This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA AS-level Biology course, particularly the ‘Biological Molecules’ module. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-level Biology course please visit my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience A-Level lesson format: I teach in more of a lecture style compared to GCSE. In the majority of my A-level lessons the beginning portion of the lesson is mainly teacher-led, where students are expected to take notes onto a handout/in their books. This is then mixed in with student-led activities, as well as questions and exam prep. You will find some of my slides have blank spaces for you to add more detail/descriptions/explanations. If you look at the ‘Notes’ section underneath each of these slides, you will find additional content which you can add in as you teach! This lesson begins with an introduction to proteins, the importance of such molecules in the human body as well as the general structural formula of an amino acid. Students are then shown the structural formula of two amino acids - glycine and alanine - and are asked to used their mini whiteboards to show how a condensation reaction could occur between the two molecules to form a peptide bond. There work can then be checked against the answer provided on the PowerPoint. Over the course of the next few slides, you can run through the main principles of the formation of a protein from the primary -> secondary -> tertiary -> quaternary structure. As students listen to the main principles, they can write these down onto their ‘Protein Summary Sheet’ - provided. Students will then be given a worksheet which shows an image/description of a protein as one of the four levels of protein formation, students have to identify which level it is at (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary). Once complete, students can self-assess their work using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. Students will now be introduced to the Biuret test for proteins, which they will need to be able to recite as well as give details of a positve/negative result. The last activity is a past-paper question to test students knowledge of what has been learned this lesson, which can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary requires students to write a twitter message to outline what they have learned this lesson, including #keywords. All resources are included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA AS-level Biology course, particularly the ‘Biological Molecules’ module. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-level Biology course please visit my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience A-Level lesson format: I teach in more of a lecture style compared to GCSE. In the majority of my A-level lessons the beginning portion of the lesson is mainly teacher-led, where students are expected to take notes onto a handout/in their books. This is then mixed in with student-led activities, as well as questions and exam prep. You will find some of my slides have blank spaces for you to add more detail/descriptions/explanations. If you look at the ‘Notes’ section underneath each of these slides, you will find additional content which you can add in as you teach! This lesson begins with an introduction to lipids, including a description of the structure of lipids as well as the importance and roles of lipids in the human body. Students are then introduced (or reminded if taking A-level Chemistry) of the full displayed chemical formula and shorthand formula of a fatty acid, the example given is butanoic acid. Students are now shown the displayed chemical formula of glycerol next to the fatty acid formula, and are asked to use their mino whiteboards to show how a condensation reaction could occur between the two molecules. Once students have had a go, the answers are revealed and students can note down the chemical structure of the triglyceride molecule which results. Students are now shown the difference between a saturated and unsaturated fatty acid, the next activity involves students reading information posters about saturated fats, unsaturated fats, cholesterol and phospholipids. They will need to use these information posters to complete a worksheet. Lastly, students will be shown the foot test for lipids and then be given a set of exam questions on this topic. This will then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. The plenary question requires students to describe the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats. All resources are included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA AS-level Biology course, particularly the ‘Biological Molecules’ module. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-level Biology course please visit my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience A-Level lesson format: I teach in more of a lecture style compared to GCSE. In the majority of my A-level lessons the beginning portion of the lesson is mainly teacher-led, where students are expected to take notes onto a handout/in their books. This is then mixed in with student-led activities, as well as questions and exam prep. You will find some of my slides have blank spaces for you to add more detail/descriptions/explanations. If you look at the ‘Notes’ section underneath each of these slides, you will find additional content which you can add in as you teach! This lesson begins with a brief introduction to the three main polysaccharides that students need to know about at A-level Biology level - starch, glycogen and cellulose. Students will then complete a ‘Prior Knowledge’ quiz so you can gain an understanding of their depth of knowledge around this topic area, this task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme once complete. I would also probably collect in the quizzes, so I can ascertain the level different students are working at. Students will now divide into 6 groups, each group will study either starch, glycogen or cellulose. Students will be given an information poster on either of these polysaccharides, and will need to answer a set of questions (provided on the PowerPoint slide). Once complete, students will then share their answers with a group which studied a different polysaccharide, and will need to complete a summary table to assess the similarities and differences between all three. This task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students will need to learn the test for starch - the steps as well as the colours shown for a negative/positive result. They can take notes on this test in their books. The plenary task requires students to write a twitter message to demonstrate what they have learned today, including #keywords. All resources are included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA AS-level Biology course, particularly the ‘Biological Molecules’ module. For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-level Biology course please visit my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience A-Level lesson format: I teach in more of a lecture style compared to GCSE. In the majority of my A-level lessons the beginning portion of the lesson is mainly teacher-led, where students are expected to take notes onto a handout/in their books. This is then mixed in with student-led activities, as well as questions and exam prep. You will find some of my slides have blank spaces for you to add more detail/descriptions/explanations. If you look at the ‘Notes’ section underneath each of these slides, you will find additional content which you can add in as you teach! This lesson begins with a ‘Carbohydrates’ true or false activity, students can answer these questions on their mini whiteboards. This will give you an understanding of knowledge attained at GCSE level on this topic. Students are then introduced to the differences between monosaccharides and discaccharides, and provided with examples of sugars in each of these categories. Students are also introduced to the differences between hydrolysis and condensation reactions, they can have a go at drawing examples of these reactions using the mini whiteboards. After this section of the lesson, students will sort statements into two columns - either describing a condensation or a hydrolysis reaction. Students are also introduced to the three polysaccharides - starch, glycogen and cellulose - but we will cover these carbohydrates in more details in another lesson. Students are shown the test for reducing and non-reducing sugars, they need to be able describe the steps involved with both these food tests, as well as state the positive result for each test. The last part of the lesson focuses on assessment, students will firstly answer a set of questions about what they have learned this lesson. This task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided. Lastly, students will complete an exam question on this topic, which they can then swap with their partner to peer-assess. The plenary task requires students to summarise what they have learned in 3 facts, 3 key words and with 1 question posed to their peers. All resources are included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)

