Starter quiz containing images representing different diseases. Students study the image and say which type of microorganim they think caused the disease. Works nicely with mini whiteboards to intorduce a new topic on health, disease or microorganisms.

Worksheet covering development if the first vaccine for small pox by jenner.

This is a workbook i have put together for my students. It coveres the first part of OCR F212; magnification, cytoskeleton, eukarotic + prokarote cell structure. It contains a specification overview and a range of questions / activities that can be used in class / for revision / homework. A number of the activities have been adapted from other worksheets, however, i do not know the original sources. If you are the original source and would like to be acknowledged drop me a mail.

Information circus for students to learn about the ways in which infectious diseases can be spread. Information sheets should be placed around the class and students work their way round and fill in a grid. Slide 1 : Blank information grid Slide 2 : Partially completed information grid (lower ability) Slide 3+ : information sheets.

Powerpoint with OCR B2 revision crossword covering keywords from microorganisms and keeping healthy. Slide 1: Crossword handout Slide 2: Crossword handout with wordbank to support students Slide 3: Answer key for slide 1+2

Worksheet ideal for plenary, starter or review lesson on Mitosis for GCSE. Worskheet in divided into 4 short tasks that build in difficulty, answers are at the end. Outline of tasks: 1+2) unscramble the mitosis keywords and use them to reveal the hidden message about cell division. 3) Write a description of mitosis using as many of the keywords as possible (the message from task 2 can be used as an answer stem for this) 4) Label a diagram of the stages of mitosis using the keywords from task 1.

Keyword definition matching card sort covering the nervous system for Edexcel Combined Science 9-1 unit 2 (CB2) . 25 keywords including neurone types, parts of the neurone, stages of the reflex arc and synapses.

Definition match sort cards covering key terms for growth in animals and plants for the Edexcel combined science GCSE unit 2 (CB2).

A card sort of keywords and definitions for the Mitosis section of Edexcel combined science unit 2. The pdf contains 8 cards per page, some with key words some with matching definitions, just print, cut out and get students to match them. I use this as a starter or plenary to check understanding of key terms. Terms Included: anaphase, asexual reproduction, cancer cells, cell cycle, clone, cytokinesis, daughter cell, diploid, DNA replication, haploid, interphase, metaphase, mitosis, multicellular, prophase, spindle fibre, telophase, tumour.

Key progression questions / Unit checklist / Personal Learning Checklist (PLC) for Edexcel Combined Science 9-1 unit CB2; Cells and Control. This is a list of key questions for students to self assess their progress through the CB2 unit, Cells and Control for Edexcel. The checklist is written in the form of student questions, it is not just a copy of the spec. The check list can be used for students to self assess/ highlighting areas of weakness or used by teachers to highlight next step / moving forward questions to aid pupil’s progress. If learners can answer all questions then they are abel to demonstrate good knowledge of the unit content.

Unit checklist / Personal Learning Checklist (PLC) for Edexcel Combined Science 9-1 unit CB4, Natural Selection and Genetic Modification. This is a list of key questions for students to self assess their progress through the CB4 unit. The checklist is written in the form of student questions, it is not just a copy of the spec. The check list can be used for students to self assess/ highlighting areas of weakness or used by teachers to highlight next step / moving forward questions to aid pupil’s progress.

handout covering calculation of magnification and calculation of actual cell organelle size from magnified scale diagrams. Includes answers showing calculation stages.

Includes a cloze type paragrpah introducing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, short answer questions and a table for comparing plant, animal and prokaryotic cells. This can be completed as a research task or as an outline for notes to accompany a lecture.

Lesson covering the different components of blood and their roles. The lesson is designed to be able to be taught by a non specialist. Some of the student resources are at the end of the powerpoint which is designed to lead students through the lesson. Thanks to those who have provided resources which i have based activities on.

Students use sheet to track their progress through the unit against 'I can' statements (foundation + higher). End of each lesson students can tick off statements covered and record their understanding (i get them to draw smiley or sad faces next to the statements). Students can use the record to target revision on areas of least understanding, track revision and show progress by indicating where understanding has improved i.e. a sad face has become a smiley face. Students can also set targets against the statements and indicate areas where they are in need of support.

First of two lessons which guide students through the controversy surrounding the use of mercury based dental fillings. Source information is analysed by students to practice extracting and analysing ideas from sources.

Second lesson on the evidence regarding the potential benefits and risks form mercury filings. This lesson outlines evidence for risks associated with mercury fillings. Students use source material to summarise and evidence the arguement.

Students use sheet to track their progress through the unit against 'I can' statements (higher tier only in bold). End of each lesson students can tick off statements covered and record their understanding . Students can use the record to target revision on areas of least understanding, track revision and show progress by indicating where understanding has improved. Students can also set targets against the statements and indicate areas where they are in need of support.

The lesson covers an introduction to homeostasis, effectors, receptors etc. In the notes section below the slides i have written my lesson notes. Have also attached the worksheet. Hope this proves of use.

Powerpoint containing genetics keywords card sort and loop games, covering terms including: DNA, chromosome, gene, allele, dominant, heterozygous, phenotype, etc....I have included slides of the definitions / word loop in the correct order as well as onc