KS3 Science: Gas Exchange in the Lungs Lesson & Activities

This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the gas exchange in the lungs content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are:

• Recall the structure of the lung and the process of breathing
• Describe the process of gas exchange in the alveoli
• Explain how the body is adapted to ensure a high rate of gas exchange

This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including:

1: A power point to lead students through the lesson
2: A version of the power point for students to use independently
3: A recall starter task
4: A starter diagnosis question
5: A key information game
6: Information on the alveoli
7: A modelling activity
8: A scientific writing activity

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