After a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and some time in industry; I finally found my calling as a secondary school teacher in Chemistry.
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After a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and some time in industry; I finally found my calling as a secondary school teacher in Chemistry.
Enjoy!
Please review the resources you buy in order for me to improve my teaching and my lessons
WORKSHEETS ONLY FOR LESSONS SEE
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-unit-7a-biology-organs-7a-life-7b-organs-7c-microscope-7d-plant-7e-transplant-11961201
KS3 Unit 7A Biology - Tissues, Cells and Organs
Lesson 7Aa: Life processes
Lesson 1:
Objectives:
To correctly use the term organism
To be able to describe the life processes
To identify ways in which an organism shows each life process
Lesson 7Ab: ORGANS
Lesson 2: Objectives:
To correctly use the term organ
To be able to identify several human organs
To understand how to describe the functions of major human organs
Lesson 3: Objectives:
To be able to identify several plant organs
To understand the functions of several plant organs
To describe what happens in photosynthesis
Lesson 7Ac: Tissues
Lesson 4: Objectives:
To find the learning targets using a microscope
To label the parts of a microscope
To use a microscope to magnify cells
Lesson 5: Objectives:
To follow instructions to carry out an experiment using a microscope
To identify mistakes in the use of an apparatus
To calculate the total microscope magnification using a formula
7Ad: Cells
Lesson 6+7 : Objectives: Can be split over 2
To be able to draw a plant and animal cell
To understand the functions of different parts of the cells
To consolidate learning with questions
Lesson 7Ae: Organ systems
Lesson 8: Objectives:
To be able to understand the term organ system
To state the functions of several organ systems
To identify and recall the main organs in each system
LEsson 9: Objectives:
To be able to identify the main parts in the plant water transport system
To give examples on when organ transplants are needed
To compare the advantages and disadvantages of transplants
WORKSHEETS ONLY FOR LESSONS SEE
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-unit-8c-biology-respiration-8b-gas-exchange-system-8c-oxygen-8d-aerobic-8e-anaerobic-11516981
KS3 Unit 8c Biology - Respiration
Aimed for High and Low ability Year 8 - there are different slides in the same powerpoint when relating to either high or low ability (they have different tasks)
It can be adapted whatever class you have
Further to this the lessons can also be split further - but due to time constraints; I was able to get through it all in 6 lessons rather than 8 lessons
8Cb: The gas exchange system
Lesson 1- The lungs (the lungs, cilia-specialised cells)
Lesson 2 - Diffusion and gas exchange
8Cc: Exercise and smoking
Lesson 3 - Exercise
Lesson 4 - Smoking
8Cd: Aerobic respiration
Lesson 5 - Aerobic respiration (process, word/symbol equations) higher and lower lesson
Lesson 6: Comparing gas exchange
8Ce: Anaerobic respiration
Lesson 6 - Anaerobic respiration
7 lessons including practicals
(can be split to 8 if required but not needed for last lesson)
Targeted towards specification
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying - more sheets than usual required in this section of work
HIGHER AND LOWER WORK AVAILABLE ON EACH SLIDE
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WORKSHEETS ONLY FOR LESSONS SEE
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-unit-8a-biology-8aa-nutrients-8ac-balanced-diets-8ad-digestion-8ae-absorption-7-lessons-11411420
KS3 Scheme of work and lessons for Unit 8A Biology: Diet and digestion
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Aimed for mid-high ability but can be adapted for low ability
8Aa Nutrients:
Lesson 1- Food labelling
Lesson 2 - Food tests
8Ac Balanced diets:
Lesson 3 - Balanced diets and Malnutrition/Obesity
Lesson 4 - Deficiency diseases
8Ad Digestion:
Lesson 5 - Digestive system
Lesson 6 - Digestive enzymes
8Ae Absorption:
Lesson 7 - Small intestine and absorption
Lesson 8 - Diffusion
7 lessons including practicals (8Ae Absorption - could be split into two lessons)
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
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All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-unit-7b-biology-reproduction-7a-reproduction-7b-organs-7c-pregnant-7dgestation-7e-menstrual-11961799
KS3 Unit 7B Biology - Reproduction, Reproductive organs, Pregnancy, Gestation, Birth, Puberty, Menstrual cycle
Lesson 7Ba: Animal sexual reproduction
Lesson 1: Sexual Reproduction
Objectives:
To understand the terms sexual reproduction
To understand what happens during fertilisation
To describe how fish, birds and mammals reproduce sexually
Lesson 2: Care for animals
Describe how different animals care for their offspring.
Explain the implications of a certain level of animal offspring aftercare in different situations.
