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B15 Genetics and evolution

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Genetics and evolution contains 10 comprehensive lessons designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of the history of genetics, theories of evolution, the evidence for evolution, extinction, and classification systems through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. These lessons cover the content from the AQA 4.6.3 The development of understanding of genetics and evolution unit, 4.6.4 Classification and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B15, Genetics and evolution chapter. The lessons include all necessary resources, making them easy to implement in your classroom. Additionally, the editable text allows you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Each editable presentation contains: ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Practical Activity (if appropriate): Hands-on experience to apply concepts and gain practical skills. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts (if appropriate): Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. ● Homework Activities (if appropriate): Varied homework tasks to cater to individual needs and promote independent learning. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels: ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
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Comprehension Charles Darwin and Evolution

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A comprehension task for Year 9/KS4 suitable for form time or to build literacy into Science lessons. This task explores how Darwin researched and developed the theory of evolution. It could be used as a starter or as a stand alone homework or home learning task. This comprehension task and others in the series can also be used in form or tutor time as a weekly literacy task. All pages are designed as newspaper articles on one printable A4 page. They can be printed or in black and white/monochrome without any issues with legibility.
AQA GCSE B6 Genetics, Inheritance & Evolution Revision BookletQuick View
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AQA GCSE B6 Genetics, Inheritance & Evolution Revision Booklet

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Genetics, Inheritance & Evolution Revision Booklet – AQA GCSE Combined Science (B6 Topic). Simplify your lesson planning and help your students master homeostasis with this print-and-go 17-page activity booklet! This comprehensive and engaging digital resource is the perfect way to review the AQA GCSE B6 Genetics, Inheritance & Variation topic. Whether used for independent revision, homework, or cover lessons, this booklet supports students in consolidating key knowledge and applying it through targeted tasks. What’s Inside: This 17-page booklet covers all the core content from the AQA GCSE Combined Science B6 topic, including: Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction Meiosis DNA & the genome Genetic Inheritance Genetic Inheritance (Punnett Square practice) Inherited Disorders Sex determination Variation Evolution Selective Breeding Genetic Engineering Evidence for Evolution Fossils Extinction Resistant Bacteria Classification Each page includes short, focused activities designed to reinforce learning and encourage retrieval practice. Why Teachers Love This Booklet: Reduces Workload: Just print and go – perfect for last-minute lessons, homework, or student catch-up. Boosts Student Confidence: Helps learners recall key facts and make connections between concepts. Flexible Use: Great for revision, classwork, homework, or cover lessons – no extra resources needed. Supports Independent Learning: Students can complete it using class notes, textbooks, or online research. Aligned to AQA Spec: Fully matched to the GCSE Combined Science Biology specification. Teacher-Tested and Student-Approved: I created this booklet after noticing how much my students struggled to retain content weeks after we’d covered it. These short, snappy worksheets made a huge difference – giving them all the key information in one place to revisit anytime.
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Variation and evolution

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Includes worksheet ready for printing for class work as well as homework sheet answers from previous lesson (if following the lesson guide). Answers all included. Dual coding theory applied. Extensions for every task (differentiation). Fully animated (answers appear after clicking) This lesson is designed for no additional prep for those teaching it. Excellent for new teachers or non specialist teachers. If you enjoy this resource please do leave a review!
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Evidence for evolution

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Includes worksheet ready for printing for class work as well as homework sheet answers from previous lesson (if following the lesson guide). Answers all included. Dual coding theory applied. Extensions for every task (differentiation). Fully animated (answers appear after clicking) This lesson is designed for no additional prep for those teaching it. Excellent for new teachers or non specialist teachers. If you enjoy this resource please do leave a review!
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KS3 Biology homework tasks

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Leveled tasks on various biology topics suitable for KS3. Each presentation has 3 slides. Slide 1 is the pupil sheet, slide 2 contains the mark scheme and slide 3 has suitable comments to use give a target on how to improve scientific knowledge. Taken by an OFSTED inspector to give to a school as an example of good practice for a school in special measures
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Evolution Lesson GCSE Biology

