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Cell Division
This is a lesson which is student led as students will be researching the processes of meiosis and mitosis, as well as becoming familiar with key terminology associated with this area. This was originally produced for A-Level but will also be appropriate for Access to HE and Foundation Degree's. It can be used to compliment handouts which you may already have produced for students on this topic area.
Explanations of Mental Illness Starter
Students will need some prior knowledge of the biological, psychological and social explanations of mental illness to partake in this Starter activity: Presentation concerns images which relate to either the biological, social or psychological explanations of mental illness. Students will need to work independently to note down which slides they think correspond to which approach. There is some overlap which will generate discussion! I would recommend that you have an impromptu discussion at the end of the starter to enable students to justify their answers, this should be an ideal AfL opportunity.
Anti-Discriminatory Practice
Research activities and case study to prepare students for assignment on Anti-Discriminatory Practice.
Lesson Objectives:
Explain what is meant by Active Participation
Identifying needs for equality, diversity and equal rights within a care environment
Identify and evaluate the applicability of related laws and regulations
Recap learning
Mental Health Inequalities and Discrimination
Two full days worth of lessons which could be delivered across several weeks to suit a range of timetables. Originally designed for Level 3 students, this is a detailed presentations containing thought provoking activities for students. It could be tailored to fit several subject areas and student abilities.
No teacher preparation needed but students would benefit from A3 poster for one of the activities.
Content is as follows: considering the impact that an unequal society may have on mental health statuses via a group research task. This will include topics such as geographical factors, unemployment and socio-economic status.
Impact of mental health discrimination and the laws/policies surrounding this-student poster activity.
The second section of the powerpoint looks at social norms, the link between misconceptions of individuals with mental health conditions being criminals-leading to looking at the deviancy amplification theory.
Scenarios and thought-provoking questions throughout which can be tailored dependent on student ability.
Assertiveness
A handout and array of group activities aimed at apprentices/adults on Assertiveness.
There are an array of group activities/reflections task with employment based scenarios.
May benefit from a PowerPoint to accompany. Could be delivered over several sessions.
English Revision
An array of Functional Skills English worksheets
What do you need for school?
Simple worksheet which could follow a class discussion on equipment students will need in school. Students are asked to draw/write what they need to bring with them on a school bag template.
Introduction to Politics and the Welfare State
An introductory session based on the differences between Labour and Conservative political party views. Students will explore arguments for and against Universal benefits and Means tested benefits. Discusses David Cameron's Ideology. You may wish to produce a follow up activity to encompass Theresa May e.g. different between views or what will the change of PM mean for the country.
IB Geography-Freshwater, Conflicts and Issues exam questions
Some past paper questions originally purchased from Pearson for the preparation towards IB Geography.
Sexual Health
This tutorial which could be delivered over two sessions has been designed with very little teacher input. I originally designed this for a group of personal tutors who had never delivered this topic and were concerned about whether their knowledge was up to date.
This puts the onus on the students and is research based. It has been designed in such a way that students should stay on topic and address the tutorial in a sensible manner if groups are planned ahead of time by the teacher delivering the sessions. Smaller groups will work best.
Lesson Objectives:
Investigate a range of sexual health related topics and produce a 5 minute presentation
Present information about a sexual health topic
Identify sexual health services
Equality and Diversity in Society
A succinct resource which prepares students to debate the importance of equality and diversity within society, asking pertinent questions about whether these are the most importance principles or not. Students will also debate the negatives and intended positives of discrimination e.g. guaranteed interview schemes.
This will help students to work as part of a team and develop their skills in constructing arguments.
What is classified as Normal and Abnormal behaviour?
This worksheet is best bought as part of a bundle with the accompanying PowerPoint. Students will indicate a list of behaviours and whether they deem them as normal or abnormal. They will then justify their responses. Can be used a starter or a plenary.
Cover and Speculative Letters
These worksheets provide students with detailed guidance about how to write effective speculative and cover letters in order to secure future employment.
There are activities incorporated into these worksheets designed to get students to consider their skills and attributes, supporting them in producing unique employment letters to impress prospective organisations.
Reading Comprehension-Japan
This reading comprehension surrounds information about the geography of Japan and some interesting facts about the lifestyle. Students will answer 6 open/closed questions based on the text. Maths has been embedded into the text with a question centred on this, as well as opportunities for students to be independent thinkers.
Reading Comprehension-South Sudan Famine
This reading comprehension summarises the key points of the current famine which has been declared in South Sudan. This reading comprehension has been designed to keep young people up to date with current news topics and global issues.
The questions are focused around the content of the text, language choices used and inference. There is also an extension for more able learners of which you will need access to the internet for.
Reading Comprehension-Donald Trump's Travel Ban
This reading comprehension worksheet covers Donald Trumps Travel, who it means for the USA and discusses who will be effected.
Students will answer both open and closed questions on the article, including a question about their opinion on the Travel Ban. This could lead into a class discussion on either Syria/Refugees, conflict of interests etc.
Introduction to Market Segmentation/How is Marketing Targeted to different groups?
Aimed at GCSE Travel and Tourism, this lesson will provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with the key terminology, look at examples of market segmentation with regards to advertising. Whilst this lesson is aimed at Travel Tourism, it may also be applicable to some business studies students.
Lesson Outcomes:
To identify the market segments relating to demographics, lifestyle and psychographics
To explain how products are changed to suit different groups’ needs
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Back to school/getting to know you
Resources for use either during the first week of term or with new classes.
Activities centred around icebreaking, communication skills and developing spoken/written English.
Can used to initiate class discussions on diversity, citizenship and school preparedness.
Living Healthily Tutorial
This was produced for a short tutorial based on living healthily. Students partake in small group discussions, complete creative activities and learn that health is subdivided into different areas.
The plenary focusing on online peer pressure and asks students to give advice to a friend. Very topical considering that the number of cases of online peer pressure/cyber-bullying are on the rise.
This session is suitable for teenagers to adults. You will need minimum of an hour to do this tutorial and perhaps some poster/leaflet making materials e.g. pens and paper if possible. Students could also word process their work if computers are available.
Lesson Objectives:
Cell Division Part 2
This is the second part of a series of three lessons on cell division. Learners are encouraged to be independent and this lesson incorporates discovery learning methods on genetic disorders, Punnett Grids and contextualises meiosis with a research activity on Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis.