A full differentiated lesson based on the new AQA SOW (B4.7). The lesson covers xylem and phloem and the importance of transport in plants. There is then a differentiated question grid and a past paper question to apply learning/conduct AFL. All answers are included to facilitate self/peer marking. There is then a simple practical (over 2 days) where students observe xylem tissue using coloured water and celery. The plenary is based upon the students reflecting on their progress against the learning objectives.

This lesson introduces students to the different types of fertilizers, including organic, inorganic, and slow-release options, and explores how to determine the correct application rates based on crop needs, soil conditions, and environmental factors. Through discussions, practical applications, and case studies, students learn how proper fertilization practices enhance plant growth and minimize environmental impact, especially in regions like North Queensland with heavy rainfall. Learning Objectives: Discuss the uses of organic, inorganic, and slow-release fertilizers. Interpret soil test results to identify nutrient deficiencies. Explain how crop type, soil conditions, and environmental factors affect fertilizer selection and application rates. Identify appropriate fertilizer types and rates for specific crops. Lesson Highlights: Starter Activity: Students discuss the effects of over-fertilization, differences in crop nutrient needs, and strategies used in North Queensland to prevent fertilizer runoff. Types of Fertilizers: Overview of organic, inorganic, and slow-release fertilizers, focusing on benefits and specific examples like compost, urea, and polymer-coated fertilizers. Application Methods: Discussion on broadcasting, banding, foliar feeding, and fertigation, and how these methods suit different crop types and soil conditions. Environmental Considerations: Exploration of split applications, slow-release options, and crop rotation to prevent nutrient leaching, particularly in tropical climates. Practical Activity with Soil Probes: Students practice using soil probes to assess site suitability for crop planting based on pH, salinity, and nutrient levels. Complete Answers and Timed Activities: All answers are provided to facilitate discussion, with timers for smooth lesson pacing. Included Materials: PowerPoint Presentation with fertilizer types and application methods Worksheet for interpreting soil test results and choosing fertilizers Answer key for all discussion points and practical exercises Reflection prompts for student self-assessment This lesson package equips students with practical skills for effective fertilizer application, helping them understand how to balance plant growth needs with environmental stewardship in agriculture.

This lesson introduces students to the levels of organization in plants, from cells to organ systems, and covers the functions of essential organelles in plant cells. Through structured activities and applied examples, students learn how cell structures contribute to the overall function of plant tissues, organs, and systems, with a focus on agricultural applications like sugarcane production. This lesson is ideal for building foundational knowledge in plant biology and its relevance to agriculture. Learning Objectives: Describe the structure and function of plant cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Identify and classify different plant organs and their roles. State the functions of key organelles within plant cells. Apply knowledge of plant organization to real-world agricultural practices. Lesson Highlights: Starter Activity: Students explore different levels of organization in plants and identify key examples, such as roots and leaves. Plant Cell Organelles Overview: Detailed explanation of the nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, cell wall, and other key organelles, along with their roles in cell function. Levels of Organisation in Plants: Examination of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, with examples like dermal, vascular, and ground tissues. Application to Agriculture: Students connect plant organization to sugarcane growth, discussing how healthy plant structures impact yield and crop success. Complete Answers and Timed Activities: All answers are included for teacher guidance, with timers for smooth pacing of activities. Included Materials: PowerPoint Presentation with visuals of cell structures and levels of organization Worksheet for identifying and explaining the function of plant organelles and structures Answer key for all activities and discussion points Reflection prompts for student self-assessment This lesson package provides students with an understanding of plant cell biology and organizational levels, helping them connect biological concepts to agricultural applications.

