This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on specialised plant cells. From this lesson, students should be able to: Identify two specialised plant cells from diagrams (root hair cell and palisade / leaf cell) Describe the function of two specialised plant cells (root hair cell and palisade / leaf cell) Describe the basic adaptations of two specialised plant cells, and link their adaptations to their functions (root hair cell and palisade / leaf cell) All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

This is a worksheet designed for a KS3 class studying the structure of a flower. Students use the key word bank to identify and label the key reproductive organs in a flower (anther, carpel, filament, ovary, stamen, stigma, style). Students will also describe the function of each reproductive organ. Students can select the correct function from the support box. Includes an answer key. These definitions are in line with the KS3 Activate curriculum.

This lesson is designed for a mixed ability year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum. This lesson is focused on adolescence and puberty. From this lesson, students should be able to: Define the key terms ‘adolescence’ and ‘puberty’ Describe the changes that occur to males and females during puberty, and compare and contrast them Describe the basic role of sex hormones during puberty All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

This lesson is designed for a year 7 class studying the KS3 Activate curriculum in science. This lesson is focused on contraception. From this lesson, students should be able to: Name two methods of contraception (condoms, contraceptive pill) Describe how each method of contraception works (barrier, contains hormones to prevent ovulation) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each type of contraception All of my lesson resources contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

A full 1 hour lesson designed for a lower attaining year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus, from spec point 5.1.1.5 - Size and mass of atoms. This lesson is focused around: Students recalling the radius of an atom, and radius of the nucleus Students being able to write in standard form Students determining the mass number of an element using the periodic table This lesson includes: A retrieval “5 in 5” starter Interesting lesson hooks with exciting facts Plenty of models to help students understand the scale of an atom An embedded video explaining the size of an atom Worked examples ‘Checkpoints’ such as multiple choice questions Independent practice tasks with answer slides Exam practise with mark schemes A written plenary

A GCSE lesson on drawing electron structures. Also contains a recap on atomic structure and the charge / mass of each subatomic particle. Contains videos live modelling drawing electron structures for: Lithium Carbon Magnesium Boron Sodium Fluorine Aluminium Neon This lesson resource was designed for a bottom set year 9 class with a large number of SEND students, so is heavily scaffolded. The PowerPoint resource also contains: A “5 in 5” style retrieval practice starter A recap on subatomic particles, their charges and mass A hand signal quiz on subatomic particles A quick reteach and task on atomic number and mass number Teacher models using videos on the electron structures of lithium, carbon and magnesium A student activity drawing the electron structures of boron, sodium, fluorine, aluminium, and neon Live videos for students to check and correct their drawings A written plenary task

A PowerPoint presentation (1 hour) designed for a higher ability year 8 class. Mainly focuses on the different adaptations of wind-pollinated vs. insect-pollinated flowers. Resource also contains a differentiated reading comprehension task on fertilisation in flowers. This resource contains: 5-in-5 style retrieval starter Lesson hook Class discussion on pollen grains Embedded video on insect pollination Direct instruction slides on insect pollination / wind pollination A 5-question quiz as a CFU An independent writing task comparing insect and wind pollination, with model paragraphs for self assessment A reading comprehension task - differentiated (colour coded or not) Comprehension questions based on reading task - differentiated (colour coded or not) - followed by answers. A plenary task

An A3 knowledge organiser on the Organic Chemistry topic from the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. Also suitable for AQA GCSE Chemistry, although does not include the ‘more organic chemistry’ topic. The knowledge organiser includes information on: The structure and formula of alkanes The structure and formula of alkenes Tests for alkenes Complete combustion of hydrocarbons Incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons Trends in the properties of hydrocarbons Fractional distillation Cracking

A full 1 hour lesson resource based on the AQA GCSE Biology syllabus. This lesson covers: Labeling a light microscope Setting up and using a light microscope The definitions of magnification and resolution This lesson includes a retrieval-style starter, a task labelling a microscope, direct instruction slides with minimal cognitive load, frequent checks for understanding such as hand signal quizzes, a guided practical activity with clear instructions, independent writing tasks with model answers, and a written plenary.

