A complete lesson covering AQA Biology required practical 8- plant growth responses (tropisms). The lesson the uses a video and various information slides to introduce different methods for the practical depending upon the hypothesis chosen. This includes a variety of review activities The reminder of the lesson focuses on analysing the outcomes of the experiment including a worksheet and various exam questions All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering section 4.5.4.2 of the AQA Biology GCSE specification- industrial uses of plant hormones The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering earlier content from the GCSE. The lesson then covers the uses of auxins, gibberellins and ethene including a series of quick quizzes. This section also revises the main roles of the three hormones. There is then a summary activity. The lesson then moves onto a quiz followed by experimental uses of the hormones. The lesson closes with a series of review activities including exam questions All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.5.4.1 of the AQA GCSE biology specification- Plant hormones control and coordination The lesson starts by introducing plant hormones using notes and a video. It then moves onto tropisms. This is assessed using review questions The lesson then looks at an experiment, with review questions. The next step is to review gibberellins and ethene with an exam question to sumarise There is then a worksheet looking at another experiment with review questions and answers The lesson closes with two exam questions All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.5.3.3 of the AQA GCSE biology specification- treating kidney failure with dialysis and transplant. The lesson starts with 7 retrieval questions from the Biology course. It then moves to some quick activities covering the role of the kidney and the filter. It the discusses kidney failure and introduces dialysis and transplant as treatments. There is then a matching exercise where students need to define some key terms. This is followed by some more review questions and an exam style question looking at rejection. The lesson then looks at the pros and cons of the two treatments and students complete a worksheet. The next activity is another worksheet including a case study of a patient with kidney failure. This includes a series of questions, with extension, to consolidate and extend understanding The lesson closes with another long answer exam style question All answers and worksheets provided

A complete lesson covering part of the AQA GCSE Biology specification section 4.5.3.3- ADH and Kidney function. The lesson starts with a retrieval start from previous content in the course. The lesson then looks briefly at glands around the body, before recapping filtration. Then there is an exam question covering kidney function and then a review activity The lesson then moves to look at ADH and the role it plays. The is followed by review questions The lesson closes with a pair of exam questions on ADH and its role in the kidney All answers included

A complete lesson covering part of AQA GCSE Biology section 4.5.3.3 Maintaining water and nitrogen balance in the body. The lesson starts with 7 retrieval questions based on paper 1 of AQA Biology. It then moves onto the water balance and the ways in which the body loses and gains water. The lesson then looks at osmosis and cells with some review questions. The next activity looks at the way the filter works with an optional diagram of the kidney to label. Again with review questions and an exam question. The final part of the lesson looks at the filtrate and the way it differs from blood. The lesson closes with an exam question All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.5.2.3 of the AQA Biology specification- the eye, its function and defects. Though would suit other awarding bodies GCSE courses. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering content from paper 1 of AQA physics GCSE. There are then a few short activities recapping the structure of the brain, the structure of the eye and the function of the eye’s structures. The lesson then looks at the process of accommodation in healthy eyes and how this brings images into focus. Students then answer some summary questions. The lesson then looks at myopia and hyperopia including how they are caused and then the use of lenses to treat them. Students then complete a worksheet (included) summing up the two eye defects and their treatment. The final part of the lesson is a series of exam questions covering the content from the lesson All answers included. A total of 24 slides

The assembly starts by explaining what looking forward means in terms of focusing on the future and being open to change. It then looks at new beginnings and offers some examples (e.g. new school year) The assembly then looks at the challenges involved in a new beginning and how they can be overcome. There are then three examples of people who have faced and overcome a new beginning- Serena Williams, Maya Angelou and Benjamin Pritchard The assembly closes with some final thoughts about the inevitability of change and how to grab it The final slide is a quote from Doc Brown from Back to the Future regarding how the future isn’t written yet

A set of physics revision or retrieval activities with answers. Could be used as homework tasks / starter Each one comprises a range of 20 questions covering topics in AQA Physics paper 1 When completing students tick the relevant box whether they were able to answer on what they remember (brain) or by using a textbook or revision guide (book). Teachers can then use this to target additional activities. Later activities repeat questions which again adds to the retrieval aspect of the tasks