This detailed lesson introduces students to the importance of essential nutrients for plant health and growth. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, students learn to identify the symptoms of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium deficiencies and explore effective strategies to prevent and correct these issues in agriculture. Ideal for fostering a deeper understanding of plant nutrition and sustainable agricultural practices. Learning Objectives: Identify the roles of nitrogen (N), phosphorus §, and potassium (K) in plant growth and health. Describe the visual symptoms of deficiencies in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Differentiate between the symptoms of each deficiency based on visual cues. Explain the causes of nutrient deficiencies and recommend strategies to correct them in crop management. Lesson Highlights: Starter Activity: Students observe and identify deficiency symptoms (yellowing, purpling, browning) in plants and discuss potential nutrient causes. Class Discussion: Review of the roles of N, P, and K in plants, focusing on how these nutrients support specific aspects of growth, such as leaves, roots, and resistance. Deficiency Case Studies: Students analyze specific cases of nutrient deficiencies and discuss practical methods for soil improvement, such as crop rotation, fertilization, and pH management. Complete Answers and Timed Activities: All correct answers are included for easy facilitation, and timers are integrated to keep activities well-paced and engaging. Included Materials: PowerPoint Presentation with nutrient role visuals and deficiency images Worksheet for identifying and addressing nutrient deficiencies Answer key for activities and discussions Reflection prompts to encourage student self-assessment This engaging lesson package provides students with practical skills to identify and manage nutrient deficiencies in plants, fostering responsible and sustainable approaches to agriculture.

A full differentiated lesson for group 7 elements with everything you need. Based on activate SOW for year 8 but can be used for other SOW or age groups.

A complete, differentiated lesson to cover both transcription and translation with everything you need. Based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for any. Powerpoint timers and animations used to promote pace and Q/A during self/peer mediated correction of answers. Plenary based on student reflection on progress against the LO’s.

A complete lesson with everything you need for the topic of ions. Based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for others. Includes timers to promote pace and powerpoint animation to facilitate Q/A during peer or self correction of answers. Class wide AFL included and quiz for plenary exercise.

Full differentiated lesson based on colour (activate SOW). Includes timers and animations to promote pace and Q/A during peer/self correction or marking. Whiteboard AFL activity included as well as fun 'car race' plenary.

Full differentiated lesson including practical activity and risk assessment. Tailored to activate SOW but can be used for others. Lesson is differentiated to support both more and less able. Timings and powerpoint animations used to keep pace and facilitate Q/A during self or peer marking.

Full differentiated lesson with everything you need for the new AQA (B9.3) SOW. Support sheets included for less able and stretch activities for more able. Main activity is a data analysis task with graph plotting. Timers are included to promote pace and answers are included va animation for Q/A/writing activities allowing for self or peer correction of answers.

Full differentiated lesson based on the AQA (B9.2) SOW. Resources include a worksheet, support sheets and stretch activities for more and less able respectively. Practical exercise only requires stopwatches. Timings and prompts for self/peer correction are included. All answers to written exercises included.

Full, differentiated lesson included with animations and timers to support pace and self/peer correction.

Complete lesson tailored towards AQA but can be used for other SOW. Includes timings, and powerpoint animations to promote pace and Q/A respectively. Short practical exercise included involving the use of pendulums. Lesson is differentiated to support both less and more able.

Full differentiated lesson with everything you need for new AQA (B9.1) SOW. Support sheets, stretch activities and differentiated question grid included. Timers included to promote pace and answers included to facilitate peer or self correction.

Complete lesson with plan, support sheets. Fully differentiated and has timings for pace and PowerPoint animations to accommodate for Q/A during peer or self review of answers after each learning checkpoint. Exciting 'car race' plenary included with pre-made question/answer sheet.

Full lesson including all resources, differentiated questions and support sheets

Change in energy stores lesson which also covers conservation of energy , energy efficiency and flow diagrams. Based on AQA SOW, differentiated with everything you need. Timers are used to promote pace and answers are included through animation to facilitate self or peer correction.

A full lesson covering the topic of the digestive system. The lesson is tailored to the new AQA SOW (B3.2) but can be used for others. The lesson includes an information hunt (posters taken from TES), video, and a differentiated, competitive question grid challenge. The plenary is based around student reflection upon their progress towards the learning objectives. Students can be instructed to read out their answers during the plenary, and can elect peers through throwing around a soft toy. If you like this lesson please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full practical lesson based on the Activate 2 (B1.5) SOW. This lesson has been used as a follow on to a theory based lesson which can be found here : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bacteria-and-enzymes-in-digestion-complete-lesson-ks3-11785941. Hope this can be helpful to people.

This lesson is based on the Activate 2 (P3.5) SOW but can be used for others. Covers pressure in relation to force and weight, calculating pressure and the relationship between area and pressure. A simple practical is included where students investigate the indentation of weights within sand when applied on a different numbers of supports. Ranked questions tailored to this practical are then conducted (answers included). The plenary involves students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives. If you like this lesson please visit my shop for other more comprehensive resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in