Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ lesson on Adrenaline and Thyroxine. In this lesson, students will describe what each hormone does, explain how the release of hormones is affected by negative feedback and interpret graph data about thyroxine levels. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: Title slide with learning objectives A starter activity Group reading Task boxes Discussion Exercise Comprehension questions Data Task Extension data task comparing the thyroxine graphs to other negative feedback graphs Includes assessment for learning (AFL). Answer slides included for self-assessment Suitable for remote, online, distance learning Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. It does assume that students have already covered the rest of the human endocrine system. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. Next lesson Plant Hormones https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13039382 A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/adrenaline-and-thyroxine-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12368302

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on natural selection. In this lesson students will describe the process of natural selection and explain how it leads to the evolution of species over time. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: fitness, evolution, natural selection, artificial selection and fossil) -Task boxes -Order the steps -Handout sheet task -Discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Extinction https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12981439

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Deforestation and Land Use. In this lesson pupils will give some examples of different types of land use and explain the consequences of deforestation. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Comprehension questions -Discussion exercise -Task boxes -Note taking exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Biomass https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12857063 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/deforestation-and-conservation-gcse-biology-aqa-12974751

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Transpiration Rate and a theory lesson on Measuring Transpiration Rate (Potometers). In these lessons pupils will explain how different factors affect transpiration rate and describe how to use a potometer to measure the rate of transpiration. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. Lesson 1 Includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Task boxes -Transpiration rate walkthrough -Handout sheet task -Discussion exercise Lesson 2 Includes: -Starter task -Handout sheet task -Comprehension questions -Task boxes -Rate calculations (numeracy task 1) -Discrete data (numeracy task 2) -Continuous data (numeracy task 3) -Graph drawing (numeracy task 4) -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Revision Plants https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12903755

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ free lesson on Plant Diseases and Defences. In this lesson pupils will explain how mineral deficiency can cause disease in plants, review some pathogens which infect plants and their effects and describe the physical, chemical, mechanical defences plants use to protect themselves. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Identify the disease -Task boxes -Handout sheet task -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Revision Lesson Topics 1-3 Malaria Case Study GCSE Biology https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12952498 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/plant-diseases-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12357901

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Metabolism. In this lesson pupils will define the word metabolism and give some examples of metabolic reactions. They will explain the role of enzymes in metabolism and describe how metabolic processes produce waste products and how these waste products are dealt with. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity Group reading -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Handout sheet task -Recall questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge apart from the keyword pathogen which means disease-causing microorganism (germs). Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Aerobic Respiration https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12954699 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/metabolism-and-homeostasis-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12974389

Key stage 3 ~ year 7 ~ complete revision lesson for Biology B1a (Cells). This lesson covers the major topics from this unit and can be used to revise for end of topic tests or to address knowledge gaps identified in the end of topic assessments. In this lesson students will revise: -How to use a microscope to observe cells -How to calculate magnification -Parts of the cell and their function -The difference between plant and animal cells -Examples of specialised cells -Diffusion -Unicellular organisms -The presentation includes a free bonus resource specifically for revising the onion cells practical -All tasks, including the worksheet have an optional self-assessment slide where needed. This presentation is fully editable. -Return to the start of the topic: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12975350

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Enzymes. In this lesson pupils will describe what an enzyme is, explain the lock and key mechanism and describe how different factors affect the rate of enzyme activity. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Handout sheet task -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes (with required practical) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13178041 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/enzymes-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12345968

This supplementary resource is designed to support independent study, homework projects and revision. A full lesson on Adrenaline and Thyroxine is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/adrenaline-and-thyroxine-lesson-gcse-biology-13039042 PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on adrenaline and thyroxine for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus. Related topic the Endocrine System: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12362835 Content Covered: Adrenaline regulation of the flight or fight response Thyroxine regulation of metabolism Negative feedback graphs Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling.

Key stage 3 ~ full lesson on the topic of Biotechnology. In this lesson pupils will describe how fermentation is used in the food industry (bread and alcohol from yeast fermentation, cheese and yoghurt from bacteria fermentation), complete flowcharts showing some biotechnology processes and explain what the term biotechnology means. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (biotechnology, fermentation, pasteurisation, probiotic and antibiotic) -Task boxes -Order the steps (making alcoholic drinks) -Handout sheet task (making cheese and yoghurt) -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Enzymes in Industry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12824810

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on anaerobic respiration. In this lesson students will learn the word equations for anaerobic respiration in humans and yeast, explain the differences between anaerobic and aerobic respiration, discuss some uses for anaerobic respiration and explain what is meant by ‘oxygen debt.’ Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: anaerobic, fermentation, oxygen debt, lactic acid and yeast) -Task boxes -Handout sheet task -Comprehension questions -Sorting task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Ecosystems https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12768066

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Food Webs and Trophic Levels. For mixed ability groups I suggest splitting this into two lessons. In this lesson pupils will use key vocabulary to describe food chains, explain predator prey cycles and describe the knock-on effects of changing one population of organisms in a food web. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Comprehension questions -Task boxes -Handout sheet task -Predator-Prey cycles exercise -Order the steps (predator-prey cycles) -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Environmental Change https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12983955 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/food-chains-and-trophic-levels-gcse-biology-aqa-12636420

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Food Security and Farming. In this lesson pupils will state what food security is, explain some factors affecting food security and discuss how food production can be made more efficient. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Comprehension questions -Task boxes -Fishing quotas discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Biotechnology https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12857082 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/food-security-and-farming-gcse-biology-aqa-12648998

Key stage 3 ~ year 7 ~ complete revision lesson for Biology B1b (Structure and Function of Body Systems). This lesson covers the major topics from this unit and can be used to revise for end of topic tests or to address knowledge gaps identified in the end of topic assessments. In this lesson students will revise: Key points from B1a (Cells) The levels of organisation in multicellular organisms Gas exchange Breathing in and out The role of the skeleton The role of joints in movement The role of muscles in movement All tasks, including the worksheet, have an optional self-assessment slide where needed. This presentation is fully editable. Return to the start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12652335

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete revision lesson for Biology B2c (Adaptation and Inheritance). This lesson covers the major topics from this unit and can be used to revise for end of topic tests or to address knowledge gaps identified in the end of topic assessments. In this lesson students will revise: Variation, competition and adaptation Continuous and discontinuous variation Inheritance Natural selection and extinction Return to the start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12769058

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Diffusion and Osmosis. This lesson does not cover the practical which you can download for free here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12335213. Pupils will define diffusion and osmosis, explain what is meant by a partially permeable membrane and give examples of factors which affect the rate of diffusion. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Handout sheet task -Discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Active Transport https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12831984 -A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/diffusion-and-osmosis-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12335213

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ short lesson on the Quadrats designed to be used with a practical session or as year 11 pre-exam revision of the required practical. It is also useful for students who cannot be taken out of the classroom to complete this work in the field. In this lesson pupils will work through using quadrats. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -A scaffolded walk through the steps of using quadrats -A second example to practice without the scaffold -An explanation of transects and an exercise on calculating percentage cover -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.