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

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

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 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 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 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

Designed for students studying the AQA GCSE Chemistry syllabus, although also suitable for AQA GCSE Combined Science students. This is an A3 Knowledge Organiser which details the following: How to read a periodic table What a ‘group’ tells us in the periodic table Atomic structure Position of alkali metals, halogens, noble gases and transition metals in the periodic table Trends in reactivity of alkali metals Trends in reactivity of halogens Why noble gases are inert Physical and chemical properties of transition metals

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

This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification. This lesson covers: What is variation? What is the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation? What are examples of continuous and discontinuous variation? Which examples of variation are controlled by genetic or environmental factors? This is a full 1 hour lesson resource which contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval style starter A lesson hook Direct instruction slides (low cognitive load, dual coding) Guided student discussions Teacher models Frequent checkpoints (quizzes, multiple choice hand signals) A Venn diagram with answers Written student responses Modeled answers A student group activity A written 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 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 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.

This is a full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 11 class studying the AQA Biology syllabus. It comes with a full PowerPoint presentation and printouts. The PowerPoint contains the following: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Lesson hook Direct instruction slides (using dual coding, reduced cognitive load) ‘Check for understanding’ slides using hand signals, quizzes etc. Independent tasks, with answer slides Challenge questions A written plenary task

This is a full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 11 class studying the AQA Biology syllabus. It comes with a full PowerPoint presentation and printouts. The PowerPoint contains the following: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Lesson hook (embedded video from Operation Ouch) Guided class discussions Direct instruction slides (using dual coding, reduced cognitive load) ‘Check for understanding’ slides using hand signals, quizzes etc. Independent tasks (exam questions), with answer slides Challenge questions A written plenary task based on an exam question

This is a full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 11 class studying the AQA Biology syllabus. It comes with a full PowerPoint presentation and printouts. The PowerPoint contains the following: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Lesson hook Embedded videos Guided class discussions Guided teacher model slides Direct instruction slides (using dual coding, reduced cognitive load) ‘Check for understanding’ slides using hand signals, quizzes etc. Independent tasks (exam questions), with answer slides Challenge questions A written plenary task based on an exam question

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

This lesson was designed for a higher ability year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This lesson is an overview of active transport, also discussing adaptations of the intestinal epithelial cells. A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Direct instruction slides (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) Regular checks for understanding (quizzes) Guided ‘turn and talk’ Independent practice tasks, with answer slides Exam questions with scaffolds provided and answer slides A game ‘Articulate’ A written plenary task

This lesson was designed for a higher ability year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This lesson looks at gas exchange in the gills, the structure of the gills, ram ventilation and the adaptations of the gills. This resource includes: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter A lesson hook A demo (fish head dissection) Direct instruction slides (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) Regular checks for understanding (quizzes) Guided ‘turn and talk’ Independent practice tasks, with answer slides Exam questions with scaffolds provided and answer slides A written plenary task

This lesson was designed for a higher ability year 11 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This lesson is an overview of the three types of cell transport, and uses movement of substances across a root hair cell as a specific example. This resource includes: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter Direct instruction slides (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) Regular checks for understanding (quizzes) Guided ‘turn and talk’ Independent practice tasks, with answer slides Exam questions with scaffolds provided and answer slides A written plenary task