Explain the links between scientific advances and survival rates of humans
Lesson 7Bb: Reproductive
Lesson 3: Reproductive organs
Objectives:
To be able to identify and explain how sperm and egg cells are adapted to their functions
To identify the structures and organs in human reproductive systems
To describe how the reproductive organs function
Lesson 7Bc: Becoming pregnant
Lesson 4: Implantation and cell division
Objectives:
To understand what happens during implantation
To explain what happens during cell division
To consolidate learning
Lesson 5: Developing baby
To recap by completing 10 questions
To identify important parts that surround the developing foetus
To identify and explain the difficulties in becoming pregnant
Lesson 7Bd: Gestation and birth
Lesson 6: Gestation and Birth
Objectives:
TTo understand the term gestation
To identify the main stages of development
To describe what happens during labour and birth in humans
Lesson 7Be: Growing up
Lesson 7: Growing up and puberty
Objectives:
To understand the term puberty and adolescence
To identify the main parts of the body that change in males and females
To understand the length and stages in the menstrual cycle
WORKSHEETS ONLY FOR LESSONS SEE
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-unit-8b-biology-classification-8a-biodiversity-8b-reproduction-8c-pollination-8d-disperse-11476116
8Ba: Classification and Biodiversity
8Bb Types of reproduction
8Bc Pollination
8Bd Fertilisation and Dispersal
6 lessons including practicals
(can be split to 8 if required)
Targeted towards specification
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Enjoy !!!
PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
WORKSHEETS ONLY FOR LESSONS SEE:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-unit-8d-biology-cells-8a-cells-8b-yeast-8d-photosynthesis-and-eutrophication-8e-carbon-12021328
KS3 Unit 8D Biology - Cells, fungi and the carbon cycle
Aimed for High-Middle ability Year 8 but can be adapted for low/middle ability if required (Higher and lower slides)
Further to this the lessons can also be split into two for each section - but due to time constraints and a very high ability class I was able to get through it all in 7 lessons rather than 8 lessons
Lesson 8Da: Unicellular or multicellular
Lesson 1- Unicellular and Multicellular organisms
To state the meaning of the terms unicellular and multicellular
To be able to explain the transport systems in unicellular organisms
To explain the transport systems in multicellular organisms
Lesson 2 - The 5 Kingdoms
To recall the five kingdoms of organisms
To use the key characteristics of microorganism cell structure to classify microorganisms
To justify the lack of a virus kingdom
Lesson 8Db: Microscopic fungi
Lesson 3 - Yeast and baking bread
To identify and state the functions of common parts of a yeast cell
To be able to investigate the conditions under which yeast grows quickly
To evaluate the experiment
Lesson 4 - Yeast, alcohol production and Growth curves
To explain what happens in fermentation
To explain what is happening in the different parts of a growth curve
To use graphs to calculate population growth rates
Lesson 8Dd: Protoctists
Lesson 5 - Photosynthesis
To recap how to label a plant cell
To describe, identify and state the parts of protoctist cells
To describe what happens in photosynthesis
Lesson 6 - Eutrophication
To explain how eutrophication occurs and the problems associated
To be able to define feeding relationships in terms of energy flow
To explain how changes in physical environment affect the distribution of organisms
Lesson 8De: Decomposers and carbon cycle
Lesson 7 - Decomposers
Lesson 8- Carbon cycle
To state the names of the compounds in which carbon is held in an ecosystem
To be able to explain the importance of decomposers in an ecosystem
To model the recycling of carbon in an ecosystem using the carbon cycle
7 lessons including practicals
(can be split to 8 if required)
Targeted towards specification
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
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KS3 Unit 7A Biology - Tissues, Cells and Organs
Aimed for High-Middle ability Year 7 but can be adapted for low/middle ability if required
Lesson 7Aa: Organs Part 1
Lesson 1 - Human organs and their functions
Objectives:
To correctly use the term organ
To be able to identify several human organs
To understand how to describe the functions of major human organs
ll extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Enjoy !!!!
PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
KS3 Unit 7A Biology - Tissues, Cells and Organs
Aimed for low ability Year 7 but can be adapted for high/middle ability if required
Lesson 7Ad: Cells Part 1(no exceeding in the lesson)
Lesson 6- Cells
Objectives:
To be able to draw a plant and animal cell
To understand the functions of different parts of the cells
To consolidate learning with questions
ll extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Enjoy !!!!
PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
KS3 Unit 7A Biology - Tissues, Cells and Organs
Aimed for low ability Year 7 but can be adapted for high/middle ability if required
Lesson 7Ac: Microscopes Part 1 (only 1/2 of 7Ac is within this lesson - see learning objectives for more information)
Lesson 4 - Microscopes
Objectives:
To find the learning targets using a microscope
To label the parts of a microscope
To use a microscope to magnify cells
Give each pupil a piece of paper with microscopic writing on. Have a magnifying glass for them to use, can they see it now?, how could they see it more clearly?
Idea of microscopes?
STUDENTS HAVE TO FIND THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THE LESSON
Do a demo of the microscope, show the pupils each part and what it does, show them how to set it up on the smallest magnification.
