Active transport lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a higher ability separates class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: slide animations, practice questions with answers on slides, worksheet. AQA spec link: 4.1.3.3 Relevant chapter: B1 Cell structure and transport. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 20-21 Specification requires students to know the following; Active transport moves substances from a more dilute solution to a more concentrated solution (against a concentration gradient). This requires energy from respiration. Active transport allows mineral ions to be absorbed into plant root hairs from very dilute solutions in the soil. Plants require ions for healthy growth. It also allows sugar molecules to be absorbed from lower concentrations in the gut into the blood which has a higher sugar concentration. Sugar molecules are used for cell respiration. Students should be able to: •• describe how substances are transported into and out of cells by diffusion, osmosis and active transport •• explain the differences between the three processes.

Chemical properties-2-Oxidation and Reduction lesson created in accordance to the Pearsons BTEC national specification for applied science. The specification mentions a lot of chemical properties so i have separated into three lessons. In this second lesson i have covered oxidation, reduction and variable oxidation states of transition metal ions. This new specification requires students to sit an externally assessed examination in January. Includes slide animations and practice questions with answers on slides. Relevant chapter: Principles and applications of science. Pearson Applied science (Student 1) textbook-Page 30-33

Chemical properties lesson-1 created in accordance to the Pearsons BTEC national specification for applied science. The specification mentions a lot of chemical properties so i have separated into three lessons. In this first lesson i have covered products and reactivity of all period 2 and 3 elements with oxygen products and reactivity of metals with oxygen, water, dilute hydrochloric acid and dilute sulfuric acid position of metals in the reactivity series in relation to position in the periodic table. *Practical opportunity-you may wish to do the alkali metals reaction in water practical-great way of demonstrating reactivity of group 1 metals.* This new specification requires students to sit an externally assessed examination in January. Includes slide animations and practice questions with answers on slides. Relevant chapter: Principles and applications of science. Pearson Applied science (Student 1) textbook-Page 33-35

Physical properties lesson-2 created in accordance to the Pearsons BTEC national specification for applied science. The specification mentions a lot of physical properties so i have separated into two lessons. Part 2 of physical properties of elements covers electronegativity, type of bonding in the element trends – melting point and boiling point, physical properties of metals – electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity,malleability and ductility. Students found this lesson easier as there was overlap with some unit A1 lessons. This new specification requires students to sit an externally assessed examination in January. Includes slide animations and practice questions with answers on slides. Relevant chapter: Principles and applications of science. Pearson Applied science (Student 1) textbook-Page 25-30 Link to specification A2 Production and uses of substances in relation to properties Understand the physical properties of elements: electronegativity type of bonding in the element trends – melting point and boiling point physical properties of metals – electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, malleability, ductility.

Physical properties lesson-1 created in accordance to the Pearsons BTEC national specification for applied science. The specification mentions a lot of physical properties that i have separated into two lessons. In this first lesson i have covered first ionisation energy reasons for trends in ionisation energy across Periods 2–4 and down Groups 1, 2 and 7, electron affinity, atomic radius and ionic radius. There is a lot of content in this lesson, based on the ability of the class you may wish to carry over some content in an additional lesson. This new specification requires students to sit an externally assessed examination in January. Includes slide animations and practice questions with answers on slides. Relevant chapter: Principles and applications of science. Pearson Applied science (Student 1) textbook-Page 24-28 Link to specification A2 Production and uses of substances in relation to properties Understand the physical properties of elements: first ionisation energy reasons for trends in ionisation energy across Periods 2–4 and down Groups 1, 2 and 7 electron affinity atomic radius ionic radius

Groups and periods lesson created in accordance to the Pearsons BTEC national specification for applied science. This topic is covered in unit 1 chemistry-Periodicity and properties of elements. This new specification requires students to sit an externally assessed examination in January. Includes slide animations, worksheets,and practice questions with answers on slides. This lesson is the first in the A2 unit. Relevant chapter: Principles and applications of science. Pearson Applied science (Student 1) textbook-Page 22-23 Link to specification A2 Production and uses of substances in relation to properties Understand the periodic table: periods 1, 2, 3 and 4 groups – s block, p block, d block layout of periodic table in relation to s, p, d notation electronic arrangement of elements using s, p, d notation

I've attached an applied science-revision checklist. It's essentially a copy of the Pearson applied science specification-I've just broken it down and chunked relevant topics. I have handed this to students so they can use it as a revision tool. Hope it helps. I've also made a checklist for the biology and chemistry unit.

I've attached an applied science-revision checklist. It's essentially a copy of the Pearson applied science specification-I've just broken it down and chunked relevant topics. I have handed this to students so they can use it as a revision tool. Hope it helps. I've also made a checklist for the Biology and Physics unit.

I've attached an applied science-revision checklist. It's essentially a copy of the Pearson applied science specification-I've just broken it down and chunked relevant topics. I have handed this to students so they can use it as a revision tool. Hope it helps. I've also made a checklist for the physics and chemistry unit.

