Exam questions for photosynthesis placed in order of difficulty

Lesson includes starters, info and plenary

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) Note - I have included some exam style questions but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. This was bottom set Y10 over 2 lessons Starter: printable quiz to test their existing knowledge (answers on PowerPoint) Main: Pupils write sentences using work and power. This is followed by an explanation of what they mean in a scientific context and the equations that relate to them. Some questions on the PowerPoint then test their understanding. Pupils then watch a short video on work done, energy and power in a golfing putt. They then try to relate what they have learned to a sport of their choice. I then gave the option to pick a level of challenge from three of the edexcel worksheets. Plenary pupils match up words to definitions

Resource based on the edexcel 2016 spec (9-1) (not quite a complete lesson) Starter- Quix to ensure pupils know different particles given out during radioactive decay Main: Outlines alpha beta and gamma decay and the effect on the nucleu but currently doe not include neutron or positron emission. Main tasks uses edexcel worksheets

Note - I have included some questions on the powerpoint but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. Starter: Pupils begin by naming forces and providing a brief description of each one Main: includes information on power points about the main forces mentioned in the specification with progress checks and tasks throughout the slides. Pleanry: pupils have to 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 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) I have included some questions but you may need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. Starter: Read the information sheet and come up with Q/A for other pupils Main, information about refraction including a slightly crude animation (you could actually use a model car and some sand instead of using this), a couple of videos and some information on power points. Five questions on PowerPoint and answers followed by Edexcel worksheet Plenary they pick an exam question to answer from the final slide

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 - 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: 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 - 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: 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)

All worksheets/ Printouts included in the PowerPoint. Resources based on Edexcel 2017 Spec (9-1) Starter is a knowledge test to determine what pupils already know. Main teaching talks about different models including the plum pudding and Rutherford's model including his experiment Tasks include longer exam questions (with 2 out of three answers on the slides) and an extended copy and correct plenary

Note - I have included some questions on the powerpoint but you will need to use edexcel worksheets for this lesson. Starter: Pupils begin by solving the force diagrams (printable sheet on powerpoint) Main: includes information on power points about vector diagrams including, explanations, diagrams, video link, progress checks and tasks. Pyramid of learning plenary Pleanry: pupils have to sum up in 3 sentences

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.

Resources based on the new edexcel (9-1) specification. Includes power points for 9 lessons from this unit of work. NOTE: may require edexcel worksheets which will require an edexcel subscription All lessons include: Learning objectives Starter (quiz, literacy or exam based) Main (all relevant content from the specification with diagrams and information on slides Activities (using questions on powerpoint or questions on edexcel worksheets which are not included) A plenary activity (sum up, evaluate, exam question or match up words)