This resource contains 10 homework activities, and detailed mark schemes, which meet all learning outcomes within the Year 8 Biology, Chemistry and Physics Units: Biology: B2.1 Health & Lifestyle B2.2 Ecosystem Processes B2.3 Adaptation & Inheritance Chemistry C2.1 Metals & Acids C2.2 Separation Techniques C2.3 The Earth C2.4 The Periodic Table Physics P2.1 Electricity & Magnetism P2.2 Energy P2.3 Motion & Pressure The resources were designed with the Year 8 Activate course in mind, it contains up to 24 weeks worth of homework content!! You can find more lesson bundles aimed for the KS3 and KS4 science curriculum at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience

This is a homeschool pack designed for the GCSE Biology course, specifically the ‘B1.6 Inheritance, variation & evolution’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains nine pages of information, to meet all learning objectives within the GCSE Biology ‘Inheritance, variation & evolution’ unit of work. This is followed by five pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Types of Reproduction Meiosis Gene Expression & Inheritance DNA Structure & Protein Synthesis Inherited Disorders Genetic Screening Variation Continuous & Discontinuous Variation Selective Breeding Genetic Engineering Ethics of Gene Technologies Evolution by Natural Selection Evidence for Evolution: Fossils Extinction Evolution of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.

This is a homeschool pack designed for the GCSE Biology course, specifically the ‘B1.3 Infection & Response’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains nine pages of information, to meet all learning objectives within the GCSE Biology ‘Infection & Response’ unit of work. This is followed by five pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Heath & Wellness Pathogens & Disease Preventing Infections Defence Mechanisms Antibiotics & Painkillers Vaccination Bacterial Diseases Viral Disease Fungal & Protist Diseases Cancer Antibiotic Resistance Drug Trials Smoking Alcohol Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.

This is a homeschool pack designed for the GCSE Biology course, specifically the ‘B1.4 Bioenergetics’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains nine pages of information, to meet all learning objectives within the GCSE Biology ‘Bioenergetics’ unit of work. This is followed by five pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Photosynthesis Structure of plants - Adapated to photosynthesis Rate of photosynthesis Products of photosynthesis Making the most of Photosynthesis Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration Response to exercise Metabolism & the liver Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.

This is a homeschool pack designed for the GCSE Biology course, specifically the ‘B1.2 Organisation’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains twelve pages of information, to meet all learning objectives within the GCSE Biology ‘Organisation’ unit of work. This is followed by seven pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Stem Cells Tissues & organs The human digestive system Human digestive enzymes The blood Blood vessels The heart Helping the heart Breathing & gas exchange Plants tissues & organs Transport in plants Evaporation & transpiration Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.

This is a homeschool pack designed for the GCSE Biology course, specifically the ‘B1.1 Cells’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains nine pages of information, to meet all learning objectives within the GCSE Biology ‘Cells’ unit of work. This is followed by five pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Animal & Plant Cells Eukaryotic & Prokaryotic Cells Specialised Cells Chromosomes & Mitosis Diffusion Osmosis Active Transport Exchanging Materials Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.

