Complete set of lessons for a year 7 unit food and digestion Nutrients and a balanced diet Food tests- sugar and starch Food tests- fat and protein Digestive system- model gut demo Bacteria- the good and the bad ACE- journey of a cheese sandwich (2 lessons) Diet deficiencies- case studies in groups (2 lessons) Scurvy- DCPIP tests- what should we feed pirates?

A PowerPoint with a full set of lessons for a space scheme. Aimed at mid to low ability year 7s. Lessons include: Gravity and earth Gravity in space Our solar system Rocket science-international space station (link to Tim Peake) Design a planet lesson-making fun lesson The milky way and other galaxies Forces on a rocket Days years and seasons eclipses Phases of the moon Lightyears Extra task: aliens There are slides at the end of each lesson to be printed as worksheets- with 2-4 sheets per slide to save on printing. Links to videos and practical activities and resources. I hope this is useful :)

A series of lessons aimed to develop scientific investigation skills in KS3 students, would be good for year 7/8 or lower ability year 9 or for revision for higher ability year 9. Lesson scheme as follows: 1-3. intro investigation skills and compression strength of biscuits-planning, doing and analysing (3 lessons) 4.which biscuit has the most energy and/or 4.dunkability of biscuits (which biscuit can be left in the longest without breaking/ absorbing the most liquid without breaking 5. density of chocolate bars floating and sinking 6. making tea method writing 7. tea investigations-shape, stirring or temperature of water.

A planning mat that can be printed (and laminated to re-use, I have a class set in my classroom!). Also includes a markscheme for planning that students can use for peer/ self marking or for teacher assessment.

Full set of lessons on a year 9 KS3 genetics topic. All resources, activities, video links and instructions within the PowerPoint. Lesson order: DNA structure- sweets and structure DNA, chromosomes and genes DNA extraction Story of DNA Variation-genetic variation in a population- genetic difference prac Mendel Darwin Natural selection- picking up seeds, m&ms, newspaper and black paper. Extinction and endangered animals- research an extinct and endangered animal. Why do things become extinct or endangered. Conservation programs and preserving biodiversity Yellowstone’s wolves- Search online for ‘How wolves change rivers’. Show the video and ask students to take notes. In groups, students should draw a diagram of the relationships of the different organisms. Beavers Survival- animal behaviour (Earthworms/ woodlice)

Lesson on soil chemistry including practical activity testing soil samples (need to order a selection of soils, ideally with different pHs, beakers, filter paper, filter funnels, indicator paper, spatulas).

A lesson and accompanying task about the retina, particularly how rods and cones work.

A full lesson revising the cardiac cycle (from year 1) and the control of the cardiac cycle, with details of the role of chemoreceptors and pressure receptors.

A set of full lessons on the absorbance of nappies, looking at developing investigation skills.

A series of lessons for a unit about electricity for KS3, covers: 1. circuit drawing 2. current 3. voltage 4. series and parallel circuits 5. models of electricity 6. evaluating models in science 7. dangers of electricty

A series of lessons on the control of blood glucose levels and diabetes. All resources, videos and activities are within the Powerpoint.

A lesson on the regulation of transcription and translation, also has some revision materials on the process of transcription and translation. Links and resources are within the powerpoint.

An assessment on separating mixtures, looking at the separation of rock salt and method writing. Based on and adapted from a badger style MACE task.

A task aimed at developing extended writing in science. Based on old GCSE 6 mark style questions. Writing frames and markscheme are within the powerpoint. "Describe and explain how some of the adaptations of plant leaves protect them from herbivores."

Whole lesson on respiration

Full lesson on birth

A set of full lessons, content and assessment.

Whole lesson on the structure of a neuron. Learning objective: To be able to:- Describe the structure of a myelinated motor neurone. Describe the different types of neurone. Spec ref- 3.6.2.1

Whole lesson on decomposers and carbon cycle. Includes the instructions for the

A full lesson on puberty and the biological changes