Exam questions for photosynthesis placed in order of difficulty

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) Note - I have included some questions on the powerpoint but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. Starter: pupils have some information to read and questions to answer. For lower ability the words are highlighted or for more able they are not. Main: pupils focus on Yellowstone national park and the effect of wolf extinction have on the ecosystems. This then goes on to look at a video about the reintroduction of wolves. Includes a small amount on graph work showing a predator-prey numbers link. Pupils then use edexcel worksheets to complete learning. Plenary: pupils sum up in 3 sentences

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) Note - This lesson does require additional edexcel worksheets Starter: Information sheet included with questions to answer on it. Main: All information about the carbon cycle including diagrams, information, video links, progress checks and tasks. Plenary: Evaluation tree where pupils assess their own progress over the lesson

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) Note - I have included some questions on the powerpoint but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. Starter: Pupils begin by drawing a simple food chain. Extensions on powerpoint which get pupils thinking about how animals affect each other Main: Pupils have all key information, pictures/ diagrams and a range of tasks throughout including some edexcel worksheets. Plenary: Quickfire questions in two minutes.

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) Note - I have included some questions on the powerpoint but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. Starter: Pupils have names of various parasites and pupils spot the link. Extension also on slide. Main. Includes all information in specification, videos, progress checks and tasks. Plenary: pupils sum up the lesson

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) Note - I have included some questions on the powerpoint but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. Starter: Quiz starter with answers on powerpoint. This tests knowledge from previous lesson to help with retention and allow progression in this lesson Main: Information on different abiotic factors including an informative video and information on climate change. Plenary: An evaluation tree allows pupils to evaluate their progress during the lesson.

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) Note - This lesson does require additional worksheets from edexcel/ activeteach Starter: Testing pupils prior knowledge of definitions by identifying definitions of key words. Main: Includes all details about the nitrogen cycle, crop rotation and nitrogen fixing. Includes diagrams, videos, progress checks and tasks. Plenary: uses the evaluation tree for pupils to assess their own learning.

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) Note - I have included some questions on the powerpoint but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. Starter: Pupils have an information sheet which they have to summarise in 3 sentences (on powerpoint) Mains: includes the positive and negative impacts of humans on biodiversity with videos and tasks. Also includes eutrophication Plenary: match up the definitions OR sum up (both if required)

Resource aimed at the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) This powerpoint contains 1 side of exam questions aimed at foundation tier. On the back pupils just had to draw the stages of mitosis.

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) Note - This lesson does require additional worksheets through the edexcel website/ activeteach Starter: Quiz with extension on slides Main: Lots of task based learning for good engagement. Powerpoints includes diagrams, information and tasks. Pleanry: Two options Simple match up definitions OR Extended plenary to write a story about the journey of a raindrop

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) Note - I have included some questions on the powerpoint but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. Starter: Pupils have a printable starter on powerpoint where they must identify various habitats and describe the types of animal living there. Main: Information about reforestation and endangered spies including 2 videos on tigers and their reintroduction to the wild. Progress checks included and edexcel worksheet based tasks. Plenary: Evaluation tree

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec for Biology (separate science/ Triple Science) Note - I have included some exam questions on the powerpoint but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. This lesson is the can be added to the combined sciences core principles bundle. link below: Starter: Information sheet about evolution vs creationism for pupils to read and questions on powerpoint. Main: Outlines the work done by Darwin and other scientists at the time to lead to the theory of evolution and his publications. Includes tasks, video, information and discussion based slides. PLeanry: Choice of Three plenarys. Sum up in 3 sentences, true or false or evaluation tree

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) This powerpoint contains 2 double sided revision mats, one is a foundation tier revision mat and the other higher tier revision mat. There are shorter answers on one side and extended answers on the other. It also includes all the answers formatted to fit the revision mat to make it easier for pupils to mark. There is a simple LO slide with a simple starter for pupils to read the questions and predict their stronger and weaker area's. Last two slides are information taken off Bitesize to help students.

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec for Biology (separate/Triple science) Note - I have included some questions/ progress checks on the powerpoint but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. This lesson is the can be added to the CB4 bundle for other triple science lessons. Starter: Question on powerpoint about why scientist might grow cells in the lab. Extension on slides. Main: Pupils have a range of information, tasks, a video and moral discussions within the lesson. Tasks include edexcel worksheets Plenary: Pupils summarise thew lesson

Resources based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) Covers a variety of exam style questions for the new CB5 topic on Health and disease. Contains a simple LO slide, higher and foundation matts and extension matt

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec for Biology (separate science) Note - I have included some questions/ progress checks on the powerpoint but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. This lesson is the can be added to the combined sciences core principles bundle. link below: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cb1-core-principles-11653601 Starter: Information sheet for pupils to read and questions on powerpoint. Main: includes all food tests and calorimetry information with videos, tasks, worksheets and plenary. Core practical: simple powerpoint with results table and some information on. Includes a starter and plenary

Resources based on the new edexcel (9-1) specification. This lesson may require additional edexcel worksheets to support the lesson Starter: Retention test/ recall quiz Main: Starts with information on how sugar enters the blood in diagram and text. This is followed by a short graph work task and then a progress check. The final section has a video and comparison table on diabetes. The tasks use worksheets from edexcel. Plenary: simple summing up of the lesson