KS3 lesson introducing the solar system. Used with a high ability year 7 class but can also work for middle/low ability students with some slight adaption. Used for an observation lesson (was very well received) . Includes: Student led activities. Worksheets Homework

This bundle contains 21 comprehensive checklist for the Cambridge iGCSE Biology syllabus. Each checklist contains a detailed breakdown of the content students are expected to know. The checklist use a RAG system (Red, Amber, Green) which students use to evaluate their understanding: Red: Students is not familiar with the objective and need to revise Amber: Student is somewhat familiar with the objective but still need to revise Green: Student is confident with the objective. These checklist are fantastic for supporting students with their revision for either end of year exams, end of topic revision or for their actual iGCSE.

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A3.2 Classification and cladistics in the new IB Biology specification (HL only) This Powerpoint consists of 50 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content The following content is included: A3.2.1: Explain why a classification system is needed. (HL only) A3.2.2: Describe difficulties with the traditional hierarchy of taxa. (HL only) A3.2.3: Describe the advantages of basing classification on evolutionary relationships. (HL only) A3.2.4: Define a clade. (HL only) A3.2.5: Explain how the gradual accumulation of sequence changes can be used to determine the time since a common ancestor diverged into extant species (HL only) A3.2.6: Describe how base or amino acid sequences can be used in the construction of cladograms. (HL only) A3.2.7: Deduce evolutionary relationships from cladograms. (HL only) A3.2.8: Describe how cladistics can be used to assess whether classifications correspond to evolutionary relationships. (HL only) A3.2.9: Describe how the analysis of rRNA base sequences led to the introduction of the domain taxa. (HL only)

Excellent resource suitable for both iGCSE/GCSE Physics syllabus. The lesson includes a starter tasks, videos, student friendly content and questions with answers. Lesson will take 2-3 hours to teach. The content covered includes: Recap of refraction Converging/convex lens: Explanations and how to draw diagrams Step by step instructions on how to draw lens diagrams using convex lens Diverging/concave lens: Explanations and how to draw diagrams Step by step instructions on how to draw lens diagrams using concave lens Calculating magnification using lens diagrams. Refractive index: Snells law Internal reflection and Total internal reflection Calculating the critical angle

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content which introduces students to the endocrine system. Formed of 20 slides, this lesson will take approximately 1-2 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slide Retrieval questions on other Biology topics Comparison of the endocrine and nervous system Identifying the different glands in the human body Student research task on the different glands in the human body Student tasks with answers Past paper questions

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A3.1 Diversity of Organisms in the new IB Biology specification. This Powerpoint consists of 93 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content The following content is included: A3.1.1: variation between organisms as a defining feature of life. A3.1.2: Species as groups of organisms with shared traits. A3.1.3: Binominal system for naming organisms A3.1.4: Biological species concept A3.1.5: Difficulties distinguishing between populations and species due to divergence and non-interbreeding populations during speciation. A3.1.6: Diversity in chromosome numbers of plant and animal species. A3.1.7: Karyotyping and karyograms A3.1.8: Unity and diversity of genomes between species. A3.1.8: Diversity of eukaryotic genomes A3.1.10: Comparison of genome sizes A3.1.11: Current and potential future uses of whole genomic sequencing. A3.1.12: Difficulties applying the biological species concept to asexually reproducing species and to bacteria that have horizontal gene transfer (HL only). A3.1.13: Chromosome number as a shared trait within a a species. A3.1.14: Engagement with local plant or animal species to develop dichotomous keys. A3.1.15: Identification of species from environmental DNA in a habitat using barcodes.

This revision PowerPoint contains 81 slides and is perfect to prepare students for their end of year exams or their final iGCSE. This can be used to deliver several lessons, or given to students for independent revision. This resources contains fantastic diagrams and key information in a student friendly manner. The topics covered in this resource include: Characteristics and classifaction of living organisms Organisation of the organism Movement in and out of cells Biological molecules Enzymes

This revision PowerPoint contains 68 slides and is perfect to prepare students for their end of year exams or their final iGCSE. This can be used to deliver several lessons, or given to students for independent revision. This resources contains fantastic diagrams and key information in a student friendly manner. The topics covered in this resource include: Plant nutrition Human nutrition Transport in plants Transport in animals Disease and immunity

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for the nervous system. Formed of over 30 slides, this lesson will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Stater slide Definitions for all key words required Reflex arcs Synapses Reaction times practical Summary questions with answers

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for the nervous system. Formed of over 40 slides, thes lessons will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slides for each lessons Retrieval tasks for other biology topics Structure of the kidneys Explanation of ultrafiltration and selective resabsorption Questions and answers Role of ADH is controlling water levels Excretion of Carbon dioxide Formation of Urea in the liver

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for kidney failure. Formed of over 30 slides, this lesson will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slide Retrieval tasks Explanation of kidney failure Explanation of how dialysis works Explanation of transplantation and rejection Comparision of dialysis and transplant Student questions and answers

This resource is perfect for a Year 9/10 class studying GCSE Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells. The lesson contains a starter tasks, recap on prior knowledge, student tasks with answers and exam style questions. The following content is covered: Difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Labelling prokaryotic cells Use of bacteria and fungi Observing fungi under the microscope Converting between units (mm, micrometers and nanometers) Extended research on Mitochondrial diseases Plenary tasks

This resource is perfect for a Year 9/10 class studying GCSE plant and animal cells. The lesson contains a starter tasks, recap on prior knowledge, student tasks with answers, exam style questions and calculation tasks. The following content is covered: Features of plant and animal cells Labelling plant and animal cells The different functions of the organelles Identifying cells from microscope images Magnification calculation questions Exam question and plenary tasks.

This resource is perfect for a Year 9/10 class studying GCSE Microscopy. The lesson contains a starter tasks, recap on prior knowledge, student tasks with answers, exam style questions and calculation tasks. The following content is covered: Starter task Parts of a microscope How to prepare a slide? Practical method Scientific drawings Calculating magnification (booklet) Plenary tasks

This resource is perfect for a Year 9/10 class studying GCSE Stem cells. The lesson contains a starter tasks, recap on prior knowledge, student tasks with answers, exam style questions and research tasks. The following content is covered: Engaging starter with videos Student research tasks Notes on the different types of stem cells Therapeutic cloning Use of stem cells to cure blindness Ethics of stem cells Stem cells in plants Exam style questions Plenary tasks

This resource is perfect for a Year 9/10 class studying GCSE Active transport. The lesson contains a starter tasks, recap on prior knowledge, student tasks with answers and exam style questions. The following content is covered: Starter tasks Explanation of active transport with clear diagrams Student task (they create a diagram of active transport) Examples of active transport in plants and other mammals Comparison of active transport with diffusion and osmosis Exam style questions Plenary task with answers

This resource is perfect for a Year 9/10 class studying GCSE Mitosis. The lesson contains a starter tasks, recap on prior knowledge and student tasks with answers. The following content is covered: Starter tasks Recap of key information relating to genetics Why do cells divide? Different stages of mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase) Identify the stages of mitosis from microscope images Student independent task Plenary task

Excellent resource suitable for both iGCSE Co-ordinated and iGCSE Physics Cambridge syllabus. Includes Starter task Videos Student friendly content Questions and research tasks

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for thermoregulation. Formed of over 30 slides, this lesson will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slides Retrieval tasks for other biology topics Negative feedback All key notes and definitions required Explanations on how the body responds to high and low temperatures Plenty of exam style questions with answers

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for the The Eye. Formed of over 30 slides, this lesson will take approximately 1-2 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slide with engaging starter Key structure of the eye Explanation of how the eye adjust to near and far objects Iris reflex