I have a variety of resources covering AQA GCSE Science as well as OCR A level Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are also some PD resources and whole school assemblies.
I have a variety of resources covering AQA GCSE Science as well as OCR A level Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are also some PD resources and whole school assemblies.
This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.3 J and K of the OCR Chemistry specification- Fuel cells. The lesson starts be recapping some electrode potential calculations and a method for measuring those potentials. It then introduces cells and discusses the difference between primary and secondary cells along with associated calculations. The lesson then focuses on fuel cells including the difference between an alkaline and an acid fuel cell
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 complete lesson covering AQA GCSE Biology section 4.7.5.1 – Food Security
This fully resourced lesson introduces the concept of food security, aligned with section 4.7.5.1 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification. It begins with a retrieval quiz to revisit key ideas from across the Biology curriculum and build connections to new content.
Lesson content includes:
The definition and importance of food security
Key factors that influence global and local food security
The role of sustainable food production in addressing future challenges
Lesson features:
Quick check questions to assess understanding during the lesson
Summary tasks to consolidate key knowledge
Exam-style questions to prepare students for assessment
A worksheet including two real-world case studies on food security
All answers included for ease of marking or self-assessment
Ideal for supporting teaching or revision in preparation for AQA Paper 2.
An assembly designed for late Key Stage 2 and early Key Stage 3, though easily adaptable for other age groups.
This assembly presents The Parable of the Long Spoons—a thought-provoking story that powerfully illustrates how the difference between heaven and hell lies not in our surroundings, but in how we treat one another. At its heart is a timeless message about kindness, cooperation, and the value of supporting others.
To bring this message vividly to life, the assembly features a memorable, hands-on demonstration:
Students are challenged to eat from a shared plate of food using utensils fixed to the end of 1-meter rulers. While feeding themselves proves impossible, they soon discover that they can feed each other—mirroring the lesson of the parable through action and shared experience.
The assembly is enriched with impactful images designed to spark reflection and inspire thoughtful discussion among students long after it ends.
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 pair of lessons covering content from the AQA Physics and Trilogy higher paper 1
It covers:
Energy
Power
Density
Radioactivity
Atomic structure
Variety of activities.
All answers included
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
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 full lesson covering section 5.1.1 i of the OCR a level chemistry specification- the rate determining step. It covers how to analyse results to calculate the order of reactants and how to use this to work our reaction mechanisms. There are worked examples allowing for a ‘I do- we do-you do’ style of delivery.
The lesson includes a starter, full notes, worked examples, student activities and a differentiated summary at the end
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
This is a full lesson covering OCR Chemistry Spec points 4.1.1 a and c naming organic compounds and homologous series.
This is a free sample to show the quality and structure of my resources. Others are available in my TES shop.
The lesson covers all the conventions for naming compounds and uses worked examples to illustrate exactly how to use these in practice.
Included are a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities and a differentiated summary at the end.
All resources required are included within the PowerPoint
Some slides have additional notes to support delivery
A revision lesson covering both adaptation and competition. It reminds students what animals and plants compete for and how they are adapted.
It focuses on the importance of understanding why the adaptation is helpful.
The lesson includes lot of students activities and exam practice
All answers included
A bundle of six lessons covering all the sections of OCR A Level BIology 3.1.3.
It includes the structure, function and locations of xylem and phloem; how the transpiration stream is generated and the process of transpiration; PAG02 and PAG05; the factors affecting the rate of transpiration and the process of translocation.
All lessons include a starter, full notes, various student activities, diagrams and fully differentiated summaries at the end.
All answers included
A complete lesson covering specification points 4.1.1h- antibodies. It covers the structure and function of antibodies, the various roles they play in the immune system, how antibodies contribute to allergies and the difference between the primary and secondary immune response.
The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of independent student learning activities and a 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
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
A revision lesson covering sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 of the AQA trilogy science course- atomic structure and the periodic table. would also cover the GCSE Chemistry course.
The lesson includes a variety of retrieval practice activities and exam questions. All slides animated- in some cases click the boxes to reveal the answer.
The lesson includes:
Properties of subatomic particles
Atomic structure
History of the atom
uses of mass and proton numbers
calculating relative atomic masses
Electron configuration
All answers included and all resources within the PowerPoint
A complete revision lesson covering section 6.6.1 of the Trilogy and Physics GCSE specification- waves.
The lesson covers:
Longitudinal and transverse waves
The wave equation
The ripple tank required practical
wave period and frequency
maths skills
The lesson includes lots of exam practice and independent tasks as well as retrieval tasks
All answers included
A full revision lesson based around the OCR A level physics course module 4- electricity. It includes a number of exam questions, a variety of short answer questions to check the recall of equations and other key facts, and a section covering circuit symbols.
The exam questions build on each other allowing students to practice key skills adding a layer of difficulty each time.
All answers included.
A complete lesson, with associated resources, covering points 4.1.3 j,k and i of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- Polymers from Alkenes and disposing of waste Polymers. It covers addition polymerisation, the discovery and properties of poly(ethene), producing equations for polymerisation, methods of disposing of polymers and their environmental impacts. Also icnldues a video about the first heat resistant polymer produced-bakelite.
The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various independent student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end.
All answers provided