posted 13/06/2008Digestion Plants & Classification quiz

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)
Age 11-14 (KS3)

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"Beautifully presented quizzes which make revision of these topics much more interesting."

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Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

Three revision quizzes based on the gameshow "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". The three topics covered are green plants, digestion and classification. They can be used by individual pupils or for team based competitions in class. Answers are given at the end of the round. Each presentation contains 32 slides.

posted 06/06/2008Classification presentations

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)
Age 11-14 (KS3)

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"Great choice of images, I particularly liked the inclusion of the x-rays. Also the summ..."

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Contributor:
Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

Comprehensive set of PowerPoints designed to break down the classification of organisms; plants, animals, vertebrates and invertebrates. These appear in suggested order of delivery. Contain animated images, questions and activities. Each presentation 6-9 slides.

posted 13/06/2008Keeping Warm

 

Age 11-14 (KS3)
Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"This topic comes up in lots of specifications and this presentation covers it more than..."

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Contributor:
Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

A presentation on how organisms keep warm, introducing the concept of surface area to volume ratio. Includes two suggested practicals [9 Slides]. Also an excel spreadsheet which can be used to share class results.

posted 14/04/2008Vertebrate Groups Video

 

Age 11-14 (KS3)

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"Great! This will really get the students laughing (and hopefully remembering the featur..."

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Henry Cordy-McKenna
The Honywood Community Science School

 

A light-hearted look at vertebrate groups made using Crazy Talk software. Watch as a member of each group (mammal, bird, fish, reptile and amphibian) tells the pupils about their features. Pupils then have to work out which of the features mentioned are unique to that group. You must be connected to the internet to watch this video. 5 mins.

Further information: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CBJLdVdAN9Y

posted 19/02/2008Measuring variation

 

Age 11-14 (KS3)
Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"Students measure variation in the class (height, eye colour etc), so this is a good pra..."

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Barnaby Grimble
Plumstead Manor - Negus School

 

Presentation explaining the concept of variation, the difference between inherited and environmental factors and the difference between continuous and discontinuous varation. Includes comprehentsion questions and a practical activity measuring variation in the class. 11 slides

posted 26/11/2007Predators and prey

 

Age 11-14 (KS3)

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"Excellent set of images with more than the usual few key adaptations of predator and pr..."

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Contributor:
Abigail Laing

 

Interactive presentation exploring adaptations of predators and prey, with photographs demonstrating how both use camouflage for survival. Also some video footage of octopus camouflage. 11 slides. Extra quiz provided by Walsall Academy, about lions and zebras.

Further information: http://tre.ngfl.gov.uk/uploads/materi...

posted 24/08/2008Embryonic stem cells

 

Age 11-14 (KS3)
Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"The powerpoint has some excellent visuals and contains all the key concepts very clearl..."

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Contributor:
Ursilla Brown
Kingsfield School

 

Power Point created to incorporate 'How Science Works' (HSW) into Year 7 Schemes of Work. Introduces what stem cells are, how they are relevant to modern medicine and why there use triggers an ethical debate. (10 slides). Also a question sheet referencing websites for further research (2 pages).

posted 21/06/2008Scientific Method and Sc1

 

Age 11-14 (KS3)
Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"A bit text heavy, but useful overview of scientific experiementation"

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Contributor:
Deborah Durack

 

How science works, specifically for the English SC1 strand. Description of variables. Matching class activity.

posted 19/06/2008Basic Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)
Age 11-14 (KS3)

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"A simple overview of this topic with some nice illustrations."

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Contributor:
Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

A simple PowerPoint which addresses Sexual and Asexual Reproduction in organisms. Ideal for a summary it includes diagrams and illustrations. 8 slides

posted 16/06/2008Natural Selection

 

Age 11-14 (KS3)
Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"Nicely illustrated information about natural selection which would form the basis for a..."

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Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

A simple slide show to introduce Natural Selection. The first three slides show mutations in organisms and can be used as the basis for a class discussion. It then goes through selection using wildebeest as examples before discussion mutation at the DNA level.