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UK based Science teacher, mainly sharing resources for the Edexcel GCSE (combined science and biology), Exploring Science at KS3, OCR Biology A A Level Biology and one off Science lessons / projects.

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UK based Science teacher, mainly sharing resources for the Edexcel GCSE (combined science and biology), Exploring Science at KS3, OCR Biology A A Level Biology and one off Science lessons / projects.
Edexcel CB9d Parasitism and Mutualism
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Edexcel CB9d Parasitism and Mutualism

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CB9d lesson from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) looking at parasitism and mutualism. Lesson includes what parasitism is, adaptation of parasites, what mutualism is, flowers and insects, sea anemones & clown fish and coral polyps & algae.
Edexcel SB3d Protein Synthesis
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Edexcel SB3d Protein Synthesis

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SB3d lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about protein synthesis. The lesson contains a recap of DNA structure, how the structure of DNA was discovered, transcription, translation and DNA vs RNA.
Roller Coaster Physics Equations
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Roller Coaster Physics Equations

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Physics equation worksheet in the context of a roller coaster. Designed to test students on some of the equations they need to remember for their GCSE exams. Includes questions on: Acceleration Change in gravitational potential energy Force Momentum Kinetic energy Weight Work done Speed Power
Edexcel SB3a Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
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Edexcel SB3a Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

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SB3a lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) about asexual and sexual reproduction. The lesson includes what asexual and sexual reproduction are, a comparison of the two and the advantages and disadvantages of each using a series of examples.
Our Planet: Frozen Worlds Worksheet
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Our Planet: Frozen Worlds Worksheet

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A worksheet for students to do whilst watching the Our Planet documentary Frozen Worlds episode (season 1, episode 2). The episode is currently available on Netflix and DVD. Answers are also included.
Edexcel CB9e Biodiversity and Humans
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Edexcel CB9e Biodiversity and Humans

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CB9e lesson from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about biodiversity and humans. Lesson includes recap of what biodiversity is, what fish farming is, disadvantages/advantages of fish farming, introducing species and eutrophication.
Edexcel CB7 Revision Worksheet
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Edexcel CB7 Revision Worksheet

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Revision worksheet covering content from the Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) CB7 topic. Includes content from: - CB7a Hormones - CB7b Hormonal Control of Metabolic Rate - CB7c The Menstrual Cycle - CB7d Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle - CB7e Control of Blood Glucose - CB7f Type 2 Diabetes Intended to be printed as a double sided A3 worksheet. All the learning outcomes for the topic are on the reverse side of the worksheet.
Edexcel CC10a Electrolysis
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Edexcel CC10a Electrolysis

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CC10a lesson from the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about electrolysis. The lesson includes ionic bonding recap, what electrolysis is, what happens during electrolysis, oxidation & reduction and half equations.
Edexcel CB3 'Find Someone Who...' Activity
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Edexcel CB3 'Find Someone Who...' Activity

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Revision activity for the CB3 unit in the new Edexcel Combined Science GCSE (9-1). The idea of the activity is that they need to get all the questions answered on their sheet working cooperatively with the rest of class, with each person only being able to contribute one answer to each worksheet. I also allowed them to ask me to answer one question but could also be done independently amongst the students.
Edexcel CB9a Ecosystems
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Edexcel CB9a Ecosystems

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CB9a lesson from the new Edexcel combined Science GCSE (9-1) all about ecosystems. The lesson includes resources organisms need to live, ecosystems, populations, communities, habitats, interdependent relationships, food webs, sampling and abundance.
Science Exam Technique
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Science Exam Technique

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Science exam technique lesson focusing on recognising command words and how to answer 6 mark questions. Some tasks are generic and some have specific questions to the Edexcel combined science CP6 Radioactivity topic (was done alongside DIRT for the end of unit test)- but could easily be adapted for another topic or just done as is as revision.
The Plastic Problem
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The Plastic Problem

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Series of lessons looking at ‘The Plastic Problem’. Lesson 1- looking at what plastic is, the different types of plastic and how to identify plastic objects. Lesson 2- looking at what the issues with using plastics are, plastic in the ocean and how long items take to decompose. Lesson 3- graph drawing lesson with different sets of data (differentiated by level). Lesson 4- science in the news lesson looking at different articles to do with the plastic project and analysing/summarising them. Lesson 5- looking at the solutions for the plastic problem (the four R’s).
Science End of Year Quiz 2017 / 2018
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Science End of Year Quiz 2017 / 2018

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NEW ROUNDS ADDED FOR 2018 AND MORE TO BE ADDED SOON End of Year quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term. There are 17 Quiz rounds to choose from (I usually have the folder open on the board and let one team at a time choose which round we do). There are several science based rounds (including CB1-6 specific questions from the Edexcel combined science GCSE that I’m sure fits with other schemes), as well as some generic rounds.
Science Christmas Quiz 2016 / 2017
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Science Christmas Quiz 2016 / 2017

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*NEW ROUNDS ADDED FOR 2017* Christmas Quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term. There are 19 Quiz rounds to choose from (I usually have the folder open on the board and let one team at a time choose which round we do). There are several science based rounds, as well as some generic Christmas and music rounds.
Edexcel CB4
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Edexcel CB4

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CB4 unit for the new Edexcel Science GCSE, including: CB4a Evidence for Human Evolution (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4a-evidence-for-human-evolution-11363569) CB4b Darwin's Theory (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4b-darwin-s-theory-11363584) CB4c Classification (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4c-classification-11363604) CB4d Breeds and Variation (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4d-breeds-and-varieties-11363672) CB4e Genes In Agriculture and Medicine (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4e-genes-in-agriculture-and-medicine-11363737) *All found separately at the links above*
Save The Bees
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Save The Bees

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Series of lessons that look at some scientific aspects of bees and how/why we should be trying to save the bees. Designed as an end of year project for KS3. Includes: Lesson 1- Bee Biology Lesson 2- Bees at Work Lesson 3- Bees in Flight Lesson 4- Secret World of Bees Lesson 5- Bees in Decline Lesson 6- Bees in the News Lesson 7- Bee Infographic Lesson 8- Save the Bees
Women and Girls in Science
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Women and Girls in Science

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Lesson to recognise and celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11th February). Includes information / tasks about why less women go into STEM based careers, the contributions that female scientists have made to the world and how to get more women and girls into STEM based jobs / careers.
Edexcel CC5-CC7 Revision Worksheet
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Edexcel CC5-CC7 Revision Worksheet

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CC5-7 revision worksheet for the new Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1). Covering: CC5a Ionic Bonding CC5b Ionic Lattices CC5c Properties of Ionic Compounds CC6a Covalent Bonding CC7a Molecular Compounds CC7b Allotropes of Carbon CC7c Properties of Metals CC7d Bonding Models Designed to be printed as a double sided A3 worksheet- has all the learning outcomes for the topics on the reverse side
Edexcel CP4a Describing Waves
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Edexcel CP4a Describing Waves

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CP4a lesson from the new Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) looking at waves. The lesson includes what waves are, transverse waves, longitudinal waves, examples of waves, key terminology for describing waves (amplitude, frequency, wavelength and period) and drawing specified waves.
Edexcel CP3a Energy Stores and Transfers
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Edexcel CP3a Energy Stores and Transfers

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CP3a lesson from the new Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) looking at energy stores and transfers. The lesson includes what the different energy stores are, energy transfers, the law of conservation of energy, useful/wasted output, energy diagrams and Sankey diagrams.