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I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course. All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.

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I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course. All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'HIV' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'HIV' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Cells’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This activity is a revision activity for the ‘Cells’ unit, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class. Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (like dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity, I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time! The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ The Rock Cycle
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KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ The Rock Cycle

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the C2 1.4 unit on ‘The Earth’. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. The lesson begins with a recap on what students should have learned in the last three lessons, students will watch a video and will need to answer a set of questions whilst watching. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided once it is complete. Students will then be provided with a poster depicting the rock cycle and a set of statements, they will need to match the numbered stages on the poster to the correct statements. The mark scheme for this task is included in the PowerPoint so students can self-assess or peer-assess their work once it is complete. The next activity requires students to copy and complete a paragraph of information, using the key words which are provided. Once students have finished this task they can mark and correct it, using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, a true or false activity - students will stand up if they believe the statement is true and stay sat down if they believe it to be false. The answers to this task are revealed as you work your way through the activity. The plenary activity requires students to write a tweet demonstrating what they have learned today. All resources are included at the end of the presentation, thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
**BIG BUNLDE** KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Physics Lessons
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**BIG BUNLDE** KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Physics Lessons

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This resource contains 21 whole lessons, along with all additional resources, which meet all learning outcomes within the following Year 8 Physics Units: P2.1 Electricity & Magnetism P2.2 Energy P2.3 Motion & Pressure This big bundle contains 8-10 weeks worth of lesson content!! The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, videos & animations, progress checks and more than two opportunities, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks. You can find more lesson bundles aimed at the KS3 and KS4 Science curriculum at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
NEW KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Complete Homework Bundle
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NEW KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Complete Homework Bundle

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This resource contains 10 homework activities, and detailed mark schemes, which meet all learning outcomes within the Year 8 Biology, Chemistry and Physics Units: Biology: B2.1 Health & Lifestyle B2.2 Ecosystem Processes B2.3 Adaptation & Inheritance Chemistry C2.1 Metals & Acids C2.2 Separation Techniques C2.3 The Earth C2.4 The Periodic Table Physics P2.1 Electricity & Magnetism P2.2 Energy P2.3 Motion & Pressure The resources were designed with the Year 8 Activate course in mind, it contains up to 24 weeks worth of homework content!! You can find more lesson bundles aimed for the KS3 and KS4 science curriculum at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Enzyme Action' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Enzyme Action' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Biological Molecules’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This activity is a revision activity for the ‘Enzyme Action’ lesson, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class. Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (like dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity, I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time! The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Enzyme Inhibition' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Enzyme Inhibition' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Biological Molecules’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This activity is a revision activity for the ‘Biological Molecules’ unit, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class. Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (like dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity, I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time! The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Prokaryotic Cells & Viruses' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Prokaryotic Cells & Viruses' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Cells’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This activity is a revision activity for the ‘Cells’ unit, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class. Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (like dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity, I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time! The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Methods of Studying Cells' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Methods of Studying Cells' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Cells’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This activity is a revision activity for the ‘Cells’ unit, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class. Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (like dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity, I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time! The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'The Electron Microscope' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'The Electron Microscope' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Cells’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This activity is a revision activity for the ‘Cells’ unit, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class. Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (like dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity, I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time! The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Cancer' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Cancer' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Cells’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This activity is a revision activity for the ‘Cells’ unit, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class. Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (like dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity, I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time! The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Active Transport' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Active Transport' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Cells’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This activity is a revision activity for the ‘Cells’ unit, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class. Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (like dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity, I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time! The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Structure of the Cell Membrane' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Structure of the Cell Membrane' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Cells’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This activity is a revision activity for the ‘Cells’ unit, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class. Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (like dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity, I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time! The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Factors Affecting Enzyme Action' - Dominoes Revision Activity
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NEW AQA A-Level Biology 'Factors Affecting Enzyme Action' - Dominoes Revision Activity

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This task is designed for the NEW AQA A-Level Biology, particularly the ‘Biological Molecules’ unit. For more resources designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-Level specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience This activity is a revision activity for the ‘Biological Molecules’ unit, students can either have a card each and the task can be completed as a card loop activity with the whole class. Alternatively, students could work in pairs and be given a set of the shuffled cards, they will then need to arrange the cards into the correct sequence so that the sentences make sense (like dominoes tiles). When students carry out this version of the activity, I often have a prize for the students who complete the task in the fastest time! The solution for this activity is included so you can check their answers. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
Home Learning Pack ~ KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Adaptation & Inheritance
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Home Learning Pack ~ KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Adaptation & Inheritance

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This is a homeschool pack designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the ‘B2.3 Adaptation & Inheritance’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains eight pages of information, to meet learning objectives within the Year 8 ‘Adaptation & Inheritance’ unit of work. This is followed by three pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Competition & Adaptation Adapting to change Variation Continuous and discontinuous variation Inheritance Natural Selection Extinction Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.
Home Learning Pack ~ KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Ecosystem Processes
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Home Learning Pack ~ KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Ecosystem Processes

