A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about orbits, how their instantaneous velocity impacts their orbital radius and stability and how to calculate orbital speeds. Learning objective: Explain why orbital speeds change during elliptical orbits. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: I can describe how orbital speeds change with the size of the orbit. I can compare the different types of orbits. I can calculate orbital speeds. Powerpoint contains 28 slides. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.

A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the process of genetic engineering using restriction and ligase enzymes. Examples of its use in insulin production and how this has improved crop production. Progress checks are available following each success criteria Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Learning objective: Evaluate the use of genetic engineering… By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: I can identify the enzymes responsible in genetic engineering. I can describe the process of genetic engineering. I can explain why genetic engineering is important. Powerpoint contains 22 slides. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.

A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about how current can be induced in a wire, the factors that influence the magnitude of this current and how it is used in industry. Progress checks are available following each success criteria Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Learning objective: Develop an understanding of how electricity can be generated. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: I can identify how current can be generated in a wire. I can describe factors that influence the current generated. I can evaluate the best way to generate electricity. Powerpoint contains 22 slides. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.

A series of 3 lessons which teach students the principles of industrial fermentation. **Lesson 1: Bacteria and yoghurt ** Learning objective: Evaluate the conditions needed for bacteria to thrive and produce insulin / yoghurt. Success criteria: Identify the steps of yogurt production. Describe the role of bacteria in fermentation. Evaluate the use of industrial fermenters. 21 slides. Lesson 2: Yeast and bread Learning objective: Explain why yeast is used in the process of manufacturing bread. Success criteria: Identify the equation for fermentation. Describe how bread is made. Explain why people don’t become drunk from eating bread… 8 slides Lesson 3: practical investigation Learning objective: Analyse how factors affect the growth of yeast and justify your conclusions. Success criteria: I can identify independent and dependent variables. I can describe control variables that will impact the investigation. I can evaluate how temperature affects growth. 23 slides Each activity offered is differentiated and each lesson includes progress checks. Past paper questions are also included to ensure adequate challenge is set to students. Content was made for iGCSE students for edexcel 9-1 combined science.

A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about Fleming’s Left Hand Rule, the motor effect and applying this to a simple motor. Students will also be able to use the F = BIL equation quantify the amount of force experienced by a wire. Progress checks are available following each success criteria Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Learning objective: Use and apply the left hand rule in order to justify the movement of a wire within a magnetic field. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: I can identify the components of the left hand rule. I can justify the motion of the wire based on the rule. I can explain why motors are able to spin. Powerpoint contains 22 slides and a collection of past paper questions including the marking scheme.

A comprehension lesson that teaches students about factors that contribute towards crop yield. A hook from the film the martian is used as he has to find a way of surviving for additional days without supplied food. Progress checks are available following each success criteria Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Learning objective: Justify changes that can be made to increase crop yield and predict future results. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: I can identify factors that improve crop yield. I can explain why these factors improve crop yield. I can evaluate the use of pest control methods. Powerpoint contains 20 slides.

Created for the Applied Science iBTEC level 3 course international. Unit 14: Genetics and Genetic engineering. B: Explore how the process of cell division in eukaryotic cells contributes to genetic variation The resource contains: A powerpoint slideshow containing 67 slides - contains a slideshow animaton for mitosis to support understanding, videos and checkpoints where students can add to their coursework. A brief accompanied with a writing frame underneath for students to implement their ideas. An observation record sheet which just needs their names added for convenience. An assessment record sheet, fitted with the details needed for 14B. Tasks are differentitated to meet the needs of learners.

A comprehensive lesson which will teach students about mutations and the role of siRNA Contains differentiated tasks in order to meet the needs of different learners. Learning objective: Analyze the impact of mutations on gene expression, protein structure and function, and organismal traits, considering both beneficial and harmful effects. Success criteria: I can define mutations and explain why mutations affect the produced protein. Critically evaluate the role of siRNA and RISC in regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level, emphasizing their impact on mRNA stability, translation efficiency, and cellular processes. 3. I can critically assess the ethical considerations surrounding siRNA-based therapies, addressing concerns about potential unintended consequences and the manipulation of gene expression. Contains 17 slides and a lesson plan I used this resource to teach the Pearson international BTEC level 3 unit 14A genetics course.

A comprehensive lesson which will teach students about the process of transcription and translation Contains support slides to aid learners. Differentiated tasks in order to meet the needs of different learners. Learning objective: Analyze the intricate molecular mechanisms of transcription and translation, explaining how genetic information flows from DNA to RNA and ultimately to functional proteins. Success criteria: I can describe the different types of RNA within a cell and relate this to their location. I can justify why RNA plays an interconnecting role within the cell. I can predict and evaluate the effects of a mutation from the DNA code to the entire cell. Contains 23 slides and a lesson plan I used this resource to teach the Pearson international BTEC level 3 unit 14A genetics course.

A comprehensive double lesson which will teach students about DNA structure and DNA replication. Contains support slides to aid learners. Differentiated tasks in order to meet the needs of different learners. Learning objective: Evaluate the roles of enzymes in DNA replication Success criteria: I can identify the components of nucleotides. I can describe the structure of DNA and RNA I can compare the structure of DNA and RNA I can identify the enzymes and proteins present during DNA replication. I can describe the process of DNA replication. I can explain what is meant by the semi conservative hypothesis. Contains 18 slides and a lesson plan I used this resource to teach the Pearson international BTEC unit 14A genetics course.

A comprehension lesson that teaches students how to measure force using practical equipment as well as calculate resultant forces. Progress checks are available following each success criteria Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Learning objective: Develop an understanding of how forces interact within a pair or multiples in perpendicular directions. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: State how forces are represented. Describe how to calculate the resultant force. Calculate forces in horizontal and vertical directions. Powerpoint contains 30 slides.

A comprehension lesson that teaches students how to measure speed by using the formula triangle with some reference to practical applications. Support sheets are also included to guide students should it be needed. Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. By the end of the lesson students should be able to: Success criteria: I can calculate speed using the equation triangle. I can analyse how to measure speed effectively using specific equipment I can justify why objects appear to be travelling faster or slower with reference to relative motion. Learning objective: To apply the idea of speed to real life instances. Powerpoint contains 18 slides and a lesson plan is also attached.

A comprehension lesson that teaches students how to create and analyse Sankey Diagrams. The concept is introduced in the context of money to firstly engage the students (dirham currency is used as the students I taught were in the UAE, however, this should be fairly simple to understand as it is labelled below). Support sheets are also included to guide students should it be needed. Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Progress checks are placed after each success criteria checkpoint to assess understanding. By the end of the lesson students should be able to: Success criteria: I can critically analyse a Sankey diagram to identify quantifiable components. I can construct and adapt Sankey diagrams I can calculate efficiency of a system from its Sankey diagram. Learning objective: Develop and interpret Sankey diagrams to visualize and analyze complex data flows. Powerpoint contains 33 slides and a lesson plan is also attached.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science: Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Biology I Success criteria: Identify some of the main bones in the body. Describe what is meant by different fractures. Explain why children are more likely to break their bones.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science: Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Biology I Success criteria: I can identify different structures within a plant. I can describe the uses of the parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma I can explain why these tissues are effective at their function.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II Learning aim B: Understand the effects of physiological diseases and disorders and associated treatments Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience. Physiological disease / disorder used: Cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body Consists of 9 slides Slides were designed on Powerpoint and includes minor guidance on how to structure their coursework. Success criteria: I can identify the symptoms of depression. I can describe the cause of depression. I can explain why biological molecules relate to depression.

Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body Consists of 52 slides Slides were designed on Powerpoint and includes minor guidance on how to structure their coursework. Success criteria: To recall that cancer is the formation of malignant cells which reproduce uncontrollably. To describe the physiological cause of cancer. To justify why cancer is difficult to treat.