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'If you keep trying the same old things, you'll keep getting the same old results'. Imaginative teaching ideas help stimulate students and improve student retention. I don't claim to be an expert but I hope that some of my ideas will help other teachers.
20 A Level Biology Revision Games
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20 A Level Biology Revision Games

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This resource is a set of 20 games that can be used during your revision sessions leading up to the A Level Biology exam. Some games are by themselves whilst others have information sheets that go with them. This resource includes games covering: 1: Evolution 2: Animal & plant pathogens 3: Antibodies 4: Controlling heart rate 5: Controlling blood glucose 6: Excretion 7: Immunology 8: Insect ventilation 9: The brain 10: Mutations & variation 11: Non specific immunity 12: Organisation of the nervous system 13: Water transport 14: Phagocytosis 15: Plant defences 16: Sliding filament model 17: The structure of the kidney 18: Types of circulation 19: Vaccination 20: Variation Thanks for looking
AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Bioenergetics Work Booklet
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AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Bioenergetics Work Booklet

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This resource is a GCSE Bioenergetics work-booklet that will help enable students to revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the GCSE Biology specification in the cells section. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Photosynthesis Rate of photosynthesis Uses of glucose from photosynthesis. Respiration – aerobic and anaerobic Response to exercise Metabolism Within the booklet are a range of different activities for students to work through to help them remember the content. In particular there are lots of data analysis activities to help prepare students for the increase in maths content within the exams. Thanks for looking
AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Required Practical's Work Booklet
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AQA 1-9 GCSE Biology (Science) Required Practical's Work Booklet

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This resource is a GCSE Biology, required practical workbook that will help enable students to revise the required practicals in the GCSE Biology 2015 specification. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Microscopy Microbiology Food tests Germination Osmosis Field Investigations Photosynthesis Enzyme Reaction Time Decay Thanks for looking
93 A Level (A2) Biology Revision Task Cards
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93 A Level (A2) Biology Revision Task Cards

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This resource is a set of 93 OCR (however they would also be appropriate for other exam boards) A2 Biology revision task cards. This resource has been written so that all of the assessment points in the specification are covered. Thanks for looking
New AQA GCSE Biology Monoclonal Antibodies Lesson
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New AQA GCSE Biology Monoclonal Antibodies Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with resources covering the monoclonal antibodies content of the new 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy starter activity 3: An information hunt activity 4: A 6 mark question mark scheme construction activity 5: A micro teaching task 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning 9: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Sliding Filament Model Lesson
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A Level Biology Sliding Filament Model Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the sliding filament content in the new 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource includes 1: An actin & myosin game starter 2: A power point to lead students through the lesson 3: A student sheet 4: A suggested model activity 5: A card sort activity 6: A energy for muscles activity 7: A micro teaching plenary Thanks for looking
OCR A Level Biology A2 Revision Notes / Summary Sheets
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OCR A Level Biology A2 Revision Notes / Summary Sheets

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This resource is a power point containing 15 A2 Biology summary sheets. The sheets included cover the following areas: 1: Neuronal communication x 2 2: Reflexes & muscles 3: Hormonal communication 4: Homeostasis 5: Excretion & the kidney 6: Photosynthesis 7: Respiration 8: Patterns of variation 9: Manipulating genomes 10: Genetic engineering & cloning 11: Biotechnology 12: Ecosystems 13: Genetics 14: Plant responces To accompany the power point is a picture file of each that students can easily get on their phones. Thanks for looking
AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Field Investigations Required Practical Lesson
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AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Field Investigations Required Practical Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the field investigations content in the required practical section of the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A key information starter game 3: A key information literacy activity 4: A sampling area activity 5: A 3 page booklet for students to work through while carrying out the investigation 6: A 6 mark plenary question Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Control of Gene Expression Lesson
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A Level Biology Control of Gene Expression Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the control of gene expression content in the new 2016 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A literacy key information starter activity 2: A power point to lead students through the lesson 3: A multiple choice question activity 4: A sheet for students to fill out during the lesson 5: A post translation discussion activity 6: A transcriptional control dice game 7: An information slide that can be used for flipped learning 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
OCR / AQA A Level Biology Communicable Disease & Immunity Revision Workbook
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OCR / AQA A Level Biology Communicable Disease & Immunity Revision Workbook

