This lesson gives an interesting and student led journey on sound waves and how they move through liquids and solids. This could be expanded to included gasses also, but focusses on the particle model for waves. Aimed at Year 8, this could also be used for other KS3 classes and even Foundation KS4 Used several times with success, including an opportunity for marking a piece of work in class, either by peer review or by teacher

An easy introductory lesson to the sometimes difficult Human Reproduction topic for Year 7s Includes some diagrams for book sticking and completion and other simple concepts to start the group of on the topic

This powerpoint is a simple introduction to the concept of Variation for use with Year 7 groups, although it could be used for Year 8 also. You could even take some parts of this to present to year 9, especially lower level groups. This free resource has been used a number of times with my Year 7s and 8s to great effect and has allowed me to scaffold up to other genetic concepts fairly easily. It includes a number of examples of variation including the peppered moth, the Dodo and a more complex antibiotic related example for more able students. Presented on primarily a blue background to assist dyslexic students Please do rate the resource and I hope it helps you

This lesson offers an extremely student led hour going over the history of the discovery of DNA including the story of Watson and Crick vs Franklin and Wilkins The ppt comes with fact sheets to support the lesson with a research task that runs for around 30-40 minutes as required. All editable and covering the 9B1 topic of Genetics

This lesson offers a very student led experience for Year 9s on the inheritance of sex in topic 9B1,(can also be used for Year 10 revision, especially for foundation classes) including the resources required. A very easy lesson to run and enjoyable for the students as it gets them up and moving

This lesson includes a Revision mat and a guided lesson using the mat. I have used this lesson to good affect with both foundation and triple classes as the lesson allows you to support learning section by section, ensuring understanding of the various topics within the Organic Chemistry section of the AQA syllabus. This content is also relevant to OCR and other courses

This upload offers a structured revision lesson using a guided revision mat on the C1 GCSE AQA module - Specifically Atomic Structure and the Periodic table It includes 2 powerpoint files. 1 is the revision may which I recommend is printed out on A3, and a guided lesson ppt which will allow you to push the class section by section to gain maximum learning I have used this mat to great affect personally and it is well received by the students

This lesson contains a lesson ppt on Variation from Module 9C1 and the required resources to support the lesson in word so you can edit as per your requirements This lesson, when given with pace, can be delivered in a 1 hour session. It could, however, be used at a slower pace across a double lesson or two separate periods. it is targeted at year 9, however, it could also be used as a year 10 revision lesson

This Resource includes a revision mat for Topics 9C1 and 2 “Reactivity of Metals” and “The Atom” (including the formation of Ions). There is also an accompanying powerpoint presentation that can be used to guide the revision lesson if you wish. I find that this helps facilitate the learning in a more synchronised way, and support can be given more easily should there be a number of people misunderstanding a single section. This Mat and ppt has been used on more than one occasion with great success

This Resource includes a PowerPoint presentation that follows a completely formatted Revision Mat that can be printed out and given to each member of the class. It will guide the Key Stage 3 Group (normally year 7) through the Revision Mat in a controlled and supportive way ensuring pace is continued throughout the lesson. it includes a Where’s Wally Bell Task and a plenary related to contraception. This lesson re-introduces and supports the principles of: Human Reproduction and anatomy Contraception Sperm and egg production Puberty and changes Plant Reproduction and the structure of a flower Menstruation Anatomy inside the womb/uterus Completely formatted and ready to use out of the box. Offered in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint for easy editing and customisation.