I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course.
All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.
I am a secondary school & A-level Science teacher, specialising in Biology. I am also an experienced AQA GCSE Biology Examiner. My resources contain a mix of Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons aimed at meeting specification points for the new AQA Trilogy GCSE course and KS3 Activate course.
All of my lessons include at least one opportunity for self-assessment, a range of activities to suit students of all abilities, a set of differentiated starter questions and a plenary.
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Biology GCSE, particularly for the higher tier for the 'Infection & Response ’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
The lesson begins with a starter discussion to remind students about communicable disease, and which bacteria are harmful.
The next slides introduce and define pathogens, and some harmful and non-harmful bacteria. They will then watch a short video which explains the differences between viruses and bacteria then complete a Venn diagram task.
The next task is a true/false activity to complete as a class and asses their understanding thus far. Students are then directed to work in pairs to make a mind map in their books describing how pathogens are spread.
Students will then be instructed to work on their own to answer three questions about pathogens spreading. Answers are on the following slide for self-assessment.
The plenary task is an exam style question, students can self-assess to the mark scheme on the last slide.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation.
Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Biology GCSE, particularly the 'Homeostasis' SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
Pupils will start the lessons by considering why a reflex action is important to living organisms and asking pupils to consider any examples they can think of. After revealing the importance of reflex actions and come examples, the slides then move on to look at the pathway an electrical impulse takes along a reflex arc. Pupils will delve a little deeper into this by watching a video, during which they can answer questions. Once this has been completed they can self-assess their work using the answers provided. This process can also be summarised using a copy and complete exercise.
Next, the lesson focuses on synapse, a diagram of a synapse is shown with key details labelled, there is also a link to an animation that can be shown to demonstrate what occurs at the gap between neurons. After this has been demonstrated pupils are then asked to complete some tasks to show their understanding of what occurs at a synapse.
The next activity involved a set of statements which are muddled up, pupils need to put them into the correct order to correctly describe the steps involved with a reflex arc. Once this has been completed pupils can assess their work using the model answer provided.
The final activity is a past-paper question which can be printed for pupils or they can complete in their own books, this needs to be self or peer assessed once complete.
The plenary task is for pupils to pick a task - either to summarise the work from the lesson using a list of key words or for pupils to come up with questions for the list of answers that are provided.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Rates of Reaction’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This lesson begins with a video on catalyts, pupils will need to watch this and use the information provided to answer a set of questions. This work can then be self-assessed using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. This is followed by students sketching a reaction profile diagram into their books to show the effect of a catalyst on the activation energy of a reaction.
In the next task pupils will be given some information on catalysts, they will need to read through this and use this to complete a place-mat of questions. Once completed, students can either self-assess or peer-assess their work using the mark scheme provided.
Pupils will now work through a set of levelled questions on catalysts using data which is provided, pupils can then self-assess their work using the answers provided on the PowerPoint.
The final task is a true or false activity, pupils are given a set of statements which they need to decide are true or false. They can write their answers down on mini white boards so it is easier to assess the whole class.
The plenary activity requires pupils to talk to their partner, for a few minutes, about what they have learnt in the lesson today.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Organic Chemistry’ SoW.
Students are firstly introduced to the idea of a ‘homologous series’ and look at how this applies to the pattern of formulae for the alkene series. Students are then asked to think about the differences between complete and incomplete combustion from what they have learned in previous lessons, before being shown the differences between complete/incomplete combustion of alkenes and how this explain why alkenes are rarely used as fuels.
Next, students will watch a video on the reactions of alkenes with water and with halogens, using the information in the video they will need to answer a set of questions. The answers to this task are provided in the PowerPoint so that students can self-assess their work.
Pupils will now be given a set of symbol equations between different alkenes and halogens, pupils will need to complete these calculations in their books, ensuring that they are balanced. Once complete, pupils can self-assess their work.
The last part of the lesson focuses on the reaction of alkenes with hydrogen, students will be shown a simple hydrogenation reaction and will also be given some information about hydrogenation and whether it is a good or bad process in the production of margarine spreads from vegetable oils. Students will need to read this information and then answer a set of questions, this work can be self-assessed using the answers provided in the PowerPoint presentation.
The plenary task is for pupils to write a Whatsapp message about what they have learned in the lesson today.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA AS-level Biology course, particularly the ‘Cells’ module.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-level Biology course please visit my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
A-Level lesson format: I teach in more of a lecture style compared to GCSE. In the majority of my A-level lessons the beginning portion of the lesson is mainly teacher-led, where students are expected to take notes onto a handout/in their books. This is then mixed in with student-led activities, as well as questions and exam prep.
