A full, differentiated lesson based on the topic of cell differentiation (AQA). This lesson introduces stem cells, discusses differentiation in plant and animal cells as well as cloning. Answers to each learning checkpoint are included into the slides through animation and timers are used to promote pace. The differentiated question grid activity can be deployed as a competition. The plenary is based on students answering reflective questions in reference to the LO’s.

This lesson explores the digestive systems of monogastric and ruminant animals, examining how each system is adapted to process different types of food. Through comparative analysis and interactive discussions, students learn the functions of key digestive structures and the dietary implications for each type. This lesson is perfect for students interested in animal biology and agricultural science, offering insights into digestive adaptations. Learning Objectives: Define and provide examples of monogastric and ruminant animals. Explain the function of main structures within monogastric and ruminant digestive systems. Compare the digestive processes and dietary adaptations between monogastric and ruminant animals. Lesson Highlights: Starter Activity: Students guess which animal is monogastric and which is ruminant, exploring the concept of “mono” (single) versus multi-chambered stomachs. Monogastric Digestive System Overview: Examination of the digestive process in monogastric animals, covering the function of structures such as the stomach, small intestine, and cecum. Ruminant Digestive System Overview: Detailed exploration of the four compartments of the ruminant stomach (rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum) and their roles in breaking down fibrous plant material. Comparative Summary Table: Students complete a table comparing digestive processes, noting adaptations in each system that support dietary needs. Complete Answers and Timed Activities: Answers are provided for structured discussions, and timers are used to keep activities on track. Included Materials: PowerPoint Presentation with diagrams of monogastric and ruminant digestive systems Worksheet for digestive system comparison and analysis Answer key for all activities and discussion points Reflection prompts to encourage self-assessment This lesson package gives students a thorough understanding of digestive system adaptations, helping them appreciate how physiology aligns with diet and environment in agricultural animals.

This lesson focuses on the accessory organs involved in animal digestion, including the liver, pancreas, gall bladder, and salivary glands. Through discussions, visual aids, and quizzes, students learn the function of each organ and how digestive anatomy impacts feeding strategies for monogastric and ruminant animals. This lesson provides essential insights into the role of accessory organs in digestion and practical feed management in agriculture. Learning Objectives: Identify the accessory organs involved in digestion. Describe the function of each accessory organ in the digestive process. Explain how the digestive system influences an animal’s feeding plan. Discuss food, cost, health, and welfare considerations for monogastric and ruminant animals. Lesson Highlights: Starter Activity: Students guess the accessory organs involved in digestion and discuss their roles, introducing the concept of digestive support beyond the main organs. Detailed Overview of Accessory Organs: Explanation of each organ’s role in digestion, from the liver’s bile production to the pancreas’s enzyme release. Feeding Plan Analysis: Students explore how digestive anatomy affects feed types and management, comparing the dietary needs of monogastric versus ruminant animals. Whiteboard Quiz: An interactive quiz reinforces the functions of each accessory organ, helping students retain key concepts. Complete Answers and Timed Activities: All correct answers are included for teacher facilitation, with timers to keep the lesson well-paced. Included Materials: PowerPoint Presentation with visuals of accessory organs and their functions Worksheet for analyzing feeding strategies based on digestive anatomy Answer key for the whiteboard quiz and all activities Reflection prompts to encourage student assessment of their learning This lesson package equips students with an understanding of the accessory organs in digestion and the impact of digestive anatomy on agricultural feeding practices, fostering practical knowledge for animal husbandry and veterinary science.

This lesson guides students through the process of selecting agricultural products, such as mango varieties, based on phenotypic traits and market preferences. Through data analysis, students evaluate factors like sweetness, fibre content, size, and yield, and create visual representations to identify the most marketable varieties. This lesson is ideal for teaching students how data and consumer preferences inform agricultural product selection. Learning Objectives: Evaluate phenotypic traits of agricultural products. Correlate phenotypic traits with consumer market preferences. Visualize data using graphs and charts to compare product traits. Draw conclusions on product suitability for the market based on analysis. Lesson Highlights: Starter Activity: Students brainstorm desirable phenotypic traits in mangoes and discuss which traits are important to consumers and farmers. Trait Analysis Exercise: Exploration of key phenotypic traits, such as sweetness, fibre content, and size, and their relevance to market demands. Data Visualization Task: Students create graphs (bar charts, pie charts) to compare mango varieties, analyzing which varieties best align with consumer preferences. Market Suitability Evaluation: Students assess which varieties are most suitable for the market, supported by data on yield, size, and phenotypic traits. Complete Answers and Timed Activities: Answers are provided for guiding discussion, and timers ensure structured pacing for each activity. Included Materials: PowerPoint Presentation with phenotypic trait data and consumer preference guidelines Data set and worksheet for trait analysis and product comparison Answer key for all analysis questions and activities Reflection prompts for student self-assessment This lesson package teaches students how to use data to inform agricultural decisions, focusing on the role of phenotypic traits in meeting market demands and enhancing product appeal.

