This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about cell structure. Included are questions on: Key parts of plant and animal cells The functions of key parts of plant and animal cells Also Included . . . A ‘how to fold’ instructions sheet A ‘how to play’ instructions sheet It is simple to use and very effective at getting key points across to students. The cootie catcher is also a brilliant form of peer assessment and student interaction as they can test each other on the key points. Please leave your feedback.

Balanced Diet Lesson This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focuses on defining a balanced diet, reflecting on student eating habits and portraying data in a pie chart. Follow up activities include challenge questions. The lesson also touches on math skills. Included in the lesson: Engaging starter task Lesson objectives Food group pyramid questions Meal diary Real life questions Drawing a pie chart challenge task The perfect plate drawing task Reflective quiz plenary This lesson is ideal for students who have no prior knowledge of diet and food groups. The lesson introduces new keywords such as ‘protein’ and ‘carbohydrate’ and engages students through linked activities which are fully resourced and come with accompanying answers. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing. Please note that this lesson may include some American spellings.

The Heart - Colouring Activity Included in this resource: 1 heart colouring page 1 answer key page The resource focuses on the key areas of the heart: vena cava, aorta, pulmonary vein, pulmonary artery, cardiac muscle, atria and ventricles. The resource also requires students to circle the four valves: mitral valve, tricuspid valve, aortic valve and pulmonary valve. The resource is print ready, no prep is required. The resource is A4 and a standard PDF document for easy printing.

Stem Cells Human and Plant Activity Worksheets This resource can be used for: An introductory/summary task Homework Independent work Revision task Finisher activity Research task Included in this resource are two stem cell worksheets: Stem cells in humans (including embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells, along with stem cell research) Stem cells in plants (including meristems, specialized plant cells, cloning and genetic engineering) The worksheets focus on the key features of stem cells in humans and plants, providing a concise overview of the topic. Both worksheets are completely editable and A4 in size. Comprehensive answer sheets are provided for both worksheets (can be used for teacher or student use). American spellings are used in this resource. Many thanks - Science House

Puberty Reading Passage Activity Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive. Includes: key definitions, the impact of hormones on puberty, changes in boys and changes in girls. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, compare and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the compare and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Answer Key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge of puberty and the changes which occur. The resource includes a completely editable version so you can adjust the resource for your students if required. American English spellings are used in this resource.

Osmosis Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on diffusion but are new to the concept of osmosis.

Joint Types Worksheet Activity Included: Worksheets - 2 simple worksheets asking key questions around labelling joints, ball and socket joints, hinge joints and pivot joints. Students must give examples of where the joints can be found in the body and comment on the available movement as well as some linked medical conditions e.g. dislocation and arthritis. The worksheets are really simple, so ideal for first time learners grasping the basics, rather than students who have studied the topic before. Information Page - Outlines all the information present in the worksheets. This can be used as a help page to differentiate for students who need extra support, or can be displayed in presentation form for students to refer to. It could also be used to introduce joints prior to completing the worksheets. Answer pages - 2 answer key pages to match the worksheets. All pages are A4 and completely editable (PowerPoint document) so can be adapted to your class if needed. Please see the preview for a full insight.

Parts of the Flower Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With detailed descriptions and images, the passage is very comprehensive. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through writing definitions and developing ideas. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on flower structure.

Active Transport Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst explain and apply questions require higher thinking. The apply questions involve using prior knowledge and stretches higher ability students. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have prior knowledge on diffusion but are completely new to the concept of active transport.

Polymers and the Environment: Biodegradable and Recycling This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focusses on the role of polymers in environmental issues, with particular emphasis on plastics, biodegradability and recycling. There is no practical, but the option to watch associated YouTube clips, although this isn’t required for the lesson. Included in the lesson: Starter keyword crossword task Student opinion on plastics Upgrading answers task (PEE Paragraphs) Student key questions Answer discussion Information on recycling Biodegradable definition Reflection on plastic opinions Reflective plenary activity This lesson is ideal for students new to environmental issues who haven’t been introduced to key terms such as biodegradable and photodegradable. The keywords monomer, polymer, natural, synthetic and polymerization are mentioned within the lesson, so prior knowledge of these terms would be ideal. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.

Xylem and Phloem: Transportation in Plants Lesson This full lesson includes a lesson PowerPoint with student activities and tasks included within the document. Answers are also included at each stage for student review. This lesson focusses on the functions of the xylem and phloem, transpiration and transportation in plants. There is no formal practical, but the lesson does include a teacher demonstration (using only a celery stick and some dye), alternatively a relevant YouTube video would suffice. Included in the lesson: Starter task focussing on plant nutrition Celery teacher demonstration and student predictions Xylem and phloem discussion Student information table task Transpiration Student exam question practice Demonstration reflection Keyword plenary activity This lesson is ideal for students new to transportation in plants who haven’t been introduced to key terms such as xylem, phloem and transpiration. The resource is a Powerpoint presentation with an accompanying PDF copy, so the resource can be edited and there is also a print-ready version for included worksheets. Please feel free to ask any further questions before purchasing.