This is a homeschool pack designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the ‘B2.3 Adaptation & Inheritance’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains eight pages of information, to meet learning objectives within the Year 8 ‘Adaptation & Inheritance’ unit of work. This is followed by three pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Competition & Adaptation Adapting to change Variation Continuous and discontinuous variation Inheritance Natural Selection Extinction Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.

This is a homeschool pack designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the ‘B2.2 Ecoystem Processes’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains eight pages of information, to meet learning objectives within the Year 8 ‘Ecosystem Processes’ unit of work. This is followed by three pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Photosynthesis Leaves Plant Minerals Aerobic Respiration Anaerobic Respiration Food Chains & Webs Disruption to Food Chains & Webs Ecosystems Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.

This is a homeschool pack designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the ‘B2.1 Health & Lifestyle’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains eight pages of information, to meet learning objectives within the Year 8 ‘Health & Lifestyle’ unit of work. This is followed by three pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Nutrients & Food Tests Unhealthy diet Digestive system Bacteria & enzymes in digestion Bacteria & enzymes in digestion Drugs Alcohol Smoking Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.

This is a homeschool pack designed for the KS3 Year 7 Science course, specifically the ‘B1.3 Reproduction’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains eight pages of information, to meet learning objectives within the Year 7 ‘Reproduction’ unit of work. This is followed by three pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Adolescence Reproductive Systems Fertilisation and Implantation Development of a Fetus The Menstrual Cycle Flower & Pollination Fertilisation & Germination Seed Dispersal Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.

This is a homeschool pack designed for the KS3 Year 7 Science course, specifically the ‘B1.2 Structure and Function of Body Systems’ unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains six pages of information, to meet learning objectives within the Year 7 ‘Structure & Function of Body Systems’ unit of work. This is followed by three pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Levels of Organisation Gas Exchange Breathing Skeleton Movement: Joints Movement: Muscles Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.

This is a homeschool pack designed for the KS3 Year 7 Science course, specifically the B1.1 Cells unit of work. For more lessons & homeschool packs designed for KS3 and KS4, please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This comprehensive pack contains five pages of information, to meet learning objectives within the Year 7 ‘Cells’ unit of work. This is followed by three pages of questions, differentiated to suit a range of abilities, as well as a detailed mark scheme for students/parents to mark and correct answers. The pack covers the following topics: Animal & plant cells Observing cells using a microscope Specialised cells Diffusion - Movement of substances Unicellular organisms Thanks for looking :), if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com.

This homework activity is designed for the KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 8 B2.1 Module on ‘Adaptation & Inheritance’ For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This activity contains a set of differentiated questions, it also includes additional extra challenge tasks for higher ability students to complete. This worksheet could be used as a homework or as an extension/revision activity in class. I have included a comprehensive mark scheme for teacher or self-assessment of the work, there are also details of grade boundaries which I use to RAG pupils work, a full explanation of how I do this is included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know @swift_science_education or swift.education.uk@gmail.com, any feedback would be appreciated :)

This homework activity is designed for the KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 8 B2.1 Module on ‘Ecosystem Processes’ For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This activity contains a set of differentiated questions, it also includes additional extra challenge tasks for higher ability students to complete. This worksheet could be used as a homework or as an extension/revision activity in class. I have included a comprehensive mark scheme for teacher or self-assessment of the work, there are also details of grade boundaries which I use to RAG pupils work, a full explanation of how I do this is included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know @swift_science_education or swift.education.uk@gmail.com, any feedback would be appreciated :)

This homework activity is designed for the KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 8 B2.1 Module on ‘Health & Lifestyle’ For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. This activity contains a set of differentiated questions, it also includes additional extra challenge tasks for higher ability students to complete. This worksheet could be used as a homework or as an extension/revision activity in class. I have included a comprehensive mark scheme for teacher or self-assessment of the work, there are also details of grade boundaries which I use to RAG pupils work, a full explanation of how I do this is included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know @swift_science_education or swift.education.uk@gmail.com, any feedback would be appreciated :)

This resource contains 22 whole lessons, along with all additional resources, which meet all learning outcomes within the following Year 8 Biology Units: B2.1 Health & Lifestyle B2.2 Ecosystem Processes B2.3 Adaptation & Inheritance This big bundle contains 8-10 weeks worth of lesson content!! The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, videos & animations, progress checks and more than two opportunities, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks. You can find more lesson bundles aimed at the KS3 and KS4 Science curriculum at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience