Visual lesson depicting drug development in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for drug development with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. The lesson also includes a fun drug development board game activity which is highly effective for engaging students, especially LPA/MPAs.

AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis: Blood Glucose Concentration for Foundation Tier Students. Visual lesson with GCSE Exam questions embedded and close alignment to GCSE specification to support exam success.

Visual lesson depicting eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for eukaryotic and prokarytic cells whihc GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting diffusion and osmosis in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for diffusion and osmosis with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting fungal and protist pathogenic diseases in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for fungal and protist pathogenic diseases with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting vaccination against pathogenic diseases in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification (infection biology unit) for vaccinations with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting Mitosis in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for Mitosis with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting Stem Cells (and medical application) in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for stem cells with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

Visual lesson depicting diffusion and osmosis in a highly visual, scaffolded way. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for active transport with GCSE Exam questions as assessment for learning throughout. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

This lesson outlines features of the KS3 national curriculum including plant structures and functions, pollination, and a practical dissection of a flower using an integrated instruction worksheet enabling all students to participate and get engaged. This lesson is highly effective for all abilities at KS3, with challenge where possible, and scaffolded support where necessary. This lesson includes teacher-led explanation, student discussion and pair work, with independent practice embedded.

Visual lesson depicting microscopy structure and history of light and electron microscopes using a literacy-based comprehension activity. The lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for microscopy. The lesson is an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, pair discussions, and literacy oriented research.

This worksheet (with answers) allows students to tick whether each organelles is found in animal, plant, or bacterial cells. This can be effectively used in conjunction with extended writing comparing eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.

This resource outlines the AQA GCSE Triple Biology specification for decay. The lesson involves a wide variety of activities. The lesson is sufficiently scaffolded to support LPA/MPA students, however has aspects of challenge to push HPAs. Students love the visual nature of the lesson which supports long term retrieval. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions.

This lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for adaptations in the variation and evolution unit. The lesson is sufficiently scaffolded to support LPA/MPA students, however has aspects of challenge to push HPAs. Students love the visual nature of the lesson which supports long term retrieval. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. There is a scaffolded extended writing activity toward the end of the lesson.

This lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for causes of extinction in the variation and evolution unit. The lesson is sufficiently scaffolded to support LPA/MPA students, however has aspects of challenge to push HPAs. Students love the visual nature of the lesson which supports long term retrieval. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL using GCSE Exam questions, student exam questions and pair discussions. There is a potential practical inquiry to observe tardigrades with an integrated instruction worksheet. Staff must take responsiblity for risk assessments within your own department, I hold no responsibility for this.

This lesson follows AQA GCSE Biology specification for adaptations in the variation and evolution unit. The lesson is sufficiently scaffolded to support LPA/MPA students, however has aspects of challenge to push HPAs. Students love the visual nature of the lesson which supports long term retrieval. These lessons are an effective and balanced mixture of teacher-led explanation, student AFL, student exam questions and pair discussions. There is a scaffolded extended writing activity toward the end of the lesson.

This lesson follows the AQA GCSE Biology Specification for the Osmosis Required Practical. The lesson includes a step-by-step practical instruction and table. This setup allows students to easily follow the method and gain purpose for the practical enquiry. There are GCSE exam questions to use as AFL throughout and test for understanding. I hold no responsibility for risk assessments etc. - you as the teacher must ensure all safety precautions are adhered to in your own department for your students.

This resource revises key ideas of diffusion, osmosis, and active transport before applying these principles to the root hair cell. The resource is applicable for all abilities studying AQA GCSE Biology (and Combined science HT/FT). The resource includes visuals and animations to support students to access this tricky concept. Students are tasked in a variety of activities, including talking episodes, GCSE multiple choice questions, and exam application to support success.

This lesson includes content for AQA GCSE Biology (and combined science) for the ecology unit - competition, interdependence, and biotic and abiotic factors. There is a handy key terms checklist and an array of activities to support all levels. Students are given the opportunity to discuss, listen to teacher-led explanation, and answer questions independently following knowledge checks using GCSE multiple-choice questions. This lesson is suitable for all levels, with effective scaffold for LPA/MPA students where needed.

This lesson outlines the factors affecting the rate of transpiration for AQA GCSE Biology/combined science. The resource includes visual scaffolds to support learner progress and retention of key information. The resource is particularly effective for SEND learners. Image credits: Adobe stock (copyright-free)