Cycling materials is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the importance of decay in recycling materials through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.2.2 How materials are cycled lesson (B7 Ecology unit unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B17.2 Materials cycling lesson (B17 Organising an ecosystem chapter). The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (26 slides): ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. ● Homework Activities: Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels. ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Cycling materials Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

During this engaging distance learning lesson on cycling materials GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the importance of decay in recycling materials. This adaptable resource is perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons. This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.2.2 How materials are cycled lesson (B7 Ecology unit unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B17.2 Materials cycling lesson (B17 Organising an ecosystem chapter). Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9. This editable resource includes (4 pages): ● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers. ● Engagement: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary. ● Exploration: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth. ● Explanation: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension. ● Application: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. ● Extension: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning. Important: ● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use this resource. ● Google Doc™ Format: This resource is best used in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

Feeding relationships is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the main feeding relationships within a community through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.2.1 Levels of organisation lesson (B7 Ecology unit unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B17.1 Feeding relationships lesson (B17 Organising an ecosystem chapter). The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (36 slides)- ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels. ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Feeding relationships Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

During this engaging distance learning lesson on feeding relationships GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of the main feeding relationships within a community. This adaptable resource is perfect for distance learning, independent study, home-schooling, addressing missed content, and non-specialist cover lessons. This lesson is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.7.2.1 Levels of organisation lesson (B7 Ecology unit unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B17.1 Feeding relationships lesson (B17 Organising an ecosystem chapter). Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9. This editable resource includes (4 pages): ● Teacher guidance and answers: Clear instructions and solutions for teachers. ● Engagement: Self-assessed vocabulary task, using Google Sheets, to reinforce key vocabulary. ● Exploration: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations allow students to explore the topic in-depth. ● Explanation: An embedded Google Slides™ presentation that clearly outlines lesson objectives, provides detailed information slides, and includes self-assessed questions for students to check their comprehension. ● Application: Engaging activities and tasks encourage students to apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. ● Extension: Resources and activities that challenge students to further explore the topic and extend their learning. Important: ● Internet Access: Students require a PC with internet access to use this resource. ● Google Doc™ Format: This resource is best used in Google Doc™ format. While it can be converted to Word/Excel, some tasks may not function properly in these formats. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

During this fully resourced lesson on cloning plants GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how plants can be cloned and why it is important in agriculture and medicine. This is the 5th lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - -AQA Spec Ref 4.6.2.5 Cloning from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. -AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.5 Cloning from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. -Level 1: Low demand -Level 2: Standard demand -Level 3: High demand Presentation contains (33 slides)- -Teacher and technician notes -Bell work activity -Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria. -Information slides with differentiated content -Differentiated activities (group work) -Practical activity -Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment -Student worksheets / handouts This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Cloning plants Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this distance learning lesson on cloning plants GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how plants can be cloned and why it is important in agriculture and medicine. This is the 5th lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - -AQA Spec Ref 4.6.2.5 Cloning from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. -AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.5 Cloning from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes (4 pages): -Teacher guidance and answers -Engage: Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson -Engage: Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day). -Explore: Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. -Explain: Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). -Apply: Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. -Extend: Resources and task for students to extend their learning. -Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this fully resourced lesson on genetic engineering GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how organisms can be genetically engineered to obtain a desired characteristic. This is the 4th lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - -AQA Spec Ref 4.6.2.4 Genetic engineering from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. -AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.4 Genetic engineering from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. -Level 1: Low demand -Level 2: Standard demand -Level 3: High demand Presentation contains (41 slides)- -Teacher and technician notes -Bell work activity -Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria. -Information slides with differentiated content -Differentiated activities (group work) -Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment -Student worksheets / handouts This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Genetic engineering Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this distance learning lesson on genetic engineering GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how organisms can be genetically engineered to obtain a desired characteristic. This is the 4th lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - -AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.4 Genetic engineering from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. -AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.4 Genetic engineering from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes (4 pages): -Teacher guidance and answers -Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day). -Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. -Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). -Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. -Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. -Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this fully resourced lesson on selective breeding GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how humans breed plants and animals for useful characteristics. This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.3 Selective breeding from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.3 Selective breeding from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Level 1: Low demand Level 2: Standard demand Level 3: High demand Presentation contains (32 slides)- Teacher and technician notes Bell work activity Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria. Information slides with differentiated content Differentiated activities (group work) Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment Student worksheets / handouts This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Selective breeding Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this distance learning lesson on selective breeding GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how humans breed plants and animals for useful characteristics. This is the 3rd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.3 Selective breeding from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.3 Selective breeding from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes (4 pages): Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this fully resourced lesson on evolution GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how evolution occurs through natural selection. This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.2 Evolution from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.2 Evolution by natural selection from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Level 1: Low demand Level 2: Standard demand Level 3: High demand Presentation contains (29 slides)- Teacher and technician notes Bell work activity Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria. Information slides with differentiated content Differentiated activities (group work) Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment Student worksheets / handouts This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Evolution Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this distance learning lesson on evolution GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of how evolution occurs through natural selection. This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.2 Evolution from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.2 Evolution by natural selection from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes (4 pages): Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this fully resourced lesson on variation GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what variation is and its causes. This is the 1st lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.1 Variation from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.1 Variation from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Level 1: Low demand Level 2: Standard demand Level 3: High demand Presentation contains (38 slides)- Teacher and technician notes Bell work activity Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria. Information slides with differentiated content Differentiated activities (group work) Practical activity Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment Student worksheets / handouts This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Variation Distance learning (GCSE) If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

During this distance learning lesson on variation GCSE students work through the digital worksheet activities to develop their understanding of what variation is and its causes. This is the 1st lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.1 Variation from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.1 Variation from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. This digital worksheet is ideal for distance learning, independent study, home-school, covering missed content after absence, or for use in a non-specialist cover lesson. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8 This resource includes (5 pages): Teacher guidance and answers Engage- Self-assessed vocabulary task using Google Sheets (Fact of the day). Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet This resource works best as a Google Doc™. with Google Classroom™ some tasks will be unavailable in other formats (Word/Excel). If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com