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I teach general science and biology to 11-18 year olds and my focus in developing my resources has been to use co-operative learning techniques to engage pupils.

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I teach general science and biology to 11-18 year olds and my focus in developing my resources has been to use co-operative learning techniques to engage pupils.
Digestive system and enzyme function and graphs
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Digestive system and enzyme function and graphs

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This is a complete of set of 3-4 lessons enabling you to fully assess your pupil’s understanding of digestion. All activities are described in the powerpoints and there are lots of worksheets. Markschemes are included in the powerpoint itself. Enjoy!
Drawing metal and non metal ions
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Drawing metal and non metal ions

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Two worksheets which have been designed to thoroughly assess pupil’s understanding of how to place electrons in ions, work out the charge and show how an ion should be represented in a drawing.
Covalent bonding
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Covalent bonding

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This is two lessons worth of resources, enabling you to teach covalent bonding in a methodical manner which your pupils will enjoy. The lessons have been designed to engage pupils, based on co-operative learning strategies. I have included ALL of the resources you need from worksheets to diagrams and markschemes on the powerpoint itself. Enjoy!
1. The need for a circulatory system A level
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1. The need for a circulatory system A level

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A level lesson introducing the need for a circulatory system. This is something students find difficult to explain in words so I have linked it all to aerobic respiration and demand for oxygen and glucose and the removal of carbon dioxide. After the teacher explanation, students link key terms to explain the need for a transport system. They then self assess against a markscheme (provided in the presentation). The next activity asks students to apply their understanding to a question asking why spiders require a transport system. Again students self assess their answers against a model answer. Finally students revist surface area to volume ratio from GCSE. Activity and answers
Open and Closed Circulatory systems
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Open and Closed Circulatory systems

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This is an A level lesson. Students learn about open and closed circulatory systems and then practice comparing the circulatory systems of mammals to fish and also amphibians. The focus is on presenting students with diagrams and teaching them how to analyse the different systems and explain why each is effective for that particular organism. Students complete a worksheet to show their understanding and self assess via a mark scheme (included in the presentation). Finally students compare the effectiveness of a frog’s circulatory system to a mammal. Again students self asses their answers against a mark scheme (provided)
Pre release article 2022 SNAB Biology Preparation
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Pre release article 2022 SNAB Biology Preparation

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Three invaluable resources. Double sided sheet of key biological terms from the course and their definitions which relate to the article. I have predicted questions and written a markscheme for each question. I have identified the sentence in the article and the paragraph this content relates to. A set of past exam questions and markschemes covering the topics which are covered in the article.
A Powerpoint presentation that plays as a show.
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A Powerpoint presentation that plays as a show.

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I made this as an introduction to the Earth & Space topic with the aim of gaining pupils interest. 'Rule the World' by Take That should play in the background. The song matches the presenation perfectly. I have found that the pupils really enjoy watching it.
Countdown clock
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Countdown clock

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I found this flash animation free on the internet and it was one of the best finds I've ever had. You can use it in any lesson when giving pupils 30s thinking time during quizzes. I hope you get as much enjoyment as I have with my classes.
Forces acting on speed
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Forces acting on speed

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Use the Powerpoint to teach students how forces affect speed. If you have an interactive whiteboard, pupils can add the forces and arrows onto the images on the Powerpoint. The video clips are from animation factory. The worksheet assesses pupils understanding.
The Nervous System - Christopher Reeve and paralys
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The Nervous System - Christopher Reeve and paralys

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I designed this storyboard for independent learning. Pupils work in pairs to interpret each image and write their answers on post-it-notes for each box. Pupils use the labels and images to learn in detail the path of a nerve impulse. The worksheet assesses their understanding by applyng it to Christopher Reeve and his paralysis. I have included markschemes so pupils can self assess and correct their work.
Interactive cells quiz
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Interactive cells quiz

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Pupils note down the answers on paper first. When you are ready to mark, pupils volunteer to come up to the interactive whiteboard and double click over the label. They will hear an audio response. You can tell by the response whether the answer is correct or incorrect. They love the 'gentle' insults if they are wrong.
Boardgame template with quiz question cards
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Boardgame template with quiz question cards

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I designed this boardgame to assess pupils understanding at the end of the unit. Print out the boardgame template in colour and enlarge it onto A3 paper. Print the questions onto the back of the cartoon cards. You will need to buy dice and counters. When someone lands on a question mark, the person to the right picks up a card and reads out the question. If the pupil answers correctly, he/she can move the number of spaces given on the card.
Rock Cycle Quiz with 'The Flintstones'
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Rock Cycle Quiz with 'The Flintstones'

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I designed this quiz to engage lower ability pupils. It is used to assess their progress in a fun way at the end of the Rocks topic. Pupils are given a sheet to note down their answers and this can be stuck into their exercise books afterwards. When you are ready to mark, the quiz can become interactive. In Section A, pupils double click on the correct answer and will hear a response identifying whether the answer is correct or incorrect. In Section B, the answer appears on screen. I have used the 'Flintstones' font. You can download it easily using google to search for it. Have fun!
Structure of the lungs
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Structure of the lungs

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The Powerpoint is a quiz. Pupils use the interactive whiteboard and double tap on the answer. I have added sound effects to each label. You can tell from the effect which answer is correct. If you enjoy it I have included a similar one for 'Cells'. The worksheet is to assess understanding. It works well if pupils have access to highlighters. There isn't one correct answer - it depends on the explanation. Encourage more able students for find detailed links between the key words in order to explain the 'odd one out'. This activity is great for differentiation.
Fun way of introducing the Sound topic
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Fun way of introducing the Sound topic

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IMPORTANT - the second slide following the objectives if the fun part. Click on each image to hear a sound - the pointer will change to a hand. Students have to 'guess' what is making the sound and write down their responses in the first section of the worksheet. To mark, if you then click anywhere on that slide (except the images) so that the pointer remains as an arrow, the answers will be revealed. Lower ability students really enjoy completing this worksheet. You can even have milk bottles to demonstrate how the pitch changes when they are filled to different levels with water.
The role of the liver and bile
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The role of the liver and bile

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I produced this set of storboards so pupils can work in pairs and use the labels and images to intrepret the role of bile. It frees the teacher so you can visit groups and offer support. I used this with a middle ability Year 11 class and they understood and remembered the role of the liver very well. I suggest you tell the pupils to write their ideas on post-it-notes, one for each box and then motivate the pupils to remember the story and quiz each other. I have included the worksheet which the pupils should complete from memory.