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No preparation required! Physics, Chemistry, Biology also Maths
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No preparation required! Physics, Chemistry, Biology also Maths
Complete and ready to use high quality science lessons that automatically navigate you and your class expertly through the lesson and activities.
All answers are built in.
For up to 60% off these resources visit www.foxteach.com.
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Complete and ready to use high quality KS3 Biology lesson.
All resources are included in this excellent lesson, there is nothing for you to do but deliver it !
LO’s:
Explain what DNA is and how it was discovered.
Describe the structure of DNA.
Use a mnemonic to recall base pairs.
Describe how scientists worked together/collaborated to discover the structure of DNA.
Name the father of the theory of evolution.
Explain what evolution is.
Understand peer review and how scientists collaborate.
Apply new literacy and numeracy skills.
Covers a lot of ground quickly but carefully. Use as 1 lesson or spread it over two.
STARTER
Pupils work together to figure out what today’s lesson is about. This leads the pupils to think about the Los and self-assess against their current understanding of this topic and undertake a scientific literacy activity.
MAIN and MAIN and MAIN…
This lesson is ‘chunked’ into discrete sections to support learning and create positive behaviour by keeping students interested and focused. There is a very good variety of interesting student activities such as: up and about, gap fill, numeracy, literacy activities, quiz questions, video, recall, think/pair/share, questions with answers, long answer question, self-assessment and peer assessment opportunities etc etc.
PLENARY
Learners self assess and reflect on their progress against the lesson outcomes.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
A good variety of extension activities are provided should any class require them.
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Search Words:
DNA, genes, genetics, chromosomes, base pairs, TAGC, tigers, characteristics, Darwin, evolution, survival of the fittest, peer review, collaboration, Charles Darwin, evolve, etc
This worksheet covers:
Variation and characteristics including inherited variation, environmental variation and characteristics affected by both.
Differentiated for the able and less able.
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