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Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ lesson on Evolution. In this lesson, students will describe the process of evolution by natural selection, explain the evidence for evolution and discuss why Charles Darwin’s work was controversial. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: Title slide with learning objectives A starter activity What are these characteristics for? Group reading (literacy) Keywords (vocabulary: fittest, phenotypic variation, genotypic variation, evolution and adaptation) Task boxes Order the steps to show Darwin’s Theory of Evolution Discussion exercise Comprehension questions Handout sheet task Includes assessment for learning (AFL). Answer slides included for self-assessment Suitable for remote, online, distance learning Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This lesson is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. It assumes that the previous content from topic 6 has been introduced but not necessarily mastered. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/evolution-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12557498 … All content, diagrams and photos © Troilo Science / Febo Learning unless otherwise stated. Lessons for KS4 GCSE Biology Topic 6 Inheritance, Evolution and Variation : Variation Evolution Selective Breeding Genetic Engineering Cloning Fossils Speciation Classification and Evolutionary Trees Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
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Evolution Task Cards Natural Selection Fun Activities

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Overview Embark on an educational adventure in “Science, Life Science, Biology” with our captivating “Evolution Task Cards Natural Selection Fun Activities”, expertly crafted to engage and enlighten students in grades 6, 7, 8. This collection boasts up to 60 Color and B&W task cards, each offering a distinct and compelling scenario designed to stimulate young learners. Centered around “Choose the correct answer” activities, this set ensures a comprehensive exploration of “Science, Life Science, Biology”. What’s Inside? Discover 60 Color and B&W task cards within this package, each featuring scenarios that will maintain student interest and motivation. The “Evolution Task Cards Natural Selection Fun Activities” product aims to foster critical thinking and deepen understanding of the subject matter. Flexible Use These task cards are adaptable at their core, making them ideal for any educational environment. These cards excel in every situation, perfect for small group learning, invigorating large group discussions, or individual practice. They are a great addition to daily centers and can be used for homework, extra practice, or classroom activities, ensuring an enjoyable and productive learning experience.
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Evolution Task Cards Natural Selection Fun Activities

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Overview Embark on an educational adventure in “Science, Life Science, Biology” with our captivating “Evolution Task Cards Natural Selection Fun Activities”, expertly crafted to engage and enlighten students in grades 6, 7, 8. This collection boasts up to 16 Color and B&W task cards, each offering a distinct and compelling scenario designed to stimulate young learners. Centered around “Choose the correct answer” activities, this set ensures a comprehensive exploration of “Science, Life Science, Biology”. What’s Inside? Discover 16 Color and B&W task cards within this package, each featuring scenarios that will maintain student interest and motivation. The “Evolution Task Cards Natural Selection Fun Activities” product aims to foster critical thinking and deepen understanding of the subject matter. Flexible Use These task cards are adaptable at their core, making them ideal for any educational environment. These cards excel in every situation, perfect for small group learning, invigorating large group discussions, or individual practice. They are a great addition to daily centers and can be used for homework, extra practice, or classroom activities, ensuring an enjoyable and productive learning experience.
Inheritance Variation and Evolution AQA Foundation lesson bundle.Quick View
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Inheritance Variation and Evolution AQA Foundation lesson bundle.