Ask them to set the microscope up and read what is written on the paper and write it in their books (they are learning targets for them to write down, there are 3)
Quick quiz on parts of microscope, pictures on slides 1-10 in books, multiple choice answers.
ll extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
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All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
KS3 Unit 7B Biology - Reproduction (7Ba Sexual reproduction, fertilisation and gametes)
Aimed for low ability Year 7 but can be adapted for high/middle ability if required
Lesson 7Ba: Reproduction
This is 1/2 of the lesson specification for 7Ba - caring for animals is NOT PRESENT
Lesson 1- Sexual reproduction, fertilisation and gametes
To understand the terms sexual reproduction
To understand what happens during fertilisation
To describe how fish, birds and mammals reproduce sexually
Targeted towards specification
All extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
Enjoy !!!!
PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
KS3 Unit 7A Biology - Sexual reproduction, pregnancy growing up and life
Aimed for low ability Year 7 but can be adapted for high/middle ability if required
Lesson 7Ba: Human sexual reproduction Part 1(animal reproduction is not contained within this lesson)
LESSON 1:
Objectives:
To understand the terms sexual reproduction
To understand what happens during fertilisation
To describe how fish, birds and mammals reproduce sexually
Lesson 7Bb (Can be dragged over 2 lessons for low ability)
LESSON 3 + 4:
Objectives:
To be able to identify and explain how sperm and egg cells are adapted to their functions
To identify the structures and organs in human reproductive systems
To describe how the reproductive organs function
7Bc: Pregnancy (can be dragged out over two lessons for low ability)
LESSON 5 + 6:
Objectives:
To understand what happens during implantation
To explain what happens during cell division
To describe the names of the structures surrounding the developing foetus
ll extension questions available on each slide
Answers all underneath each slide
Support also available where necessary
AfL sections and mini quizzes
Reducing the need for photocopying
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PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK and REVIEWS
All relating to specification (any pictures used have all been taken from the internet and I am not trying to claim rights to any pictures or information used)
COmplete lessons, worksheets, practicals, test, homework, student booklet and answers
L1 The plant L2 flower, L3 pollination, L4 dispersal, L5 flower dissection
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
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Complete lessons, worksheets, student booklet, answers, practicals and homework sheets
L1-3 Nutrients, L4 & 5 Balanced diet, L6 & 7 Digestion, L8 Absorption, L9 Quick quiz,
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
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Complete lessons, worksheets, student booklet, answers, homework, practicals
L1 Photosynthesis, L2 Respiration, L3 measuring photosynthesis. L4 Leaves, L5 Transpiration :L6 worksheets
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
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Command word lesson
Helps support students in answering questions and hitting the mark scheme
The lesson starts about a girl
Describe something about the girl
Explain something about the girl
State something about the girl
Then move onto chemistry related questions
Really went down well with my combined science kids
9 lessons for remote learning for Covid-19/CORONAVIRUS time at home
THere are answers, step by step instructions on each powerpoint, test and even a practical along with submission requests from students.
The lessons are different and interesting and will definitely engage the students at this challenging time for all of us.
Package includes
Lesson 1 - Genetic information
Lesson 2 - Variation
Worksheets for lesson 2
Lesson 3 Twins
Worksheets for lesson 3
Lesson 4 - Inheritance and genetics
Lesson 5 - Selective breeding
Lesson 6 -breeding plants
Lesson 7 - Revision and Quiz
Worksheets for lesson 7
Lesson 8 - Test
Lesson 9 - Mark scheme
Lessons and booklet to print for the students (also contains the sounds lessons - these can be found ‘AQA KS3 Sound’ to fill in during the lessons with answers
Complete set of lessons with worksheets and homework
L1: Safety, L2 Apparatus, L3 Bunsen, L4 Planning and boiling water, L5 Graphs, L6 Conclusions, L7 TEST
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
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Complete lessons, worksheets, student booklet, answers, homework, practicals
L1 & 2 Gas exchange, L3 & 5 Getting oxygen, L6-8 comparing gas exchange, L9 Anaerobic respiration, L10 Quick quiz
Free booklet found in my shop - it cannot be added here due to licence (AQA KS3 booklets)
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9 lessons for remote learning for Covid-19/CORONAVIRUS time at home
THere are answers, step by step instructions on each powerpoint, test and even a practical along with submission requests from students.
The lessons are different and interesting and will definitely engage the students at this challenging time for all of us.
Package includes
Instructions for teachers (telling the teachers how to organise the work)
Lesson 1: Recap of Year 7 cells
Lesson 2 + 3: respiration recap/Measuring photosynthesis experiment and questions
Lesson 4: Leaves
Lesson 5 + 6: Roots/Shoots and transpiration (submission*)
Lesson 7: 6 mark question review and completing additional sheets from the booklet
Lesson 8: Mini quiz + answers and revision lesson
Lesson 9: Test (submission*)