A science-themed Christmas quiz for secondary age students (11-16). Quiz rounds include: Multiple choice: Guess the silly animal name Matching animals to their group names, e.g. a murder of crows, a pride of lions Anagrams of scientific key words Close up microscope images ‘The science of Christmas’ - science general knowledge with a Christmas theme

A lesson topic for KS3 Biologists on respiration, bones and muscles. A revision lesson is included with a revision placemat worksheet. A game of ‘grudge ball’ is also included. Lesson topics include: Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration Comparing aerobic with anaerobic respiration The human skeleton Bones and muscles Antagonistic muscle pairs Revision lesson

Based on the KS3 AQA curriculum. Includes PowerPoints, differentiated worksheets, homework, a test and a markscheme. Lesson topics include: Plant structure and photosynthesis Adaptations of leaves Stomata and guard cells Variegated leaf investigation Light intensity pondweed practical Plant reproduction Pollination Seed dispersal Included are three homework tasks: Exam Question on variegated leaves Exam Question on seed dispersal An open / creative tasks to design your own wind-dispersed seed

A full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a year 12 Biology class studying the OCR Biology A specification. This lesson is from the unit 4.2.2 Classication and Evolution , from specification point g “the diferent types of adaptatons of organisms to their environment” This resource contains: A retrieval starter Easy to deliver direct instruction slides on the types of adaptation A video hook demonstrating each type of adaptation Hand signal check for understanding Checkpoint MCQs from exams A reading comprehension task on adaptations in polar bears, with a guided student task Easy to deliver direct instruction slides on convergent evolution A case study on European / Maruspial moles Exam questions Guided self assessment

A GCSE lesson on the structure and properties of graphite, from the unit on giant covalent molecules. This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 9 class, and was made to build resilience in answering exam questions. The resource contains: A ‘5 in 5’ style starter A brief retrieval practice Direct instruction on the structure of graphite Quick checkpoints using exam questions A ‘fill in the blanks’ activity on the structure of graphite Direct instruction on the properties of graphite Teacher modelled responses to exam questions around the properties of graphite A student worksheet used to develop exam technique Exam questions for student independent practice Mark schemes and model answers

A topic on cell transport from the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. Lessons include: Cell transport (diffusion, osmosis, active transport) with a specific focus on examples in root hair cells Rate of diffusion, with a practical on how temperature affects the rate of diffusion Calculating surface area to volume ratio Gas exchange in fish gills Gas exchange in alveoli Active transport, with a specific focus on absorption of glucose across the small intestine Required Practical on osmosis in potatoes A review of the required practical on osmosis in potatoes

This resource is based on the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. It was designed for a lower set year 9 class and used as a support sheet throughout the unit. However, it was also used successfully with a higher ability year 11 class as a revision tool for upcoming exams. This resource is an A3 knowledge organiser that contains information about: How ionic bonds are formed The properties of ionic compounds (description and explanation) How covalent bonds are formed A brief overview of dot-and-cross diagrams The properties of small covalent molecules (description and explanation)

This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This lesson covers: Extinction - what is it? What are the major causes of extinction? Fossil evidence for extinction Fossil formation - how are fossils formed? This is a full 1 hour lesson and contains: A 5-in-5 style retrieval starter A careers link A lesson hook An embedded video Exam questions with modeled answers A simple board game for students to play (you will need dice) Discussions A variety of checkpoints (multiple choice, hand signals) A plenary task

A game of ‘grudge ball’. 21 multiple choice questions (3 rounds) with answers. Contains rules slide. This was designed for a KS3 class (top set year 8), but could be suitable for lower ability KS4. Contains questions on: Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration Fermentation Tendons, ligaments and cartilage Antagonistic muscles The skeleton Rules There are 7 teams. Every team starts with 6 points. Each team takes in turns answering a multiple choice question. A correct answer is worth 2 points. A correct answer means a team member can try to land the ball in the basket. A goal is worth 1 extra point.

A full 1 hour KS3 lesson on current in series and parallel circuits. This lesson was designed for a top set year 8 class, but could be easily adapted for another KS3 class of lower or mixed ability. This lesson involves a short practical task (could be removed if you wished). For this practical each group will need 1 cell or power pack, 1 ammeter, 2 lamps, 5 wires. This lesson contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval starter Retrieval practice hand signals quiz on circuit symbols Retrieval practice written quiz on series vs. parallel circuits Direct instruction on the rules for current in series and parallel circuits, including models Checkpoints (for cold calling) An independent worksheet to apply the rules on current in series / parallel circuits Modeled answers Practical activity with broken down instructions Written plenary

A full 1-hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Chemistry topic on “electrolysis”. This lesson focuses on the extraction of aluminium from its ore using molten cryolite. This resource contains: A ‘5-in-5’ retrieval-style starter A lesson hook - how many ways have you used aluminium this week? Introduction slides (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) Embedded YouTube video Written multiple choice quiz based on the video, with answers ‘Speed exam questions’ - short answer questions from ExamPro with answers Written exam questions for students to practise, with scaffolding if necessary Answer slides Game of splat as plenary task - practising key words