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.

This revision game can be played by between 2 - 6 players at a time. Just print as many copies as you need to fit your class size. Print in colour and in A3 size for a more realistic board game presence and use either one/two di©e. Counters can be used to identify where players are at any one time in the game but they don’t need to be . Two forms of the game are provided: A PowerPoint and pdf version which can be printed in eitherA4 or A3 sizes. Roll it Recap Instructions: Roll the dice to choose a column. Roll again to decide the row. Read the multiple choice question and give your answer to the group. One member will use the mark scheme (included - print to A5) to tell you if you are right. Note: Members of the group are not allowed to study the mark scheme and need to return it face down following each use. Each correct answer wins a point. Note: Tally your points as you go on a mini-white board/scrap paper. The person with the most points wins! NOTE: The same question can be asked multiple times so pay close attention because you could land on it next!

This is a whole revision lesson on the linked topics of the digestive system, digestive enzymes and food tests. This lesson incorporates six different learning activities for different learning styles - each with a mark scheme provided. These student-focused activities include links to videos with carefully designed questions to match the video content, exam-style questions, data analysis and interpretation, and a true/false activity. This lesson could either be used in the classroom or equally provided to students that are learning remotely. All activity instructions are given on each slide and the style of the presentation lends itself to independent learning.

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.

This lesson content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation contains all of the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: Describe what medicines are and how some of them work - Starter: cartoon of patient and doctor to stimulate discussion about how we can’t fix all disease as easily as using photoshop or you may choose to hit the Youtube link to a video to stimulate enthusiasm for the topic in your learners; Main activity: Doctor, doctor game (6 x Patient cards and 5 x Action cards per pair - ready for printing). Explain that painkillers and other medicines treat disease symptoms but do not kill pathogens - Activity 2: follow-up differentiated questions based on the decisions made during the game (answers are conveniently provided in the PowerPoint for peer or self-assessment); Activity 3: sorting task on antibiotics and painkillers (answers provided) help box with hints and tips for lower ability students and an extension/challenge ideas box. Evaluate the ways in which antibiotics can and cannot be used - Activity 4: passage on antibiotic resistance with word bank (answers included in the PowerPoint) this is for lower ability students. This same learning objective is also acheived in answering the challenge questions provided in Activity 2.

Twenty five slides (two complete lessons) of fun and engaging activities with integrated answers compiled for the NEW GCSE Biology specification. Aligned to the AQA exam board. Prepared with differentiated activities to achieve the following learning objectives: Bacteria multiply by simple cell division - starter video of bacterial division and discussion; video on different microorganisms - identify as many as you can! How to grow (at lower temperatures) and use uncontaminated cultures of bacteria - sterile technique (aseptic technique) information slides; extended writing task to describe the process using the diagrams and video information - scaffolding with identified key words/terms to include; storage of plates information and brief writing task; linking activity on culture mediums; ordering task of the steps involved in growing microorganisms in the lab. Calculate the number of bacteria in a population - enumeration of bacteria information slide and worked example to try followed by differentiated questions to calculate bacterial populations with fully integrated answers. The effect of disinfectants and antibiotics on bacterial growth - the great microbiology quiz activity; plenary linking terms to their roles in preventing bacterial growth.

B2.1 Plant and animal cells Year 11 Edexcel GCSE Additional Science - Biology This lesson includes a powerpoint with activities to deliver the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the function of components of plant and animal cells 2) Describe how cells can be studied in detail using the light microscope Activity list 1) An illustrative starter activity in labelling a plant and animal cell - the worksheet for this is included in the powerpoint as a hidden slide - just print! Choose whether you will include the word bank or not. 2) Cloze activity (word.doc) to describe the functions of components of each cell and included in the powerpoint for easy planning. 3) Who am I? Oral activity for pupils to practise what they have learnt before writing. 4) Series of questions with extension included. All answers to questions provided in the powerpoint. 5) Practise Exam style questions can be completed in class and peer reviewed or completed as a homework task.

Lesson plan (presentation) and activities to achieve the following objectives: 1) Describe the order of bases in a section of DNA decides the order of amino acids in a protein 2) Describe the stages of protein synthesis including transcription and translation 3) Explain how mutations at the DNA level can affect the protein produced

Lesson plan (PowerPoint) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) State a hypothesis for testing the effects of temperature on enzyme activity 2) Justify a hypothesis using scientific knowledge of how enzymes work 3) Analyse data and draw conclusions from a pattern of results Model answers included for pupils to compare their hypotheses against and self-assess their own work. Answers to each activity is included in the powerpoint for peer or self assessment. Extension activities included.

Lesson plan (Powerpoint) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) State the word equation for respiration 2) Describe diffusion of gases between the blood and respiring cells 3) Define diffusion 4) Explain how diffusion occurs in the lung for efficient gas exchange Differentiated tasks included with challenge questions. Practise exam questions. Answers to Exam Question included in the powerpoint.

Lesson plan (PowerPoint) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Recall that the process of anaerobic respiration releases less energy than aerobic respiration 2) Recall the word equation for anaerobic respiration 3) Explain why heart rate and breathing rate increase with exercise 4) Define excess post-exercise oxygen consumption or EPOC 5) Calculate heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output, using the equation 6) Explain why, during vigorous exercise, muscle cells start to respire anaerobically 7) Explain why heart rate and breathing rate remain high after exercise Exam questions - answers included in the PowerPoint. Differentiated exercises included with challenge questions.

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.

Simple student led lesson plan (PowerPoint) incorporating activities to achieve the following learning objectives on the adaptations of plants for photosynthesis: Last updated 14 September 2023 Recall the word equation for photosynthesis Describe the structure of the leaf Explain how the leaf is adapted for photosynthesis Differentiated activities included. Exam style questions included. Factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis Required GCSE Biology practical investigation

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 lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation that includes all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives. Activities are differentiated with challenge questions to complete. Answers are provided in the PowerPoint for peer or self-assessment. Data interpretation and mathematical calculations are included to develop How Science Works skills. 1) what a lifestyle factor is 2) how scientists consider risks by evaluating the human and financial costs involved 3) what a causal mechanism is 4) how smoking affects the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, lung disease and lung cancer 5) the effect of smoking on unborn babies

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).

This compilation of crosswords are compiled 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: 1) The world of the microscope 2) Animal and plant cells 3) Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells 4) Specialisation in animal cells 5) Specialisation in plant cells

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. This lesson plan and PowerPoint encompasses two lessons packed with pupil-led activities (all in one file!) and fully integrated answers to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) How plants use glucose they make 2) The extra materials that plant cells need to produce proteins 3) Some practical tests for starch, sugars, proteins and fats 4) Describe the inverse square law 5) Explain interactions between factors that affect photosynthesis 6) Suggest ways to manipulate the environment for best plant growth Activities include: card sort, gap-fill, linking exercises, colouring worksheet with differentiated questions, quiz questions, video link with corresponding prompt questions for discussion, prepared information cards for hunt the answer activity, calculations of light intensity, true/false plenary.