This lesson is based on the new AQA SOW (B3.1) but can be used for others. The levels of organisation are introduced during the starter and then expanded upon prior to a learning checkpoint (key word match up) for AFL. The tissues of the stomach and their functions are then discussed. Students then undertake independent research on several organs within a table - ipads or textbooks are required. Students then complete a ‘match up’ activity involving the adaptations of the stomach and how they aid its function. This scaffolds them to attempt a 6 mark exam style question. The plenary is based o students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives. Students can be asked to read out their answers during the plenary.

This lesson is based on the new AQA (B3.4) SOW but could be used for others. The lesson teaches the principles of catalysts and enzymes, and the role of enzymes in metabolism through lecture and video. Students then apply their learning to differentiated questions based on the content of the lesson. A practical is then included where students investigate the effect of different catalysts (potato puree and manganese (IV) oxide) on the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Stretch questions are included for those who finish early. The plenary is based on the students reflecting on their progress against the learning objectives. All answers to written work are incorporated into the slides via animation.

A full differentiated lesson on the topic of seed dispersal. This lesson is based on the Activate 1 SOW (B3.7) but can be used for others. The lesson includes video and a simple practical where students cut out seeds of varying wingspan and monitor their flight time. PowerPoint animations and timers are included to allow peer correction of answers and to promote pace respectively. A plenary quiz is included where students can throw a sot toy to one another to determine who answers next.

A full differentiated lesson on the topic of the skeleton. The lesson is based on the Activate 1 (B2.4) book but can be used for other SOW. The lesson includes an activity where students cut out bones and assemble skeletons in a pose of their choosing, peer assessment is based on the correct labelling of the bones and creativity of the pose. PowerPoint animations and timers are included to promote peer correction of written tasks and to promote pace respectively. An X-ray based whiteboard quiz is included as a plenary.

A full lesson on the topic of muscles. The lesson is based on the Activate 1 SOW (B2.6) but can be used for others. The lesson includes a competitive game based on the recall of information and a whiteboard quiz. The plenary is based on student reflection on their progress against the learning objectives. PowerPoint animations and timers are included to facilitate self/peer mediated correction and to promote pace respectively.

Full differentiated lesson with everything you need for new AQA (B9.1) SOW. Support sheets, stretch activities and differentiated question grid included. Timers included to promote pace and answers included to facilitate peer or self correction.

Full, differentiated lesson included with animations and timers to support pace and self/peer correction.

Full differentiated lesson based on the AQA (B9.2) SOW. Resources include a worksheet, support sheets and stretch activities for more and less able respectively. Practical exercise only requires stopwatches. Timings and prompts for self/peer correction are included. All answers to written exercises included.

Full differentiated lesson with everything you need for the new AQA (B9.3) SOW. Support sheets included for less able and stretch activities for more able. Main activity is a data analysis task with graph plotting. Timers are included to promote pace and answers are included va animation for Q/A/writing activities allowing for self or peer correction of answers.

A complete and differentiated lesson based on DNA including everything you need. Based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for any. Includes timers to promote pace and powerpoint animations to support Q/A during review of answers/peer mediated correction. Reflective plenary based on progress against LO’s included with a ‘back up’ quiz.

A complete lesson for the topic of neurotransmission, covering sensory and motor neurones, synapse and the reflex arc. Lesson includes timers to promote pace, and powerpoint animations to facilitate Q/A during peer/self correction of answers. Content is based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for any.

A full lesson with everything you need to teach the topic of stem cells. An additional quiz is included to use as a ‘back up’ exercise if time permits. Lesson is fully animated o facilitate Q/A during correction of answers and timers are included to promote pace. Main activity involves students reviewing different peoples points of view regarding stem cells, formulating an opinion and then engaging in a debate. This lesson is based on the Edexcell SOW but has is applicable to any.

Complete lesson based on the Activate 2 SOW - includes everything you need.

A complete, differentiated revision lesson based on the new AQA B4 SOW. The lesson revisits the blood cells, blood vessels, heart structure, coronary heart disease and statins and stents. The worksheet activity is taken from another author on TES. If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full lesson covering the topic of the digestive system. The lesson is tailored to the new AQA SOW (B3.2) but can be used for others. The lesson includes an information hunt (posters taken from TES), video, and a differentiated, competitive question grid challenge. The plenary is based around student reflection upon their progress towards the learning objectives. Students can be instructed to read out their answers during the plenary, and can elect peers through throwing around a soft toy. If you like this lesson please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full practical lesson based on the Activate 2 (B1.5) SOW. This lesson has been used as a follow on to a theory based lesson which can be found here : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bacteria-and-enzymes-in-digestion-complete-lesson-ks3-11785941. Hope this can be helpful to people.