A lesson topic for KS3 Biologists on respiration, bones and muscles. A revision lesson is included with a revision placemat worksheet. A game of ‘grudge ball’ is also included. Lesson topics include: Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration Comparing aerobic with anaerobic respiration The human skeleton Bones and muscles Antagonistic muscle pairs Revision lesson

Based on the KS3 AQA curriculum. Includes PowerPoints, differentiated worksheets, homework, a test and a markscheme. Lesson topics include: Plant structure and photosynthesis Adaptations of leaves Stomata and guard cells Variegated leaf investigation Light intensity pondweed practical Plant reproduction Pollination Seed dispersal Included are three homework tasks: Exam Question on variegated leaves Exam Question on seed dispersal An open / creative tasks to design your own wind-dispersed seed

A full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a year 12 Biology class studying the OCR Biology A specification. This lesson is from the unit 4.2.2 Classication and Evolution , from specification point g “the diferent types of adaptatons of organisms to their environment” This resource contains: A retrieval starter Easy to deliver direct instruction slides on the types of adaptation A video hook demonstrating each type of adaptation Hand signal check for understanding Checkpoint MCQs from exams A reading comprehension task on adaptations in polar bears, with a guided student task Easy to deliver direct instruction slides on convergent evolution A case study on European / Maruspial moles Exam questions Guided self assessment

A lesson on peat bogs based on the AQA GCSE Biology syllabus. The lesson resource contains: A “5 in 5” style starter An interesting lesson hook Direct instruction on peat bogs as carbon sinks An embedded video from a news report on the destruction of peat Reading comprehension task: A link to an online article with beautiful illustrations, and a printed copy of the text from this link that students can follow along with A hand signal quiz to check for understanding Exam style questions with mark schemes A ‘write to your local MP’ task, with guided peer assessment A plenary task ‘Give me 5’

A GCSE lesson on the structure and properties of graphite, from the unit on giant covalent molecules. This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 9 class, and was made to build resilience in answering exam questions. The resource contains: A ‘5 in 5’ style starter A brief retrieval practice Direct instruction on the structure of graphite Quick checkpoints using exam questions A ‘fill in the blanks’ activity on the structure of graphite Direct instruction on the properties of graphite Teacher modelled responses to exam questions around the properties of graphite A student worksheet used to develop exam technique Exam questions for student independent practice Mark schemes and model answers

8 lessons from the communicable disease topic from the AQA GCSE Biology curriculum. Lesson titles are as follows: Pathogens and bacterial diseases (salmonella, gonorrhoea) Viral diseases (measles, AIDS, tobacco mosaic virus) Fungal diseases (athlete’s foot, rose black spot) Protist diseases (malaria) Human primary defence responses Components of blood White blood cells and the immune response Vaccinations

A topic on cell transport from the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. Lessons include: Cell transport (diffusion, osmosis, active transport) with a specific focus on examples in root hair cells Rate of diffusion, with a practical on how temperature affects the rate of diffusion Calculating surface area to volume ratio Gas exchange in fish gills Gas exchange in alveoli Active transport, with a specific focus on absorption of glucose across the small intestine Required Practical on osmosis in potatoes A review of the required practical on osmosis in potatoes

This resource is based on the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. It was designed for a lower set year 9 class and used as a support sheet throughout the unit. However, it was also used successfully with a higher ability year 11 class as a revision tool for upcoming exams. This resource is an A3 knowledge organiser that contains information about: How ionic bonds are formed The properties of ionic compounds (description and explanation) How covalent bonds are formed A brief overview of dot-and-cross diagrams The properties of small covalent molecules (description and explanation)

This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This lesson covers: Extinction - what is it? What are the major causes of extinction? Fossil evidence for extinction Fossil formation - how are fossils formed? This is a full 1 hour lesson and contains: A 5-in-5 style retrieval starter A careers link A lesson hook An embedded video Exam questions with modeled answers A simple board game for students to play (you will need dice) Discussions A variety of checkpoints (multiple choice, hand signals) A plenary task

This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification. This lesson covers: What is variation? What is the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation? What are examples of continuous and discontinuous variation? Which examples of variation are controlled by genetic or environmental factors? This is a full 1 hour lesson resource which contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval style starter A lesson hook Direct instruction slides (low cognitive load, dual coding) Guided student discussions Teacher models Frequent checkpoints (quizzes, multiple choice hand signals) A Venn diagram with answers Written student responses Modeled answers A student group activity A written plenary task