A complete lesson covering the objectives from AQA Biology and trilogy on translocation in plants. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering topics from B1 and B2 It then looks at the transport of sugars using aphids as a hook. It then links this to photosynthesis. This is summed using using some knowledge checking questions and an exam question The lesson then moves on to phloem and their structure comparing them to xylem. There are some questions and a Venn diagram activity. There are then some quick AfL questions followed by an exam question. the lesson closes with an application activity looking at the damage done to trees by herbivores eating their bark All resources and answers provided

A complete lesson covering the objectives from AQA Biology and Trilogy covering cancer and risk factors for non-infectious diseases. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering a variety of topics from AQA Biology module 2- organisation. Answers included It then moves onto to look at the two types of tumour and how they differ. Includes a video and a summary activity. The lesson then looks at the different risk factors again with summary activity The lesson then moves on to look at the difference between correlation and cause The lesson closes with some exam questions

A complete lesson covering how to calculate bond energies. This lesson would support both the trilogy GCSE and the separate Chemistry course. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering a variety of topics form molecules 1-4 with answers It then recaps endo and exothermic reactions with examples including a video It then covers what is meant by a bond energy using a variety of examples. Students then work through some examples The lesson then moves onto calculating overall energy changes in reactions before going through some examples. There are then some independent examples for students to work through with answers The lesson finishes with some exam question examples All resources provided

A complete lesson covering the structure and function of digestive enzymes from AQA Biology and Trilogy B2- Organisation. It starts with a retrieval starter covering content from B1 and earlier in B2 It then goes over enzymes, their digestive function and the lock and key mechanism. This is then recorded through an information hunt (sheet and questions included). Answers provided. The lesson then looks at human digestive enzymes with a summary table to complete. This is then re-caped trjough 9 quick questions There are then a series of exam questions to cover the content from earlier in the lesson. Answers included The final activity is an example 6 mark question with mark scheme All required resources are in the PPT or as separate files

A complete lesson covering the diet and its link to disease from the AQA Biology organisation topic It includes: A retrieval starter covering previous lessons from organisation A recap of micro and macro nutrients with an information hunt activity (resource sheet included) Questions about dietary intake for different groups of people Deficiency diseases matching exercise Retrieval quiz Calculating BMI with practice questions Mortality statistics for CHD with associated questions Lifestyle factors affecting CHD- activity to complete Exam question based on risk factors for CHD Two longer answer exam questions with answers

A PowerPoint for an assembly on study skills. Aimed principally at KS4 and year 9 but could also be helpful with KS3 It is 18 slides long with presenter notes on the majority of slides It starts by discussing why studying is so important before moving onto a series of tips around good study habits (set goals, plan time, location). It then looks at 6 different evidence led strategies including flash cards, interleaving and dual coding The assembly closes by considering the importance of practice but also looking at mental and physical health

An assembly for the start of year about bhow to make good progress at school. It opens looking at potential and what it means It then moves onto confidence, perseverance and challenge Each section is supported by inspirational quotes from famous men and women It then looks at four specific examples of people who have over come challenges (Bethany Hamilton, Van Gogh, Helen Keller and Emily Blunt) The assembly closes by addressing a common student complaint- I don’t need xxxxxx so why do I need to study it. It looks at a series of careers that have been ‘invented’ since I left school in 1998

A complete final revision lesson covering the content from AQA GCSE Trilogy Science Physics paper 2 The lesson covers: Forces Waves Magnetism and electromagnetism Radiation RPA Waves RPA Acceleration RPA Extension RPA Includes a variety of retrieval activities and exam questions All answers provided and all activities are within the PPT (36 slides in total)

A complete lesson revising sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.1 of the AQA trilogy Physics specification- current, potential difference and resistance and series and parallel circuits. The lesson includes lots of retrieval type activities and exam questions The lesson covers: Circuit symbols Types of circuit IV characteristics The resistance of a wire required practical Various calculations Plugs and electrical safety Answers provided and all activities are within the PPT