AQA GCSE Quadrats - Random sampling

A full 1 hour lesson designed for a low ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus.
This is a theory lesson, so suitable for teaching random sampling with quadrats in the winter months!
This lesson focuses on the method of random sampling, as well as the calculations.
This resource includes:

• A ‘5 in 5’ retrieval-style starter
• A careers link (ecological consultant)
• Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load
• An embedded video
• An animated teacher model, helping students to visualise the method
• Model results
• A teacher model on calculating a mean / estimations, with answer slides
• Exam question on random sampling method, with optional scaffold, and answer slide
• Exam questions on calculations, with answer slides
• Written plenary