Welcome to my store! I'm a passionate Biology teacher with 7 years of classroom experience and a Master's degree in Marine Biology. My love for the sciences has fueled my teaching journey & inspired the engaging, high-quality resources you'll find here. With my teaching experience & strong background in tutoring, I create materials that are not just informative but also fun & easy to use. Dive into my store & discover resources that will bring the world of biology to life for your students! 🌊🔬
Welcome to my store! I'm a passionate Biology teacher with 7 years of classroom experience and a Master's degree in Marine Biology. My love for the sciences has fueled my teaching journey & inspired the engaging, high-quality resources you'll find here. With my teaching experience & strong background in tutoring, I create materials that are not just informative but also fun & easy to use. Dive into my store & discover resources that will bring the world of biology to life for your students! 🌊🔬
This engaging lesson is an introduction to KS3 aerobic respiration. If you are looking for a complete lesson plan, with no prep to do apart from printing some worksheets out, then this is a perfect lesson for you! Even better, this is lesson one in a whole unit of lessons that you can mix and match, buying what you want or make a saving by purchasing the complete unit as a bundle.
In this complete lesson, students will learn:
The definition & function of aerobic respiration.
The word & symbol equation for aerobic respiration.
That respiration occurs in plants and animals.
Where in the cell respiration occurs.
The lesson itself includes the following activities:
A 6 question ‘beat the grid’ activity, designed as a retrieval activity to get students thinking about cell structure at the start of the lesson.
Self-assessed definition writing task.
An engaging video.
Mini-quizzes to check student understanding throughout the lesson.
A worksheet to recap what has been covered.
A review activity: if this is the answer - what is the question?
The resources includes:
A PPT presentation (26 slides)
2 worksheets that are referenced in the PPT.
A keyword list for use in this lesson and the rest of the unit of work (you can find this in my store or purchase the whole unit as a bundle).
A link to the Google Drive version of the resource if you prefer to use Google Slides.
If you are looking for more teaching ideas and resources, then check out my website! It is full of fantastic teaching tips and tricks, freebie resources and more!
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Designed for introducing your KS3 students to ecosystems and the processes behind seed dispersal including a practical investigation. This lesson plan is fully prepped covering key vocabulary and gives students the opportunity to investigate seed dispersal by wind with a fun lab!
What is included:
In this file you get the lesson powerpoint and a corresponding keyword list with definitions included, you also get a knowledge organiser to help students throughout the topic.
I have left the design simple but editable - this is due to schools in my area having specific requirements around colours and fonts.
Seed Dispersal Lab:
Students will use the paper helicopter template to investigate sycamore seed dispersal. Paperclips, scissors and a ruler will be useful for the investigation element. Students love decorating their seeds and sticking them in their notes after the experiment!
The lesson plan follows the following 4 phase structure:
Activate: 6 recall questions designed to get the students either retrieving previous knowledge linked to this or prior topics. These have been designed with my students in mind - they may look different for your students!
Model: Set the scene for the lesson and outline key new knowledge. Show students how to approach a question or task.
Practice: Give the students opportunities to use the new knowledge provided and attempt the tasks modeled in phase 2.
Review: Check students grasp of new concepts with a quick review activity.
On the first page of the PowerPoint, there is a link to a Google Drive containing the same resources just in case you teach in a Google school!
Please note: This lesson is the second lesson in a topic covering ecosystems. You can get the first lesson for free by clicking the link below:
FREE: Lesson 1 - Introduction to Ecosystems
Lesson 2 which covers food chains and webs, can be found here.
Lesson 3 which teaches students about predator prey relationships can be found here.
Lesson 4 - human impacts on ecosystems can be found here.
Lesson 5 covers the process of bioaccumulation, that can be found here.
Lesson 6 - invasive species can be found here.
Lesson 7 Learning the parts of the flower (including a lab).
Lesson 8 Plant Reproduction - Find it here.
This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B2: Lung Structure & Function.
The answers are also included.
How you can use this resource:
Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource.
Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice.
Set this as a homework task or revision task.
Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper.
