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An assembly for the start of year about bhow to make good progress at school. It opens looking at potential and what it means It then moves onto confidence, perseverance and challenge Each section is supported by inspirational quotes from famous men and women It then looks at four specific examples of people who have over come challenges (Bethany Hamilton, Van Gogh, Helen Keller and Emily Blunt) The assembly closes by addressing a common student complaint- I don’t need xxxxxx so why do I need to study it. It looks at a series of careers that have been ‘invented’ since I left school in 1998

A comprehensive revision lesson focused on the Triple Science–only content for AQA GCSE Biology Paper 1. Main topics covered: * Culturing microbes * Plant diseases * Monoclonal antibodies Additional activities include content on: * The cell cycle * Water loss in plants * Photosynthesis The lesson begins with a retrieval quiz revisiting key concepts across the specification, followed by a range of engaging activities including short and long answer questions, and a multiple-choice quiz. Spanning over 50 slides, this resource is designed to reinforce key content and boost exam confidence. All answers included

A complete lesson revising the content from AQA Biology and Trilogy specification section 4.2.2- circulation, heart disease and non-communicable disease and 4.2.3- plant tissues and organs. It covers Heart structure Blood vessels Cancer and risk factors Respiratory system Disease interactions Blood CHD Breathing problems Smoking and other risk factors Plant tissues Transpiration All answers included

A complete lesson revising specification points 5.1-5.3 of the AQA Biology GCSE and Trilogy GCSE. - homeostasis and control It starts at looking at the six named glands and the hormones they produce. It then looks at the flight or fight response and the control of blood sugar as specific examples. The lesson then moves to look at type 1 vs type 2 diabetes icnldin exam questions for review. After some further review questions the lesson then moves on to looking at thyroxine and its negative feedback control. The lesson closes with looking at IVF through a series of exam questions with various levels of response The lesson also includes questions on the nervous system including the reflex arc and the reactions practical All answers included. Updated 2023 to reflect return to normal exam content

A complete lesson covering section 5.2.3 a- e of the OCR Chemistry specification - redox reactions and carrying out redox titrations. The lesson opens with a reminder of oxidation numbers from year 12. It then looks at reducing and oxidising agents using an example to reinforce the idea. The lesson then moves onto how half equations can be used to construct overall equations for reactions, again with students led practice. It then looks at using oxidation numbers to complete equations, including when some species are missing from the equation (such as water) . The final part of the lesson looks at redox titrations including both how to carry them out as well as various examples of calculation including calculating purity and using it to work out water of crystalisation. The lesson includes worked examples and student independent practice. I aim to reduce copying so all activities are within the PowerPoint- 36 slides in total

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.5 g and h of the OCR Biology specification- organisation of the nervous system and structure of the brain. It starts with the organisation of the nervous system into both structural and functional groupings. It the gives students the chance to practise working out which system different actions belong to. It then goes on to cover the structure and function of the human brain including the cerebrum, cerebellum and medulla oblongata. It closes by examining the link between homeostasis and the autonomic nervous system. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

This is the sixth lesson in OCR A level Biology module 3 section 3.2.1 Electrocardiograms and their role in the cardiac cycle. This is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, two worksheets, student activities and a fully differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are provided to support teaching and learning

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.1 d, e and f of the OCR Biology specification- the light dependent and light independent reactions (Calvin cycle). It starts by looking at photophosphorylation in general before the specifics of cyclic and non-cyclic versions and photolysis of water. It goes through a diagram offering students the chance to construct a Z scheme. There are then some summary questions before the light independent stage. It the covers the Calvin cycle including the number of turns required to make a sugar. The lesson closes by looking at how other products are made by the plant and finished with a couple of exam questions. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

A full lesson covering points 4.1.1 f and k of the OCR A level Biology specification- the specific immune response and autoimmune diseases. It covers B and T cells, clonal selection, clonal expansion and differentiation, and the types and roles of B and T cells . It also covers autoimmune diseases including the likely cause and two specific diseases as examples (arthritis and lupus). The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, various independent student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A complete revision lesson covering the digestion section of AQA module B2- organisation. It also covers the two RPAs (enzymes and food tests) that occur in this topic. The lesson opens with the food tests RPA followed by looking at the components of a balanced diet along with the role of each nutrient in the body. The lesson then moves to look at the digestive system, its components and their individual role. It then looks at the stomach as an example of an organ with its tissues and their functions. The lesson the moves onto enzyme action and the enzymes of the human digestive system. It then covers the enzymes RPA before finishing with a series of exam questions. Includes retrieval type activities All answers are provided and no printing is required Update 11/05/22- sudan III test for fats added Update 08/05/23- changes to reflect return to normal exam arrangements

