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 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 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 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 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 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 lessons focus is on transmission of communicable diseases including cholera, Covid-19, Ringworm, HIV/AIDS as examples for AQA GCSE Biology. By having additional exampls, students gain skills in application of their knowlegde to new scenarios as is necessary for GCSE Examinations. 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 is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

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.

This lessons focus is a unique way of learning about the heart: the 4 chambers, double circulatory pump, and the circulatory system 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 resource includes a handy and novel worksheet to be used under the visualiser to support students to understand the structures of the heart and the ‘double pump’. The lesson includes a practical method 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 knowledge organiser demonstrates all 4 food tests required for AQA GCSE biology (required practical 3). The knowledge organiser is supported with visuals to support all learners to access the curriculum, pushing students as well as scaffolding where appropriate. The lesson follows AQA GCSE biology specification (B1 - Organisation). The poster includes 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.

This document includes a minimum of 7 sessions for a STEM CLub enrichment opportunity. The weeks include: Growing food from seed - students are tasked to isolate and plant tomato and chilli seeds. Biodiversity Experts - students use the catch-release-re-catch technique to estimate the population of woodlice in your school ecosystem. **Treasure Hunt - Students de-code riddles to find co-ordinates on a treasure map which correspond to coordinates at your school. Electricity Generation - Students design and manufacture a water wheel to link to electricity generation in past centuries Fishing for food - students dissect fish to undertsand organs and organ systems. Hygiene Hiatus - Students use eggs and coconut to design new toothpaste in the absence of toothpaste on the tropical island. Water Purification - Students are tasked to used evaporation and filtration to purify sandy salt water. These sessions includes a dual-coded integrated instruction method worksheet to support student agency in the laboratory for every session. These resources have been trialled and work effectively at embedding a STEM Curriculum at your school. 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 lessons focus is on the enzymatic reaction required practical (4) for GCSE AQA Biology Paper 1. 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 (B2- 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 on digestive enzymes and their optimal conditions for AQA GCSE Biology. The lesson includes content on the structure of enzymes, 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. This lesson is more for HPA Y8 or mixed ability Y9 students, but is also applicable for KS4 students. 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 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.