Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on adapting to change. In this lesson students will describe how organisms adapt to the changing seasons, discuss predator-prey cycles and describe how competition can lead to adaptation. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: deciduous, coniferous, migration and hibernation) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Variation https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12770016 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on the nervous system for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus. Next topic The Brain: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12361785 Content Covered: Parts of the nervous system Neurons Synapses Reflexes Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo New! Nervous system lesson GCSE Biology https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960383

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on competition. In this lesson students will describe how adaptations help plants and animals to compete for different resources. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: competition, adaptation, mates and resources) -Task boxes -Matching exercise -Handout sheet task -Discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Adapting to Change https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12981293 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete revision lesson for Biology B2b (Ecosystems). This lesson covers the major topics from this unit and can be used to revise for end of topic tests or to address knowledge gaps identified in the end of topic assessments. In this lesson students will revise: Key points from the previous topic (Health and Lifestyle) Leaf structure and photosynthesis Chemosynthesis Plant minerals Aerobic and anaerobic respiration Food chains, food webs and ecosystems -Return to the start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12764690 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on inheritance. In this lesson students will explain how characteristics are inherited. They will also describe the structure of DNA and some of the history of DNA discovery. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: fertilisation, genetic information, DNA, chromosomes and genes) -Task boxes -Order the steps -Handout sheet task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Natural Selection https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12770866 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Anaerobic Respiration. In this lesson pupils will write the word equations for anaerobic respiration in people, plants and yeast and explain why anaerobic respiration is used. They will compare anerobic to aerobic respiration and describe some examples of anaerobic respiration in yeast. 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. Note: Oxygen Debt (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12960421) is a separate lesson and is not included in this one. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary; anaerobic respiration, aerobic respiration, lactic acid, oxidised and fermentation) -Task boxes -Sorting Task -Order the steps -Handout sheet task -Long answer questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge apart from the keyword pathogen which means disease-causing microorganism (germs). Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Oxygen Debt https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12960421

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on microscopy for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource covers the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus. There is a free accompanying resource covering the onion cell microscopy practical: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/microscopy-practical-onion-cells-12329755 Content Covered: Light microscopes Electron microscopes Resolution vs magnification Calculations Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo New! Microscopy lesson https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12829559

Key stage 3 ~ year 7 ~ complete lesson on the movement of substances by diffusion. In this lesson students will learn how to describe what diffusion is and to give some examples of substances which diffuse in and out of cells. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -Starter task -Group reading task (literacy) -Keywords activity (vocabulary: glucose, oxygen, respiration, diffusion and concentration) -Task boxes -Handout sheet task -Draw and label -Putting the steps in order to describe a process -All tasks, including the worksheet have an optional self-assessment slide where needed. This presentation is fully editable. -Next lesson Unicellular Organisms https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12650811 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ lesson on Genetic Engineering. In this lesson, students will give some examples of how genetic engineering is used, describe an overview of how genetic engineering works and compare genetic engineering with selective breeding. 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. Note: on the AQA course, the molecular mechanism of genetic engineering is covered under Biotechnology (Topic 7 Ecology). We have included some bonus slides on it here for courses that teach this content as part of Inheritance. This lesson includes: Title slide with learning objectives A starter activity Group reading (literacy) Keywords task (vocabulary: genetic engineering, genetically modified (GM), vector, herbicide and insecticide) Task boxes Comprehension questions Discussion exercise Sorting exercise (GM vs. selective breeding) Handout sheet task Bonus: Molecular mechanism of genetic engineering of bacteria to produce human insulin. Includes group reading, a walkthrough of the process step ordering task and a 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.

