Biology: Cell Biology. What is the keyword? A fun PowerPoint activity perfect for an end of unit recap or revision. Suitable for KS4 (14-16) but could also be used with advanced KS3 (11-14) classes. Similar to the gameshow ‘Catchphrase’ where students use the visual clues to guess the keyword or key term. Contains 20 visual puzzles based on the AQA GCSE combined science Cell biology unit. Works well with mini white boards with students working individually or in small teams to guess the keyword. Can be used as an engaging home learning game. If you’ve enjoyed this resource, have a look at my other ‘What is the keyword?’ resources. All the best, Monty

Biology: Infection and response. What is the keyword? A fun PowerPoint activity perfect for an end of unit recap or revision. Suitable for KS4 (14-16) but could also be used with advanced KS3 (11-14) classes. Similar to the gameshow ‘Catchphrase’ where students use the visual clues to guess the keyword or key term. Contains 24 visual puzzles based on the AQA GCSE combined science Infection and response biology unit. Works well with mini white boards with students working individually or in small teams to guess the keyword. Can be used as an engaging home learning game. If you like the look of this resource, have a look at my shop for more resources. All the best, Monty

Chemistry: Chemistry of the atmosphere & Using resources. What is the keyword? A fun PowerPoint activity perfect for an end of unit recap or revision. Suitable for KS4 (14-16) but could also be used with advanced KS3 (11-14) classes. Similar to the gameshow ‘Catchphrase’ where students use the visual and word clues to guess the keyword or key term. Contains 28 visual puzzles based on the AQA GCSE combined science Chemistry of the atmosphere & Using resources units. Works well with mini white boards with students working individually or in small teams to guess the keyword/key term. Can be used as an engaging home learning game. If you’ve enjoyed this resource, have a look at my other ‘What is the keyword?’ resources. All the best, Monty

This KS3 science comprehension resource is an informative guide on the importance of food groups, healthy eating, and the digestive system. The resource explains the five main food groups, their benefits, and the consequences of an unbalanced diet. It also discusses the importance of vitamins and minerals and their sources, as well as the importance of fibre and healthy fats. The resource further explains the processes of digestion and the digestive system, highlighting the roles of different organs and enzymes. Additionally, the resource describes two common gastrointestinal disorders and their causes. The resource comes with a set of questions and answers that test students’ understanding of the topics covered. The questions are designed to promote critical thinking and help students retain the information presented in the resource. Overall, this KS3 science comprehension resource is an excellent teaching tool for science teachers who want to help their students learn about nutrition, digestion, and the importance of a healthy diet. The resource can be used as a stand-alone lesson, as part of a larger unit on the human body or as a home learning resource. The questions and answers included make it easy to assess student understanding and progress, making it a valuable addition to any science classroom.

This resource is a comprehensive comprehension task that explores the basics of magnetism and the principles behind electromagnets, their properties, and their uses. Suitable for KS3 students, this resource includes word fill, matching, short and long answer questions, all with included answers to ensure student understanding. Designed to be used both in class and as a home resource, this task will help students develop a deeper understanding of magnetism and electromagnetism, and their practical applications in everyday life. With a clear and concise overview of the topic, this resource is an excellent tool for revision and consolidation of knowledge, and can be used as a homework, end-of-topic revision or home learning.

Complete self-contained PowerPoint lesson for the periodic table Aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable to use with a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. No additional resources are required to deliver the lesson. Part of the atomic structure and periodic table unit. The lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and concise way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory. Lesson objectives: Identify elements based on their group and period number. Describe how the periodic table is arranged based on atomic number and electron arrangement. State the role Mendeleev had in developing the modern periodic table. 45 - 60 minute lesson 31 slides The lesson has the following structure: Do now starter questions Expanded lesson objectives Introduction to the topic/Discussion points Low stakes quizzing to check for understanding Key knowledge table Key knowledge quiz Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do) Independent task Plenary Have a look at my shop for more science resources. All the best, Monty

Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson for Electronic configuration Aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable used a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. No additional resources required to deliver the lesson. Part of the atomic structure and periodic table unit. Lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and concise way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory. Lesson objectives: State the rules of electronic configuration. Describe the structure of electron shells of an atom. Draw the electronic configuration of different atoms. 45 min-1 hour lesson 24 slides Lesson has the following layout: Do now starter questions Expanded lesson objectives Introduction to the topic/Discussion points Low stakes quizzing to check understanding Key knowledge table Key knowledge quiz Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do) Independent task Plenary I will be uploading more lessons for the unit in the near future. All the best, Monty

Complete self-contained PowerPoint lesson on the electromagnetic spectrum. Aimed at KS4 pupils (14-16). Based on the AQA combined science/Physics specification (2016), but is also suitable of Edexcel and OCR specification. No printing or additional resources are required to deliver this lesson. The lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge clearly and concisely. Utilising low stakes quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory. Lesson objectives: Define the electromagnetic spectrum. Describe the different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum and their uses. 45 -60 min lesson 32 slides The lesson has the following layout: Do now starter questions Expanded lesson objectives Introduction to the topic/Discussion points Low stakes quizzing to check understanding Key knowledge table Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do) Independent task Plenary I will be uploading more lessons in the near future. All the best, Monty

Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson on Empirical formula Aimed at KS4 pupils (14-16) but is also suitable used for BTEC applied science level 3 and A-level chemistry classes. No additional resources required to deliver the lesson, part of the quantitative chemistry unit. Lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and consice way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory. I do, We do and You do sections contain worked through examples so the whole class can follow along. 45 min-1 hour lesson 28 slides Lesson objectives: Describe the difference between empirical and molecular formula. Calculate empirical formula from percentage mass and molecular mass. Calculate molecular formula from empirical formula. Lesson has the following layout: Do now starter questions Expanded lesson objectives Introduction to the topic/Discussion points Low stakes quizzing to check understanding Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do) Independent task Plenary Feedback and reviews are welcome. All the best, Monty

Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson on Density, part of the AQA particles of matter unit. Aimed at KS4 pupils (14-16) but is also suitable for KS5 BTEC applied science level 3. Can be used in the lead up to the density required practical. Lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and concise way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory. 45 min-1 hour lesson 38 slides Lesson objectives: Define density and state the units. Measure the density of a solid or a liquid. Calculate density with the mass and volume of an object. Lesson has the following layout: Do now starter questions Expanded lesson objectives Introduction to the topic/Discussion points Low stakes quizzing to check understanding Read, Cover, Write, Mark key knowledge task. Key knowledge quiz Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do) - worked examples Independent task Plenary If you found this resource useful please leave a review. All the best, Monty

Complete self-contained PowerPoint lesson on Power. Aimed at KS4 pupils (14-16). Based on the AQA combined science/Chemistry specification (2016), but is also suitable of Edexcel and OCR specifications. No printing or additional resources are required to deliver this lesson. The lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge clearly and concisely. Utilising low stakes quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory. Lesson objectives: Calculate the masses of reactants and products from the balanced symbol equation and the mass of a given reactant or product. 45 min-1 hour lesson 32 slides The lesson has the following layout: Do now starter questions Expanded lesson objectives Introduction to the topic/Discussion points Low stakes quizzing to check understanding Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do) Independent task Plenary I will be uploading more lessons in the near future. All the best, Monty

Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson on magnification calculations, aimed at KS3 classes (11-14) and GCSE KS4 (14-16) classes. Part of the cell biology unit. Lesson is designed to get students to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and concise way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory. Lesson objectives: Calculate the magnification of a microscope. Calculate magnification when given image size and actual size. Calculate conversion between units. 45 min-1 hour lesson 34 slides Lesson has the following layout: Do now starter questions Expanded lesson objectives Introduction to the topic/Discussion points Low stakes quizzing to check understanding Key knowledge task - Read, Cover, Write, Mark Key knowledge quiz Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do) with worked through examples Independent calculation task Plenary I will be uploading more lessons for this unit in the near future. If you find this resource useful please leave a review. All the best, Monty

