Delivered to higher ability KS4 students but can be adjusted for different groups. Includes resource (Diagram included to label, word bank and answer guide) Recaps on definition of cells, tissues and organs with visual aids. Explains the term ‘metabolism’ to students as the sum chemical processes occuring in the body. Student lead activity allows them to research and label the digestive system. Visual aids and animations help deliver information on the adaptations of the digestive systems (peristalsis, enzymes, microvilli and stomach muscles). Plenary is exam style questions.

(Apologies if the previews are faded colour or text, TES servers are having issues) Fully guided lesson that I delivered to year 9 and 10 for observations. Can be tailored for KS3 if needed. Friendly starter on matching parents to remind students of inherting factors. Using celebrities to engage students, the lesson leads through pheno and genotypes and the differences. Animations of gametes seperating allows the learners to follow the step by step process of how genes are inherted. Worksheets provided (differentiated) to allow students to attempt to calculate probability of children gaining eye colour. Introduces heterozygous and homozygous genes in context. Plenary is exam style question and homework supplied if needed.

(My apologies for any issues with previews, TES servers are having issues) Designed for an observation lesson with Year 10. This can be tailored for higher and lower ability students. Gives context to reproduction and the importance for maintaining life. Recaps on Gametes in animals and plants. Allows student discussion to introduce idea of variation and clones. Student lead activity for researching sexual and asexual reproduction (QR codes included for BBC bitesize). Clear table created and example statements to compare and explain the different methods. Questions provided to ensure learning and for ease of assessment (answers included in presentation) Exam style questions (both higher and lower) for plenary / Homework

(Apologies for poor previews, TES servers are having issues) Delivered to a year 10 class. Can be easily adapted for different ability levels and year groups. Introduces the students towards the concept of metabolism and metabolic pathways. Animations included to help show idea of 'series of chemical reactions'. Includes wall displays as resources for students to research the different pathways recommended by AQA. Exam style question for plenary

Made to deliver to year 10 class. Easily tailored to deliver to higher or lower levels. Animations attached to lead students through base ideas of cell division and natural cell death. Explores the ideas of unregulated cell division leading to tumour formation. Detailed presentation on factors that affect chances of cancer (smoking, ionizing radiation, ultraviolet and carcinogens). Key word matching and independent research tasks to help students understand benign and malignant tumours. Exam style questions for higher and lower level plenary.

Designed to deliver to Year 10 group. Can be altered easily for any ability group. Introduces students to the relevance of glucose made in photosynthesis. Using displays or resources students can explore 6 different uses for glucose (differentiated worksheets included). Exam practice questions provided for extensions / homework. Simple retention task included to help with constructing concise answers. Quick research task (QR code provided) for nutrients in soil. Exam style question as plenary

Created to support the Biology required practical for preparing bacteria and testing antibacterial hand-wash. Discusses aseptic techniques and assists the students with the designated method. I have attached the required practical data sheet.

This was designed for to be accessible for both KS3 and KS4 classes. Introduces the reasons for farming different animals The basics of selective breeding with animation for guidance Series of questions to deepen students learning and application Evaluation of the pros and cons of selective breeding (differentiated worksheet) Exam style questions for higher and lower ability (this was delivered as part of my interview process)

Designed to the new AQA specification. Delivered to year 10. Can be altered to suit different ability levels. Introduces and defines exercise. Allows students to discuss and determine the reason behind the bodies response to exercise. Covers anaerobic respiration and how lactic acid is created and removed. Model graph for oxygen debt allowing students to understand recovery time. Summary questions attached. Plenary is exam style practice (higher and lower available)

Designed to the new specification for AQA. Can be adapted to suit student learning or teacher lead activities. Recently updated to include graph analysis Introduces respiration and discusses it’s role within cells. Slides lead the learner through discovering the equation and it’s comparison to photosynthesis. Real life application questions cover how exercising leads to anaerobic respiration. Foundation and Higher exam style questions attached to be used for practise / plenary.

This lesson was designed to be delivered to a year 10 class. Can be adapted for different abilities. Recaps the photosynthesis equation to introduce the ideas of the different reactants and factors needed. Real life scenario given to enable the students to understand rate limiting factors. Student lead discussion on different factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis. Graphs of light, carbon dioxide and temperature provided to help students develop their interpretation skills. Plenary is past paper exam question. Lower and higher ability questions included.

Designed to meet the KS3 and KS4 specification. Covers introduction to food chains and links towards food webs. Discusses how the sun provides all energy to food chains. Activities will help students understand how chain is dependent on each step. Worksheet enables students to deepen learning on herbivores, omnivores, apex predators etc. Lesson then leads into pyramid of numbers and pyramids of biomass with example questions for plenary.

Animated powerpoint, used to deliver to my Year 7 of ranged ability. Introduces students to the history of microscopes including Robert Hooke, Includes guided learning to the parts of the microscope. Introduction to writing methods and drawing observed images. Calculations for magnification. Includes homework for students to research functions of each part to reinforce learning. Can be adjusted for different levels of ability

Designed for my top set but can be altered for lower ability. Contains animations to assist student understanding of lung expansion and bloodflow. Includes research activity into the functioning of the lungs and structural adaptations of the alveoli. Contains practise past exam questions for plenary

An animated PowerPoint (last slide requires animation). Used for learners with a range of abilities. Covers 4 areas of malnutrition: Anorexia Anaemia Obesity Kwashiorkor Requires students to research and compare but also designed for teacher leading if preferred.

This is tailored to the New AQA Spec (exam 2018) 2 lessons (Delivered in 2 separate hours, easily combined for double), based around student lead learning (text book assisted) Covers structure of the heart with labelled diagrams Discusses the flow of blood around the body Explains the need for blood Exam style questions for assessment of topic Please leave a review. Really helps