This compilation of crosswords are created for the new GCSE specification in biology. These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap at the previous lesson. There a 5 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in. The lessons included are: 6) Diffusion 7) Osmosis 8) Osmosis in plants 9) Active transport 10) Exchanging materials

This compilation of crosswords are for the new AQA GCSE specification in biology. These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap at the previous lesson. There are 5 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the corresponding word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in (for self/peer assessment). The topics included are: 1) Non-communicable diseases 2) Cancer 3) Smoking and the risk of disease 4) Diet, exercise, and disease 5) Alcohol and other carcinogens

Content is for the NEW AQA A-level biology specification. This lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation includes all the activities (all in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the nature of a gene 2) Explain how genes code for polypeptides 3) Explain the degenerate, non-overlapping nature of the genetic code The contents of the file contains a variety of student focused learning activities including: labelling task; verbal tasks; hunt the answers; exam questions.

This PowerPoint includes all the activities (in one file) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe how plants limit water loss 2) Explain how xerophytes conserve water 3) Compare/contrast the conservation of water in plants and insects The activities included are: starter sorting activity to link terminology of plants with their descriptor (integrated answers in PowerPoint); think pair share activity on the theory of water potential (integrated answers in PowerPoint); information cards for pupil-led activity to complete information in a table on features and adaptations of xerophytes (integrated answers in PowerPoint); exam questions (integrated answers in PowerPoint).

This Powerpoint presentation provides a series of different student activities interspersed by information slides to keep learning active. All questions have a corresponding mark scheme included. It provides a complete lesson for the delivery of the following graded lesson objectives: Describe the differences between conservation and preservation Explain the reasons for conservation and preservation Compare direct and indirect benefits of conservation Students are then able to use the the graded lesson objectives provided to reflect on their learning at the end of the lesson. This resource is sold as a single lesson and provides an example of the content and quality of my resources for GCSE and A Level biology, many of which are sold as a much larger series of lessons. Your feedback is much appreciated.

This revision resource is designed for OCR A-level Biology but is equally suitable for other boards. This resource contains: a worksheet for the topic on Transport in Animals and Haemoglobin model answers for the worksheet information cards exam questions mark scheme. This resource is easily differentiated by students choosing to use the information cards or completing the worksheet independently. The model answer sheet/key is included for either peer/self assessment. Students that finish early can be looking to extend their understanding by completing the exam questions with mark schemes. The worksheet and information slides are very detailed therefore it is recommended that they be printed in A3 for use. I have included pdf versions in addition to the powerpoint files as powerpoint, opened in different versions, can cause some formatting issues. The powerpoint files are there so that you can edit the resources, if you wish to do so. Topics include: Protein Structure; Haemoglobin is a globular protein; Haemoglobin’s Affinity for Oxygen; Changes in Partial Pressure of Oxygen; The Need for a Transport System; Features of a Good Transport System; Single versus Double Circulatory Systems; Open versus Closed Circulatory Systems Other individual worksheets and exam questions are available to complete this series of lessons on Mass Transport. There is also a Bundle that includes all 5 worksheets with corresponding information sheets and exam questions. Please leave a review if you find my resources helpful. Leave three reviews and I will send you a fourth resource of similar value free via email. If you have any issues please contact me at MEstEstEst@gmail.com Thank you.

This compilation of crosswords are for the new AQA GCSE specification in biology. These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap at the previous lesson. There a 7 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in. The lessons included are: 1) Tissues and organs 2) The human digestive system 3) The chemistry of food 4) Catalysts and enzymes 5) Factors affecting enzyme action 6) How the digestive system works 7) Making digestion efficient

For the NEW AQA GCSE specification in Biology. Worksheets (and answers) to meet the following learning objectives for each lesson identified below: 8.2 Rates of Photosynthesis (worksheet) - which factors limit the rate of photosynthesis in plants - identify correlations - analyse and interpret scientific data 9.1 Aerobic Respiration (worksheets plus answers) The chemistry of what aerobic respiration is Why cellular respiration is so important 9.3 Anaerobic Respiration (worksheet plus answers) - Why less energy is transferred by anaerobic respiration than by aerobic respiration - What is meant by oxygen debt (Higher only) 9.4 Metabolism and the liver (worksheet plus answers) - That metabolism is the sum of all the reactions in a cell or the body of an organism - How the liver is involved in repaying the oxygen debt (higher) 10.1 Principles of homeostasis (worksheet plus answers) - Why it is important to control your internal environment - The key elements of control systems 10.2 Structure and function of the nervous system (Required practical investigation worksheet plus answers) - Why you need a nervous system - How the structure of the nervous system is adapted to its function - How receptors enable you to respond to changes in your surroundings 10.4 The brain (practical investigation worksheet plus answers) - How to measure learning - How scientists find out about the structure and functions of the brain

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE Biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation contains all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: identify the organs involved in regulating metabolism - starter task to identify organs (pupils have come across these organs in earlier lessons on blood glucose regulation); information slides on the thyroid gland and adrenal glands; mini-plenary: gap fill exercise (answers included). to describe what thyroxine does in the body - information slides for pupils to read and ask questions; mini-plenary: gap fill exercise (answers included). to explain the importance of negative feedback systems - card sort activity with template sheet for pupils to identify the glands involved in negative feedback of thyroxine and its effects on the body (answers included); exam questions on negative feedback in controlling blood glucose levels (answers included). Mini-plenary, plenary and AfL: gap fill tasks (answers included for peer or self-assessment), sorting task - glands and the negative-feedback template sheet (answers included), exam-style questions (answers included).

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE Biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation contains all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: To describe different methods of hormonal and non-hormonal contraception - information slides followed by Linking Activity (link the hormone-based contraceptive to the active ingredient and its function); Exam Questions (just print the slide) with fully integrated mark scheme. To explain how methods prevent pregnancy - quick quiz starter to recap roles of hormones in the menstrual cycle; information slides and Linking Activity. To analyse scenarios and decide on the most appropriate method of contraception - Sorting task to identify the benefits and drawbacks of using condoms; Family Planning Clinic - a game type activity where pupils take on the role of the Healthcare Professional or the Client and determine what advice should be followed (all cards for the game are included - just print!) There are a series of mini-plenary and AfL tasks throughout the lesson and each includes fully integrated answers (mark scheme) for peer or self-assessment.

This resource focuses on the following lesson objectives for exam boards AQA/OCR: Describe anaerobic respiration Develop practical skills to investigate anaerobic respiration Explain observations from an investigation It uses a series of three different experiments that are simple but effective investigations looking at anaerobic respiration in yeast. Each experiment can be set up by one pair or group of students and then students can move around the room and view the set up of the other experiments and make their own predictions and observations for each. The entire lesson with all activities, crib sheets/mark schemes is contained within one file (ready for printing), however I have included separate pdf files if you prefer to print the worksheets and resources from single files. The Equipment Help Cards, Questions to Consider and Sentence Starters and Endings all lend themselves to supporting lower ability students to complete the activities to the best of their ability. Extension activities are included as well as a choice of Exam practice questions that could be used as homework tasks.

GCSE biology Grade 1-9. This resource provides all the material you need to teach these two lessons and has options for use with either lower ability or top sets. The resources are all contained within one file however for those that prefer to print from single files I have included some of the activities as a separate file too. It covers the following learning objectives (1-3) and the many activities associated with each objective which you can pick and choose from: describe the process of evolution by natural selection (aiming for grade 4): Starter - True and false statements Discussion - Points on the evolution of mobile phones Story - The evolution of the peppered moth Task - Number the statements in order to describe the important events in the story of the evolution of the peppered moth describe how organisms evolve over time (aiming for grade 6): Story - The evolution of the peppered moth Application - Six mark exam question to correct (SPAG) Extension - Writing an improved answer AfL - Comparing answer to the mark scheme (self-/peer-assessment) present explanations of data as evidence for evolution (aiming for grade 8): Video - The evidence for evolution AfL - Correct main pieces of evidence from the mark scheme provided Reading and comprehension - task followed by questions and answers Plenary - Crossword with mark scheme provided Homework - Exam Question on Evolution All activities have the mark scheme included for peer-/self-assessment. All activities have options for extension and differentiation included. Please leave feedback on what you thought of the resource.

Simple student led lesson plan (PowerPoint) that is activity based to achieve the following learning objectives: Last updated 14 September 2023. Recall the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis Analyse scientific data Draw conclusions from qualitative and quantitative information Differentiated activities included. Exam Question and mark scheme included. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Photosynthesis adaptations of the leaf

