GCSE Biology Topic 5: Reaction Times Practical
This GCSE Biology Topic 5: Reaction Times Practical short lesson is designed to be used as year 11 pre-exam revision of the required practical. Pupils will learn a method for measuring reaction time. They will then explain the different variables used and interpret data from the experiment.
The slides include extension questions, and students can choose from a variety of different tasks.
This lesson includes:
- Title slide with learning objectives
- A starter activity
- Group reading (literacy)
- Order the steps
- Task boxes
- Discussion exercise
- Handout sheet task
- Comprehension questions
- Answer slides included for self-assessment
- Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
- Suitable for supply teaching and home learning.
- This activity is straightforward and requires no specialist expertise. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.
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