A complete lesson covering section 5.5.1 of the AQA trilogy GCSE specification- energy changes in reactions. It covers: Endothermic and exothermic reactions Calculating energy changes Energy changes RPA It includes a multiple choice section and lots of exam questions Answers provided

A full lesson covering 3.1.3 c of the OCR specification- Transpiration. Covers transpiration, the factors affecting the rate of transpiration, the use of potometers and the content required for PAG5.3 including how to calculate the volume of water lost and the transpiration rate. The lesson includes a starter exam question, full notes, various student activities, information around the PAG including alternative methods and a differentiated summery activity at the end All answers included

The third lesson in OCR module three topic Animal Transport sections 3.1.2d the formation of tissue fluid, properties of blood and lymph. This a full lesson including starter, full notes, various student activities, AFL opportunities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are included. Some slides contain additional guidance information to support delivery / understanding of the activities

The fourth lesson in OCR specification module 3 section 3.1.1- measuring lung capacity. It is a complete lesson covering objective e the use of spirometers to measure lung volume. It includes a starter, full notes, various student activities, a worksheet and a differentiated summary. Includes work deigned to support the delivery of PAG10- investigation using data logger All answers are provided. The answers to the worksheet are in the PowerPoint. Some slides include extra information as to the delivery of content / activities and to support teaching

A complete lesson covering section 6.2.5 a and b of the OCR chemistry specification- chemical analysis using thin layer chromatography and gas chromatography. The lesson starts by recapping some of the analytical techniques introduced in year 12. The lesson then moves on to TLC chromatography and how this can be used. This includes some exam questions and independent tasks The lesson then moves on to looking at gas chromatography again using lots of independent tasks to support understanding I am to reduce photocopying so all activities are in the PPT (37 slides in total)

A complete lesson covering section 4.6.2.5 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification- types of cloning. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering content from each of the 7 Biology topics. The lesson starts by looking at tissue culture including the method and applications of the technology. This is followed by summary questions. The lesson continues by looking at cuttings including the method and applications of the technology. This is followed by summary questions. The lesson then moves on to embryo transplant including the method and applications of the technology. This is followed by summary questions. The final technique covered is adult cell cloning including the method and applications of the technology. This is followed by summary questions. There is also an activity where students need to assemble the steps in the correct order. The lesson finished with some exam questions including the longer answer style. All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 a and b of the OCR Biology specification- receptors and neurones in the nervous system. It goes through the structure and function of neurones along with the difference between myelinated and unmyelinated neurones. It also covers multiple sclerosis as an example of an autoimmune disease. The lesson then moves onto the difference types of receptors and then uses the Pacinian corpuscle as an example of how receptors function. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets

A PDF covering an 11 week revision plan covering all the topics in the OCR A Chemistry A level specification. Each week includes a blank mind map, a PLC for the specification points covered and exam questions. Each week there is either a retrieval quiz or a revision place mat to complete. The topics covered are: Reaction mechanisms 1 Rates and equilibria Foundations in chemistry pH and buffers Organic compounds Periodicity Reaction mechanisms 2 Enthalpy and energy Redox reactions, electrochemical cells and transition metals Synthesis Analysis Includes some resources that have been adapted from other free resources on TES

This is the first lesson in OCR Electron structure and Bonding. This is a full lesson covering all the OCR specification points in section 2.2.1. This lesson covers electron shells, sub orbitals, electron spin, electron structure, forming ions and the three ways of demonstrating the arrangement of electrons in atoms and ions. It includes a starter, comprehensive notes, a variety of activities and summary questions and has differentiated questions Includes all answers Many slides have additional teacher notes to support delivery with suggestions about how to explain phenomena to students. This is a free sample- other lessons are available in my shop