C12-Using Earths resources-Finite and renewable resources lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a low ability year 11 class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: slide animations, embedded videos and practice questions with answers on slides as well as a interactive review task. If for any reason the video link does not work, a URL has also been included in the notes. NB: order of magnitude was not taught in this lesson. AQA spec link: 5.10.1.1 Humans use the Earth’s resources to provide warmth, shelter, food and transport. Natural resources, supplemented by agriculture, provide food, timber, clothing and fuels. Finite resources from the Earth, oceans and atmosphere are processed to provide energy and materials. Chemistry plays an important role in improving agricultural and industrial processes to provide new products and in sustainable development, which is development that meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Students should be able to: •• state examples of natural products that are supplemented or replaced by agricultural and synthetic products •• distinguish between finite and renewable resources given appropriate information

**Please note this lesson has been updated ** Smoking and the risk of disease lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a higher ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes powerpoint timers, slide animations, embedded video’s, worksheet and mini review. NB: If you are unable to play embedded videos please view slide notes for link, i have also included practical instructions in the notes. AQA spec link: 4.2.2.6 Relevant chapter: B7 Non-communicable diseases. AQA Biology combined textbook-Page 104-105 Specification requires students to know the following; Risk factors are linked to an increased rate of a disease. They can be: •• aspects of a person’s lifestyle •• substances in the person’s body or environment. A causal mechanism has been proven for some risk factors, but not in others. •• The effect of alcohol on the liver and brain function. •• The effect of smoking on lung disease and lung cancer. •• The effects of smoking and alcohol on unborn babies. •• Carcinogens, including ionising radiation, as risk factors in cancer. Many diseases are caused by the interaction of a number of factors.

Gene expression and mutation lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). NB: BIOLOGY ONLY-HT. Designed for higher ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: embedded videos and timers, slide animations, practice questions with answers on slides. AQA spec link: 6.1.5 Relevant chapter: B13 Genetics and reproduction. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 206-207. Specification requires students to know the following; (HT only) Mutations occur continuously. Most do not alter the protein, or only alter it slightly so that its appearance or function is not changed. (HT only) A few mutations code for an altered protein with a different shape. An enzyme may no longer fit the substrate binding site or a structural protein may lose its strength. (HT only) Not all parts of DNA code for proteins. Non-coding parts of DNA can switch genes on and off, so variations in these areas of DNA may affect how genes are expressed.

DNA structure and protein synthesis lessons created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). NB: BIOLOGY ONLY. I taught this topic in two lessons as it's a topic that's a difficult concept and can be taught effectively as opposed to being rushed. This resource is designed for higher ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: embedded videos and timers, slide animations, practice questions with answers on slides, worksheets and an interactive quiz. AQA spec link: 6.1.5 Relevant chapter: B13 Genetics and reproduction. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 204-205. Students should be able to describe DNA as a polymer made from four different nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of a common sugar and phosphate group with one of four different bases attached to the sugar. DNA contains four bases, A, C, G and T. A sequence of three bases is the code for a particular amino acid. The order of bases controls the order in which amino acids are assembled to produce a particular protein. The long strands of DNA consist of alternating sugar and phosphate sections. Attached to each sugar is one of the four bases. The DNA polymer is made up of repeating nucleotide units. (HT only) Students should be able to: •• recall a simple description of protein synthesis •• explain simply how the structure of DNA affects the protein made •• describe how genetic variants may influence phenotype: a) in coding DNA by altering the activity of a protein: and b) in non-coding DNA by altering how genes are expressed. (HT only) In the complementary strands a C is always linked to a G on the opposite strand and a T to an A. (HT only) Students are not expected to know or understand the structure of mRNA, tRNA, or the detailed structure of amino acids or proteins. (HT only) Students should be able to explain how a change in DNA structure may result in a change in the protein synthesised by a gene. (HT only) Proteins are synthesised on ribosomes, according to atemplate. Carrier molecules bring specific amino acids to add to the growing protein chain in the correct order. (HT only) When the protein chain is complete it folds up to form a unique shape. This unique shape enables the proteins to do their job as enzymes, hormones or forming structures in the body such as collagen.

This compatibility test was created for my BTEC chemistry class in order to assess their GCSE chemistry knowledge. It is comprised of past paper chemistry questions from the AQA spec. I have included both the test and the mark scheme. The new specification requires students to sit an externally assessed examination in January therefore, this a great exam practice. Includes slide animations, worksheets,and practice questions with answers on slides.

Concentration & Percentage yield lesson created in accordance to the Pearsons BTEC national specification for applied science. This topic is covered in unit 1 chemistry-Periodicity and properties of elements. This new specification requires students to sit an externally assessed examination in January. Includes slide animations, worksheets,and practice questions with answers on slides. This lesson is the last of A1 unit. Relevant chapter: Principles and applications of science. Pearson Applied science (Student 1) textbook-Page 20-21

Always helps to have a copy of this in the back of students exercise books.

Empirical formula lesson created in accordance to the Pearsons BTEC national specification for applied science. This lesson continues as part of the balancing equations series. This topic is covered in unit 1 chemistry-Periodicity and properties of elements. This new specification requires students to sit an externally assessed examination in January. Includes slide animations, worksheets, homework and practice questions with answers on slides. Relevant chapter: Principles and applications of science. Pearson Applied science (Student 1) textbook-Page 17-19

Cancer lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a higher ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes powerpoint timers, slide animations, video, worksheet and mini review. AQA spec link: 4.2.2.7 Relevant chapter: B7 Non-communicable diseases. AQA Biology combined textbook-Page 102-103 Specification requires students to know the following; Students should be able to describe cancer as the result of changes in cells that lead to uncontrolled growth and division. Benign tumours are growths of abnormal cells which are contained in one area, usually within a membrane. They do not invade other parts of the body. Malignant tumour cells are cancers. They invade neighbouring tissues and spread to different parts of the body in the blood where they form secondary tumours. Scientists have identified lifestyle risk factors for various types of cancer. There are also genetic risk factors for some cancers.