A comprehensive lesson which will teach students about mutations and the role of siRNA Contains differentiated tasks in order to meet the needs of different learners. Learning objective: Analyze the impact of mutations on gene expression, protein structure and function, and organismal traits, considering both beneficial and harmful effects. Success criteria: I can define mutations and explain why mutations affect the produced protein. Critically evaluate the role of siRNA and RISC in regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level, emphasizing their impact on mRNA stability, translation efficiency, and cellular processes. 3. I can critically assess the ethical considerations surrounding siRNA-based therapies, addressing concerns about potential unintended consequences and the manipulation of gene expression. Contains 17 slides and a lesson plan I used this resource to teach the Pearson international BTEC level 3 unit 14A genetics course.

A comprehensive lesson which will teach students about the process of transcription and translation Contains support slides to aid learners. Differentiated tasks in order to meet the needs of different learners. Learning objective: Analyze the intricate molecular mechanisms of transcription and translation, explaining how genetic information flows from DNA to RNA and ultimately to functional proteins. Success criteria: I can describe the different types of RNA within a cell and relate this to their location. I can justify why RNA plays an interconnecting role within the cell. I can predict and evaluate the effects of a mutation from the DNA code to the entire cell. Contains 23 slides and a lesson plan I used this resource to teach the Pearson international BTEC level 3 unit 14A genetics course.

A comprehensive double lesson which will teach students about DNA structure and DNA replication. Contains support slides to aid learners. Differentiated tasks in order to meet the needs of different learners. Learning objective: Evaluate the roles of enzymes in DNA replication Success criteria: I can identify the components of nucleotides. I can describe the structure of DNA and RNA I can compare the structure of DNA and RNA I can identify the enzymes and proteins present during DNA replication. I can describe the process of DNA replication. I can explain what is meant by the semi conservative hypothesis. Contains 18 slides and a lesson plan I used this resource to teach the Pearson international BTEC unit 14A genetics course.

A comprehension lesson that teaches students how to measure force using practical equipment as well as calculate resultant forces. Progress checks are available following each success criteria Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Learning objective: Develop an understanding of how forces interact within a pair or multiples in perpendicular directions. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: State how forces are represented. Describe how to calculate the resultant force. Calculate forces in horizontal and vertical directions. Powerpoint contains 30 slides.

A comprehension lesson that teaches students how to measure speed by using the formula triangle with some reference to practical applications. Support sheets are also included to guide students should it be needed. Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. By the end of the lesson students should be able to: Success criteria: I can calculate speed using the equation triangle. I can analyse how to measure speed effectively using specific equipment I can justify why objects appear to be travelling faster or slower with reference to relative motion. Learning objective: To apply the idea of speed to real life instances. Powerpoint contains 18 slides and a lesson plan is also attached.

A comprehension lesson that teaches students how to create and analyse Sankey Diagrams. The concept is introduced in the context of money to firstly engage the students (dirham currency is used as the students I taught were in the UAE, however, this should be fairly simple to understand as it is labelled below). Support sheets are also included to guide students should it be needed. Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Progress checks are placed after each success criteria checkpoint to assess understanding. By the end of the lesson students should be able to: Success criteria: I can critically analyse a Sankey diagram to identify quantifiable components. I can construct and adapt Sankey diagrams I can calculate efficiency of a system from its Sankey diagram. Learning objective: Develop and interpret Sankey diagrams to visualize and analyze complex data flows. Powerpoint contains 33 slides and a lesson plan is also attached.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science: Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Biology I Success criteria: Identify some of the main bones in the body. Describe what is meant by different fractures. Explain why children are more likely to break their bones.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science: Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Biology I Success criteria: I can identify different structures within a plant. I can describe the uses of the parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma I can explain why these tissues are effective at their function.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II Learning aim B: Understand the effects of physiological diseases and disorders and associated treatments Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience. Physiological disease / disorder used: Cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body Consists of 9 slides Slides were designed on Powerpoint and includes minor guidance on how to structure their coursework. Success criteria: I can identify the symptoms of depression. I can describe the cause of depression. I can explain why biological molecules relate to depression.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body Consists of 52 slides Slides were designed on Powerpoint and includes minor guidance on how to structure their coursework. Success criteria: To recall that cancer is the formation of malignant cells which reproduce uncontrollably. To describe the physiological cause of cancer. To justify why cancer is difficult to treat.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body Consists of 6 slides Slides were designed on Powerpoint and includes minor guidance on how to structure their coursework. Success criteria: I can recall the functions of nucleic acids. I can describe the structure of nucleic acids. I can explain the functional differences between DNA and RNA

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body Consists of 32 slides Slides were designed on Powerpoint and includes minor guidance on how to structure their coursework. Success criteria: I can identify where proteins are found and how they are used in the body. I can describe the different structures of protein I can explain why a lack of proteins in the body can lead to disorders.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body Consists of 7 slides Slides were designed on Powerpoint and includes minor guidance on how to structure their coursework. Success criteria: I can identify lipids. I can describe the function of lipids in the body. I can compare lipids to carbohydrates.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body Consists of 6 slides Slides were designed on Powerpoint and includes minor guidance on how to structure their coursework. Success criteria: I can identify where carbohyrates are found and their structure. I can describe how some carbohydrates are different to each other. I can Explain why carbohydrates are needed by the body.

Originally created for the BTEC Applied Science level 3 qualification Unit 5 - Physics. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Recall what is meant by mass flow continuity. Describe factors that can affect volume flow and pressure. Use the Bernoulli principle to justify how an aeroplane experiences lift. The resource contains past paper questions and mark scheme answers. Slides were originally created using google slides, opening in microsoft powerpoint might cause slight misalignment - open in google slides to avoid this.

Originally created for the BTEC Applied Science level 3 qualification Unit 5 - Physics. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Recall the difference between Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids Describe pseudoplastic, dilatant, thixotropic, and rheopectic fluids. Justify the uses of these different fluids. The resource contains past paper questions and mark scheme answers. Slides were originally created using google slides, opening in microsoft powerpoint might cause slight misalignment - open in google slides to avoid this.

Originally created for the BTEC Applied Science level 3 qualification Unit 5 - Physics. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Recall what is meant by streamline and turbulent flow. Describe what contributes to streamline and turbulent flow. Justify why viscosity is a factor that affects the flow of a fluid. The resource contains past paper questions and mark scheme answers. Slides were originally created using google slides, opening in microsoft powerpoint might cause slight misalignment - open in google slides to avoid this.