This resource outlines the AQA GCSE Triple Biology specification for decay. The lesson involves a wide variety of activities. The lesson is sufficiently scaffolded to support LPA/MPA students, however has aspects of challenge to push HPAs. Students love the visual nature of the lesson which supports long term retrieval. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

This lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for adaptations in the variation and evolution unit. The lesson is sufficiently scaffolded to support LPA/MPA students, however has aspects of challenge to push HPAs. Students love the visual nature of the lesson which supports long term retrieval. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. There is a scaffolded extended writing activity toward the end of the lesson.

This lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for causes of extinction in the variation and evolution unit. The lesson is sufficiently scaffolded to support LPA/MPA students, however has aspects of challenge to push HPAs. Students love the visual nature of the lesson which supports long term retrieval. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL using GCSE Exam questions, student exam questions and pair discussions. There is a potential practical inquiry to observe tardigrades with an integrated instruction worksheet. Staff must take responsiblity for risk assessments within your own department, I hold no responsibility for this.

This lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for adaptations in the variation and evolution unit. The lesson is sufficiently scaffolded to support LPA/MPA students, however has aspects of challenge to push HPAs. Students love the visual nature of the lesson which supports long term retrieval. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. There is a scaffolded extended writing activity toward the end of the lesson.

The focus of this lesson is on the acceleration required practical for AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson includes an background context on acceleration and Newton’s second law. The lesson includes integrated instructions to complete the practical inquiry to support SEND (and all) learners. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Physics specification (P2) with GCSE Exam style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs but is effectively scaffolded for LPA students too. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. All practical elements must undertake their own risk assessment for your school and specific classes. I take no responsibility for safety in your classes.

This lesson follows the AQA GCSE Biology Specification for the Osmosis Required Practical. The lesson includes a step-by-step practical instruction and table. This setup allows students to easily follow the method and gain purpose for the practical enquiry. There are GCSE exam questions to use as AFL throughout and test for understanding. I hold no responsibility for risk assessments etc. - you as the teacher must ensure all safety precautions are adhered to in your own department for your students.

This resource revises key ideas of diffusion, osmosis, and active transport before applying these principles to the root hair cell. The resource is applicable for all abilities studying AQA GCSE Biology (and Combined science HT/FT). The resource includes visuals and animations to support students to access this tricky concept. Students are tasked in a variety of activities, including talking episodes, GCSE multiple choice questions, and exam application to support success.

This lesson includes content for AQA GCSE Biology (and combined science) for the ecology unit - competition, interdependence, and biotic and abiotic factors. There is a handy key terms checklist and an array of activities to support all levels. Students are given the opportunity to discuss, listen to teacher-led explanation, and answer questions independently following knowledge checks using GCSE multiple-choice questions. This lesson is suitable for all levels, with effective scaffold for LPA/MPA students where needed.

This lesson focuses on AQA GCSE Chemistry - specification of electrolysis and half equations for higher tier students. The lesson includes a simplistic visual scaffold to support this complex topic for students to use to access exam questions. There is regular assessment for learning using AQA GCSE exam questions to check for understanding and a range of activities to engage a range of students.

This lesson outlines the factors affecting the rate of transpiration for AQA GCSE Biology/combined science. The resource includes visual scaffolds to support learner progress and retention of key information. The resource is particularly effective for SEND learners. Image credits: Adobe stock (copyright-free)

This lesson includes content following AQA GCSE Biology Specification for the structure and function of xylem and phloem (AKA the vascular bundle). The lesson includes many activities for a range of abilities, including GCSE mini whiteboard questions, match-up activities, and a exam questions to support exam accessibility. This lesson is appropriate for a range of groups, with SEND-friendly approach reducing cognitive overload in a challenging topic.

This lesson includes content following AQA GCSE Biology Specification for the structure and function of tissues within the leaf - waxy cuticle, epidermis, palisade and spongy mesophyll, stomata, guard cells, xylem and phloem. The lesson includes many activities for a range of abilities, including GCSE mini whiteboard questions, match-up activities, and a scaffolded extended response resource. This lesson is appropriate for a range of groups, with SEND-friendly approach reducing cognitive overload in a challenging topic.

The focus of this lesson is on stopping distances (breaking and thinking distance) AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson includes an background on stopping distances, worksheet, and several other activities for students to complete throughout the lesson. The lesson includes the small amount of higher-tier only content required for higher tier students. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Physics specification (P2) with GCSE Exam style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs but is effectively scaffolded for LPA students too. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

The focus of this lesson is on acceleration and uniform acceleration calculations for AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson includes an background context on acceleration and uniform acceleration calculations with scaffolds to support, worksheet, and several other activities for students to complete throughout the lesson. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Physics specification (P2) with GCSE Exam style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

The focus of this lesson is on velocity-time graphs for AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson includes a background on velocity-time graphs, how to draw and infer from these graphs, calculations from VT graphs and scaffold to support, worksheet, and several other activities for students to complete throughout the lesson. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Physics specification (P2) with GCSE Exam style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. The resources also include tier 2/3 exam questions (and answers) to support. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs but is effectively scaffolded for LPA students too. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

The focus of this lesson is on distance-time graphs AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson includes an background context on distance-time graphs, how to draw and infer from these graphs and how to calculate speed from DT graphs, worksheets and scaffolds to support, and several other activities for students to complete throughout the lesson. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Physics specification (P2) with GCSE Exam style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs but is effectively scaffolded for LPA students too. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

The focus of this lesson is on speed and velocity and speed, distance, time calculations for AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson includes an background context on speed and velocity in relation to scalar and vector quantities, S = D/t calculations and scaffold to support, typical speeds table, worksheet, and several other activities for students to complete throughout the lesson. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Physics specification (P2) with GCSE Exam style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs but is effectively scaffolded for LPA students too. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

The focus of this lesson is on investigating springs and elastic potential energy calculations for AQA GCSE Physics. The lesson includes an background context on stretching, compressing, and bending of springs, elastic and inelastic deformity, F = k e calculations and scaffold to support, worksheet, and several other activities for students to complete throughout the lesson. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Physics specification (P2) with GCSE Exam style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs but is effectively scaffolded for LPA students too. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. The lesson includes a dual-coded integrated instruction method worksheet to support student agency in the laboratory. Practical inquiry must first undergo risk assessments in your department and be performed only with trained professionals, I accept no responsibility for what is done following the download of this resource - this resource is an example only and teacher’s must ensure their own safety measures are followed. I take no responsibility for practical elements of this lesson – teachers must complete their own risk assessments and are entirely responsible for the safety of students.