A full 1 hour lesson designed for a low ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This is a theory lesson, so suitable for teaching random sampling with quadrats in the winter months! This lesson focuses on the method of systematic sampling using transect lines. This resource includes: A ‘5 in 5’ retrieval-style starter A retrieval practice (recalling method for random sampling) Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher model slides (examples) An animated teacher model, helping students to visualise the method Guided class discussions Multiple choice hand signals quiz ‘Fill in the blanks’ closed task with answer slide Exam questions, with optional scaffolds, and answer slides Written plenary

This is a 1 hour lesson resource designed for a lower ability year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science Biology topic ‘Homeostasis’. This lesson focuses on reflex arcs, and neurotransmitter release at synapses. My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec point: c) The mechanism of enzyme action. To include the tertiary structure, specificity, active site, lock and key hypothesis, induced-fit hypothesis, enzyme-substrate complex, enzymeproduct complex, product formation and lowering of activation energy. My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec point: d) i) the effects of pH, temperature, enzyme concentration and substrate concentration on enzyme activity, to include reference to the temperature coefficient. My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec point: (f) the effects of inhibitors on the rate of enzyme-controlled reactions, “the role of end-product inhibition.” My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

From topic 2.1.4 Enzymes, spec points: (e) the need for coenzymes and cofactors in some enzyme-controlled reactions (f) the effects of inhibitors on the rate of enzyme-controlled reactions. My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task Tes paid licence

This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on the female reproductive system. From this lesson, students should be able to: Label the female reproductive system Describe the function of each of the organs in the female reproductive system All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

This lesson is designed for a mixed ability year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on the male reproductive system. From this lesson, students should be able to: Label the male reproductive system using the correct key terminology Describe the role of each of the male sex organs All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

This lesson is designed for a mixed ability year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on adolescence and puberty. From this lesson, students should be able to: Define the key terms ‘adolescence’ and ‘puberty’ Describe the changes that occur to males and females during puberty, and compare and contrast them Describe the basic role of sex hormones during puberty All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on the menstrual cycle. From this lesson, students should be able to describe the main changes that occur during the menstrual cycle, mostly linked to the thickness of the uterine lining. All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

An end of year science quiz suitable for all secondary school science pupils, designed for years 7-10. There are six rounds. Each round is in the style of a classic television game show. The rounds are: Round One - Who wants to be a millionaire? Students answer multiple choice questions from a range of topics (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Students can unanimously decide to use one of the lifelines available. Round Two - Are you smarter than a 10 year old? Students answer multiple choice questions from the primary school science curriculum, from school years 3-6. Round Three - The price is right! Students make numerical estimates based on scientific questions, e.g. how many times your heart beats a day. The team closest to the correct answers wins. Points are deducted if students go over the correct answer. Round Four - Wheel of fortune. Scientific key terms are displayed on the board with most of the letters missing. A short clue is given. Students have to figure out what the key terms are. Round Five - Pointless. Students are asked a scientific question where they need to name something. Points are given for the most obscure answer. Round Six - Countdown. Students are given eight letters in a jumble, and a brief clue. Students have until the end of the countdown clock to solve the jumbled science key word.

A full 1 hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 8 class. This is the 7th lesson in “Chapter 1 - Health and Lifestyle” from Activate 2, Biology. This lesson should be suitable to teach to any KS3 Biology class, even by those where Biology is not their specialism. From this lesson, students should be able to: Define the term ‘drug’ Describe the difference between medicinal drugs and recreational drugs Name some examples of illegal drugs Describe the effects of recreational drugs on the body All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

A full 1 hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 8 class. This is the second lesson in “Chapter 1 - Health and Lifestyle” from Activate 2, Biology. This lesson should be suitable to teach to any KS3 Biology class, even by those where Biology is not their specialism. From this lesson, students should be able to: Name seven key nutrients that play a role in a healthy, balanced diet (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, fibre, vitamins, minerals, water) Recall foods that contain each of these nutrients in large amounts Describe the role of each of these nutrients in the body All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

A full 1 hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 8 class. This is the 5th lesson in “Chapter 1 - Health and Lifestyle” from Activate 2, Biology. This lesson should be suitable to teach to any KS3 Biology class, even by those where Biology is not their specialism. From this lesson, students should be able to: Explain why bacteria cannot live in the stomach Describe the role of gut bacteria in the body Explain what is meant by the term ‘probiotic’ All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

A full 1 hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 8 class. This is the 6th lesson in “Chapter 1 - Health and Lifestyle” from Activate 2, Biology. This lesson should be suitable to teach to any KS3 Biology class, even by those where Biology is not their specialism. From this lesson, students should be able to: Name the enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins and lipids during digestion Name the products of digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

A full 1 hour lesson designed for a mixed ability year 8 class. This is the second lesson in “Chapter 1 - Health and Lifestyle” from Activate 2, Biology. This lesson should be suitable to teach to any KS3 Biology class, even by those where Biology is not their specialism. From this lesson, students should be able to: Label the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus on a diagram of the digestive system Describe the role of each of these organs in the digestive system All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

A science-themed Christmas quiz for secondary age students (11-16). Quiz rounds include: Multiple choice: Guess the silly animal name Matching animals to their group names, e.g. a murder of crows, a pride of lions Anagrams of scientific key words Close up microscope images ‘The science of Christmas’ - science general knowledge with a Christmas theme

Revision placemat designed to review topic 4.1.1 from AQA Combined Science, Biology paper 1. This topic is on cell biology and microscopy. This revision placemat covers: Labelling animal and plant cells Matching organelles to their functions Magnification calculations Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells Examples of tissues, organs and organ systems in animals and plants Specialised cells and their adaptations

A lesson topic for KS3 Biologists on respiration, bones and muscles. A revision lesson is included with a revision placemat worksheet. A game of ‘grudge ball’ is also included. Lesson topics include: Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration Comparing aerobic with anaerobic respiration The human skeleton Bones and muscles Antagonistic muscle pairs Revision lesson