You will find some of my slides have blank spaces for you to add more detail/descriptions/explanations. If you look at the ‘Notes’ section underneath each of these slides, you will find additional content which you can add in as you teach!
This lesson on co-transport and absorption of glucose in the ileum begins with a starter discussion which asks students to compare and contrast transport and diffusion. They are also asked to discuss the importance of transport rather than diffusion in regard to reabsorption in the kidneys.
The first task is a microscope activity for students to work in partner pairs and investigate adaptations of the epithelial cells of the ileum. Students will set up their light microscope to examine prepared slides and answer some questions. Answer samples are in the notes below the slides.
The following slides define villi and microvilli for students to note in their books. There is a brief explanation of the relationship between increased surface area and space for carrier proteins.
Students are then introduced to the role of diffusion in absorption and should take clear notes regarding facilitated diffusion. They should use the diagram on the slide to discuss why glucose concentration differs between epithelial and ileum cells. Relying on diffusion will only result in the concentrations either side of the intestinal epithelium becoming equal. Students should discuss why this is a problem, and how it might be overcome.
The next slide is a complete diagram explaining co-transport of amino acids or glucose molecules. Students should take notes in their books because the next task is to complete a cartoon of this process and summarise the main steps.
Students are then asked to ‘think > pair > share’ about the co-transport process and decide whether it is a direct or indirect form of active transport. They should use the details on the slide to inform their discussion.
The final task is an exam-style question, with a mark scheme on the following slide for students to self-assess and consolidate their learning from this lesson.
The plenary task is to either; summarise the lesson in three sentences, or complete definitions for five key-terms from the lesson.
All resources are included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This is a lesson for the new AQA GCSE Biology Specification, it particularly meets specification points from the 'Infection & Response' unit.
This lesson is part of a 12 lesson bundle for the NEW 'Infection & Response' Unit, found in my TES shop - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
The lesson begins by pupils thinking about the type of risk-factors that increases someone's chances of developing cancer. The lesson then goes on to introduce the definition of cancer and identifies some of the parts of the body that cancer can most commonly affect.
Pupils are then given, in pairs, the definition of malignant and benign tumours, they will need to teach their peer the definition of this word for their peer to write down - not just read it and copy it from the piece of paper!
The slide will outline what happens if the cancer metastasises, there is a video demonstrating how cancer can spread from one part of the body to another.
The next activity pupils are given a grid with symbols/diagrams on, pupils will need to identify the risk-factors of cancer that these diagrams represent. Some are a little more difficult than others, I have included the names of the more difficult ones on the board but you can it more/less challenging to suit the ability of your class. Once finished pupils can self-assess their work using red pens.
For the plenary pupils will answer a past-paper question and then peer-assess their work.
This lesson is designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy GCSE Biology 'Organisation' SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy Biology, Chemistry and Physics specifications please visit my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
Pupils will firstly be introduced to guard cells and stomata and how they are able t control the loss of water from the plant, diagrams of guard cells turgid and flaccid will help with this description.
Pupils will then be given a set of questions which they will complete using a video, once completed pupils can then assess their work using the answers provided.
The next slide shows the process of transpiration, pupils are shown a diagram and then descriptions of each stage in the transpiration process are shown stage by stage. You may need lower ability pupils to copy the stages up off the board in note form first. For higher ability pupils after you have gone through it a couple of times you can move the slide forward and pupils will need to write a description of the process of transpiration using the list of key words and diagram as a cue.
After this has been completed pupils will then focus on the factors affecting the rate of transpiration, pupils will each be given a slip of information about a factor and how it affects the loss of water from the plant. Pupils will need to swap information with those around them to complete their table. If pupils do not quite finish this task they can assess their work using the completed table provided in the PowerPoint.
The last activity is for pupils to complete exam questions on the topic of the lesson. Pupils will be given 6 minutes as it is worth 6 marks, they should try and complete the question in silence at the back of their books if possible.
The plenary task is for pupils to write down 6 key words from the lesson.
All resources are included in the PowerPoint slides, please let me know if you have any questions in the comments section and leave feedback if you download and use :) thanks!
This is a resource for the NEW AQA GCSE Biology specification, covering specification points within the ‘Infection and Response’ module.
For more resources aimed at the NEW AQA GCSE specifications please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This resource contains the PowerPoint for the lesson, the resources are found at the end of the PowerPoint.
