KS3 Unit 7A Biology - Sexual reproduction, pregnancy growing up and life Aimed for low ability Year 7 but can be adapted for high/middle ability if required Lesson 7Ba: Human sexual reproduction Part 1(animal reproduction is not contained within this lesson) LESSON 1: Objectives: To understand the terms sexual reproduction To understand what happens during fertilisation To describe how fish, birds and mammals reproduce sexually Lesson 7Bb (Can be dragged over 2 lessons for low ability) LESSON 3 + 4: Objectives: To be able to identify and explain how sperm and egg cells are adapted to their functions To identify the structures and organs in human reproductive systems To describe how the reproductive organs function 7Bc: Pregnancy (can be dragged out over two lessons for low ability) LESSON 5 + 6: Objectives: To understand what happens during implantation To explain what happens during cell division To describe the names of the structures surrounding the developing foetus ll extension questions available on each slide Answers all underneath each slide Support also available where necessary AfL sections and mini quizzes Reducing the need for photocopying Enjoy !!!! PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)

KS3 Unit 7A Biology - Tissues, Cells and Organs Aimed for low ability Year 7 but can be adapted for high/middle ability if required Lesson 7Ad: Cells Part 1(no exceeding in the lesson) Lesson 6- Cells Objectives: To be able to draw a plant and animal cell To understand the functions of different parts of the cells To consolidate learning with questions ll extension questions available on each slide Answers all underneath each slide Support also available where necessary AfL sections and mini quizzes Reducing the need for photocopying Enjoy !!!! PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)

KS3 Unit 7A Biology - Tissues, Cells and Organs Aimed for low ability Year 7 but can be adapted for high/middle ability if required Lesson 7Ac: Microscopes Part 1 (only 1/2 of 7Ac is within this lesson - see learning objectives for more information) Lesson 4 - Microscopes Objectives: To find the learning targets using a microscope To label the parts of a microscope To use a microscope to magnify cells Give each pupil a piece of paper with microscopic writing on. Have a magnifying glass for them to use, can they see it now?, how could they see it more clearly? Idea of microscopes? STUDENTS HAVE TO FIND THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THE LESSON Do a demo of the microscope, show the pupils each part and what it does, show them how to set it up on the smallest magnification. Ask them to set the microscope up and read what is written on the paper and write it in their books (they are learning targets for them to write down, there are 3) Quick quiz on parts of microscope, pictures on slides 1-10 in books, multiple choice answers. ll extension questions available on each slide Answers all underneath each slide Support also available where necessary AfL sections and mini quizzes Reducing the need for photocopying Enjoy !!!! PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)

KS3 Unit 7B Biology - Reproduction (7Ba Sexual reproduction, fertilisation and gametes) Aimed for low ability Year 7 but can be adapted for high/middle ability if required Lesson 7Ba: Reproduction This is 1/2 of the lesson specification for 7Ba - caring for animals is NOT PRESENT Lesson 1- Sexual reproduction, fertilisation and gametes To understand the terms sexual reproduction To understand what happens during fertilisation To describe how fish, birds and mammals reproduce sexually Targeted towards specification All extension questions available on each slide Answers all underneath each slide Support also available where necessary AfL sections and mini quizzes Reducing the need for photocopying Enjoy !!!! PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)

KS3 Unit 7A Biology - Tissues, Cells and Organs Aimed for High-Middle ability Year 7 but can be adapted for low/middle ability if required Lesson 7Aa: Organs Part 1 Lesson 1 - Human organs and their functions Objectives: To correctly use the term organ To be able to identify several human organs To understand how to describe the functions of major human organs ll extension questions available on each slide Answers all underneath each slide Support also available where necessary AfL sections and mini quizzes Reducing the need for photocopying Enjoy !!!! PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)

