To be used alongside the KS3 Active resources for this topic. This resource consists of a differentiated PPT with instructional activities

Complete lesson designed for Kerboodle KS3 Activate

Designed for KS3 Activate. QR codes provide information about each one of the 46 chromosomes that make up the human genome. Students use these to research one of their choosing, and make a top trumps card that is used to compare the genes of each chromosome. This has been successful in helping students to understand the placement of genes on chromosomes and the link between characteristics and genes.

A lesson linking stem cells to cloning plants. Practical instructions are shared on the PPT.

Complete lesson in which students work in groups to reseach endangered species to understand factors that cause extinction. Contains instructions for group research, peer assessment feedback sheet, plenary and homework tasks. Designed for KS3 Activate

A ‘spot the mistake’ activity to test students understanding of protein export. Written for OCR A level but suitable for other exam boards. Student copy and answers included.

Made for 6th form students for the ‘Classification and Evolution’ topic

A full lesson which covers how to calculate Q10 in a variety of contexts. Contains worked examples, answers and lots of different styles of exam question from the OCR Biology A course.

For the new AQA GCSE Specification (B6). Includes video links and practical work to test the effect of caffeine drinks on memory.

Designed for the Activate KS3 SOW. Worksheets referenced can be downloaded from Kerboodle. Contains complete lessons for topic 10.4 Genetics

A diagram designed to consolidate & review the LDR and LIR, showing how the various structures interlink. A lesson designed to be delivered as an interactive, Q&A style lesson

This is a complete lesson which involves: Exam question starter to review Evolutionary Trees Introduction to Darwin & Wallace Discussion of the observations used which lead to their theories Model exam answer Student answers to mark / analyse Oracy task to practice use of the model answer Exam questions for students to perfect their own answers Extension activity to show students how theories of modern day natural selection are investigated

Practical activity in which students measure different traits and record variation within the class using frequency tables. Can then be used to discuss continuous and discontinuous variation and plot the appropriate graphs

Designed for the AQA GCSE BIology course and relates to the Microscopy Required Practical. This download contains a full lesson, complete with PPT, exemplars, student lead activities, peer or teacher feedback sheets and examination question with answers.

Worksheets to help students structure their notes for OCR’s Manipulating Genomes Topics. Contains exam questions too.

A jigsaw game to teach students about different types of digestive enzymes. Questions included to support discussions about specificity and complimentary binding.

Worksheet to illustrate changes in pressure and volume that occur during ventilation. Students look at differences in the two diagrams and calculate & & compare the area in the thorax during inhalation and exhalation

Designed for the Year 8 Unicellular Organisms topic (8D). Students learn about the uses of bacteria and yeast to make food products

Dominos style revision game for the new AQA GCSE B7 Non Communicable Disease topic. Cut out each triangle and students must match the key terms to their meaning. Creates a hexagon once complete

Made for the new AQA GCSE B10.2 unit. Includes practical work to investigate different types of receptors. Textbook pages refer to the old AQA textbook. Thank you to other tes members who have contributed