Label the Microscope and Magnification Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With an image of a microscope and a worked example on calculating magnification, the reading passage is comprehensive and aids the questions sheet. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, label and calculate, the question sheet follows the reading passage. Recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst the label aspect revolves around labelling a microscope and calculate questions stretch higher ability students through using their math skills. Answer key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on microscopes or magnification.

Chromosomes and DNA Reading Passage Activity Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts for first time learners. Includes: key definitions around chromosomes, DNA and genes, as well as introducing XX and XY sex chromosomes. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, label and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall questions simply require students to extract information from the text, whilst the label and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Answer Key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge of chromosomes and DNA. The resource includes a completely editable version so you can adjust the resource for your students if required. Ideal also for substitute teacher work, as it is very self explanatory and students can complete without supervision (all the information is in the resource). May include American English spellings.

This Whole Lesson Resource on Diffusion Includes: Starter key question and extension question (differentiation aspect) Lesson objectives I will be able to state an example of diffusion I will be able to describe what is meant by diffusion I will be able to explain why diffusion happens more slowly in cold environments compared to hot environments Practical investigation with help sheets (differentiation aspect), lab report worksheet and experiment variables worksheet Class practical using M&Ms, water and petri dishes (or any shallow glassware) Printable worksheets and help sheets designed to be printed on A4 Plenary missing gaps with extension Keyword focus and extended thinking for higher ability Krista Wallden Clipart Credit

Respiratory System Spin Wheel Revision Resource This resource encompasses 12 key questions from the cell unit unit. These are questions selected as they occur regularly and are classically challenging for students to answer. The resource is based around the organs and their functions in the respiratory system as well as gas exchange. Example questions from the spin wheel resource: What is the name of the process by which oxygen enters the blood? What are the small air sacs in the lungs called? Which muscle facilitates inhaling and exhaling? Also included in the resource is a full answer set. There is also an instructions sheet, with helpful guidance on using the spin wheel as a revision tool, student answer sheet and a ‘tick and repeat sheet’. This encourages the student to revisit the spin wheel to revise the key questions until they reach the ‘know it’ level. Very simple preparation: Print the sheets (set up in A4 PDF). The students can then cut out the pin wheel for themselves and push a pen or pencil through the middle for the wheel to spin around. I found clamp stands to be a useful alternative.

Heart Transplant Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Answer Key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on heart transplants or organ donation. The resource includes an editable version so you can adjust the resource for your students if required.

Blood Vessels Reading Passage Included in the resource: A reading passage A student question sheet An answer key Reading Passage: Included is an informative, introductory passage. The passage has key information around the subject and explains key concepts. With detailed descriptions, the passage is very comprehensive. Question Sheet: Tiered as recall, explain and apply, the question sheet follows the reading passage. The recall activity simply requires students to extract information from the text, whilst the explain and apply questions stretch students through developing ideas. Answer Key: A full set of comprehensive answers is included. This is a great introductory resource for students who have no prior knowledge on veins, arteries and capillaries or their individual structures / functions. The resource is editable.

This Cootie Catcher Resource is a fun way to learn about food chains. Included are questions on: Key words: Carnivore, herbivore, omnivore, producer, consumer, predator, prey, apex predator and trophic level Examples to represent the keywords with bitesize questions Also Included . . . A ‘how to fold’ instructions sheet A ‘how to play’ instructions sheet It is simple to use and very effective at getting key points across to students. The cootie catcher is also a brilliant form of peer assessment and student interaction as they can test each other on the key points. Please leave your feedback.

Diabetes Teaching Pack Included: PowerPoint Presentation Full introductory review of diabetes >> Includes key definitions >> Includes a comparison of type 1 and 2 >> Includes causes, symptoms, treatment, risks and complications of diabetes >> Includes information on prediabetes. Activity - Reading Passage Includes a diabetes reading passage with key information and descriptions >> Includes a tiered question sheet to check knowledge >> Includes a comprehensive answer sheet. Assessment Two assessment pages included >> Questions start as multiple choice and develop into written answer as the assessment concludes >> Again the assessment, like the worksheets fully complements the PowerPoint for joined up learning >> There is a full answer key for the assessment. Puzzles Two puzzles included: a wordsearch and a crossword >> The puzzles cover all the keywords and terminology throughout the other resources >> The puzzles are intended to support learning key definitions and encourages understanding of keywords >> There is a full answer key for each puzzle. All resources are . . . Completely editable Accompanied by full answers Have PowerPoint and PDF versions Intended to be concise and engaging Please view the preview for a full understanding of the resources included. Thanks! - Science House This resource may contain American English spelling.

Included in this resource are 18 Digestive System Dominoes. The resource has a particular emphasis on keywords surrounding Digestive System organs as well as their individual roles and adaptations. An additional dominoes activity worksheet is also included. Please view the preview and feel free to ask any questions before purchase.