KS3 Unit 7D Biology - Ecosystems NEW Aimed for High ability Year 7 but can be adapted for low/middle ability if required Further to this the lessons can also be split into two for each section - but due to time constraints and a very high ability class I was able to get through it all in 7 lessons rather than 8 lessons Lesson 7Da: Variation To be able to recall the meaning of several key words To identify variation between organisms of the same type and of different types To identify examples of continuous and discontinuous variation between organisms Lesson 2A LOWER ABILITY: Graphs To recall the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation To draw a graph using the class data from the previous lesson To consolidate our understanding of graphs Lesson 7Db: Adaptations To be able to identify the physical environmental factors that turn the environment into a habitat To describe the adaptations of a range of organisms to their habitats To describe how particular adaptations increase chances of survival Lesson 3 - Bonus lesson CANimals (experiment making the best adapted can for the environment) Lesson 7Dc: Effects of the environment Changing environments To be able to explain how the physical environmental factors in a habitat change To describe how the changes cause organisms to adapt To describe how certain learned and innate behaviours can be beneficial to organisms Lesson 7Dd: Effects on the environment Predator vs Prey To be able to categorise animals as predator or pray To be able to give reasons for identifying organisms as consumers or producers To consolidate learning by identifying what organisms need from their habitats and ecosystem Lesson 6 - Food webs and chains To be able to create food chains To be able to create food webs and use them to observe feeding relationships To consolidate learning by using food webs to predict the effects of changes in populations Lesson 7De: Transfers in food chains Pyramids of numbers and pyramids of biomass To be define feeding relationships in terms of energy To be able to draw and interpret pyramids of numbers and biomass To describe the effect of pesticides on ecosystems 7 lessons including practicals (can be split to 8 if required) Targeted towards specification All extension questions available on each slide Answers all underneath each slide Support also available where necessary AfL sections and mini quizzes Reducing the need for photocopying Enjoy !!!

KS3 Unit 8c Biology - Respiration Aimed for High and Low ability Year 8 - there are different slides in the same powerpoint when relating to either high or low ability (they have different tasks) It can be adapted whatever class you have Further to this the lessons can also be split further - but due to time constraints; I was able to get through it all in 6 lessons rather than 8 lessons 8Cb: The gas exchange system Lesson 1- The lungs (the lungs, cilia-specialised cells) To describe the structure of the lungs To use a model to explain breathing To explain how specialised cells keep the lungs clean Lesson 2 - Diffusion and gas exchange To explain how diffusion occurs To explain how the lungs are adapted for efficient gas exchange To observe a lung dissection 8Cc: Exercise and smoking Lesson 3 - Exercise To understand the term ‘pulse rate’ To explain the changes in heart rate and breathing rate during exercise To conclude and evaluate the results Lesson 4 - Smoking To explain the circulatory system To explain the effects of the harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke on the body To describe how asthma, emphysema and tobacco tar can reduce gas exchange 8Cd: Aerobic respiration Lesson 5 - Aerobic respiration (process, word/symbol equations) higher and lower lesson To know where respiration happens To be able to write the word (and symbol) equation for respiration To describe ways in which respiration can be detected Lesson 6: Comparing gas exchange To describe how gas exchange occurs in plants To describe how gas exchange occurs in fish To compare and contrast the gas exchange systems of plants and other animals 8Ce: Anaerobic respiration Lesson 6 - Anaerobic respiration To explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration To model anaerobic respiration using a word equations To explain why anaerobic activity cannot be sustained 7 lessons including practicals (can be split to 8 if required but not needed for last lesson) Targeted towards specification All extension questions available on each slide Answers all underneath each slide Support also available where necessary AfL sections and mini quizzes Reducing the need for photocopying - more sheets than usual required in this section of work HIGHER AND LOWER WORK AVAILABLE ON EACH SLIDE Enjoy !!! PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS

KS3 Unit 7c Biology - The body and substance abuse (Fit and Healthy) NEW AND UPDATED Aimed for High ability Year 7 but can be adapted for low/middle ability if required Further to this the lessons can also be split further - but due to time constraints and a very high ability class I was able to get through it all in 6 lessons (7 lessons including HIGHER ABILITY LESSON*) rather than 8 lessons 7Cc: The skeleton Lesson 1- The skeleton (bones, naming bones) To recall the main functions of the skeleton To be able to identify the main bones in the human skeleton To be able to relate the properties of bones to their functions Lesson 2 - Joints (type of joints and synovial joints) To be able to classify joints as different types To describe the basic parts of joints To be able to compare and contrast different skeletons 7Cd: Muscles and moving Lesson 3 - Synovial joints part 2 - with tendons, ligaments and cartilage + impact of forces on joint To be able to describe how muscles and bones work together to allow movement To consider the consequences of forces on joints To explain the locomotor system Lesson 4 - Muscles (antagonistic pairs) To be able to recall some key words To explain the action of the biceps and the triceps as an example of an antagonistic pair To make an antagonistic pair of muscles LESSON 4B* - Reflex Arc ( *HIGH ABILITY ONLY) - with my high ability class i pushed them further and we discussed the nervous system, nerve types and the reflex arc. IF you choose not to do this then there is a homework in lesson 4 where students have to write a brief summary on how muscles are controlled by nerves. To recall the nervous system To be able to understand the roles of different nerves To be able to describe how muscle action is controlled by the nervous system 7Ce Alcohol and Drugs Lesson 5 - Drugs (Categorising drugs into groups: recreational, legal, illegal and medicines - then pushing students further to discuss grouping drugs by stimulants, depressants and hallucinogens) Lesson 6 - Alcohol abuse and drug testing (discussing alcohol abuse, making wine, drug testing and the problems) Smoking is not in this scheme - however a homework has been added to STRETCH students further 6 lessons (7 lessons including HIGHER ABILITY LESSON*) including practicals (can be split to 8 if required) Enjoy !!! PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS

KS3 Unit 8B Biology - Classification and Biodiversity NEW Aimed for High ability Year 8 but can be adapted for low/middle ability if required Further to this the lessons can also be split into two for each section - but due to time constraints and a very high ability class I was able to get through it all in 6 lessons rather than 8 lessons 8Ba: Classification and Biodiversity Lesson 1- Classification (5 kingdoms, classification and classification key, binomal names) Lesson 2 - Biodiversity (Biodiversity why it is important and sampling) 8Bb Types of reproduction Lesson 3 A AND Lesson 3B- Types of reproduction (asexual and sexual reproduction, inherited variation, advantages and disadvantages) 8Bc Pollination Lesson 4 - Pollination (Parts of a flower and uses, pollination, fertilisation and evaluate pollination types) 8Bd Fertilisation and Dispersal Lesson 5 - Seed Dispersal (Seeds, importance of seed dispersal, investigating the movement of seeds in wind) 6 lessons including practicals (can be split to 8 if required) Targeted towards specification All extension questions available on each slide Answers all underneath each slide Support also available where necessary AfL sections and mini quizzes Reducing the need for photocopying Enjoy !!! PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)

Edexcel Core practical guides for Combined Science Biology and Physics NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017 Core Practical 1 – B1.6- Looking at cells Core Practical 2 – B1.10 Investigate the effect of pH on enzyme activity Core Practical 3 – B1.16 - Investigate osmosis in potatoes Core Practical 4 – B6.5 - Investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis Core Practical 5 – B8.11 - Investigate the rate of respiration in living organisms Core Practical 6 - B9.6 - Investigate the relationship between organisms and their environment using field-work techniques, including quadrats and belt transects PHYSICS Core Practical 1 - Investigating force, mass and acceleration Core Practical 2 - Measuring speed of waves in liquids and solids Core Practical 3 - Investigating Refraction Core Practical 5 - Investigating Resistance Core Practical 6 - Investigating Density Core Practical 7 - Investigating Thermal Energy All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used) Enjoy !!!! Please leave a comment and rate!! Categories

