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Resources from an Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science Teacher and SLE and another Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science, with a collective 23 years experience between them.

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Resources from an Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science Teacher and SLE and another Assistant Headteacher and former Head of Science, with a collective 23 years experience between them.
New GCSE biology required practical revision sheets (triple only)
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New GCSE biology required practical revision sheets (triple only)

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These sheets are to help students revise the required practicals that they need to know now for the new GCSE specifications. They could be used with Year 10 or 11. Each sheet has differentiated questions. They could be used in lessons, for homework or in extended days for Year 11 students.
Box reveal plenary
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Box reveal plenary

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Plenary in which students pick a box colour (self differentiation) to reveal a question behind the box.
KS3: Life cycle of a star
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KS3: Life cycle of a star

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Used with KS3 but perfectly good with KS4 as well with a few alterations. Lots of differentiation and AfL. Print off slide 5 for the students to fill out as you go through the information. Learning Objectives: Describe what the big bang is Describe the route our star will take in its’ life cycle Compare the different paths stars can take in their life cycle
New GCSE - Variation
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New GCSE - Variation

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New GCSE lesson on variation for the AQA syllabus Learning Objectives: Describe the different types of variation Explain why identical twins are not exactly the same Suggest ways in which variation can be investigated
New GCSE biology required practical revision sheets
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New GCSE biology required practical revision sheets

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These sheets are to help students revise the required practicals that they need to know now for the new GCSE specifications. They could be used with Year 10 or 11. Each sheet has differentiated questions. They could be used in lessons, for homework or in extended days for Year 11 students.
John Snow and Cholera
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John Snow and Cholera

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Lesson looking at the work John Snow did and specifically against the cholera outbreak in London. Differentiated questions throughout and all youtube links working at the time of upload. Carried out this lesson after plating petri dishes, hence why the first few slides are looking at the results! Learning Objectives: Describe the way John Snow treated a cholera outbreak Explain the problems John Snow had
New GCSE chemistry required practical revision sheets
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New GCSE chemistry required practical revision sheets

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These sheets are to help students revise the required practicals that they need to know now for the new GCSE specifications. It contains all the Chemistry required practicals for both combined and triple. They could be used with Year 10 or 11. Each sheet has differentiated questions. They could be used in lessons, for homework or in extended days for Year 11 students.
New GCSE - Greenhouse effect
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New GCSE - Greenhouse effect

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New GCSE lesson on the greenhouse effect for the new AQA syllabus. Practise at a 6 mark question. All exam questions included with mark schemes. Learning Objectives: Identify greenhouse gases Explain how the greenhouse effect occurs Discuss the causes and effects of global warming
New GCSE - Classification
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New GCSE - Classification

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New GCSE lesson on classification for AQA syllabus. Learning Objectives: Describe what classification is Describe the binomial naming system Explain why classification has changed over the years
New GCSE - Fossilisation
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New GCSE - Fossilisation

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New GCSE lesson on fossilisation for the AQA syllabus. Includes exam questions relating to the content Learning Objectives: Describe what a fossil is Explain how fossils are formed Explain what information we can get from fossils
New GCSE - Chemistry Paper 1  Calculations
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New GCSE - Chemistry Paper 1 Calculations

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Collection of activities focusing on the calculations involved in the new GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 (AQA syllabus). Each topic is explained with examples and provides questions to attempt (answers also in the presentation). This could be used as revision or each subtopic slide used when planning individual lessons. Content: Calculating atomic mass RFM and % mass Atom economy RF values Conservation of mass Concentration of solutions Titration reaction Reacting masses Bond enthalpies
New GCSE - Physics Paper 1 Calculations
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New GCSE - Physics Paper 1 Calculations

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These sheets are to help students practice using the equations from the physics paper 1 in the new GCSE specifications. They could be used with Year 10 or 11. They could be used in lessons, for homework or in extended days for Year 11 students.
GCSE Chemistry: Paper 1 overview quiz
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GCSE Chemistry: Paper 1 overview quiz

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The quiz is a great revision resource to promote students’ confidence prior to sitting the exam. The activity is suitable for both year 10 and year 11. It can be used as a classroom activity or an extended day
New GCSE physics required practical revision sheets
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New GCSE physics required practical revision sheets

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These sheets are to help students revise the required practicals that they need to know now for the new GCSE specifications. It contains all the Physics required practicals for both combined and triple. They could be used with Year 10 or 11. Each sheet has differentiated questions. They could be used in lessons, for homework or in extended days for Year 11 students.
GCSE Chemistry: Glass, Ceramics, Composites and Rusting
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GCSE Chemistry: Glass, Ceramics, Composites and Rusting

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Two lessons, with one on Glass, ceramics and composites and another on rusting. Both differentiated throughout and exam questions included (with one scaffolded for support). The first lesson includes making different types of concrete by having different ratios of ingredients, with their strength to be tested at the beginning of the next lesson (rusting). Rusting lesson has an experiment to test the conditions needed for rusting to occur. Learning Objectives: Explain who ceramics are made Explain how different properties are related to their functions Compare the physical properties of glass, ceramics and composites Learning Objectives: Describe what rusting is and the factors that cause it to happen Explain how different methods can prevent rusting from occurring Justify why alloys are used
GCSE Physics: Paper 1 overview quiz
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GCSE Physics: Paper 1 overview quiz

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The quiz is a great revision resource to promote students’ confidence prior to sitting the exam. The activity is suitable for both year 10 and year 11. It can be used as a classroom activity or an extended day
New GCSE - Atmospheric Pollutants
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New GCSE - Atmospheric Pollutants

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New GCSE lesson on polluting gases produced by the burning of fossil fuels for the new AQA syllabus Learning Objectives: Describe the pollutants produced by combustion Explain the problems associated with each pollutant Discuss what can be done to reduce the carbon footprint of a country Analyse the social, economical and ethical results of the problems caused by pollutants
New GCSE - Contraception
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New GCSE - Contraception

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New GCSE lesson on contraception for the AQA syllabus. Differentiated throughout and homework set at the end of the lesson (also included). Used a photocopy of the text book for them to get the information for the different contraception methods. Learning Objectives: Describe different contraceptive methods Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different methods Compare the use of different contraceptive methods in different types of women