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Inheritance, Variation and Evolution lesson titles include: Sexual and asexual reproduction, The genome, Gnetic Inheritance, Inherited disorders, Sex determination, Variation, Evolution, Selective Breeding, Genetic engineering, Extinction, Principles of Classification, Evolutionary trees. Lessons include progress indicators, context of the topic, links to relevant YouTube video clips, content in line with the AQA specification and contain past exam questions. All questions have answers within the PowerPoint for pupils to self-assess their work. Most lessons have a homework task. The Demonstrate and Connect tasks are for learners to demonstrate what they have learnt through the lesson. This is designed for them to do independently. The pupils can self-assess using the answers. The Connect tasks are a series of follow up questions to address gaps in understanding. If they got the first question wrong, they would attempt the first connect task, etc. The PowerPoints are designed as a one stop shop to reduce printing to be eco-friendly as possible. The Green for Growth documents cover all the key knowledge questions in the Inheritance, Variation and Evolution topic. These are directly linked to the specification and cover the AO1 content for the module, The revision cards can be purchased separately.
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Creation Scientific Views Big Bang Evolution (Eduqas)

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Double lesson exploring the scientific beliefs about the origins of the universe for Eduqas (Catholic) Origins and Meanings. The lesson explores the views of Stephen Hawking, Georges Lemaitre, Charles Darwin, Paul Davies, Richard Dawkins and Pope John Paul II. The students focus on the scientific theories of the Big Bang and Evolution and Catholic responses to them. I have included information about the Goldilocks enigma as it is covered on the A-Level and provides stretch and challenge for students who are already familiar with other aspects of the lesson. The second part of the lesson focuses on the skill of evaluating and asks students to consider how other scholars would respond to certain views. The lesson ends with a D question in which students can apply and consolidate their learning. Includes: Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework) Retrieval starter quiz key words sharing info true/false learning check video/questions exam practice (success criteria sheet) Match up activity challenge questions ‘packaway’ plenary Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.
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CMGsSciencelessons

10b Evolution and Inheritance

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10b Evolution and Inheritance contains 8 fully resourced lessons designed to help students understand how organisms change over time (evolution), how characteristics are passed from parents to offspring (inheritance), and how differences between individuals arise (variation) through clear explanations, guided practice, and structured activities. These lessons cover the content from the AQA KS3 3.10.3 Evolution and 3.10.4 Inheritance topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes chapter. All resources are included so you can teach each lesson straight away. Everything is editable, allowing you to adjust the depth, pace, or level of challenge to suit your class. Each editable presentation contains: ● Teacher preparation guide – Step-by-step teaching notes and technician guidance to help the lesson run smoothly. ● Printable resources – Differentiated worksheets and homework tasks ready to use. ● Vocabulary quiz starter – A quick activity to introduce and review key terms. ● Clear objectives and success criteria – Straightforward learning goals to guide the lesson and support students. ● Discussion prompts – Engaging questions to spark curiosity and develop deeper thinking. ● Accessible information slides – Key ideas explained with simple visuals and clear wording for all learners. ● Engaging activities – Differentiated tasks. ● Student practical – (Where appropriate) A hands-on task giving students a chance to explore the concept through investigation. ● Tiered questions – A set of challenge questions with answers, scaffolded by difficulty. ● Differentiated homework – Three homework options (K/A/E) to consolidate and extend learning. Aimed at a mixed ability KS3, with three levels of challenge: ● K- Know (low demand) ● A- Apply (standard demand) ● E- Extend (high demand) Each lesson is also available as a: ● Cover lesson worksheet: A ready-to-use version for cover teachers. 10b Evolution and Inheritance Cover lessons ● Digital worksheets: Ideal for distance learning, catch-up work, or independent study. 10b Evolution and Inheritance Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
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Evolution

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This was rated as an outstanding lesson so i thought i would share this resource. Please let me know what you think
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10b Evolution and Inheritance Scheme of Work