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This resource is a Communicable Disease & Immunity Revision Workbook that will help enable students to revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the OCR A Level Biology specification on this content. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: Plant & animal diseases Types of pathogen Disease transmission Plant defences Non specific immunity Antibodies Humoral immunity Acquired immunity Phagocytosis Throughout the booklet are a range of different activities including highlighting text, exam style questions, drawing diagrams, key word tables and lots more. Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Cell Membrane Revision Workbook
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A Level Biology Cell Membrane Revision Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, cell membrane revision workbook that will help enable students to revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. The main areas covered in this work booklet are: The structure of membranes The function of membranes Factors affecting membrane structure Diffusion Osmosis Active transport
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Contraceptive Lesson
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Contraceptive Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the contraceptive content of the 2016 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson with activities 2: A student sheet to fill out during the lesson 3: A type of contraceptive micro teaching activity 4: A exam style plenary activity 5: A set of notes for students to use 6: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 7: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning 8: A starter game Thanks for looking Thanks for looking
A Level Biology: Synapses Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology: Synapses Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the role of synapses section of the 2015 OCR A2 Biology specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A student sheet 3: A synapse parts information hunt 4: A model activity synapse activity 5: A cholinergic synapse card sort 6: A role of synapse dice game 7: A summation & control literacy activity 8: A starter game 9: A homework task 10: A set of notes for students to use 11: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 12: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Waste Management Lesson & Activities
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KS4 AQA GCSE Biology (Science) Waste Management Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the waste management content in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A literacy starter game 3: A sheet for students to fill in throughout the lesson 4: A population growth activity 5: An air pollution spag activity 6: A water pollution activity 7: A population growth graph analysis activity 8: A 6 mark question plenary 9: A set of notes for students to use 10: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 11: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
A Level Biology:  Cell Division Workbook
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A Level Biology: Cell Division Workbook

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This resource is a A Level Biology, cell division workbook that will help enable students to work through and revise this topic and has been written to cover all of the key points in the A Level Biology 2015 specification in this section. This workbook contains: Notes for each section Activities for students to work through Exam style questions to aid with revision A revision plan for students to use The main areas covered in this work booklet are: The cell cycle Mitosis Meiosis The organization & specialization of cells Stem cells Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Vaccination Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Vaccination Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the vaccination content of the OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A starter game 3: A artificial immunity dice game 4: A vaccination model activity 5: A key words plenary activity 6: A SPAG activity 7: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 8: A set of notes for students to use 9: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 10: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
AQA Biology (Science) Photosynthesis Required Practical Lesson
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AQA Biology (Science) Photosynthesis Required Practical Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with resources covering the photosynthesis required practical in the 2015 AQA Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A 6 mark question starter activity 2: A power point which is used to structure the lesson 3: A set of student sheets to help students understand the practical 4: A 6 mark question which can be used for AFL Thanks for looking
Massive Start of the Year Icebreaker Quiz
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Massive Start of the Year Icebreaker Quiz

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The Massive start of the year icebreaker Quiz with over 100 questions and 9 rounds. This quiz will definitely give your students an amusing end of term and caters for every taste, is editable and best suited to secondary students. The main rounds include: 1: Movies 2: TV 3: Science 4: Places 5: Sport 6: Books 7: History 8: Words 9: Art There are also bonus rounds on: 1: Celebrities hiding in sand castles 2: USA landmarks 3: Cartoon characters 4: Scrabble 5: Computer games 6: Anagrams 7: Animals 8: Movie scenes All answers are included. These are on slides at the end of each round, so groups can quickly swap their answer sheets and mark each others. There are also 8 getting to know your classmates activities that can be used throughout. Thanks for looking
A Level Biology ATP Synthesis & Electron Transport Chain Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology ATP Synthesis & Electron Transport Chain Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities covering the ATP synthesis & electron transport chain content in the OCR (it would be suitable for other exam boards) A Level Biology specification. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A starter game on the electron transport chain 3: A chemiosmosis activity 4: A ATP structure & synthesis activity 5: An electron transport chain activity 6: An assessment question 7: A set of notes for students to use 8: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 9: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Reflexes Lesson
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A Level Biology Reflexes Lesson

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This resource is a lesson with activities covering the reflexes part of the new 2015 OCR Biology A Level specification. This resource includes 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A student sheet to fill out during the lesson 3: A reflex card sort 4: A type of reflex explanation activity 5: A reaction time practical activity 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A link to a bespoke video that goes through the lesson that can be used for remote learning Thanks for looking