Simple lesson notes on bioaccumulation - used with year 10

Includes an experiment brief and assessment criteria. Based on old applied science GCSE, can be used to support students with their experiment write up skills. Write up sections: Title page Contents page Introduction Desirable properties Risk assessment Procedure Results Evaluation Conclusion Bibliography

explain what is meant by a double circulatory system 2. understand that the blood carries glucose molecules and oxygen to the muscles, and waste products such as carbon dioxide away from muscles 3. relate the components of the blood to their functions, including: a. red blood cells – transport oxygen b. white blood cells – fighting infections c. platelets – blood clotting at injury sites d. plasma – transporting nutrients (e.g. glucose and amino acids), antibodies, hormones and waste (carbon dioxide and urea) 4. understand how red blood cells are adapted to their function, limited to: a. packed with haemoglobin (to bind oxygen) b. no nucleus (more space for haemoglobin) c. biconcave shape (increased surface area for oxygen exchange) 5. describe and name the main structures and blood vessels of the heart including the left and right atria and ventricles, vena cava, aorta, pulmonary vein, pulmonary artery, coronary arteries and valves 6. describe the function of valves in the heart and veins 7. understand how tissue fluid is formed in capillary beds and that it assists the exchange of chemicals by diffusion between capillaries and tissues, to include oxygen, carbon dioxide, glucose and urea.

What are genes and how do they affect the way that organisms develop? Why can people look like their parents, brothers and sisters, but not be identical to them? How can and should genetic information be used? How can we use our knowledge of genes to prevent disease? How is a clone made?

Coursework graph drawing and results analysis - linked to assessment criteria

Cell Structure and Function Starter - Made for year 7 but can be used with any KS3

Used with bottom set year 8/9, includes homework.

Match up part of cell to its function

Students to have a laminated copy of this while completing an experiment write up. Could be used alongside the peer assessment sheet where students can rpovide formative feedback to each other and areas for improvement.

Could be printed out on coloured paper to stick into student books

Learning from the natural environment lesson for KS4

New scientific technologies summary powerpoint

Stem Cells - word map. Support students to understand the term/summarise the keyword. Particularly useful with SEN students.

Stem cells Lesson

Specialised cells card sort - year 7

Protein Synthesis lesson for use with KS4

Questions to guide students through independent learning project on life on earth. Including: Complexity Extinction Natural selection Evolution Could be used as a homework project or computer room lesson.

Digestive System Match up activity. Great starter/Plenary Stage --> Organ --> Process

Extended response question - peer assessment sheet