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This is a homeschool pack designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the ‘B2.2 Ecoystem Processes’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains eight pages of information, to meet learning objectives within the Year 8 ‘Ecosystem Processes’ unit of work. This is followed by three pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Photosynthesis Leaves Plant Minerals Aerobic Respiration Anaerobic Respiration Food Chains & Webs Disruption to Food Chains & Webs Ecosystems Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.
Home Learning Pack ~ KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Separation Techniques
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Home Learning Pack ~ KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Separation Techniques

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This is a homeschool pack designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the ‘C2.2 Separation Techniques’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains four pages of information, to meet learning objectives within the Year 8 'Separation Techniques’ unit of work. This is followed by three pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Mixtures Solutions Solubility Filtration, evaporation & distillation Chromatography Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.
Home Learning Pack ~ KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy
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Home Learning Pack ~ KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Energy

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This is a homeschool pack designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the ‘P2.2 Energy’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains four pages of information, to meet learning objectives within the Year 8 'Energy unit of work. This is followed by three pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Energy in Food Energy Stores & Transfers Energy & Temperature Energy Transfer: Particles Energy Transfer: Radiation Energy Resources Energy & Power Work, Energy & Machines Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.
OCR GCSE (9-1) Biology - Exchange & Transport
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OCR GCSE (9-1) Biology - Exchange & Transport

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This is a lesson designed to meet specification points for the new OCR GCSE (Gateway) Biology 'Scaling up’ scheme of work. This lesson begins with pupils shown a picture of an amoeba and one of a polar bear, they will need to discuss the difference between the organisms in terms of how they take in oxygen from their environment. Once you have shared a few ideas from the pupils with the class you can show the pupils the difference between the two organisms - amoeba can rely on simple diffusion whereas larger multicellular organisms need specialised exchange surfaces. Pupils are then shown three examples of exchange surfaces - alveoli, small intestine and leaves of plants - they will need to think about how these structures might be adapted to exchange materials efficiently. You could have a short class discussion to develop these ideas. Once you have again discussed these factors with the class you can reveal the next slide which outlines the 4 main features of an efficient gas exchange surface. Pupils will then be given a worksheet and they will need to move around the room reading posters of information about villi and alveoli to complete the worksheet. This should take approximately 20 minutes, once finished pupils can peer-assess their work using the answers provided with the PowerPoint presentation. The plenary is an Exit Card pupils will complete and pass to you on the way out of the door, this requires pupils to write down 3 key words, one fact and a question to test their peers knowledge of what they have learnt about in the lesson today.
OCR GCSE (9-1) Biology - Osmosis
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OCR GCSE (9-1) Biology - Osmosis

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This is a lesson designed to meet specification points for the new OCR GCSE (Gateway) Biology 'Scaling up’ scheme of work. This lesson begins with a definition for osmosis and defining the difference between solvent and solutes. Pupils are then asked to think > pair > share about what they think a partially permeable membrane might be. In the next activity, pupils are given a definition for concentrated and dilute solutions and are shown three different diagrams, they need to decide whether they are showing pure water, a concentrated or a dilute solution. Now pupils are introduced to isotonic, hypertonic and hypotonic solutions. They are firstly shown what happens to animals cells in each of these solutions using an animation. Pupils will then need to match the type of solution to it’s description and also complete a cartoon strip to explain what happens to animal cells in each of these solutions, a list of key words is provided. Students will then think about the importance of osmosis to plants and will need to match diagrams of plant cells in isotonic/hypertonic/hypotonic solutions to the correct description. The last activity is an exam-style question on osmosis, pupils can self-assess their work using the mark scheme provided. The plenary task is for pupils to write 5 summary sentences about what they have learnt so far using the list of key words provided. All resources are included in the PowerPoint presentation, thank you for purchasing :)
OCR GCSE (9-1) Biology - Diffusion
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OCR GCSE (9-1) Biology - Diffusion

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This is a lesson designed to meet specification points for the new OCR GCSE (Gateway) Biology 'Scaling up’ scheme of work. This lesson begins by getting pupils to think about what diffusion is and then giving them the scientific definition for the process. Pupils will then need to read statements about the stages of diffusion, look at diagrams demonstrating these stages and match them together in their books. This activity will be self-assessed using the answers in the PowerPoint presentation. Pupils will then need to think > pair > share about the factors they think will affect the rate of diffusion. Once they have come up with their own ideas and shared them as a class you can show them the animation provided to demonstrate how concentration of particles and size affects the rate of diffusion. Pupils are then asked to consider how temperature might affect the rate, you can demonstrate this affect using the link to another animation which demonstrates this effect. Pupils will then complete a fill-in-the-blank task to demonstrate their knowledge of how these different factors affect the rate of diffusion, which can be self-assessed using the answers provided. Pupils will then look at the importance of diffusion in living organisms and specifically the types of adaptation organism might have to speed up the rate of diffusion. The final activity is a past-paper questions, when completed pupils will self-asses using the mark scheme. All resources are included in the PowerPoint presentation, thank you for purchasing :)