Experienced Sci. and Mat. teacher.
In this shop you will find resources for the Irish and UK educational system in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. All resources are edible so can be adapted to any exam board. I am very passionate about developing maths, practical and revision skills with my students; my resources reflect this. These resources have received positive feedback from both students and staff. I hope you find them helpful.
Experienced Sci. and Mat. teacher.
In this shop you will find resources for the Irish and UK educational system in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. All resources are edible so can be adapted to any exam board. I am very passionate about developing maths, practical and revision skills with my students; my resources reflect this. These resources have received positive feedback from both students and staff. I hope you find them helpful.
A carefully designed** revision poster **of the key concepts studied in the human nervous system to include;
Comparison of CNS and PNS
Labelled diagrams of motor, sensory and inter neurons
Function of motor, sensory and inter neurons
Detailed explanation of transmission of a neuron with graph illustrating threshold, depolarisation, depolarisation, refractory period and resting state
Transmission of impulse at synaptic cleft
Labels and function of the spinal cord
Pathway of a reflex action
Labels and functions of different parts of the brain
Causes, symptoms, preventions and treatments of neurological disorders (MND, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s).
A selection of past exam questions with mark scheme/answers also included.
This resource******* can be edited ********to your liking, reflecting what students need to know for your examination board.
This resource helps students understand the** importance of ‘chunking’ **their revision; breaking down large scientific concepts into smaller manageable ones to help with memorising.
A carefully designed revision poster of the key concepts studied in the** human skeleton and muscle system** to include;
Types of skeletons
A detailed look at the musculoskeletal system in humans; different parts
Explanation of ‘antagonistic muscle pairs’.
Detailed look at the different parts of the spine
Identification of different parts or arm and leg limbs
Structure of the internal and external long bone
Types of synovial joints, their functions and location in the human body
Disorders of the e musculoskeletal system; Osteoporosis and Arthritis.
A selection of past exam questions with mark scheme/answers also included.
*This resource can be edited to your liking, reflecting what students need to know for your examination board.
This resource helps students understand the importance of ‘chunking’ their revision; breaking down large scientific concepts into smaller manageable ones to help with memorising.
This a two page revision poster on
Lymph
Lymph nodes
Tissue fluid formation
and comparisons between the blood and lymph
When students fill in the missing keywords in Part 1; they complete questions
Part 2 Questions from their textbook
Part 3 Complete past exam questions
Part 4 Complete a test (optional )
I use this 4 part revision strategy to get students to understand the importance of chunk revising and marking.
GCSE OCR Gateway Science Specification (Grade 9 - 1)
Complete lesson (Starter, main (2 tasks) plenary)
with differentiated worksheets
a homework task
group work
a mark schemes for all tasks included
Students will learn
the difference between abiotic and biotic factors
be able to give examples of these factors within communities and discuss the affects
be able to identify examples within ecosystems
A revision poster on Speed, displacement, velocity and acceleration summarising the key-points on;
speed definition and how speed is measured
how speed is calculated, step by step example
an activity on calculating speed
displacement definition and examples
velocity definition and a worked example (step by step)
acceleration and and a worked example (step by step)
force of gravity and acceleration
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
EDITABLE RESOURCE, IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO INCLUDE THE KEYPOINS COVERED BY THE EXAM BOARD THAT YOUR STUDENTS FOLLOW
An edible revision poster on inheritance and variation summarising the key-points on;
variation (inherited and environmental)
examples of inherited and environmental variation
genetic information (nucleus, chromosome, gene and DNA).
sexual reproduction and formation of a gamete
genetic terminology to include allele, phenotype, genotype, homozygous dominant, homozygous recessive and heterozygous dominant
punnet square/genetic cross example
pedigree chart and genetic diseases.
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
An edible revision poster summarising the key-points covered on separating mixtures.
This concise 1 page summary includes information on;
what is a mixture
understanding process of decanting and immiscible
process of filtration (with diagram and method)
process of evaporation (with diagram and method)
process of chromatography (with diagram and method)
process of distillation (with diagram and method)
use of a magnet as a separation tool.
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points. I encourage students to use this revision resource to create their own revision resource (mind-map/flashcards/sketch notes/audio recordings etc.) to suit their learning style.
Specification link: Oxford KS3 Science - Activate 2
B3 Adaptation and inheritance
Resource includes
differentiated lesson (higher and lower)
opportunity to carry out a practical
worksheets (higher and lower) allows students to practice their skills on collecting data, graphing and calculating
homework exercise - a selection of past exam questions (answers included) When students complete this exercise I mark it as an assessed piece of work.