What’s inside:
Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Lung Structure & Function (from AQA B2 Combined Science Trilogy).
Completed version of the mind-map with the answers
Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers.
GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information.
I have outlined various strategies for incorporating retrieval practice into your lessons in the following blog post!
Unsure? Check out my free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first!
If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.
Unleash the Halloween spirit in your classroom with our spooky Bat Reading Comprehension Activity! Perfect for students aged 12-14, this engaging and educational resource will have your students sinking their fangs into the world of bats while improving their reading comprehension skills.
Key Features:
Two Layout Options: We understand that every student is unique. That’s why we’ve included two different layouts for this activity. The first layout is specially designed for students with special educational needs. Questions are strategically laid out around the text, making it easier for students to navigate and comprehend the material. The second layout offers a more traditional format with questions on one page and the text on the other, catering to a wider range of learning preferences.
Comprehensive Content: Dive into the fascinating world of bats with a rich and informative reading passage. Your students will learn about the biology, behavior, and unique characteristics of these nocturnal creatures, sparking their curiosity and encouraging further exploration.
Answer Key Included: Save time and streamline your teaching process with an included answer key. Quickly assess your students’ understanding and provide constructive feedback.
Bonus Coloring Sheets: For those early finishers or as an extra treat, we’ve included three bonus Halloween-themed coloring sheets. These fun and spooky designs will keep your students engaged and entertained while reinforcing the Halloween theme.
Educational Benefits:
Enhances reading comprehension skills.
Encourages critical thinking and analysis.
Promotes interest in the biology of bats.
Supports inclusivity with a special layout for students with special needs.
Transform your classroom into a Halloween-inspired learning haven with the “Spooky Bat Reading Comprehension Activity.” Watch your students become enchanted by the mysterious world of bats while honing their reading and comprehension skills. Get ready for an educational adventure that’s both fun and informative!
Note: This product is perfect for both traditional and remote learning environments. Download it today and add a dash of Halloween magic to your curriculum!
Back to school is a pretty crazy time. For us science teachers we need to introduce our students to the science labs safely, as well as establish all the normal routines!
In this bundle you will find a heap of great activities to help get your students in and settled all while developing those essential lab skills!
Included is:
An introduction to lab equipment booklet
A skills based lab (forming salt crystals through evaporation). I chose that particular lab as it allows students to practice using much of the equipment discussed in the previous booklet.
A method writing skills lesson (perfect for helping students perfect their writing skills in science early on!
A Bunsen burner activities lesson with lab procedure and Bunsen burner license.
I recommend completing these lessons in the following order:
Lesson 1: Lab Equipment Introduction booklet
Lesson 2: Bunsen burner license
Lesson 3: Method writing lesson
Lesson 4: Skills based lab (putting into practice all of the skills from the first 3 lessons!)
You could print the entire bundle as a booklet for students to use in their first week in school!
This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B4: Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration.
The answers are also included.
How you can use this resource:
Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource.
Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice.
Set this as a homework task or revision task.
Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper.
What’s inside:
Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration (from AQA B4 Combined Science Trilogy).
Completed version of the mind-map with the answers
Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers.
GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information.
Unsure? Check out my free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first!
B1 Mind map - FREEBIE
If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.
In this bundle are 15 revision resources for the topics coming up in the 2022 exams for the AQA GCSE Combined Science : Biology Paper 1.
This bundle is for the HIGHER TIER.
Content for higher is different to the foundation paper, so please check which content you need to revise :)
The topics outlined by AQA for higher tier paper 1 biology are:
Cell Division
Animal tissues, organs & organ systems
Photosynthesis
The required practicals included are:
Food Tests.
Investigating rate of reaction of enzymes
Effect of light on rate of photosynthesis.
These revision resources contain a mixture of specification aligned questions in a mind-map/knowledge organiser format.
The answers are also included.
If you are looking for more revision strategies for your students, in this article I outline actionable and easy steps to boost the retrieval practice in your classroom.
Make a saving of nearly 50% on this bundle!
In this bundle are 18 revision resources for the topics coming up in the 2022 exams for the AQA GCSE Combined Science : Biology Paper 1.
