Visual lesson depicting vaccination against pathogenic diseases in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for vaccinations 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.

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 drug development in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for drug development 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 also includes a fun drug development board game activity which is highly effective for engaging students, especially LPA/MPAs.

Visual lesson depicting fighting pathogenic diseases in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for fighting pathogenic diseases with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson includes primary defences (e.g., skin cells, mucus membranes) and secondary defences (phagocytosis and lymphocyte antibodies) The lesson is 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 lessons focus are non-communicable diseases cancer and coronary heart disease 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. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. A handy table worksheet is included for students to complete throughout the lesson and is scaffolded sufficiently for LPA students to access.

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.

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 lesson is a visual lesson on Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by Natural Selection. Scaffolded enough to support LPA/MPA students, however has aspects of challenge to push HPAs. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for Evolution by Natural Selection and is appropriate for a range of abilities. Students love the visual nature of the lesson which supports long term retrieval. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

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).

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 the 4 blood components and their functions, and blood vessels and their functions 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. This resource is most effective for LPA/MPA students, but has capacity to be the foundation for HPA groups at KS4. 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: 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 (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 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.

This document includes a minimum of 9 sessions for a STEM Club enrichment opportunity, based around the theme of surviving an asteroid impact. All sessions have been tested and optimised, and come with a clear integrated instruction practical manual for every session. The document is 12 pages and each student should get a copy for the project. Most stocked prep rooms should contain most if not all the equipment needed. The weeks include: Acids from the skies - Students test everyday items with an without a protective coating to see what helps to evade damage from hydrocholric acid. Where did the sun go? - Students use pondweed to test the rate of photosynthesis under different conditions inluding before the asteroid (full light), during the asteroid (paper representing cloud of smoke) and hydrochloric acid representing acid rain. Pathogen Tyranny - Students use aseptic technique to culture microorganisms to see what may have survived following the asteroid impact. Pathogen Tyranny - part 2 - students calculate zones of inhibition surrounding the different antibiotic disks used in week 3. (optional week) Extremophile Survival - Students search school grounds for moss to identify water bears under the microscope whilst learning about organism adaptability. Artificial Sun - Students will use different coloured bulbs (or bulb coverings) to test the rate of growth of plants over time, students learn about photosynthesis and the visible light spectrum. Artificial Sun - Part 2 (Optional) - Students measure growth rate of ‘crops’ from previous week. Meteorite Simulation - Students use different size (radius and mass) objects dropped from different heights to calculate depth and width of craters, and the potential damage they could do if upscaled to an Earth setting. Strawberry DNA Extraction - Students learn about DNA Mutations as a consequence of meteorite impact, DNA molecules and how to extract them from strawberries. This is a great, fun, and simple practical inquiry for students. A New Home? - Students learn that Earth may no longer be inhabitable and instead must move to another planet. Students will test the ‘atmosphere’ of 3 different planets for oxygen, carbon dioxide, chlorine, and hydrogen using common gas tests (AQA GCSE Chemistry link). These resources have been trialled and will work effectively at embedding a STEM Curriculum at your school, or for challenge weeks or curriculum enrichment 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. **

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)

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

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