Revision poster on space, celestial bodies and our universe (suitable for GCSE, iGCSE or Junior Cycle Science)
This poster/chart covers key scientific concepts on:
astronomy, celestial bodies and outer space
our solar planet discussed in detail and images to show order of planets, moon, comets, asteroids, gaseous and rocky planets and our star(the sun)
the role of the star(s) in the solar system
description of the moon, comets and asteroids
concerns highlighted on the danger of asteroids hitting our planet Earth
The Big Bang Theory
Space exploration
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
The template can be edited by you to change content or to add some challenge (e.g. sometimes before I photocopy this poster I will delete some of the keywords and get students to identify the missing keywords.)
Follows the OCR Gateway Science specification
Questions on
B1 - Cell level systems
B2 - Scaling up
B3 - Organism level systems
Includes mark schemes and helpful teacher comments for students to read prior to answering the questions
I cropped these questions from old OCR past exam papers and put them into the relevant module. I used these with my students when I had used all the current OCR questions. Students were thankful for the extra questions and that they were from OCR.
Hope they help your students.
Specification link: **Oxford KS3 Science Activate 1 **
B3 Reproduction
Lesson 4: Development of a fetus
Lesson: Gives an opportunity to students to carry out some independent research access to ICT or ipads needed.
Worksheeet to consolidate learning.
A revision poster on metals and non metals summarising the key-points on;
distinguishing metals and non metals on the periodic table
properties of metals and non-metals
understand the term metalloid
give examples of metals and non-metals
understand how metals and non-metals can be classified as ions
Exp: To find out if a substance is a metal or non metal, we can carry out a simple test; does the material conduct electricity?
what is an alloy, examples of alloys
Exp: to investigate the conditions required for rusting
how to prevent rusting
examples of metals, non-metals and alloys in the home
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
Revision poster on microorganisms (suitable for GCSE, iGCSE or Junior Cycle Science)
This poster/chart covers key scientific concepts on:
identifying the seven life processes
defining keywords such as microorganisms and pathogens
differences between bacteria, fungi and viruses
bacterial, fungal and viral reproduction
examples of bacterial, viral and fungal infections and how they are treated
benefits of bacteria and viruses
vaccinations
food preservation techniques
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
The template can be edited by you to change content or to add some challenge (e.g. sometimes before I photocopy this poster I will delete some of the keywords and get students to identify the missing keywords.)
Specification link: Oxford KS3 Science - Activate 1
Attached is a revision poster I use with my Yr7’s to summaries the key concepts in this topic for human and plant reproduction.
A revision poster summarising the key-points on Elements, compounds and mixtures.
To include;
definitions atom, element, compound and mixture (including particle drawings)
chemical symbol, atomic number and mass of the first 20 elements
explanation on molecule formations and chemical bonds; including visual aids
comparison between the composition, properties, and bonding of compounds and mixtures.
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their copy book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points. I encourage students to use this revision resource to create their own revision resource (mind-map/flashcards/sketch notes/audio recordings etc.) to suit their learning style.
A revision poster on Forces summarising the key-points on;
forces definition and how forces are measured
contact and non-contact forces
balanced and unbalanced forces
resultant forces
frictional forces and air resistance
distinguishing between mass and weight
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
A revision poster on Respiration summarising the key-points on;
the role of food in respiration reaction
what is respiration?
Where does respiration take place?
types of respiration (aerobic and anaerobic)
what happens during vigorous exercise?
What is oxygen debt?
What is lactic acid and where is it broken down?
what is fermentation?
My students stick this revision poster/chart into their exercise book at the start or end of the chapter content delivery. I use these revision posters to show students the importance of chunk revising. They spend time recalling/memorising the key-points; some students will create their own revision resource to suit their learning style by using this content eg. a mind-map, flash cards and some create their own audio recordings to help.
EDITABLE RESOURCE, IT CAN BE ADAPTED TO INCLUDE THE KEYPOINS COVERED BY THE EXAM BOARD THAT YOUR STUDENTS FOLLOW
GCSE OCR GAteway Science Specification (Grade 9- 1)
B4 - Ecosystems
Lesson includes:
Starter, main and plenary
Three tasks for students to practice draw their pyramids of numbers and biomass
All tasks include the answers
Specification link: Oxford KS3 Science - Activate 1
Attached is a template I use with my year 7 students to revise this topic
If you can photocopy as A3 it works even better
answers also attached