The lesson begins with considering what is important in a new medicine and what scientists need to think about when developing new medicines. This goes on to define some of the key factors such as safety, efficacy & stability.
Next, is an introduction of how a vaccination works, pupils will watch a video and answer questions on a worksheet. Pupils will self-asses their work.
Pupils will then complete a cartoon strip of how a vaccination works, trying to use as many key words as possible. Pupils should self-assess their work against correct use of key terminology.
The plenary will test the pupils knowledge of their ability to describe how a vaccine works. They will need to turn to the back of their books and describe how a vaccine works, using as many of the key terms as possible.
Resources are all found at the end of the PowerPoint.
Enjoy :)
This is a lesson which meets specification points in the NEW AQA GCSE (2016) 'Cells' SoW.
Other lessons from this SoW and other AQA GCSE Trilogy Sow for the new specification can be found in my TES shop.
This lesson begins by watching a video about the structure of cells and where to find the genetic information, pupils will watch the video and answer questions (provided in the PowerPoint presentation.)
Pupils will then be presented with a labelled diagram of a cell, nucleus, chromosome and gene. Pupils will be required to analyse the diagram for a few minutes (you can include a stop clock on the board). The screen will then be changed and pupils will be given a blank copy of the diagram which they will need to complete from memory - pupils can then peer-assess their work.
In the next activity, pupils are shown diagrams of a cell with a nucleus visible, DNA, a gene and a chromosome. Pupils can either create a flow chart by cutting and sticking the diagrams in order from largest to smallest and then labelling them. Alternatively, they could draw their own diagrams and label them. Pupils can then self-assess their work using red pens.
The next activity, pupils are given a series of words and definitions, they will need to match the key words up to the correct definition. Pupils then self-assess their work.
Their are two option for the plenary activity, for lower ability classes pupils will be required to fill in the blanks in a paragraph describing the structure and function of genetic information and where it is found within the cell. The second plenary is a past-paper question, pupils can answer this in their books and then peer-assess using red pens.
All resources are included, please leave a review with feedback :). Thanks!
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Chemistry GCSE, particularly the 'Atomic Structure & Periodic Table' SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This lesson begins with an introduction into the sub-atomic particles that make up an atom, pupils will need to fill in a diagram and statements to describe the position of each of these particles. Pupils will then be shown the charges and relative mass of each of these particles for a couple of minutes during a 'memory test' activity, they will then try and copy the information down into their books from memory.
Next is a mid-lesson progress check where pupils will need to answer questions off the board in pairs.
In the next half of the lesson pupils are introduced to the idea of atomic and mass numbers, they are firstly asked to use their periodic table to identify the atomic and mass numbers of certain elements. This work is self-assessed and then pupils are asked to think about how the number of neutrons could be calculated, once revealed pupils are then given a large table to complete to identify the atomic number mass number, plus the number of protons, neutrons & electrons for the first 20 elements.
The plenary task is an exit card where pupils can identify the areas in which they feel confident with this topic and those areas they feel they need more practise with.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 C4 ’Acids & Alkalis’.
For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience.
This lesson begins with an introduction to the chemical formulae of the three main acids, students are asked to consider what they have in common - hopefully they should all identify that the chemical formulae of each acid contains hydrogen atoms.
Students are now given some information about salts, which are made as a result of an acid and a base reacting together. Students will need to read the information and answer a set of questions, this work can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
Students will be introduced to the different types of reactions which make salts, e.g. metals reacting with acids and acids reacting with bases. Students will then watch a video observing a metal reacting with an acid, they will need to note down the observations they make during the reaction.
Students will then be shown some examples of word equations for metals reacting with acids and a pattern will be pointed out to students, to help them write word equations for other metals with acid combinations. Students will then need to finish off the word equations for a set of metal and acid reactants, this task can be self-assessed using the mark scheme once it is complete.
Next, students are introduced to the basic word equation for a base and an acid -> salt plus water. Students can then practice finishing the word equations for a set of base and acid reactants, this task can also be marked and corrected using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. Students can now summarise what they have learned so far by completing a ‘fill-in-the-blank’ task, this work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
Lastly, students will complete a practical investigation to make their own salt crystals. The practical worksheet is provided, students can follow the method in pairs or small groups.
The plenary task requires students to write a list of key words that they have learned over the course of the ‘Acid & Alkali’ topic.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Biology GCSE, particularly the ‘Homeostasis’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
This lesson begins by students considering in pairs/groups the names of different methods of contraception they have already heard of, they can create a mind map in their book which can then be checked against the list provided.
