This fully resourced lesson introduces new students to working safely in the lab. It is designed for Year 7 students and covers the following topics: -The importance of lab safety -Common lab safety equipment -Hazard symbols and their meanings -How to identify and avoid hazards in the lab -What to do in the event of an accident Aimed at a mixed ability Year 7 class. Lesson contains: ●Teacher and technician notes: These notes provide detailed instructions on how to deliver the lesson, as well as information on the different types of lab safety equipment and hazard symbols. ●Information posters and student worksheets: These resources provide students with additional information on lab safety and hazard symbols. ●Discussion points: These points can be used to stimulate discussion about lab safety and hazard symbols. ●Information slides: These slides provide students with essential information about lab safety and hazard symbols. ●Activities: These activities help students to apply their knowledge of lab safety and hazard symbols. ●Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers): These tasks allow students to demonstrate their understanding of lab safety and hazard symbols. ●Student passport: This passport allows students to track their progress through the lesson and earn stamps for completing activities. ●Certificate of completion: This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the unit (introduction to the lab). This lesson is the first in a series of three that introduces new students to working in the science lab. The other lessons in the series cover: ●Equipment and making measurements ●The Bunsen burner If you require more assistance, please contact me at: info@cmgsciencelessons.com

During this fully resourced lesson on DNA and protein synthesis GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how DNA controls protein synthesis. This is the 5th lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis from B6 Reproduction unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis from B13 Reproduction chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Level 1: Low demand Level 2: Standard demand Level 3: High demand Presentation contains (34 slides)- Teacher and technician notes Bell work activity Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria Information slides with differentiated content Differentiated activities (group work) Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment Student worksheets / handouts This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. DNA and protein synthesis Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this lesson (B10.4 The brain) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the structure and function of the brain. Based on the 4th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B10: The human nervous system chapter. Presentation contains (27 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this lesson (C4.7 Titrations) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how to carry out a titration. Based on the 7th from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Chemistry (OUP scheme) C4: Chemical calculations chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (25 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this lesson (B10.3 Reflex actions) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what reflexes are and why they are important. Based on the 3rd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B10: The human nervous system chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (24 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

Theories of evolution is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how the theory of evolution developed through the work of Lamarck and Darwin through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.6.3.1 Theory of evolution lesson (B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B15.2 Theories of evolution lesson (B15 Genetics and evolution chapter). The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (36 slides)- ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels. ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

During this lesson (B4.1 The blood) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the role of blood and its components. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B4: Organising animals and plants chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (31 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this lesson (B16-2 Organisms in their environment) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of some of the biotic and abiotic factors that affect communities. Based on the 2nd from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B16: Adaptations, interdependence, and competition chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (24 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.

During this lesson (B7.1 non-communicable diseases) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what is meant by a non-communicable disease and what a causal mechanism is. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B7: Non-communicable diseases chapter. Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. Presentation contains (30 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Lesson resources (additional to scheme) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this fully resourced lesson on types of reproduction GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of the main differences between asexual and sexual reproduction. This is the 1st lesson in a series of 10 and covers the content of - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.1.1 Sexual and asexual reproduction from B6 Reproduction unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B13.1 Types of reproduction from B13 Reproduction chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Level 1: Low demand Level 2: Standard demand Level 3: High demand Presentation contains (29 slides)- Teacher and technician notes Bell work activity Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria Information slides with differentiated content Differentiated activities (group work) Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Types of reproduction Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this lesson (B1.2 Animal and plant cells) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how the function of organelles in plant and animal cells. Based on the second lesson from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B1: Cell structure and transport chapter. *Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence. * Presentation contains (29 slides)- Bell work activity Lesson objective and success criteria Information slides Challenge activities (group work) Practical activity (where appropriate) Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers) Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license.

The endocrine system is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the structure and function of the endocrine system through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.5.3.1 The human endocrine system lesson (B5 Homeostasis and response unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B11.1 Principles of hormonal control lesson (B11 Hormonal coordination chapter). The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (36 slides): ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. The endocrine system Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

Maintaining biodiversity is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of programmes that mitigate human activities effects on biodiversity through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 7th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4 4.7.3.6 Maintaining biodiversity lesson (B7 Ecology unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B18.7 Maintaining biodiversity lesson (B18 Biodiversity and ecosystems chapter). The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (26 slides): ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels. ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Maintaining biodiversity Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com