Designed for students studying the AQA GCSE Chemistry syllabus, although also suitable for AQA GCSE Combined Science students. This is an A3 Knowledge Organiser which details the following: How to read a periodic table What a ‘group’ tells us in the periodic table Atomic structure Position of alkali metals, halogens, noble gases and transition metals in the periodic table Trends in reactivity of alkali metals Trends in reactivity of halogens Why noble gases are inert Physical and chemical properties of transition metals

This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This is a full 1 hour lesson which contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval style starter A discussion and video as a lesson hook Direct instruction slides on selective breeding Guided student discussions with feedback A visual, step-by-step instruction of selectively breeding flowers A ‘teacher model’ slide which models how to answer exam questions on selective breeding Written exam questions (with scaffolds) for students to complete independently A printout for students to respond to exam questions on A written plenary task (exam question) with feedback

This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification. This lesson covers the Linnaean classification system, the binomial naming system, and the three-domain system of classification. This is a full 1 hour lesson which contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval style starter A lesson hook Direct instruction slides on classification An embedded video (catchy song!) Guided student discussions Plenty of checkpoints (e.g. multiple choice hand signal questions) Visual teacher-led models Student written tasks Exam questions with scaffolds, and modeled answers A written plenary

A revision mat for a KS3 class studying electricity and magnetism. This revision placemat is designed for a top set year 8 class. This revision placemat covers: Circuit symbols The role of each component in a circuit The rules for current in series and parallel circuits Potential difference Drawing voltmeters in parallel Resistance Static electricity in terms of electrons / distribution of charge Magnetism - attraction and repulsion Magnetic fields Electromagnetism (what is it, how can the strength be changed, what are the uses)

A game of ‘grudge ball’. 21 multiple choice questions (3 rounds) with answers. Contains rules slide. This was designed for a KS3 class (top set year 8), but could be suitable for lower ability KS4. Contains questions on: Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration Fermentation Tendons, ligaments and cartilage Antagonistic muscles The skeleton Rules There are 7 teams. Every team starts with 6 points. Each team takes in turns answering a multiple choice question. A correct answer is worth 2 points. A correct answer means a team member can try to land the ball in the basket. A goal is worth 1 extra point.

A game of ‘grudge ball’ designed for a KS3 revision lesson on electricity and magnetism. A multiple choice quiz style game with a twist. The topics included in this revision quiz are: Circuit symbols The role of each component in a circuit Current, including rules for current in series and parallel circuits Potential difference Resistance Static electricity Magnetism Electromagnets Rules: There are 7 teams. Every team starts with 6 points. Each team takes in turns answering a multiple choice question. A correct answer is worth 2 points. A correct answer means a team member can try to land the ball in the basket. A goal is worth 1 extra point. With their points, students can choose to: Add points to their score Deduct the points from another team A mixture of both

A full 1 hour lesson on food chains designed for a higher ability year 7 class. This could be taught to any KS3 class, of any ability, with minor tweaks. This lesson contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval style starter An embedded video clip from Zootopia A retrieval practice from primary school - matching key terms e.g. predator/prey to their definitions A directed student discussion on food chains Direct instruction slides on food chains Checkpoints Student independent tasks writing simple food chains Direct instruction on trophic levels A true or false quiz on food chains and trophic levels An independent task with a printable worksheet - drawing a food chain and naming the trophic levels A whiteboard quiz A written plenary task

A full 1 hour KS3 lesson on current in series and parallel circuits. This lesson was designed for a top set year 8 class, but could be easily adapted for another KS3 class of lower or mixed ability. This lesson involves a short practical task (could be removed if you wished). For this practical each group will need 1 cell or power pack, 1 ammeter, 2 lamps, 5 wires. This lesson contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval starter Retrieval practice hand signals quiz on circuit symbols Retrieval practice written quiz on series vs. parallel circuits Direct instruction on the rules for current in series and parallel circuits, including models Checkpoints (for cold calling) An independent worksheet to apply the rules on current in series / parallel circuits Modeled answers Practical activity with broken down instructions Written plenary

This revision place mat was designed for a lower ability year 11 group studying the topic ‘homeostasis’. This resources covers the following topics from AQA GCSE Combined Science: Structure of a neurone Reflex arc Ruler drop test method for reaction time Endocrine system - matching hormones to glands Blood glucose control (foundation tier only, no glucagon) Diabetes (type 1 vs. type 2)