Pupils will then watch a video which runs through some of the types of contraception out there and their pro’s and con’s, pupils will need to watch the video and note down as many advantages and disadvantages of these methods of contraception as they can. This task can be self-assessed using the answers provided.
In the next activity pupils will be given a card sort in pairs or in groups, they will need to read through the information on methods of contraception and complete a table to summarise how these methods work or prevent pregnancy as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
The next part of the lesson looks at the history of contraception, pupils will watch a video about Margaret Sanger - a progressive nurse in New York during the early 20th century. They will need to answer questions whilst watching the video, once finished their answers can be checked against the mark scheme provided.
The final task is a ‘quick check -silent 5’ task, pupils will need to answer the summary questions about what they have learnt this lesson into their books.
The plenary activity is for pupils to summarise what they have learnt this lesson in three sentences, using the list of key words that have been provided.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :
This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 B1.1 Module on ‘Cells’
For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience.
The lesson starts with an introduction to the definition of ‘specialised’, which follows on to define a ‘specialised cell’ as a cell that has special structures/features to help it carry out its job.
Students are then shown some diagrams of specialised cells and are shown a video, whilst watching the video they are asked to note down as many specalised cells as they can. This work can then be checked and corrected using the answers provided on the PowerPoint.
Students will now each be given a card of information about a the structural features and functions of certain specialised cells. Students will need to walk around the room, sharing information in order to complete a summary table.
Finally, students are asked to complete an ‘Assessment Task’, which is a set of exam-style questions based upon what they have learned the last two lessons. Students can write their answers in their books, the mark scheme for these questions is included so students can assess their work.
Lastly, students are asked to complete a ‘Job Advert’ for one of the specialised cells they have learned about this lesson, the advert should include a description of the job itself and the sort of traits required to perform the job.
The plenary task requires students to copy and complete a set of sentences to summarise what they have learned this lesson.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA AS-level Biology course, particularly the ‘Biological Molecules’ module.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA A-level Biology course please visit my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
A-Level lesson format: I teach in more of a lecture style compared to GCSE. In the majority of my A-level lessons the beginning portion of the lesson is mainly teacher-led, where students are expected to take notes onto a handout/in their books. This is then mixed in with student-led activities, as well as questions and exam prep.
You will find some of my slides have blank spaces for you to add more detail/descriptions/explanations. If you look at the ‘Notes’ section underneath each of these slides, you will find additional content which you can add in as you teach!
This lesson begins with a starter discussion to review the enzymes needed for DNA replication and the process of DNA replication itself. Students are then asked to make a list in their books of all of the biological processes that require energy.
Students are then taught to think of ATP as an ‘energy currency’ and on the following slide asked to define the parts of the structure of ATP before reviewing ATP’s function. Students should use the ‘ATP handout’ to take notes.
The next task asks students to answer a few questions on their mini whiteboards and discuss with a partner how ATP releases energy. Answers for self-assessment are on the next slide.
The following slides explain the synthesis, roles, and properties of ATP. You will find further details for these slides in the ‘notes’ section under each slide. Students are then encouraged to ‘think > pair > share’ some ideas of why ATP’s properties might be useful to the role of ATP in cells. Answers for self-assessment are on the following slide.
Students are then given an activity task to demonstrate knowledge of energy-requiring processes. Each student will be given a description of a process, these can be found at the end of the slideshow, there are five processes in total. Students should then work in small groups to teach each other the different processes and produce a table to represent what they’ve learned.
After completing the lecture and tasks students are given four summary questions to answer in their books and self or partner-assess. Students should then make note of the summary slide before concluding the lesson.
All resources are included. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the C2 1.1 unit on ‘The Periodic Table’.
For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience.
The lesson begins with an introduction to the elements found within Group 7 of the Periodic Table - the Halogens. Students will learn about some of the properties of these elements before each being given some information on the physical properties of one particular halogen. Students will then need to walk around the room and share information with each other in order to complete a summary table. This work can be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
Students will now need to focus on identifying trends with the halogen group, students will be given the melting points and boiling points of the halogen elements. Using this data they will need to answer a set of questions, this task can then be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
The next part of the lesson will focus on displacement reactions which occur amongst halogens, students will be shown a diagram which demonstrates how a more reactive halogen will displace a less reactive halogen. Students will now assess their knowledge of this topic by completing a set of word equations, this work can the be self-assessed using the mark scheme provided.