KS4 Comprehension on photosynthesis and leaf structure. Ideal for end of topic recap or revision. Suitable for home learning too. The resource comes with a set of questions and answers that test students’ understanding of photosynthesis. The questions are designed to promote critical thinking and help students retain the information presented in the resource. Mix of follow up questions Exam style questions Mark scheme

Complete self contained PowerPoint lesson on light microscopes, aimed at KS3 pupils (11-14) but is also suitable for a lower ability GCSE KS4 (14-16) class. Can be used with an optional microscope practical. Lesson is designed to get pupils to recall and apply their knowledge in a clear and concise way. Utilising low stake quizzing to help transfer new information from working memory to long term memory. Lesson objectives: Identify the parts of a microscope. Describe the difference between magnification and resolution. Describe how to use a microscope to view plant and animal cells. 45 min-1 hour lesson 45 slides Lesson has the following layout: Do now starter questions Expanded lesson objectives Introduction to the topic/Discussion points Low stakes quizzing to check understanding Video task Read, Cover, Write, Mark key information task. Key knowledge quiz Application of knowledge (I do, We do, You do) Plenary I will be uploading more lessons for the unit in the near future. If you find this resource useful please leave a review. All the best, Monty

A worksheet I created for my low ability year 10 class. We had already covered the cardiovascular system, so this was used as a starter for the next lesson. The Power Point contains the answers, which can be shown on a smart board for pupils to self mark. Please let me know if you found it useful or any improvements/corrections to make. Thanks Monty

What is the keyword? Physics: Energy A fun activity perfect for an end of unit recap or revision. Similar to the gameshow ‘Catchphrase’ where students have to use the visual clues to guess the keyword or key term. Contains 11 visual puzzles based on the AQA GCSE physics energy unit. Works well with mini white boards with students working individually or in small teams. Suitable for KS4 (14-16) but could also be used with advanced KS3 (11-14) classes. If you enjoyed this resource, have a look at my other ‘What is the keyword?’ resources. All the best, Monty

What is the keyword? Physics: Molecules and matter A fun activity perfect for an end of unit recap or revision. Similar to the gameshow ‘Catchphrase’ where students have to use the visual clues to guess the keyword or key term. Contains 16 visual puzzles based on the AQA GCSE physics molecules and matter unit. Works well with mini white boards with students working individually or in small teams. Suitable for KS4 (14-16) but could also be used with advanced KS3 (11-14) classes. If you enjoyed this resource, have a look at my other ‘What is the keyword?’ resources. All the best, Monty

Chemistry: Atomic structure and the periodic table. What is the keyword? A fun PowerPoint activity perfect for an end of unit recap or revision. Suitable for KS4 (14-16) but could also be used with advanced KS3 (11-14) classes. Similar to the gameshow ‘Catchphrase’ where students use the visual clues to guess the keyword or key term. Contains 20 visual puzzles based on the AQA GCSE combined science Atomic structure and the periodic table unit. Works well with mini white boards with students working individually or in small teams to guess the keyword. *Can be used as an engaging home learning game. If you’ve enjoyed this resource, have a look at my other ‘What is the keyword?’ resources. All the best, Monty

Physics: Electromagnetism What is the keyword? A fun PowerPoint activity perfect for an end of unit recap or revision. Similar to the gameshow ‘Catchphrase’ where students have to use the visual clues to guess the keyword or key term. Contains 20 visual puzzles based on the AQA GCSE electromagnetism unit. Works well with mini white boards with students working individually or in small teams. Suitable for KS4 (14-16) but could also be used with advanced KS3 (11-14) classes. If you enjoyed this resource, have a look at my other ‘What is the keyword?’ resources. All the best, Monty