AQA A level Biology Exchange lesson 1

A lesson to suit either KS3 or re-introduce a topic to KS4 on organ systems, possibly linking to NEW AQA GCSE

A resource for the Biology 9-1 AQA GCSE, a lesson for Biology only, which follows on from the lesson on natural selection & evolution. Differentiated with extensions & help sheets. Includes RAG Past paper Qs.

A 9-1 Trilogy foundation lesson aimed to cover key function of contraception. The lesson starts by recapping menstrual hormones before allowing students a great deal of independence on tasks. Fully differentiated throughout, with WAGOLL & progress checks. Progress is driven by outcomes.

AQA A level gas exchange

A preceding lesson to food webs/chains for year 7/8/9 age group or a nice refresher for lower ability GCSE groups. The lesson includes a presentation & R/A/G levelled exam Questions. The lesson guides students through key terms including symbiosis, competition & variation. There is opportunity for iPad/laptop/computer room research for a portion of the lesson, as well as suggested hwk for the following lesson, which will be on the human impact.

AQA AS resource for mamallian (human) circulatory system.

Lesson 1 of the 9-1 AQA GCSE spec for inheritance. Covers reproductive organs, fertilization and sexual vs asexual reproduction. Includes PPQs and differentiated tasks throughout.

A KS3 resource (or KS4 recap lesson) on how reproduction leads to evolution. The lesson considers evolution, natural selection (Darwin’s finches) and extinction. The lesson has been planned for year 8 but will perfectly suit 7-9 depending on your schools schemes. Lesson contains a variety of engaging and differentiated tasks, including a mini practical, which can easily be substituted for ipad research or demo. PPQs are also included .

Fully differentiated 9-1 Biology for Trilogy GCSE lesson. The lesson is lower ability, targeted at foundation students. The lesson is outcome driven with AfL, peer & self assessment, video resources etc throughout.

2 lessons worth of presentation covering the new AQA spec Biology GCSE topics of DNA structure & Protein synthesis

A lesson (could be extended to 2, as these are planned to 75mins plus hwk) on DNA, human genome project and early human migration, for the new AQA GCSE spec, topic 6.

A KS3 resource, in this instance was delivered to a mixed ability year 8 group. The lesson covers DNA in a good amount of detail, without going into the unneeded complexities of base pairing, the technical naming of structures etc. May be a good resource to revise DNA with low ability KS4 exam groups also. Students will explore the work of Watson & Crick, before considering the use of DNA and prior learning covered on cells which don’t fit the pattern in terms of DNA or chromosomes. Students will visit the idea of mutations, and consider what they are, using a simple letter replacement game (they can design their own after seeing the example (challenge). Finally followed by some past question practice (GCSE AO1)> `This lesson is fully differentiated, with extension and challenge throughout’

A full lesson inc practical & PPQ for the new AQA GCSE Biology spec. this can be used for trilogy or Biology.

A lesson covering ecosystems, interdependence, biomes, biotic and abiotic factors, to the new AQA Spec

A great practical & Kinaesthetic based lesson on Diffusion. Practical to carry out is the effect of temp on rate of diffusion. Students are active in this lesson, with a lot of opportunity for class discussion & real world application.

An in depth, differentiated lesson for the new spec AQA GCSE BIOLOGY, on leaf structure & adaptations to function. Lesson is highly differentiated (and can be adapted to suit specific group). This purchase includes Powerpoint Lesson plan Starter task Handout - from Collins textbook Past paper Qs.

A take on the new AQA required practical - using concentration of ribena/dilute to see the effect on mass and length of potato tubes (plant matter). Include full method, results table, brief plan, powerpoint & example data.

Lesson 1 of Unit 2, Organisation - AQA GCSE 9-1 Includes Lesson presentation Lesson Plan Activity student sheet Exam Questions. Apologies all items are labelled as 'activity', TES drop down menu wasn't playing ball on my mac...

An entire lesson on bacterial cells and comparison to plant/animal cells for the new AQA GCSE spec. Includes PPQ, cell division work sheet with HINT/help sheet to follow and lesson plan with presentation.