This bundle is for the FOUNDATION TIER.
Content for foundation is different to the higher paper, so please check which content you need to revise :)
The topics outlined by AQA for foundation tier paper 1 biology are:
Cell Division
Animal tissues, organs & organ systems
Communicable Diseases
Photosynthesis
The required practicals included are:
Microscopy.
Food Tests.
Effect of light on rate of photosynthesis.
These revision resources contain a mixture of specification aligned questions in a mind-map/knowledge organiser format.
The answers are also included.
If you are looking for more revision strategies for your students, in this article I outline actionable and easy steps to boost the retrieval practice in your classroom.
Make a saving over 40% on this bundle! Individually priced these resources cost over £20!
This bundle contains all the topics within the AQA GCSE Biology B3 unit on Infection & Response (Combined Trilogy Specification).
Included are the revision mind maps/knowledge organisers, along with all the answers.
Topics include:
Communicable Diseases
Viral, fungal & protist Diseases
Bacterial disease & preventing disease
Body defences & vaccination
Drug development
This would be perfect as a revision pack for year 11’s preparing for their upcoming GCSE exams.
It is also a brilliant strategy for retrieval practice with year 10’s who have completed this topic last term and need to keep the knowledge fresh in their mind.
Used as quizzes, homework, meaningful cover work, the opportunities are endless.
Save over 35% with this bundle!!
This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B1: Chromosomes & Mitosis.
The answers are also included.
How you can use this resource:
Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource.
Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice.
Set this as a homework task or revision task.
Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper.
What’s inside:
Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Chromosomes and mitosis (from AQA B1 Combined Science Trilogy).
Completed version of the mind-map with the answers
Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers.
GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information.
Still unsure? Check out this free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first!
If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.
Everything you need to introduce your KS3 students science students to ecosystems and plant reproduction. This is a whole topic bundle covering 10 lessons minimum (probably more depending on your class).
These lessons are engaging and challenging, with opportunities for extended writing, reading comprehension and numeracy skills. However, scaffolding is also provided to support students who may need it. We need to be able to support all our learners and their needs!
Included in each lesson:
Lesson PPT
Worksheets
Lab sheets (where labs are involved in the lesson)
Research QR codes if needed
Keyword lists & definitions
Knowledge organiser to act as a support
Reading comprehensions
Retrieval opportunities
EVERYTHING is included!
Lesson Breakdown:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Ecosystems (with an emphasis on new vocabulary)
Lesson 2: Food chains and webs - including analysis of food chains
Lesson 3: Predator prey relationships - with graph reading skills
Lesson 4: Human impacts (opportunity for opinion forming)
Lesson 5: Bioaccumulation in food chains
Lesson 6: Invasive species - reading opportunity and great for debates!
Lesson 7: Flower structure (including lab)
Lesson 8: Plant Reproduction and polination
Lesson 9: Seed dispersal methods
Lesson 10: Seed dispersal investigation (including lab)
If you are not ready to buy the bundle, then check out lesson 1 for free!
FREE Lesson 1: Introduction to Ecosystems
Each lesson follows the general structure shown below:
Activate: 6 recall questions designed to get the students either retrieving previous knowledge linked to this or prior topics. These have been designed with my students in mind - they may look different for your students!
Model: Set the scene for the lesson and outline key new knowledge. Show students how to approach a question or task.
Practice: Give the students opportunities to use the new knowledge provided and attempt the tasks modeled in phase 2.
Review: Check students grasp of new concepts with a quick review activity.
On the first page of each PowerPoint, there is a link to a Google Drive containing the same resources just in case you teach in a Google school!
I have left the design simple but editable - this is due to schools in my area having specific requirements around colours and fonts.
If you would like an excel spreadsheet with the Scheme of Work then please send me a DM on IG or FB and I will send you a link! (links are in my store :) )
S.O.W includes:
Each lesson title
Each lesson objective
Retrieval opportunities
Scientific skills included in the lesson
Key vocabulary for each lesson
Literacy/Numeracy opportunities in each lesson
Practical resources required for labs
Cultural opportunities and links for each lesson
