This lessons focus is on the digestive system structures and inhalation/exhalation for AQA GCSE Biology. The lesson includes content on the structure of the digestive system and organ functions, worksheets and several activities for students to complete throughout the lesson. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs but is effectively scaffolded for LPA students too. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (B2) with GCSE Exam style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

This lessons focus is on digestive enzymes and their optimal conditions for AQA GCSE Biology. The lesson includes content on the structure of enzymes, worksheets and several activities for students to complete throughout the lesson. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs but is effectively scaffolded for LPA students too. This lesson is more for HPA Y8 or mixed ability Y9 students, but is also applicable for KS4 students. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (B2) with GCSE Exam style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

This lessons focus is the food tests of carbohydrates and lipids and how to apply them in a practical setting for AQA GCSE Biology. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (B1 - Organisation) with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. The lesson includes a dual-coded integrated instruction method worksheet to support student agency in the laboratory. Practical inquiry must first undergo risk assessments in your department and be performed only with trained professionals, I accept no responsibility for what is done following the download of this resource - this resource is an example only and teacher’s must ensure their own safety measures are followed. I take no responsibility for practical elements of this lesson – teachers must complete their own risk assessments and are entirely responsible for the safety of students. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

This lesson outlines features of the KS3 national curriculum including plant structures and functions, pollination, and a practical dissection of a flower using an integrated instruction worksheet enabling all students to participate and get engaged. This lesson is highly effective for all abilities at KS3, with challenge where possible, and scaffolded support where necessary. This lesson includes teacher-led explanation, student discussion and pair work, with independent practice embedded.

Visual lesson depicting eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for eukaryotic and prokarytic cells whihc GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting Stem Cells (and medical application) in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for stem cells with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting culturing microorganisms cells in a highly visual, supported way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for culturing microorganisms with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. The lesson has an integrated practical instruction worksheet to support all students, and is especially effective for SEND learners.

Visual lesson depicting diffusion and osmosis in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for diffusion and osmosis with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting fungal and protist pathogenic diseases in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for fungal and protist pathogenic diseases with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting vaccination against pathogenic diseases in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for vaccinations with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting fighting pathogenic diseases in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for fighting pathogenic diseases with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson includes primary defences (e.g., skin cells, mucus membranes) and secondary defences (phagocytosis and lymphocyte antibodies) The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting fighting disease (antibiotics vs. painkillers) in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for fighting diseases with antibiotics and painkillers using GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. The lesson includes 2 truths, 1 lie for students to complete.

Visual lesson depicting drug development in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for drug development with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. The lesson also includes a fun drug development board game activity which is highly effective for engaging students, especially LPA/MPAs.

Visual lesson depicting Mitosis in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for Mitosis with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting diffusion and osmosis in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for active transport with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting diffusion and osmosis in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (combined science) for Bacterial and Viral diseases with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis: The Endocrine System for Foundation Tier Students. Visual lesson with GCSE Exam questions embedded and close alignment to GCSE specification to support exam success.

AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis: Blood Glucose Concentration for Foundation Tier Students. Visual lesson with GCSE Exam questions embedded and close alignment to GCSE specification to support exam success.

AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis: The Endocrine System for Foundation Tier Students. Visual lesson with GCSE Exam questions embedded and close alignment to GCSE specification to support exam success.

AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis: Diabetes and Treatment for Foundation Tier Students. Visual lesson with GCSE Exam questions embedded and close alignment to GCSE specification to support exam success.