Full lesson on voluntary vs involuntary reactions, 3 different types of neurones (sensory, relay and motor), and reflex arcs.

Full Year 8 science (biology) lesson on aerobic respiration, containing… Starter activity: bronze, silver and gold level (plus extra challenge). What is aerobic respiration? How are the reactants/products of respiration transported around the body? Quick check: TRUE or FALSE questions. Why do we need energy? Comparison of aerobic respiration to breathing, combustion, and anaerobic respiration. Quick check: Word Match activity.

PowerPoint Presentation containing printable “fill the gap” revision cards (plus answers) for AS/A Level Year 12/13 (OCR) Biology (Biological Molecules) Carbohydrate Lessons. Cards include: Monosaccharides - alpha-glucose, beta-glucose, and ribose. Disaccharides - maltose, sucrose, and lactose. Polysaccharides - amylose/amylopectin (starch), glycogen, and cellulose (how their structure is related to their function). Glycosidic bonds, condensation reactions, and hydrolysis reactions. All cards are colour-coded, numbered, and link to each other.

Full lesson with differentiated starter, challenge questions, quick check true or false questions, and 3-2-1 pyramid plenary.

iGCSE Science: Reliability, Accuracy, and Validity Lesson Pack- Evaluating Experimental Data Lesson pack designed to help students understand the difference between reliability, accuracy and validity when evaluating experimental data. Created for iGCSE, but can be easily adapted to suit other exam boards. Lesson consists of… Differentiated learning objectives. RAG starter questions with extension activity, key word handouts, and answers. Accurate vs. reliable dartboard activity with worksheets. BIG PHARMA Bingo activity, with bingo statements and 15 bingo cards. “Would I lie to you?” plenary. Works really well for Year 9, 10 or 11.

A full lesson on Lipids, covering the following LOs… Describe the structure of a triglyceride. Recognise saturated or unsaturated fatty acids. Describe the formation of a triglyceride. Explain how the structures of triglycerides are related to their function. Describe the structure of a phospholipid. Explain how the structures of phospholipids are related to their function. Describe the test for lipids. Lesson includes starter task, quick check questions, plenary (do now task), and also an emulsion test student practical worksheet.

A full lesson on Monomers and Polymers, covering the following LOs… Recall the definition of monomer and polymer. Give examples of associated monomers and polymers. Distinguish between condensation and hydrolysis reactions, and relate these to different monomers and polymers. Lesson includes starter task, recall questions (and answers), plenary (multiple choice questions), and also practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

A full 60 minute lesson on Classification, covering the following LOs… Explain the hierarchical taxonomic ranks used in the classification of species. Interpret phylogenetic trees. Apply knowledge to identify different taxonomic ranks from information provided. Appreciate the difficulties in constructing valid phylogenetic classifications. Lesson includes starter task, links to GCSE biology, summary questions (and answers), recap questions (and answers), and also practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

A full lesson on Investigating Diversity, covering the following LOs… Explain how the results of DNA hybridisation and biochemical analysis can be used to suggest relationships between different organisms within/between species. Interpret data obtained from DNA hybridisation or biochemical analysis. Explain how gene technology has changed the way in which relationships between organisms are worked out. Evaluate direct DNA/protein sequencing against methods of measuring the frequency of characteristics. Lesson includes starter task, and practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

A full lesson on Antigens and Immunity, covering the following LOs… Define the term antigen. Explain why antigen recognition is important for the immune system. Explain why the surface molecules of some cells act as antigens. Lesson includes starter task (prior knowledge check questions and answers), and practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

A full lesson on Proteins, covering the following LOs… The general structure of an amino acid. The synthesis and breakdown of dipeptides and polypeptides, by the formation and breakage of peptide bonds. The levels of protein structure. The structure and function of globular proteins, including a conjugated protein. The properties and functions of fibrous proteins. How to carry out and interpret the results of the biuret test for proteins. Lesson includes starter task, quick check questions, practice questions (with answers), and plenary task.

A full lesson on Chloroplast Structure, covering the following LOs… Describe the structure of chloroplasts. Explain how the structure of a chloroplast is linked to it’s function. Lesson includes starter task and practice exam questions (with mark scheme).

A full lesson on Antibodies, covering the following LOs… Describe the structure of antibodies. Explain the specificity of an antibody to a particular antigen. Explain how antibodies lead to the destruction of pathogens. Lesson includes starter task, lesson worksheet, and practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

A full lesson on Active and Passive Immunity (Vaccination), covering the following LOs… Describe how antigens can be used to produce a vaccine. Discuss ethical issues associated with the use of vaccines. Explain what is meant by herd immunity, and why it is able to protect unvaccinated people. Compare and contrast active and passive, natural and artificial immunity. Lesson includes starter task, recall questions (and answers), practice exam questions (with mark scheme), and plenary.

A full lesson on Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), covering the following LOs… Describe the structure of a HIV particle. Explain how the structure of a HIV particle enables it to replicate within a helper T-cell. Explain how HIV causes the symptoms of AIDs. Lesson includes starter task, practice exam questions (with mark scheme), and plenary.

KS3 Food Detective (Food Tests) Bingo Lesson Starter Activity Contains class instructions, calling card statements, and 15x bingo cards. Perfect for a class of approx. 30 students to work in groups of 2 or 3. Great for recapping/revising the tests for proteins (Biuret solution), fats (ethanol solution), sugars (Benedict’s solution), and starch (Iodine solution).

Full Year 12 (AS) lesson on the roles of lipids, with starter activity (true or false), main activity (summarise the provided article), and multiple choice questions to finish.

Whole lesson PowerPoint containing… BRONZE/SILVER/GOLD differentiated starter questions Learning objectives Numeracy activity labeling the structure of the gas exchange system How we inhale/exhale Links to aerobic respiration How the lungs are adapted to gas exchange Composition of the air we inhale and exhale How lung volume is measured QUICK CHECK true or false questions What have I learnt today plenary.

A full lesson on Carbohydrates, covering the following LOs… Describe the structures of monosaccharides, such as glucose and ribose. Explain the condensation and hydrolysis of disaccharides and polysaccharides. Analyse the structure and properties of polysaccharides, such as Starch, Glycogen, and Cellulose. Lesson includes starter task, practice exam questions (with mark scheme), and plenary.