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I specialise in general science resources for KS3 and KS4 and biology for KS5. I try to make my resources suitable for non-specialists and teachers new to the subject, by including answers to any questions and full step-by-step explanations. I love flashcards and try to make a set for each unit I deliver. I am in the process of upgrading these to colour coded (differentiated) sets. All newly added resources will have a remote-learning version too (just in case :-))

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I specialise in general science resources for KS3 and KS4 and biology for KS5. I try to make my resources suitable for non-specialists and teachers new to the subject, by including answers to any questions and full step-by-step explanations. I love flashcards and try to make a set for each unit I deliver. I am in the process of upgrading these to colour coded (differentiated) sets. All newly added resources will have a remote-learning version too (just in case :-))
80 revision flashcards AQA Biology GCSE organisation  differentiated (updated)
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80 revision flashcards AQA Biology GCSE organisation differentiated (updated)

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Here are 80 double-sided flashcards (print double-sided, flip on long edge). Each question card has the answer on the back. I have colour coded the cards (blue easiest / green harder, red hardest) so you can differentiate by only setting certain coloured cards for different students, or by asking students to learn them in order (bluest first) so they learn the basic information first.
72 Revision flashcards B1 Cell Biology AQA differentiated
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72 Revision flashcards B1 Cell Biology AQA differentiated

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This is a set of flashcards created for the cell biology unit for AQA Biology. The flashcards are double-sided (flip on long edge), so the answer is on the reverse of each card, and are colour-coded with blue cards being the easiest, green mid-difficulty and red the most challenging. With my lowest ability groups I ask them to learn the blue cards as a minimum. My higher ability groups learn the blue cards first, then the green and red cards.
Christmas science quiz Activate year 7 (or 8 as revision)
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Christmas science quiz Activate year 7 (or 8 as revision)

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This quiz is based on four Activate units: Matter (Chemistry) Cells and Movement (Biology) Electricity (Physics) Forces (Physics) These four rounds have five questions in each. There are also rounds on general knowledge of events this year and a picture round. The quiz lasts around 30 minutes at a relaxed pace - suitable for either individuals or teams.
AQA Activate 1 Unit 8 Organisms: Movement and cells YEAR 7 KS3 whole unit
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AQA Activate 1 Unit 8 Organisms: Movement and cells YEAR 7 KS3 whole unit

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This bundle contains the resources I made for the Activate 1 Unit 8 unit Organisms:Movement and Cells Most of the lessons have a literacy support sheet for SEN students who find it difficult to write text from the board. Most of these lessons are suitable for delivery by non-specialists. Edited to add revision flashcards
Making animal cells using plasticine and petri dish KS3 Year 7 Biology Activate
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Making animal cells using plasticine and petri dish KS3 Year 7 Biology Activate

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This was an additional lesson in our scheme of work for the cells and movement unit. A small group of year 7 students completed this activity to consolidate their work on cells as they struggle to complete writing activities. This is a more ‘hands on’ way of learning the material so is most suitable for lower ability students and SEN. Not really an activity for high ability. Could be a fun activity for a science club. Need petri dishes and plasticine in a variety of colours.
Homeostasis AQA Biology GCSE
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Homeostasis AQA Biology GCSE

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This is the Introduction to Homeostasis lesson I made for my year 10s as a gentle introduction to the topic. It includes a link the the Amoeba Sisters video on the topic, but I’ve included a sheet of questions students should try to answer while the video is on so they don’t switch off.
Food webs and chains Activate AQA lesson 9.1.1 KS3 Year 7 suitable for non-specialists
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Food webs and chains Activate AQA lesson 9.1.1 KS3 Year 7 suitable for non-specialists

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This is the lesson that covers the content in Activate 1 (9.1.1) Food chains and webs. It includes a Powerpoint presentation suitable for delivery by a non-specialist, as all answers are included. It also includes a literacy support sheet for students with SEN to reduce writing load. I have also attached the homework mentioned in the powerpoint, but this is not included in the price as it is an external resource.
Observing cells AQA Activate 8.2.1 KS3 year 7 ( introduction microscopes) non specialist friendly
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Observing cells AQA Activate 8.2.1 KS3 year 7 ( introduction microscopes) non specialist friendly

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This is the Observing cells lesson in the AQA Activate 1 scheme of work. Included is: A powerpoint presentation suitable for non-specialists to deliver as all of the instructions and answers are included. A numeracy starting activity Instructions for using a microscope Instructions for a good biological drawing Literacy support sheet for SEN (to reduce writing for lower ability students) There is an associated quiz on Show My Homework saved to community resources
Plant and animal cells AQA Activate KS3 year 7 whole lesson 8.2.2 suitable for non specialists
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Plant and animal cells AQA Activate KS3 year 7 whole lesson 8.2.2 suitable for non specialists

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This is the Plant and animal cells lesson in the AQA Activate 1 scheme of work. Included is: A powerpoint presentation suitable for non-specialists to deliver as all of the instructions and answers are included. A scientific literacy starting activity Plant cells to label Literacy support sheet for SEN (to reduce writing for lower ability students) There is an associated quiz on Show My Homework saved to community resources
Movement - muscles AQA Activate KS3 Year 7 whole lesson 8.1.4 suitable for non specialists
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Movement - muscles AQA Activate KS3 Year 7 whole lesson 8.1.4 suitable for non specialists

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This is lesson 4 of the Cells and movement unit in Activate 1. It includes a powerpoint presentation, starting activity, Sheets to label, SEN literacy support and images to stick in books to break up chunks of text. I do plan to make this part of a bundle when I have finished planning the whole unit, where I will include flashcards for revision too (hopefully by the end of November 2018)
Joints  Activate 1 lesson 8.1.3 of Movement and cells unit KS3 year 7 suitable for non specialists
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Joints Activate 1 lesson 8.1.3 of Movement and cells unit KS3 year 7 suitable for non specialists

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Whole lesson and resources for lesson three (Joints) of the Activate 1 book unit ‘Movement and cells’ . Included is the Powerpoint presentation, table for practical Clipart (for students to cut and stick to break up their text) and an SEN literacy support sheet. For this lesson you will need access to several scales that measure in newtons. A model of a skeleton would be useful too, but is not essential.
AQA biology GCSE pre-exam revision session - cell biology on a page combined and separate science
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AQA biology GCSE pre-exam revision session - cell biology on a page combined and separate science

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This is a Powerpoint that covers all of chapter B1 of the AQA Biology text book in one revision session. Can be used for pre paper 1 biology revision or for an end of chapter test for younger students. It’s a whistle-stop tour of the main points from this chapter. Students write down the parts they are unsure of only There is no content in this chapter than is separate science only, so this is suitable for both combined science and separate science.
AQA GCSE Biology Ecology 102 flashcards
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AQA GCSE Biology Ecology 102 flashcards

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This flashcards have been made using the AQA biology text book as source material. 78 of the questions are both combined and separate science 24 of the questions are separate science only (and are labelled as such) Print double sided (flip long edge) to produce the correct answer on the back of the correct card. These took me a whole weekend to make so I hope they’re useful. (also available in a bundle)