GCSE biology Grade 1-9 AQA specification. This resource provides all the material you need to teach these three lessons. Resources are all contained within one file however for those that prefer to print from single files I have included the practise exam questions as a separate file too. It covers the following learning objectives (1-3) including speciation* and the activities associated with each objective are described. *Note speciation is for Triple Biology students only - Biology only. Recall Wallace’s ideas and how they influenced Darwin (aiming for grade 4): Starter - Finish the sentences to recap lesson of fossils - mark scheme included for peer/self-assessment Discussion - Information slides on Darwin and Wallace Discussion - Information slides on what the fossil record shows Task - Identify the true and false statements about fossils Optional plenary task - Self-assessment questions Explain how organisms become extinct and describe how mass extinction can occur (aiming for grade 6): Discussion - Information slides about organisms that cause extinction and how mass extinctions occur Activity - link to movie trailer for Deep Impact Discussion - information slides and animations on the effects of meteorite strike Summary Questions - Think, pair, share and summarise responses Exam Questions - mark scheme included Optional plenary task - Self-assessment questions Explain how species arise and the importance of isolation* (aiming for grade 8) *Biology only: Video - link to trailer for Disney film Up Video - Discussion of table-top maintain and link to video on The history of Venezuela’s ancient Tepuis Discussion - information slides to describe and discuss the process of speciation and the importance of isolation Task - long answer QWC exam question - mark scheme included Optional plenary - link to clip from the Might Boosh ‘Isolation’ and task to adapt lyrics (included) to describe how a new species is generated. Your feedback on this resource would be gratefully received.

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation containing all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) List a variety of plant pathogens and how to detect plant diseases - match the picture with the correct plant disease 2) State how mineral deficiencies can cause non-communicable diseases in plants - independent learning task where pupils use information cards (there are 7 different cards - ready for printing in the PowerPoint) to complete each row in their table (answers are included in the PowerPoint for peer or self-assessment). 3) Explain that plants have evolved a variety of mechanisms to defend themselves - sorting activity to identify if plant defences are physical, mechanical or chemical (answers included). Options for plenary task: true or false (answers included); gap fill exercise (answers included) or match the symptom to the likely cause (answers included).

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation that includes all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe how your immune system works - starter: 4 pictures one word; Activity 1: Watch the video on Edward Jenner and answer "Why did the milkmaids not get smallpox?". 2) Explain how vaccination protects you against disease - Activity 2: Identify and correctly order the steps involved in vaccination through the use of descriptors and diagrams; Activity 3: Challenge/Extension task requires pupils to read through an extract from a parent, they are then asked to write a reply to the parent using their understanding of vaccination, a model answer is provided for pupils to compare their work to. Plenary - Match the biological term to its description (answers provided). This material can be used for bottom sets all the way up to top sets whom will be completing the extended writing task which can be scaffolded by showing pupils the model answer before they attempt to write their own.

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. This lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation contains all of the activities (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) To describe the effect of diet and exercise on the development of obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes 2) To describe how alcohol affects the liver, the brain, unborn babies 3) To identify carcinogens There are a range of activities to choose from: video, sorting tasks, exam questions, data analysis and comprehension questions. There is too much material to cover in one lesson - you will have to select what is better suited for your class. There are several challenge questions and differentiated tasks scattered throughout.

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE Biology (Higher only content) lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation that includes all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) how monoclonal antibodies are produced and used - Recap questions and introduction for discussion to clarify terms from previous lessons on antigens, antibodies and antibiotics; Activity 1: flow diagram on preparing antibodies (challenge task included), answers provided in the PowerPoint for peer or self assessment; Activity 3: order statements to correctly describe the process of making monoclonal antibodies (answers included). 2) uses of monoclonal antibodies - Activity 2: follow-up questions to assess understanding of content in Activity 1 (answers included), differentiated with challenge question. 3) advantages and disadvantages of using monoclonal antibodies - Activity 2 (as above); Activity 4: short film on monoclonal antibodies as magic bullets with follow-up questions that are differentiated (answers provided) Plenary: Why are monoclonal antibodies considered to be a magic bullet - select the correct answer from the list. Extra challenge tasks: label an antibody task (answers included).

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. This lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation includes all the pupil-led activities (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) The chemistry of what aerobic respiration is 2) Why cellular respiration is so important The activities include: Starter task: Sports gels - Why do athletes use them (a think, pair, share task); Video (link) on aerobic respiration and questions to answer from the video (answers integrated into the PowerPoint); Student-led planning task for an investigation into respiration (example plan provided in the PowerPoint); Discussion questions from the investigation; Exam Question 1 (answers integrated into the PowerPoint); Exam Question 2 (answers integrated into the PowerPoint) - exam Q's are also provided as ready to print worksheets on slides 13 and 14; Crossword on respiration with crossword clues (can choose to show the word bank for differentiation) - answers integrated into the PowerPoint. Please leave a review to tell me how I can improve my resources for you!