specialists. Edited to add revision flashcards
Pure substances and mixtures AQA Activate Matter unit lesson 5.2.1 'non-specialist friendly' KS3 Y7
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Pure substances and mixtures AQA Activate Matter unit lesson 5.2.1 'non-specialist friendly' KS3 Y7

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This is the Pure substances and mixtures lesson of the AQA Activate scheme of work for year 7. Included is a powerpoint presentation, starter activity and cat and stick activity. There is a simple practical in this lesson - I have included the Activate sheets for your convenience, but these are not part of my resources. The lesson can easily be delivered by a non-specialist as all of the posed questions are answered on the slides. There is a ‘literacy support sheet’ for SEN students or those who struggle with writing.
Inside Particles AQA Activate KS3 Year 7 Lesson 5.1.8. of Matter Unit suitable for non-specialists
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Inside Particles AQA Activate KS3 Year 7 Lesson 5.1.8. of Matter Unit suitable for non-specialists

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This is the ‘Inside Particles’ lesson in the AQA Activate, Matter unit This is designed to be easily followed / delivered by non-specialists as the answers are all included. You will need Molymods available for this activity - but if you have non available you could improvise with plasticine balls and cocktail sticks. There is a literacy support sheet included for SEN students and students with weak handwriting. I have attached the periodic table I used in the lesson, but this is not my own and as such is not included in the sale. It is the generic GCSE periodic table included in most textbooks. You can of course use whichever version your school uses.
Making animal cells using plasticine and petri dish KS3 Year 7 Biology Activate
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Making animal cells using plasticine and petri dish KS3 Year 7 Biology Activate

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This was an additional lesson in our scheme of work for the cells and movement unit. A small group of year 7 students completed this activity to consolidate their work on cells as they struggle to complete writing activities. This is a more ‘hands on’ way of learning the material so is most suitable for lower ability students and SEN. Not really an activity for high ability. Could be a fun activity for a science club. Need petri dishes and plasticine in a variety of colours.
Homeostasis AQA Biology GCSE
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Homeostasis AQA Biology GCSE

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This is the Introduction to Homeostasis lesson I made for my year 10s as a gentle introduction to the topic. It includes a link the the Amoeba Sisters video on the topic, but I’ve included a sheet of questions students should try to answer while the video is on so they don’t switch off.
Gas Pressure AQA Activate KS3 year 7              5.1.7 Presentation and demo
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Gas Pressure AQA Activate KS3 year 7 5.1.7 Presentation and demo

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This is the Gas Pressure lesson in the Activate 1 Matter unit. There are two demonstrations in this lesson (collapsing can and boiled egg in a bottle) Suitable for non specialists to deliver as all answers to questions posed are included on the slides. If you are a non specialist - watch the videos linked in the presentation, so you know how to perform the demos.
Food webs and chains Activate AQA lesson 9.1.1 KS3 Year 7 suitable for non-specialists
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Food webs and chains Activate AQA lesson 9.1.1 KS3 Year 7 suitable for non-specialists

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This is the lesson that covers the content in Activate 1 (9.1.1) Food chains and webs. It includes a Powerpoint presentation suitable for delivery by a non-specialist, as all answers are included. It also includes a literacy support sheet for students with SEN to reduce writing load. I have also attached the homework mentioned in the powerpoint, but this is not included in the price as it is an external resource.
More changes of state AQA Activate 5.1.5 KS3 Year 7 whole lesson - non specialist friendly
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More changes of state AQA Activate 5.1.5 KS3 Year 7 whole lesson - non specialist friendly

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This is the ‘More changes of State’ lesson in he ‘Matter’ unit of the Activate (new book) scheme of work for year 7. Included is: a Powerpoint presentation - suitable for delivery by non-specialists if neccessary as it has all answers included in the powerpoint. Numeracy starter activity (differentiated) Literacy support sheet for SEN students to reduce the volume of writing Three different levels of challenge worksheets with answers
Observing cells AQA Activate 8.2.1 KS3 year 7 ( introduction microscopes) non specialist friendly
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Observing cells AQA Activate 8.2.1 KS3 year 7 ( introduction microscopes) non specialist friendly

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This is the Observing cells lesson in the AQA Activate 1 scheme of work. Included is: A powerpoint presentation suitable for non-specialists to deliver as all of the instructions and answers are included. A numeracy starting activity Instructions for using a microscope Instructions for a good biological drawing Literacy support sheet for SEN (to reduce writing for lower ability students) There is an associated quiz on Show My Homework saved to community resources