AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis: The Endocrine System for Foundation Tier Students. Visual lesson with GCSE Exam questions embedded and close alignment to GCSE specification to support exam success.

Visual lesson depicting diffusion and osmosis in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (combined science) for Bacterial and Viral diseases with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting fighting disease (antibiotics vs. painkillers) in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for fighting diseases with antibiotics and painkillers using GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. The lesson includes 2 truths, 1 lie for students to complete.

This lessons focus is the health implications of alcohol, linking to reaction time and foetal alcohol syndrome disorders (FASDs). These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. The lesson follows aspects the national curriculum and could be useful think points for KS3 science, PSHE, Assemblies etc. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Structured lesson focussing on magnification calculations cells in a scaffolded way highly supportive for LPA/MPA students. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for microscopy calculations with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting culturing microorganisms cells in a highly visual, supported way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for culturing microorganisms with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. The lesson has an integrated practical instruction worksheet to support all students, and is especially effective for SEND learners.

This lessons focus is the food tests of carbohydrates and lipids and how to apply them in a practical setting for AQA GCSE Biology. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (B1 - Organisation) with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. The lesson includes a dual-coded integrated instruction method worksheet to support student agency in the laboratory. Practical inquiry must first undergo risk assessments in your department and be performed only with trained professionals, I accept no responsibility for what is done following the download of this resource - this resource is an example only and teacher’s must ensure their own safety measures are followed. I take no responsibility for practical elements of this lesson – teachers must complete their own risk assessments and are entirely responsible for the safety of students. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

This lessons focus is the food tests of starch and sugar and how to apply them in a practical setting for AQA GCSE Biology. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (B1 - Organisation) with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. The lesson includes a dual-coded integrated instruction method worksheet to support student agency in the laboratory. Practical inquiry must first undergo risk assessments in your department and be performed only with trained professionals, I accept no responsibility for what is done following the download of this resource - this resource is an example only and teacher’s must ensure their own safety measures are followed. I take no responsibility for practical elements of this lesson – teachers must complete their own risk assessments and are entirely responsible for the safety of students. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis: The Endocrine System for Foundation Tier Students. Visual lesson with GCSE Exam questions embedded and close alignment to GCSE specification to support exam success.

This lesson includes content following AQA GCSE Biology Specification for the structure and function of xylem and phloem (AKA the vascular bundle). The lesson includes many activities for a range of abilities, including GCSE mini whiteboard questions, match-up activities, and a exam questions to support exam accessibility. This lesson is appropriate for a range of groups, with SEND-friendly approach reducing cognitive overload in a challenging topic.

This lesson outlines the factors affecting the rate of transpiration for AQA GCSE Biology/combined science. The resource includes visual scaffolds to support learner progress and retention of key information. The resource is particularly effective for SEND learners. Image credits: Adobe stock (copyright-free)

Visual lesson depicting the nervous system for all abilities, works particularly well for LPA/MPAs. The content follows AQA GCSE specification (Homeostasis - Biology Paper 2).

Highly visual lesson on photosynthesis for KS3 students. A variety of tasks keep students engaged and motivated, resulting in strong uptake of key ideas.

AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis: Diabetes and Treatment for Foundation Tier Students. Visual lesson with GCSE Exam questions embedded and close alignment to GCSE specification to support exam success.

Visual lesson depicting diffusion and osmosis in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for diffusion and osmosis with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

This lessons focus is on the skeletal system in line with the national curriculum for KS3 students. The lesson includes content on the skeletal system, worksheets and several activities for students to complete throughout the lesson including whiteboard quizes and red amber green knowlegde checks. . These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs but is effectively scaffolded for LPA students too. The lesson follows the national curriculum with GCSE Exam-style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

This lessons focus is on aerobic respiration for AQA GCSE Biology. The lesson includes content on aerobic respiration, worksheets and several activities for students to complete throughout the lesson including whiteboard quizes and red amber green knowlegde checks. . These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs but is effectively scaffolded for LPA students too. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (B2 - Organisation) with GCSE Exam style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

This lessons focus is on the digestive system structures and inhalation/exhalation for AQA GCSE Biology. The lesson includes content on the structure of the digestive system and organ functions, worksheets and several activities for students to complete throughout the lesson. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. This lesson is geared towards MPA-HPAs but is effectively scaffolded for LPA students too. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (B2) with GCSE Exam style questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Clear and visual worksheet with incrementally reduced scaffold for extended writing for AQA GCSE Biology: testing for starch, protein, lipids, and sugars. This is a great resource for EAL learners and LPAs to build confidence in their extended response.

This lessons focus is the impact of smoking on the respiratory system, linking the KS3 national curriculum with aspects of AQA GCSE Biology. These lessons are all visual lessons which support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification in line with the respiratory system (B1 - Organisation) with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout, as well as a number of other fun and engaging activities to support learner agency and exam paper accessibility. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.