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ full lesson on Metabolism. In this lesson pupils will define the word metabolism and give some examples of metabolic reactions. They will explain the role of enzymes in metabolism and describe how metabolic processes produce waste products and how these waste products are dealt with. 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 Group reading -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Handout sheet task -Recall questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge apart from the keyword pathogen which means disease-causing microorganism (germs). Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Next lesson Aerobic Respiration https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12954699

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on continuous and discontinuous variation. In this lesson students will explain the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation, then choose and plot an appropriate graph for each type of variation. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Numeracy task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next Lesson Inheritance https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12770525 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on transpiration and translocation for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. When learning about transpiration and translocation it helps if students have some prior knowledge of diffusion, active transport, specialist cells and plant cell organisation. Key points from these topics are recapped in the presentation, but this resource assumes that they have encountered them before. Follows on from Active Transport: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12335738 Content Covered: Xylem and phloem Translocation Transpiration Rate of transpiration Potometers Leads on to Plant Diseases: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/plant-diseases-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12357901 Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo New! Transpiration and translocation lesson https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12863543

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ lesson on Mutation. In this lesson, students will describe what mutation is, explain how mutation can lead to disease and describe the different types of mutations (insertion, addition and substitution). 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 Group reading Task boxes Comprehension questions Discussion Exercise Handout exercise Order the steps Long-answer questions 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 is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge, however it does require the basic structure of DNA to have been taught first (see DNA and protein synthesis https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13041785) Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.

Key stage 3 ~ full lesson on the topic of Biotechnology. In this lesson pupils will describe how fermentation is used in the food industry (bread and alcohol from yeast fermentation, cheese and yoghurt from bacteria fermentation), complete flowcharts showing some biotechnology processes and explain what the term biotechnology means. 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 Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (biotechnology, fermentation, pasteurisation, probiotic and antibiotic) -Task boxes -Order the steps (making alcoholic drinks) -Handout sheet task (making cheese and yoghurt) -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Enzymes in Industry https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12824810 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete revision lesson for Biology B2a (Health and Lifestyle). This lesson covers the major topics from this unit and can be used to revise for end of topic tests or to address knowledge gaps identified in the end of topic assessments. In this lesson students will revise: -Nutrients -Food Tests -The Digestive System -The Role of Bacteria and Enzymes in Digestion -Drugs -Smoking and Alcohol -Return to the start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12760784 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ full lesson on the topic of Genetic Engineering. In this lesson pupils will give examples of uses for genetic engineering, describe the process and compare genetic engineering to selective breeding. 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 Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (genetic engineering, foreign gene, insecticide and herbicide) -Task boxes -Order the steps -Handout task -Discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Cloning https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12824313 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Primary Key Stage 2 - Full biology lesson on Grouping Plants … Learning Objectives Describe the difference between flowering and non-flowering plants Explain the difference between coniferous and deciduous trees Practice using keys to identify plants … Lesson Includes Starter activity (retrieval practice/recall) Warm-up activity Introduction to the keywords Group reading (literacy) Teach/Check/Practice (I do/We do/You do) cycles with tasks that demonstrate that the learning objectives have been met in student books Opportunities for assessment for learning and independent practice Challenge extension work for higher ability students Worksheet (optional) Challenge worksheet (optional) SEND adaptations: the lesson is chunked to avoid working memory overload, blue background for Irlens, word banks are provided, text is broken up for dyslexia and a consistent format is followed for ASD. Group reading is differentiated in difficulty and keywords from previous lessons are reinforced. Learning from previous lessons is interlinked to help students catch up after absence. … Next lesson Protecting the Environment https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13102635 … This lesson is suitable for supply teaching and home learning (remote, distance or online). It is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Printed sheets are optional extras; the core lesson can be delivered without any printing or additional preparation. This lesson assumes that students have already covered how to use keys and pollination, however, prompts and scaffolding are given to refresh memory and allow students who were absent to participate.

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on exchanging substances in biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus but is also applicable to other courses. Leads on to Active Transport: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/active-transport-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12335738 Content Covered: Surface area to volume ratio Gas exchange in the lungs Nutrient uptake in the small intestine Gas exchange in leaves Gas exchange in gills Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo New! Exchanging substances lesson https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12832416