Edexcel Core practical guides for Combined Science Chemistry NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017 The Scheme of Work relevant for each core practical is highlighted in square brackets e.g. [C2] Core Practical 1 – C2.11 - Investigate the composition of inks using simple distillation and paper chromatography [C2] Core Practical 2 – C3.6 - Investigate the change in pH on adding powdered calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide to a fixed volume of dilute hydrochloric acid [C8] Core Practical 3 – C3.17 - Investigate the preparation of pure, dry hydrated copper sulphate crystals starting from copper oxide including the use of a water bath [C8] Core Practical 4 – C3.31 - Investigate the electrolysis of copper sulphate solution with inert electrodes and copper electrodes [C10] Core Practical 6 – C7.1 - Investigate the effects of changing the conditions of a reaction on the rates of chemical reactions by: a) Measuring the production of a gas (in the reaction between hydrochloric acid and marble chips) b) Observing a colour change (in the reaction between sodium thiosulfate and hydrochloric [C14] Core Practical 1 ��� B1.6- Looking at cells Core Practical 2 – B1.10 Investigate the effect of pH on enzyme activity Core Practical 3 – B1.16 - Investigate osmosis in potatoes Core Practical 4 – B6.5 - Investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis Core Practical 5 – B8.11 - Investigate the rate of respiration in living organisms Core Practical 6 - B9.6 - Investigate the relationship between organisms and their environment using field-work techniques, including quadrats and belt transects PHYSICS Core Practical 1 - Investigating force, mass and acceleration Core Practical 2 - Measuring speed of waves in liquids and solids Core Practical 3 - Investigating Refraction Core Practical 5 - Investigating Resistance Core Practical 6 - Investigating Density Core Practical 7 - Investigating Thermal Energy All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used) Enjoy !!!! Please leave a comment and rate!!

Edexcel Core practical guides for Combined Science Chemistry NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017 The Scheme of Work relevant for each core practical is highlighted in square brackets e.g. [C2] Core Practical 1 – C2.11 - Investigate the composition of inks using simple distillation and paper chromatography [C2] Core Practical 2 – C3.6 - Investigate the change in pH on adding powdered calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide to a fixed volume of dilute hydrochloric acid [C8] Core Practical 3 – C3.17 - Investigate the preparation of pure, dry hydrated copper sulphate crystals starting from copper oxide including the use of a water bath [C8] Core Practical 4 – C3.31 - Investigate the electrolysis of copper sulphate solution with inert electrodes and copper electrodes [C10] Core Practical 6 – C7.1 - Investigate the effects of changing the conditions of a reaction on the rates of chemical reactions by: a) Measuring the production of a gas (in the reaction between hydrochloric acid and marble chips) b) Observing a colour change (in the reaction between sodium thiosulfate and hydrochloric [C14] Core Practical 1 – B1.6- Looking at cells Core Practical 2 – B1.10 Investigate the effect of pH on enzyme activity Core Practical 3 – B1.16 - Investigate osmosis in potatoes Core Practical 4 – B6.5 - Investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis Core Practical 5 – B8.11 - Investigate the rate of respiration in living organisms Core Practical 6 - B9.6 - Investigate the relationship between organisms and their environment using field-work techniques, including quadrats and belt transects All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used) Enjoy !!!! Please leave a comment and rate!!

Edexcel Core practical guides for Combined Science Biology To monitor student progress - NEW for SEPTEMBER 2017 Core Practical 1 – B1.6- Looking at cells Core Practical 2 – B1.10 Investigate the effect of pH on enzyme activity Core Practical 3 – B1.16 - Investigate osmosis in potatoes Core Practical 4 – B6.5 - Investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis Core Practical 5 – B8.11 - Investigate the rate of respiration in living organisms Core Practical 6 - B9.6 - Investigate the relationship between organisms and their environment using field-work techniques, including quadrats and belt transects All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used) Enjoy !!!! Please leave a comment and rate!!

KS3 Scheme of work and lessons for Unit 8A Biology: Diet and digestion NEW Aimed for mid-high ability but can be adapted for low ability 8Aa Nutrients: Lesson 1- Food labelling Lesson 2 - Food tests 8Ac Balanced diets: Lesson 3 - Balanced diets and Malnutrition/Obesity Lesson 4 - Deficiency diseases 8Ad Digestion: Lesson 5 - Digestive system Lesson 6 - Digestive enzymes 8Ae Absorption: Lesson 7 - Small intestine and absorption Lesson 8 - Diffusion 7 lessons including practicals (8Ae Absorption - could be split into two lessons) All extension questions available on each slide Answers all underneath each slide Support also available where necessary AfL sections and mini quizzes Reducing the need for photocopying Enjoy !!! PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)