Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Food Security and Farming. In this lesson pupils will state what food security is, explain some factors affecting food security and discuss how food production can be made more efficient. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Comprehension questions -Task boxes -Fishing quotas discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Biotechnology https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12857082 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/food-security-and-farming-gcse-biology-aqa-12648998

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on The Carbon Cycle. In this lesson pupils will explain how atmospheric carbon is fixed, describe ways in which carbon is released into the atmosphere and explain the effects of human activity on this cycle. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Note taking exercise -Discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Decay and Biogas https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12854842 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-carbon-cycle-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12974769

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on The Water Cycle. In this lesson pupils will describe the water cycle and learn water cycle keywords. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords task (vocabulary: water cycle, evaporation, transpiration, condensation and precipitation) -Task boxes -Note taking exercise -Higher ability task with questions linking this topic to previous topics -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson The Carbon Cycle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12983967 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-water-cycle-gcse-biology-aqa-12974764

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Decay and Biogas. In this lesson pupils will explain the factors affecting the rate of decay, describe the role of decomposers in the carbon cycle and describe how biogas is produced and how it is used. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Matching task -Comprehension questions -Note taking exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Global Warming https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12856519 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/decay-and-biogas-gcse-biology-aqa-12646900

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Pyramids of Biomass and Biomass Transfer. In this lesson pupils will explain why there is less biomass further up the food chain, draw pyramids of biomass to the correct scale and explain why pyramids of numbers and pyramids of biomass can look different. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Numeracy questions -Drawing a pyramid of biomass to scale -Note taking slide -Discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Food Security and Farming https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12984074 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/pyramids-of-biomass-gcse-biology-aqa-12648627

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Protecting Ecosystems. In this lesson pupils will list some ways that we can protect ecosystems and discuss the pros and cons of conservation methids. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Discussion exercise -Matching task -Handout sheet task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Deforestation https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12856543 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/deforestation-and-conservation-gcse-biology-aqa-12974751

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Biotechnology. In this lesson pupils will describe what mycoprotein is, explain in more detail how bacteria can be genetically engineered to produce human insulin and discuss genetic modification of crops. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Comprehension questions -Task boxes -Note taking exercise -Order the steps -Walk through exercise -Handout sheet -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Return to the start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12858914 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/biotechnology-gcse-biology-aqa-12649198

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Antibiotic Resistance is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/antibiotic-resistant-bacteria-lesson-gcse-biology-13049131 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on antibiotic resistance for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows on from Evolution (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12557498) Content Covered: -Emergence of resistant strains by mutation -Population growth of antibiotic resistant bacteria through natural selection -Misuse of antibiotics -Development of new antibiotics Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Cloning is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cloning-lesson-gcse-biology-13048214 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on cloning for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows on from Evolution. (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12557498) Next topic Genetic Engineering: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12633773 Content Covered: -Revision of meristems and therapeutic cloning from previous topics -Tissue culture cloning -Cuttings -Artificial twinning -Cloning adult animals -Bioethics of cloning Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Genetic Engineering is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/genetic-engineering-lesson-gcse-biology-13048047 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on genetic engineering for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows on from Cloning. (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12625511) Next topic Fossils and Classification https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12634123 COVER IMAGE: Ingrid Moen (et al) Gene expression in tumor cells and stroma in dsRed 4T1 tumors in eGFP-expressing mice with and without enhanced oxygenation.  BMC Cancer. 2012 Content Covered: -Uses for genetic engineering -GM crops -Pros and cons of genetic modification -Gene therapy -Genetic engineering method overview -Insulin producing bacteria -Genetic modification of multicellular organisms Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Fossils is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/fossils-lesson-gcse-biology-13048547 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on fossils and classification for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows on from Evolution. (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12557498). Content Covered: -Linnaean classification system -Changes in the classification system over time -The three domain system -How fossils form -The origin of life theories -The binomial system -How to use evolutionary trees Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on The Carbon Cycle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-carbon-cycle-lesson-gcse-biology-12983967 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on the carbon cycle for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. Content Covered: -Forms of carbon in living organisms -Recap of photosynthesis -Carbon movement through the food chain -Carbon release by respiration -Carbon release by decomposers -Carbon release by combustion -Overview of the carbon cycle -Guide to identifying processes in carbon cycle diagrams Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Biotic and Abiotic Factors is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/abiotic-and-biotic-factors-lesson-gcse-biology-12983809 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on abiotic and biotic factors for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows on from Competition and Adaptation (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12635825) Content Covered: -Types of abiotic factors -Adaptation to abiotic factors -Effect of changes in abiotic factors -Effect of abiotic factors on plants -Changes in biotic factors and the effect on an ecosystem -Examples of cane toads and grey squirrels Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Environmental Change is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/environmental-change-lesson-gcse-biology-12983955 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on environmental change for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows on from Food Chains and Trophic Levels (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12636420) Content Covered: -Meaning of distribution of organisms -Environmental changes causing distribution changes -Types of environmental changes -Examples of how temperature, soil composition, pollution and water availability can lead to distribution changes -Seasonal factors, geographic factors and human activity Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Food Webs and Trophic Levels is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/food-webs-and-trophic-levels-lesson-gcse-biology-12863019 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on food chains and trophic levels for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. Content Covered: -Food chains and food webs -Producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers and tertiary consumers -Biomass -Predators and prey -Trophic levels -Herbivores, carnivores and omnivores -Apex predators -Predator/prey cycles Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Competition and Adaptation is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/competition-lesson-gcse-biology-12858914 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on competition and adaptation for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. Content Covered: -Competition for resources -Structural adaptation -Behavioural adaptation -Functional adaptation -Adaptation of microorganisms -Interdependence -Stable communities Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on The Water Cycle is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-water-cycle-lesson-gcse-biology-12983959 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on the water cycle for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. Content Covered: -Evaporation and transpiration -Condensation and cloud formation -Precipitation -Overview of the water cycle Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Global Warming is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/global-warming-lesson-gcse-biology-12856519 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on global warming for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. Content Covered: -What is global warming? -Sea levels rising -More frequent extreme weather -Loss of biodiversity -Changes in species distribution -Natural greenhouse effect -Climate change caused by human activity -Carbon dioxide and methane Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Biotechnology is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/biotechnology-lesson-gcse-biology-12857082 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on biotechnology for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows on from Food Security and Farming (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12648627) Content Covered: -Genetically engineering bacteria to produce human insulin -Genetically engineering crops -Producing meat substitutes from fungi (mycoprotein) Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.