The plenary activity requires students to ‘Pick a Plenary’ - either summarise what they have learned in three sentences or write a definition for a set of key words which were learned this lesson.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This homework activity is designed for the KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 P1.1 Module on ‘Forces’
For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience.
This activity contains a set of differentiated questions, it also includes additional extra challenge tasks for higher ability students to complete. This worksheet could be used as a homework or as an extension/revision activity in class.
I have included a comprehensive mark scheme for teacher or self-assessment of the work, there are also details of grade boundaries which I use to RAG pupils work, a full explanation of how I do this is included.
Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know @swift_science_education or swift.education.uk@gmail.com, any feedback would be appreciated :)
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Chemistry GCSE, particularly the ‘Earth’s Atmosphere’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
The lesson begins with a video on the greenhouse effect, pupils will be supplied with some questions to answer whilst watching the video. Once complete this task can then be self-assessed using the answers provided. Pupils will then need to be required to complete a diagram of the greenhouse effect by adding in statements to the correct boxes, this work can also be self-assessed using the mark scheme.
Pupils will now think about the factors which have contributed to the rise in carbon dioxide in our atmosphere. Firstly they will need to ‘Think > Pair > Share’ their ideas of why there has been a sharp increase in CO2 over the last 100 years or so, pupils will then share their ideas with the class and some of the factors can be revaled via the PowerPoint presentation.
Pupils will now be given some information on models of global warming, using this information they will need to complete a worksheet. This task can be self/peer assessed using the answers provided on the PowerPoint. The last task is an exam-style question on the topic of the greenhouse effect, again students can self assess their work using the mark scheme.
The plenary task requires pupils to summarise what they have learned this lesson in three sentences.
All resources are included within the PowerPoint presentation, if you have any questions please email me at swift.education.uk@gmail.com. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated :) Thanks!
This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Trilogy Biology GCSE, particularly the ‘Ecology’ SoW.
For more lessons designed to meet specification points for the NEW AQA Trilogy specifications for Biology, Chemistry and Physics please see my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience
The first task involves pupils discussing the definitions for a set of ecological terms, pupils can write their ideas down in their books and then watching a video to fill in any blanks they were unsure of. Once this has been completed pupils can self-assess their answers using the mark scheme provided.
The next task is for pupils to think > pair> share about how animals are interdependent upon each other, they can write down their ideas as a brain storm in their books. Once this has been completed, pupils can self-assess their work using the answers provided.
Pupils will then be given some information on stable communities, they will need to read this information in pairs and then try and answer a set of questions. They can then self-assess their work, correcting anything they didn’t get correct using the answers provided.
Pupils will now be introduced to the difference between abiotic and biotic factors, the first task is for pupils to watch a video and sort the factors demonstrated in the video into two columns – abiotic vs. biotic. They will then be given a set of descriptions, pupils will firstly need to identify which factor is for a list provided and the second task is for pupils to identify whether this factor is biotic or abiotic. Pupils can complete this on the worksheet provided, once completed students can either self-assess or peer-assess their work, making any corrections if necessary.
The plenary task is for pupils to choose two organisms from the pictures on the PowerPoint slide, they will need to describe the difference in habitats between the organisms and compare the abiotic and biotic factors which affect their survival.
All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)
This is a lesson designed to meet specification points for the new Biology Trilogy 'Bioenergetics' scheme of work.
The lesson begins by focusing on the location of the main organs in the plant, students are then asked to match the name of the organs to their function. Once this work is self-assessed pupils will watch a video which will outline some of the adaptations a plant has that enables it to carry out photosynthesis.
Pupils are then introduced to the major tissues in the leaf of a plant and are given some information on the location, structure and function of these tissues. Using this information pupils are required to complete a worksheet labelling a cross-section of a leaf. Once finished, pupils can use the mark scheme within the PowerPoint presentation to check their work.
Students are then asked to consider why plants and the process of photosynthesis is so important. They are reminded of the fact that plants are needed to harness sunlight energy and synthesise organic molecules like glucose which not provides energy to the plant but to all organisms further up the food chain.
The final activity is a past-paper question worksheet that pupils should complete in silence, once finished they can either self-assess or peer-assess using the mark scheme provided.
The plenary is for students to summarise what they have learnt in the lesson by writing 3 facts, 2 key words and posing 1 question to their peers.
All resources are found at the end of the PowerPoint presentation. Thank you for purchasing :)