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This Scheme of Work (SoW) for the KS3 10b Evolution and inheritance unit provides a clear, structured overview of the topic, supporting teachers with planning and sequencing lessons across evolution and inheritance. It covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.10.3 Evolution and 3.10.4 Inheritance topics, alongside the Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes unit. This SoW is designed to map out a logical lesson sequence, helping ensure progression in both knowledge and skills across the unit. It can be used alongside the full lesson resources or adapted to suit your own teaching. This resource includes: ● Lesson sequence overview – A complete breakdown of lessons across the unit, including: Natural selection, Charles Darwin, Extinction, Preserving biodiversity, Inheritance, DNA, Genetics, and Genetic modification. ● Lesson aims and objectives – Clear aims for each lesson to support planning and consistency. ● Specification links – Direct links to AQA KS3 specification points for easy reference. ● Securing and exceeding mastery goals – Built-in progression to support differentiation and challenge. ● Key vocabulary – Core terminology identified for each lesson. ● Working Scientifically (WS) and Maths Skills (MS) – Opportunities embedded throughout to develop enquiry and analytical skills. ● Suggested activities and structure – Starter ideas, main activities, and plenaries to guide lesson delivery. ● Differentiated homework tasks – K/A/E tasks to support consolidation and extension. This Scheme of Work is provided as a free bonus resource to support planning and implementation of the unit. It is fully editable, allowing you to adapt it to your own teaching sequence, timings, and class needs. Designed for mixed-ability KS3 classes, with a clear focus on progression, vocabulary development, and working scientifically skills. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
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Evolution 9-1 AQA

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A resource for the 9-1 AQA GCSE. The covers the process of evolution, natural selection & survival of the fittest. It includes an application homework task, and differentiated tasks throughout, as well as Past paper Qs. The next lesson after this will be ‘theories of evolution’, which is required for Separate sciences (biology only) and will include comparisson of the two main theories at the time of Darwin.
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STEM HOMEWORK TASKS (15 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, DESIGN & STEAM ACTIVITIES)

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Twenty weeks of engaging ⭐STEM / STEAM⭐ independent tasks are included in this engaging bundle designed for students aged 8 - 12 years old. This is excellent for covering both DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES and DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGIES. All with ABSOLUTELY NO PREP REQUIRED!! Just print out and away you go... All instructions are easy to follow and will involve students completing all tasks at home. Answer sheets included. TASKS INCLUDED ✔ Decoding Binary ✔ Visual Representation of Recycling data at home ✔ Understanding Pixels, bytes and Sprites ✔ Algorithmic Sleuths and code breaking ✔ Creating digital images with numbers ✔ Identifying technologies that changed our world ✔ Mapping and co-ordinates with BOLTS ✔ Write your name in Binary ✔ Code Cracking ✔ Technology Keytword search ✔ Following Algorithms ✔ Coding Challenge ✔ Make your won Codes and Encryption ✔ Analyzing data and Inferring ✔ Recording sounds as images. ✔ Bottle Toss Challenge ✔ Timeline of technological evolution task ✔ Paper Plane challenge task ✔ Which shapes are the strongest? ✔ Design a Virtual Reality Controller Best of all if you buy in NOW you will receive ALL FUTURE ADDITIONS FOR FREE we regularly add more tasks. These additions will incur a greater expense for late adopters as THE PRICE WILL RISE.
Variation and Evolution Knowledge BookletQuick View
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Variation and Evolution Knowledge Booklet

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This is a book full of questions which is great to give to students to learn and revise. This can be used as a great source of revision or a homework task where students have to learn the answers and then they are tested on them next lesson. The Knowledge booklets contains the key scientific knowledge that has been formed in association with the 2016 onward, AQA specification. This key scientific Knowledge is the fundamental information that students will need to learn to apply to exam style questions.
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Genetics and Evolution Knowledge Booklet

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This is a book full of questions which is great to give to students to learn and revise. This can be used as a great source of revision or a homework task where students have to learn the answers and then they are tested on them next lesson. The Knowledge booklets contains the key scientific knowledge that has been formed in association with the 2016 onward, AQA specification. This key scientific Knowledge is the fundamental information that students will need to learn to apply to exam style questions.
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amcooke

KS3 Science homework

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35 homework tasks for KS3. Each presentation has 3 slides. Slide 1 is the pupil sheet, slide 2 contains the mark scheme and slide 3 has suitable comments to use give a target on how to improve scientific knowledge. Taken by an OFSTED inspector to give to a school as an example of good practice for a school in special measures