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I studied in Nottingham for my undergraduate degree in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, and then completed my Master's in the same field. I completed my teacher training at the same university, and now I currently teach 11-18 year olds at a school in Richmond-upon-Thames.
I am currently the Head of Chemistry at a school in SW London.
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Looking for some decent, engaging science resources? Look no further!
I studied in Nottingham for my undergraduate degree in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, and then completed my Master's in the same field. I completed my teacher training at the same university, and now I currently teach 11-18 year olds at a school in Richmond-upon-Thames.
I am currently the Head of Chemistry at a school in SW London.
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Topic aimed at following on from reproduction in year 7/KS3.
The worksheets are not all necessarily mine, or I have only slightly edited them - so this lesson string is a free resource.
Learning Objectives
Identify the different layers of a leaf
Describe the functions of the different layers of a leaf
Explain how a leaf is adapted to carry out the process of photosynthesis.
Keywords
Epidermis
Cuticle
Palisade
Mesophyll
Stomata
Guard
Learning Objectives
Describe how plants disperse their seeds
Summarise the adaptations of seeds for each method of seed dispersal.
Compare and contrast the different forms of seed dispersal
Keywords
Dispersal
Seed
Flower
Lesson Objectives
Identify the different parts of a flower
Describe the functions of the different parts of the flower.
Explain why different flowers may have different structures.
Keywords
Anther
Filament
Stigma
Style
Ovary
Ovules
Sepal
Pollen
Petals
(comes with a worksheet in the PowerPoint file)
Learning Objectives
Identify the location of the stomata on a leaf.
Describe the structure of a stomata.
Explain the role of the stomata.
Keywords
Stomata
Guard cell
Microscope
Gas exchange
Pupils’ starting point, prior or prerequisite knowledge:
KS2: Life cycles
Pupils learn that plants and animals reproduce as part of their life cycle and that in every life cycle there are distinct processes and stages. They begin to understand how reproduction is important to the survival of the species.
KS3: Previous lessons about pollination and structures of a plant.
Possible misconceptions about:
Seeds/pollen being the same thing
All seeds need the same requirements (not sure going to go into that much detail) – all need the same basic requirements however.
Detail of key science concepts or skills:
Plants need air, water, warmth, and light to be able to grow.
A seed has three main parts:
embryo – the young root and shoot that will become the adult plant
food store – starch for the young plant to use until it is able to carry out photosynthesis
seed coat – a tough protective outer covering
Inquiry question/s:
What conditions are needed for seeds to germinate?
What conditions are needed for plants to grow?
Pupil learning objectives/outcomes/success criteria: By the end of the lesson the pupils will be able to:
Objectives:
• What do plants need to grow?
• Which conditions are needed for germination to happen?
Outcomes:
• State the basic requirements for plant growth.
• Describe the conditions needed for germination to happen.
• Carry out an experiment to investigate the conditions needed for germination to happen.
Lesson Objectives
State what pollination is.
Describe the process of wind and insect pollination.
Explain how flowers are adapted for pollination.
Keywords
Pollen
Anther
Stigma
Style
Ovary
Ovule
Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771)
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Learning objectives
Identify what makes up living things
List 5 different human organs
Explain how cells, tissues and organs are linked
Keywords
Cell
Tissue
Organ
System
Organism
(Comes with a worksheet in the PowerPoint file)
Learning Objectives
Safely test a leaf for starch
Describe the results of testing leaf for starch and link to photosynthesis equation
Explain the results of the testing leaf for starch experiment for both the plant in the light and plant in the dark
Keywords
Photosynthesis
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Water
Glucose
Chloroplast
Starch
Lesson Objectives
Describe what happens during fertilisation in plants.
Compare and contrast fertilisation in plants and humans.
Keywords
Pollen
Anther
Stigma
Style
Ovary
Ovule
Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771)
Buy in Bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-lesson-set-10-lessons-11688775)
Learning Objectives
What does the term unicellular mean?
Describe and explain the features of some unicellular organisms
Explain why organisms cannot grow beyond a certain size
Keywords
Unicellular
Amoeba
Bacteria
Euglena
Fungi
Organelle
Learning Objectives
State why plants are important.
Describe the importance of plants in maintaining levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen.
Keywords
Plants
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen
Life
Learning Objectives
Recall why photosynthesis is important
Describe the role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis
Explain the process of photosynthesis using word equations
Balance the Photosynthesis symbol equation.
Keywords
Photosynthesis
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Water
Glucose
Chloroplast
Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771)
Buy in Bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-lesson-set-10-lessons-11688775)
Learning Objectives
Identify the cells, tissues and organs within a plant
Describe the roles of the different organs within the plant
Explain how the tissues in the roots different from those in the leaves
Keywords
Leaf
Stem
Roots
Function
Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771)
Buy in Bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-lesson-set-10-lessons-11688775)
Learning Objectives
Identify the similarities and differences between plants and animals
Describe the 7 characteristics of life
Evaluate the application of MRS GREN – does it always apply?
Keywords
Cell
Organism
Energy
MRS GREN
This lesson recaps the basic structure of a light microscope, goes through magnification/resolution and then provides a worksheet to do the Core Practical on microscopes.
Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771)
Buy in Bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-lesson-set-10-lessons-11688775)
Learning Objectives
Define the term ‘specialised’ cell
Describe the features of some specialised cells
Explain how those features help the cell to function
Keywords
Specialised
Function
Feature
Cell
Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771)
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Learning Objectives
Identify parts of a microscope and state what we use them for
Make a cheek cell slide to identify the organelles
Explain why diagrams in textbooks look different to images seen using a microscope
Keywords
Lens
Magnification
Slide
Cell
Stain
Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771)
Buy in Bundle (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-lesson-set-10-lessons-11688775)
Learning Objectives
Compare and contrast plant and animal cells
Describe the function of the organelles in an animal cell
Identify the organelles in an animal cell
Keywords
Cell
Organelle
Membrane
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Requires use of booklet (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks3-cells-booklet-11688771)
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Learning Objectives
Recall key words and definitions about the seven life processes
Describe using key terms how particles move in diffusion
Explain using key terms why diffusion is important
Keywords
Diffusion
Respiration
Gases
Concentration