Some resources to help with the teaching of the different nutrient cycles. These can be adapted for KS3 and GCSE students.

A selection of resources on the different ways plants can reproduce. These can be adapted for KS3 and GCSE. Worksheets and activities. BONUS - the asexual reproduction tasks are differentiated and scaffolded for students to independently access and complete (and with whimsical characters!).

Student-led independent carousel on the lungs, the functions of the lungs and how they are adapted to carry out ventilation and gas exchange. Works well for a range of KS3 abilities and lower ability KS4 students. Labelling diagrams. Odd one out. Describing air movement. Gas exchange diagrams. Mistaken diagrams. Structures and functions. Ventilation.

Student-led and independent carousel activity looking at the effects of exercise and smoking on the body. Includes: - effects of smoking on lungs and blood - effects of anaerobic respiration on the body - tests for carbon dioxide - linking smoking with anaerobic respiration

A comprehensive overview of the classification of organisms into the five kingdoms. Range of activities, useful depending on time constraints. The grid (with kingdoms in the middle and characteristics/ examples around the outside) works great as a handout. Students can attempt to complete this at the start of the lesson and complete it throughout/ at the end of the lesson.

The history of microscopes. Scientific drawings. How to use a microscope. Modelling cells. Labelling cells. Describing functions of organelles. Questions. Can be differentiated and simplified easily for KS3 and extensions easily added for KS4. This is a really useful lesson. Pick and choose what you'd like from a variety of different tasks.

A variety of resources for teaching KS3 and GCSE topics on PLANTS! BONUS: a concise look at how glucose and starch levels can fluctuate according to whether it is night or day in “The Purposeful Processes of Percy and Patricia” - it is differentiated and students are motivated to complete this fun and engaging question sheet.

Several different activities that can be used to teach KS3 and KS4 students about nutrients, digestion & enzymes and the digestive system. Enjoy :-)

A variety of student-led/ student-paced resources to help them learn more about the digestive system and its organs. Gap fills, match ups and other types of activities to maintain student engagement and slowly build their confidence and mastery.

Activities for looking into the scientists behind evolution (Lamarck, Wallace and Darwin); comparisons between natural selection and artificial selection, and evolution and speciation; evidence for evolution (including biogeography, fossils and dating and comparative anatomy. A bit of everything, but will cover most of your teaching of this topic. I hope you enjoy teaching with it as much as I did :-)

This is designed for GCSE students (iGCSE Edexcel) but can easily be adapted for other specifications and age groups. I simplified it very easily for high ability KS3 students. A very detailed lesson which follows a flow diagram of exam questions to guide students independently to progress through the activities. VERY STUDENT LED. How it works: - Students attempt Q1 then self-assess - If the student achieves full marks, they may move onto the Q2. - If the student does not achieve full marks, then they must work through the related task. Then self-assess. Then re-attempt the exam question. - Student moves through the questions in the same manner... Teacher can play a facilitator role; encourage, as well as answer any questions the students may have.