By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify some satellites.
Describe what’s meant by a satellite.
Explain how satellites are useful.
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.
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 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 comprehension lesson that teaches students about how the eye and the camera treat light. Students will have the opportunity to create a simple pinhole camera.
Progress checks are available following each success criteria
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: Compare how the eye and the camera interpret light differently.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
Identify parts of the camera and the eye.
Describe how light is processed by the camera and the eye.
Compare the eye and the camera.
Powerpoint contains 15 slides.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the universe and its contents. Students will then progress to learn about our solar system and orbiting objects in space.
Progress checks are available following each success criteria
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: Develop an understanding of what makes up our universe.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify components of the universe.
I can describe our solar system.
I can explain why gravity is needed for solar systems to survive.
Powerpoint contains 31 slides.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about how to perform chi squared tests and t-tests for significance. Students will be able to practice their understanding and are given step by step walkthroughs of how to calculate.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State what’s meant by significance.
Describe how to calculate Chi-Squared values.
Explain how T-tests show significance.
Number of slides = 40
A simple to follow KS4 (Yrs 14-16) lesson describing the properties of Ionic compounds.
**By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: **
Recall ionic compounds.
Describe the properties of Ionic compounds.
Explain why Ionic compounds have these properties.
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 equations involving work done by movement and work done by pressure expansion.
Describe how the area of cylinder heads affect the movement of fluids in hydraulics.
Use multiple equations to calculate the work, force and distance moved by hydraulic cylinders.
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.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify word and chemical equations.
Describe how to write a chemical and word equation.
Compare word and chemical equations.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify pivots.
Describe how a moment is made.
Explain why doors have their handle on the furthest point from the pivot.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify trends in a graph.
Describe how to complete lines / curves of best fit.
Explain why extrapolation of data is useful.
Suited towards KS3 students (yrs 11-14)
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify ways that organisms adapt to change.
Describe what is meant by predator-prey relationships.
Explain why organisms change through the seasons.
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.
A resource used for BTEC Applied science Nationals level 3 - Unit 2 assignment D.
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify areas for development when preparing their stationary phase.
Describe correct set up of the mobile phase.
Explain why chromatography is useful.