By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify structures within the sperm and ova cells that help during fertilisation.
Describe the process of fertilisation.
Explain why the placenta is crucial for the development of a foetus.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the source of an organism’s characteristics.
Describe how genetic engineering works.
Explain why genetic engineering is useful.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the 3 famous fossils of human ancestors.
Describe how the features of these fossils represented their lifestyles.
Explain why tools are useful indicators of organism intelligence.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify factors that affect health.
Describe how to improve health.
Explain why wealth can affect health.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the two types of white blood cell.
Describe the roles of phagocytes and lymphocytes.
Explain why vaccines are an effective way of preparing the body against a pathogen.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the two types of antibiotic.
Describe the effects of antibiotics.
Explain why antibiotics should be closely monitored when used.
By the end of the lessons learners should be able to:
Identify what is meant by the command words: State, describe and explain.
Answer a describe question.
Answer an explain question.
For use with KS3 students (yrs 11-14)
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify extinct organisms.
Describe processes of extinction.
Explain why gene banks are necessary.
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify the charges with a water molecule.
Describe how a meniscus is formed.
Explain why ice floats in water.
A revision session containing a mind map (with guidance and without).
A Powerpoint containing a quiz session (10 questions) - excellent for a starter / plenary.
Answers to each section of the mind map within the Powerpoint.
Created for BTEC Applied Science Nationals - Unit 4 Assignment A.
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify hazards within a school lab.
Describe how these hazards are controlled.
Explain why these precautions are necessary.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify physical and chemical barriers.
Describe how the body protects against infection.
Explain why antibiotics must be used carefully.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the components of DNA
Describe how variation is classed.
Explain why meiosis produces variation.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the stages of drug development.
Describe how drugs are tested for efficacy.
Explain why drug testing is needed.
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify parts of the autonomic nervous system.
Describe how the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system help the body.
Explain why chemoreceptors and baroreceptors are needed by the body.
Explain why Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Guillain-Barre syndrome affect the body.
A bundle of resources created for BTEC Applied Science Level 3 nationals. Unit 9 Assignment A.
Contains a writing frame to aid students reach the distinction standard.
Lessons created to complement the activate 3 unit of work - Detection in biology.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State what is meant by DNA fingerprinting.
Describe some uses of DNA fingerprinting.
Deduce which suspect is guilty after viewing DNA fragment bands.
All features work when used with google slides. All features should work with PowerPoint, but might need some rearranging.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the steps of cheese and yogurt production.
Describe the role of bacteria in fermentation.
Compare the production of cheese and yogurt.
All features work when used with google slides. All features should work with
PowerPoint, but might need some rearranging.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the different methods of cloning.
Describe what is meant by a clone.
Evaluate the uses of clones.