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The Nitrogen Cycle (GCSE Version) 1 2 3 4 5 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)BiologyEnergy and the environmentAnimated presentation explaining the basic principles of the nitrogen cycle. 6 slides. By: Abigail Laing, UK
Covalent Bonding 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  1 Quiz,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)Age 16-18 (A-level)ChemistryStructures and BondingPresentation introducing covalent bonding as the sharing of electrons, as well as information about the physical properties of covalent compounds and some interactive elements. By: Jennifer Howes, UK
Distance-time Graphs 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  1 Quiz,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsPrimary PhysicsForces and MotionA basic introduction to distance-time graphs including several questions. Resource also includes a separate quiz with harder questions to test students' understanding of more difficult graphs. By: Jennifer Howes, UK
Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)ChemistryEarth Resources and MetalsInteractive presentation covering where crude oil comes from; the purpose of oil refining; how fractional distillation works; trends in boiling point, viscosity, flammability, volatility and chain length; naming hydrocarbons; and uses of products obtained from crude oil. By: Jennifer Howes, UK
Friction - whole lesson 1 2 3 4 5 2 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3)PhysicsPrimary PhysicsForces and MotionThis is a complete lesson. There is a hidden picture starter. This is followed by information with incorporated questions, then 20 quick questions to complete in groups. Lastly there is a fill in the gaps summary. You can also download a word document that contains an outline of the lesson and answers to all of the questions. By: Joanne Holloway, UK
Components of Blood 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)BiologyHealth and DiseaseMolecules and cellsPresentation with clear diagrams describing the main components of blood - plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Covers the roles of these in transporting substances around the body and defending against disease. Includes a brainstorm and comprehension questions throughout. 14 slides By: Barnaby Grimble, City of London Academy (Southwark)
Generating Electricity 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 Presentations,  2 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PhysicsChemistryElectricity and CircuitsEarth Resources and MetalsTwo interactive resources with animated diagrams to show how fossil fuel power stations work and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable fuels, particularly air pollution. The second presentation outlines types of renewable energy and their disadvantages. There is an accompanying quiz worksheet. By: Barnaby Grimble, City of London Academy (Southwark)
Rate of Reactions - Fully Interactive 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  1 Quiz,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)ChemistryChemical ReactionsRates and EquilibriaMany animations: measurement of rates; effect of concentration, temp, surface area, catalysts. A fun interactive whiteboard quiz hosted by Mister T; a chance for pupils to interpret a rate of reaction graph. Some of the excellent animations are free samples from Crocodile Clips Chemistry (see link below). Some are from the excellent www.sciencepages.co.uk who kindly gave permission for their use. By: Henry Cordy-McKenna, The Honywood Community Science School
Inheritance 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)Age 16-18 (A-level)BiologyGenetics and evolution Human and Animal BiologyA detailed presentation on inheritance in humans. Compares a son to his parents from who he has inherited certain features. Key terms include gametes, mitosis and meiosis, genotypes and phenotypes and Punnet Boxes to explain inheritance. It concludes with cloning and includes web links. [23 Slides]. By: Simon Ball, Balcarras School
Digestion Plants & Classification quiz 1 2 3 4 5 3 Quizzes,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 7-11 (KS2)BiologyPlantsEnergy and the environmentGenetics and evolution Human and Animal BiologyThree 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. By: Simon Ball, Balcarras School
Fuelling Champions: the Biology of Sport 1 2 3 4 5 2 Others,  1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)Age 16-18 (A-level)BiologyPhysical EducationSummer of SportHuman and Animal BiologyAnimated, interactive presentation using a sporting theme to cover nutrition, respiration and homeostasis (19 pages). The accompanying activity explores the science behind the diets of four famous sportspeople (2 pages), and could be used with other teaching resources. By: Abigail Laing, UK
States of Matter 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 7-11 (KS2)PhysicsChemistryPrimary ChemistryHeat and GasesChemical ReactionsPrimary PhysicsStructures and BondingThis is an interactive PowerPoint used to deliver states of matter. The particles are animated to show each state and also each heating/cooling process. It is navigated from the first slide. Included is a free help sheet for students to have in front of them to aid learning. By: Simon Ball, Balcarras School
Shapes Of Molecules And Ions 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 16-18 (A-level)ChemistryStructures and BondingAn introduction to the shapes of molecules and electron pair repulsion theory. The presentation explains how to determine molecule shapes, and includes examples of well known compounds with excellent diagrams, animations and test questions. The worksheet is a good summary of key points and also includes some exercises. By: Joanne Nicholson, Wiltshire College, UK
An Inconvenient Truth: Greenhouse Effect 1 2 3 4 5 1 Lesson plan,  3 Presentations,  2 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)PHSEBiologyEnergy and the environmentSustainability and EnvironmentA set of resources covering the carbon cycle, the greenhouse effect and global warming. Also relevant to 'how science works'. Includes an animated presentation (25 slides) and a question sheet which are designed to be used in conjunction with the "Inconvenient Truth" DVD. There are also instructions for two experiments and an investigation. By: Claire Brown, UK
Gas Exchange in Fish and Insects 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 16-18 (A-level)BiologyHuman and Animal BiologyAnimated, interactive powerpoint which guides students through the countercurrent system of fish gills and the tracheal system of insects (28 slides). It is hyperlinked so that you can choose which bits to show. The accompanying document comprises three worksheets and answer sheets. They use a variety of cloze / colouring / short answer questions . By: Toby Tufton, UK
Xylem and water uptake in plants 1 2 3 4 5 2 Presentations,  1 Worksheet,  Age 16-18 (A-level)BiologyPlantsMolecules and cellsAnimated, interactive powerpoint which explains water uptake (apoplast/symplast pathways), transpiration and xylem structure The water uptake worksheets (including a crossword) complement the powerpoint and include answers. The labelling the leaf powerpoint is a hyperlinked 'click and name' slide-show. By: Toby Tufton, UK
Dominant and recessive alleles 1 2 3 4 5 1 Presentation,  3 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)BiologyGenetics and evolution A presentation (14 slides) and supporting lesson plan on dominant and recessive alleles. Uses mice as an example to introduce the concept of genetic dominance and explains how to represent inheritance using a Punnet square. Also outlines Mendel's pea plant experiments. By: Faye Craster, UK
Hormonal Control of Menstrual Cycle 1 2 3 4 5 2 Presentations,  3 Worksheets,  Age 16-18 (A-level)BiologyHuman and Animal BiologyGrowthAnimated, interactive powerpoint which guides students through the hormonal control of the human menstrual cycle. It is extensively hyperlinked so that you can choose which bits to show. The two double sided worksheets (+answer sheets) use a variety of cloze / colouring / short answer questions. The card sort is differentiated (+answers). The reproductive organs powerpoint is "click to label". By: Toby Tufton, UK
Homeostasis Revision Hexagons 1 2 3 4 5 2 Worksheets,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)BiologyMolecules and cellsHuman and Animal BiologyGroups of 3 students have 24 triangles to rearrange into a large hexagon. Each side of the triangle has half of a sentence on it. They pair the sentences to work out which triangle goes where. Hexagon 1 is on negative feedback and thermoregulation. Hexagon 2 is on diffusion, osmosis and the kidney. Answer sheets included. Works well as a race with a suitable prize. By: Toby Tufton, UK
Cholera - Mechanism and Data Handling 1 2 3 4 5 1 Other,  2 Presentations,  2 Worksheets,  Age 16-18 (A-level)GeographyBiologyHealth and DiseasePopulation and settlementsTwo powerpoint presentations with accompanying worksheets. The first introduces cholera and explains how it affects the small intestine's transport proteins leading to diarrhoea. The second looks at the December 2008 Cholera outbreak using UN data. The lesson can be introduced with BBC news clips/articles (search for 'Zimbabwe cholera' on the BBC homepage). By: Toby Tufton, UK

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Ionic/Covalent Bonding Quiz 1 Quiz,  Age 11-14 (KS3)Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)ChemistryThe Periodic TableStructures and BondingInteractive revision-style quiz. It concentrates on testing students' understanding of dot and cross bonding diagrams for various compounds. Each sl... By: david blyth, University of Cumbria, UK
Transition metals 1 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)ChemistryThe Periodic TableLooks at uses and properties of transition metals. Will require class discussion. ... By: elise smith, The Romsey School
Year 7 Biology Revision Quiz 1 Presentation,  Age 11-14 (KS3)BiologyHuman and Animal BiologyStraightforward presentation with 18 true or false questions on cell structure and characteristics of living things. The final slide provides answers... By: Jan Stevens, UK

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