By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify substances that are soluble.
Describe characteristics that make substances more likely to be soluble.
Explain why some substances are soluble.
Explain why filtering separates insoluble and soluble substances.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify a parasite.
Identify a host.
Describe parasitism and mutualism.
Explain why organisms choose mutualism.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify abiotic factors.
Describe how to use a belt transect.
Describe the effect of pollutants.
Explain the importance of wildlife monitoring.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the contents of an ecosystem.
Describe how organisms can be interdependent.
Describe how herbivores and carnivores interact.
Explain how to calculate the abundance of a population.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the reactants and products of respiration.
Describe the process of aerobic respiration.
Describe the process of anaerobic respiration.
Explain how the body uses both aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the hormones that increase and decrease blood glucose concentrations.
Describe how blood sugar levels change after a person has consumed a meal.
Explain why these separate hormones are needed whilst eating and during a marathon.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the roles of luteinising hormone and follicle stimulating hormone.
Describe how IVF and hormone treatments aid pregnancy.
Explain what would happen if hormone levels changed.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify key parts of the female reproductive system.
Describe the roles of oestrogen and progesterone.
Describe the menstrual cycle.
Explain the use of contraception.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify two endocrine glands.
Describe the effect of thyroxine and adrenaline on the body.
Explain how these hormones help the body.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify some hormones used in the body.
Describe the hormone’s target cells and the effects.
Compare the hormonal response and nervous response.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify substances excreted and absorbed by the body.
Describe how the capillaries are effective for exchanging substances.
Describe how to calculate surface area and volume.
Explain how organisms compensate for a small surface area: Volume ratio.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the location and structure of DNA.
Describe how the bases in a molecule of DNA are bonded together.
Explain the importance of this genetic code.
A simple fun science remembering panel which can be used as an easy starter for any year group.
Give the students 5 minutes to remember as many of the pairs as possible.
Change to slide 3. Clicking the number tile will reveal what is underneath - to reset this if they incorrectly answer go back to slide 2.
A lesson covering competition and adaptation. After delivering this lesson learners should be able to:
Identify what animals compete for,
Identify different adaptations of different animals / plants,
Describe how these adaptations are advantageous,
Explain the link between the animal population and which animal outcompetes the other.
Explain the necessity of adaptations and how they mould different species.
A 6 page mini-booklet that should ensure students are:
Able to identify longitudinal waves,
Able to identify transverse waves,
Able to describe the amplitude of a wave,
Able to describe the wavelength of a wave,
Able to describe frequency,
Able to identify the effects of amplitude and frequency on sound,
Able to rearrange equations using the triangle,
Able to use the wave speed equation.
Includes reading for understanding tasks.
Suitable for higher ability KS3 students and KS4 students.
By the end of this lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the key stages of meiosis.
Describe the process of fertilisation.
Explain the importance of meiosis.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify metals and acids.
Describe what’s produced when metals and acids react.
Explain how to test for Hydrogen.
Suitable for KS3 - used personally for year 8.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify metals and Oxygen.
Describe how metal reacts with Oxygen.
Explain how to increase the speed of combustion.
Suitable for KS3.
A settler activity where students have to mark correct statements in a grid and find the hidden letter within.
Topics include:
States of matter,
Acids and alkalis
Periodic table
Separating techniques
The Earth
Atomic structure
Answers are provided on the title tab.
A settler activity where students need to read and cross out incorrect statements in order to find the hidden letter.
Includes 3 biology topics:
Cells,
Genetics
Health and disease.
Food chains,
Food tests,
Specialised cells.