Students should understand the process of meiosis and chromosome number. Should be able to compare meiosis and mitosis

Students should understand what chromatography is and how to conduct the chromotography practical

Students should understand what exothermic and endothermic reactions are and how to tell if a reaction is either one. Students will conduct mini experiments (place at different tables?) and fill in the data and come up with conclusions for their practical work. Can ask high ability students to create their own table of results if necessary.

Students should understand physiological responses to exercise and how to interpret graphical data relating to this topic. Contains a mini activity for students to get out of their seats.

Students should understand the process of seed dispersal and the various ways seeds are dispersed, as well as the importance of dispersal in nature. Includes a mini practical exercise.

Students should understand what a clone is and the process of cloning - with the topical example of Dolly.

Students should understand what distillation is and how the process works and why it is important, with some practical uses.

Students should understand what deforestation is and how it causes environmental issues and reduces biodiversity. Independent task

Students should understand that there are various kinds of specialised cells. They need to know how they are adapted to perform their function, and why this is advantageous. Worksheet added, too

Students should understand what anaerobic respiration is, to understand the difference between anaerobic and aerobic respiration and explain muscle fatigue. Includes AfL quiz, revision mats and tasks.

Students should understand the basic structure of animal and plant cells, how they are similar/differ and the role of each organelle.

Students should understand what specialised cells are, the various types, their structure and function.

Students should understand structure and function of DNA and understanding human genome.

For mid-low ability KS3 students. THey should understand the phases of the moon and eclipses. Contains who wants to be a millionaire and crossword for challenge.

Students should understand the relation between starch production and photosynthesis. Students should understand how starch is stored and used within a plant (using mind=map) Exam questions follow (as well as link to testing for starch)

Students should understand the process of diffusion and represent diffusion by various models. Students should understand the factors that affect diffusion.

Students should understand the importance of the carbon cycle, they key events of the carbon cycle and how carbon dioxide contributes to global warming.

Students should understand what antibiotics are, how they work, what MO’s they target and how resistance spreads. Link to the big question: why are antibiotics important?

Students should understand what biodiversity is, the factors that affect biodiversity and why it is important for humans to preserve biodiversity.

Students should understand what a reflex is, why they are important and the basic components of a reflex arc.