A fun starter activity (about 10 min) which looks at genotype/phenotype for various less well known inherited traits (eg arm crossing, toe length). Could be used to initate discussion at KS3 or BTEC level, or as as a quick review to highlight the genotype/phenotype difference at GCSE, perhaps leading to the punnet square activity. Optional answer sheet for students to record answers to extend/formalise activity if you wish. Prezi option also available as alternative to powerpoint. Keywords: human variation, genotype, phenotype

Continuous loop mixing the PLT Teamwork criteria with humorous illustrations. For use as a through the door activity for a lesson that will inolve teamwork to remind students of the principles and gets them focussed. Could also be used as a starter or plenary with the looping feature disabled.

Keywords for cell structure from glossary of OCR AS level student book are mapped together on an A4 sheet . Also broken down into 3 sections: organelles, plasma membrane, other. Useful for revision and understanding how the different terms relate to one another. Further information about the mapping used can be found on the associated website. Comments and ideas are welcomed. Thanks for looking!

I developed this resource for a mid-range GCSE group who have to be able to write balanced half equations for binary salts. It is for use at the end of a lesson which includes video clips, discussion and demonstrations. We discuss page 1 and they are on their own for page 2. Forgive the comic sans! Please let me know if you find this useful. Thanks for looking.

An A4 revision aid showing keywords and their relationships, for carbohydrates in a mind map/concept map format. Words are taken from the OCR text book Glossary. Further information about the association modelling process used can be found on the website. Comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks for looking!

A set of differentiated sheets with slightly different annotations developed to support an SEN group to understand how to use a protractor to measure angles of incidence and reflection in a practical situation. I photocopied the sheets and students used them in place of a blank sheet of paper.

AQA Required practical for GCSE Chemistry, Trilogy and Synergy. There are 15 video clips showing the reaction at 5 concentrations so that students can measure the time taken for the cross to disappear. These concentrations are repeated three times. The concentrations and repeats provided here link with the Collins Required Practical handbook but the tests can be used as a stand alone aid. Concentrations are 40g/dm3 32g/dm3 24g/dm3 16g/dm3 8g/dm3 10cm3 of 1M hydrochloric acid is added each time. Practical was carried out at room temperature (22oC) Students would normally be required to prepare their own concentrations by diluting 40g/dm3 sodium thiosulfate. We made the different concentrations required with orange squash so that the dilution effect could be clearly seen. This also enabled students to practice accurate volume measurements with safe solutions. I developed this practical aid so that lower ability students could obtain a full set of effective results. Using the videos allows the students to focus on accuracy of measurement (they used their own stopwatches), reasons for repeats, prediction, pattern recognition etc without getting bogged down in multiple volume measurements and lost in a very long practical.

This diagram was developed with a student who wanted to understand how the ions become atoms again during electrolysis. The 'push' and 'pull' comments are designed to enforce the idea that the process will not occur without an energy input. Comments would be appreciated.

I hope you will find these posters useful as part of a class display or as a set for reminders when practicing particular aspects of PLTS. Please let me know how you intend to use them. I have found them useful for teaching many different elements of the Science curriculum at KS3 and KS4 and for linking into the whole school policy in this area. PLTS; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Practical Skills; Group Work

An A4 revision aid showing keywords and their relationships for lipids in a mind map/concept map format. Words are taken from the Glossary of the OCR AS Biology textbook. Further information about the association modelling process used can be found on the website. Comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks for looking!

This resource shows keywords organised into a concept map which is colour coded in three different ways. This might serve as a revision resource for students, or for staff when planning a course. Further information about the association mapping process used to develop it can be found on the website. Comments and ideas welcomed. Thanks for looking! Keywords: concept map, mind map, light, sound

A concept map of parts of a flower and the part they play in reproduction. Further information about the association mapping process used to develop it can be found on the website. Keywords: flower parts; plant reproduction; concept map, mind map, association map

An A4 revision aid showing keywords and their relationships for nucleic acids in a mind map/concept map format. Words are taken from the OCR text book Glossary. Further information about the association modelling process used can be found on the website. Comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks for looking!

This is a concept map of the ideas around selecting variables. Gives an overview so that students can link the different terms together and remember what they mean. Suitable for all areas of science at KS3 and KS4. Further information about the association modelling process used can be found on the website. Comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks for looking! Key words: concept map; mind map; science investigations; variables

A cut and stick activity suitable as a starter or homework. Students have to arrange structures from largest to smallest and also select examples at a number of levels. Further information on the association mapping process used to develop it can be found on the website. Ideas and comments welcomed. Thanks for looking! Keywords: Universe, galaxy, solar system, star, planet, satellite

An A4 revision aid showing keywords and their relationships for heating and cooling in a mind map/concept map format. Words are taken from the Go Science Book Glossary. Further information about the association modelling process used can be found on the website. Comments and suggestions welcomed. Thanks for looking! Keywords: heating, cooling concept map, mind map

A4 Association map (similar to concept map) using keywords from OCR Biology Student book glossary. Shows a high level view of enzymes, particularly with respect to substrate interaction. More general information about association, and other visual maps, can be found on the website.

A simple, high level concept map of glucose control. The second file gives additional worksheet options as suggested by the comment. Further information on the association mapping process used to create the maps can be found on the website. Comments and ideas welcomed. Thanks for looking! Key words: concept map, mind map, glucose, insulin, homeostasis

Learn the difference between cells and batteries, by holding up mini whiteboards ('cell' on one side, 'battery' on other) in response to images. Middle slide teaches the difference. Opportunity to try again. Could be used prior to potato battery experiment. Key words: Cell, battery, circuit symbol, potato battery,

A concept/association map showing the requirements for thermal energy transfer (conduction, convection and radiaton) to occur. Of use when planning how to teach the topic, or to help students consider energy gradients and pathways for exam type scenarios (eg double glazed window, vacuum flask). Web site added as a guide to the mapping method. Thanks for looking, comments welcomed.