Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Enzymes. In this lesson pupils will describe what an enzyme is, explain the lock and key mechanism and describe how different factors affect the rate of enzyme activity. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -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 is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes (with required practical) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13178041 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/enzymes-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12345968

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ introductory lesson on the topic of Pressure in Liquids. In this lesson pupils will explain why some things float and others sink. They will describe how pressure in liquids increases with depth. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 2 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Keywords (vocabulary: liquid pressure, upthrust, displace and submerged) -True or False -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Pressure in Solids https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12818690

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on acids and metals. In this lesson students will describe the reactions with acids and metals and explain how to perform the squeaky-pop test for hydrogen gas. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Comprehension questions -Handout sheet -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Metals and Oxygen https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12790399

Key stage 3 ~ year 7 ~ complete lesson on colour. In this lesson students will describe the relationship between light wave frequency and colour, explain what hapens when light is dispersed and describe how the primary colours combine to make secondary colours. They will also discuss colour filters. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Discussion exercise on colour filters (oracy) -Keywords task (vocabulary: primary colours, spectrum, prism, dispersion and filter) -Handout sheet task -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Revision https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/light-ks3-end-of-topic-revision-year-7-12979668

Key stage 3 ~ year 7 ~ complete revision lesson for Chemistry C1b (Elements, Atoms and Compounds). This lesson covers the major topics from this unit and can be used to revise for end of topic tests or to address knowledge gaps identified in the end of topic assessments. In this lesson students will revise: Key points from C2a (Particle Model) The difference between elements, mixtures and compounds Finding elements and their chemical symbols in the periodic table Atoms and compounds Naming compounds Return to start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12978301

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Transpiration and Translocation. In this lesson pupils will describe the process of transpiration and explain how the xylem and phloem are adapted to their function. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Handout sheet task -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Transpiration Rate https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12864561 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/transpiration-and-translocation-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12342331

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ free lesson on Exchanging Substances. Pupils will explain why multicellular organisms need specialised exchange surfaces. They will compare surface area to volume ratios and explore the examples of the lungs, small intestine, leaves and gills. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Numeracy task -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Comprehension questions -Handout sheet task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Return to the start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12829058 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/exchanging-surfaces-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12332716

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Genetic Engineering is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/genetic-engineering-lesson-gcse-biology-13048047 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on genetic engineering for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows on from Cloning. (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12625511) Next topic Fossils and Classification https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12634123 COVER IMAGE: Ingrid Moen (et al) Gene expression in tumor cells and stroma in dsRed 4T1 tumors in eGFP-expressing mice with and without enhanced oxygenation.  BMC Cancer. 2012 Content Covered: -Uses for genetic engineering -GM crops -Pros and cons of genetic modification -Gene therapy -Genetic engineering method overview -Insulin producing bacteria -Genetic modification of multicellular organisms Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ introductory lesson on the Nervous system. In this lesson pupils will describe different parts of the nervous system, explain how synapses connect neurons and explain response co-ordination from stimulus to response. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. There is a free revision lesson for the Reaction Times Required Practical available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12963365 This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Comprehension questions -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Order the steps -Handout sheet task -Identification task Extension task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge apart from the keyword pathogen which means disease-causing microorganism (germs). Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Reflexes https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12967732 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/nervous-system-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12361294

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on The Carbon Cycle. In this lesson pupils will explain how atmospheric carbon is fixed, describe ways in which carbon is released into the atmosphere and explain the effects of human activity on this cycle. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Note taking exercise -Discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Decay and Biogas https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12854842 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-carbon-cycle-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12974769

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on acids and water. In this lesson students will compare how different metals react with water and make predictions about reactions using the reactivity series. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Handout sheet -Discussion exercise -Metal and water reaction practice -Metal reactions with water, oxygen and acid practice -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Metal Displacement Reactions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12791439

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on plant minerals. In this lesson students will explain the role of nitrates, phosphates, potassium and magnesium in healthy growth. They will describe where plants get their minerals from and explain why farmers use fertilisers. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Chemosynthesis https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12765651

Key stage 3 ~ year 7 ~ complete lesson on acids and alkalis. In this lesson students will learn about the properties of acids and alkalis, give some examples of common household acids and alkalis and explain the differences between dilute and concentrated solutions. Note: the Activate course which these lessons follow is unusually difficult for year 7 for this topic. We suggest using the mid-ability version of the comprehension questions in the last activity. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -Starter task -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: acid, alkali, solute, solution, solvent and corrosive) -Task boxes -Consolidation exercise -True or false discussion exercise -Next lesson Indicators https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12707120

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on metals and oxygen. In this lesson students will compare the reactions of different types of metals with oxygen and practice using state symbols. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: state symbol, reactivity series, combustion and exothermic) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Metals and Water https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12790481

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on ecosystems. In this lesson students will identify niches within an ecosystem, describe how organisms coexist within an ecosystem and practice using key vocabulary. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: population, community, habitat, ecosystem, niche and coexist) -Task boxes -Consolidation questions -Handout sheet task -Discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Revision https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12768583

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete revision lesson for Biology B2b (Ecosystems). This lesson covers the major topics from this unit and can be used to revise for end of topic tests or to address knowledge gaps identified in the end of topic assessments. In this lesson students will revise: Key points from the previous topic (Health and Lifestyle) Leaf structure and photosynthesis Chemosynthesis Plant minerals Aerobic and anaerobic respiration Food chains, food webs and ecosystems -Return to the start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12764690 -NEW 2025: now includes a SEND supplementary lesson for lower ability students. This can also be useful for mixed ability groups to refresh and expand the material covered in KS2.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Transpiration and Translocation is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/transpiration-and-translocation-lesson-gcse-biology-13177992 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on transpiration and translocation for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. When learning about transpiration and translocation it helps if students have some prior knowledge of diffusion, active transport, specialist cells and plant cell organisation. Key points from these topics are recapped in the presentation, but this resource assumes that they have encountered them before. Follows on from Active Transport: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12335738 Content Covered: Xylem and phloem Translocation Transpiration Rate of transpiration Potometers Leads on to Plant Diseases: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/plant-diseases-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12357901 Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Oxygen Debt. In this lesson pupils will describe the effect of exercise on the body, explain what is meant by oxygen debt and discuss how you can investigate the effect of exercise on the body. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Prior knowledge check -Group reading (literacy) -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 is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge apart from the keyword pathogen which means disease-causing microorganism (germs). Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Revision Bioenergetics https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12956850 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/respiration-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12360359