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. **

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.

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 microscopy structure and history of light and electron microscopes using a literacy-based comprehension activity. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for microscopy. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, pair discussions, and literacy oriented research.

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.

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.

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 revision lesson includes teacher-led explanation, student tasks, exam question AFL and revision posters at the end of the slides for students to work through during the lesson. This resource goes through the whole of the unit for foundation tier students and has recieved great feedback from students for its accessibility.

7 Knowlegde Organisers / Revision Posters for all of the content of AQA GCSE Science: Homeostasis Unit (Foundation Tier). Posters are clean, professional, and linked exclusively to the AQA specification. Students respond well to these summarised revision materials which can be used in conjunction with lessons, or as part of revision lessons. Also included is a key terms checklist for students to red, amber, green, as per the AQA specification definitions and mark schemes.

This worksheet (with answers) allows students to tick whether each organelles is found in animal, plant, or bacterial cells. This can be effectively used in conjunction with extended writing comparing eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.

This lesson includes content following AQA GCSE Biology Specification for the structure and function of tissues within the leaf - waxy cuticle, epidermis, palisade and spongy mesophyll, stomata, guard cells, xylem and phloem. The lesson includes many activities for a range of abilities, including GCSE mini whiteboard questions, match-up activities, and a scaffolded extended response resource. This lesson is appropriate for a range of groups, with SEND-friendly approach reducing cognitive overload in a challenging topic.

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.

A thorough revision resource (156 slides) to last approximately 3 hours. This revision booster is very visual and follows the AQA specification. The resource contains teacher-led explanation, GCSE mutliple choice questions for AFL, student tasks, and a complete revision poster at the end of the slides for students to follow along with. Topics include: Cells (Eukaryote and Prokaryote) Specialised Cells Microscopy Diffusion, Osmosis (and RP), Active transport Enzymes and Digestion Blood Vessels Blood Components Heart Respiratory System Photosynthesis and RP

Lesson following AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis Reaction Time Required Practical. The lesson follows a thorough structure to support LPA/MPA students. Students are tasked to complete and evaluate the practical in line with the AQA Specification.

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)

This lesson includes content for AQA GCSE Biology (and combined science) for the ecology unit - competition, interdependence, and biotic and abiotic factors. There is a handy key terms checklist and an array of activities to support all levels. Students are given the opportunity to discuss, listen to teacher-led explanation, and answer questions independently following knowledge checks using GCSE multiple-choice questions. This lesson is suitable for all levels, with effective scaffold for LPA/MPA students where needed.

This resource revises key ideas of diffusion, osmosis, and active transport before applying these principles to the root hair cell. The resource is applicable for all abilities studying AQA GCSE Biology (and Combined science HT/FT). The resource includes visuals and animations to support students to access this tricky concept. Students are tasked in a variety of activities, including talking episodes, GCSE multiple choice questions, and exam application to support success.

This lesson follows the AQA GCSE Biology Specification for the Osmosis Required Practical. The lesson includes a step-by-step practical instruction and table. This setup allows students to easily follow the method and gain purpose for the practical enquiry. There are GCSE exam questions to use as AFL throughout and test for understanding. I hold no responsibility for risk assessments etc. - you as the teacher must ensure all safety precautions are adhered to in your own department for your students.

This lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for adaptations in the variation and evolution unit. The lesson is sufficiently scaffolded to support LPA/MPA students, however has aspects of challenge to push HPAs. 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. There is a scaffolded extended writing activity toward the end of the lesson.