7Be Puberty and the menstrual cycle Exploring Science There are some references to Exploring Science worksheets, but the lesson can be used without these. Outcomes: Develop: Describe changes that occur during puberty for males and females Secure: Compare and contrast male and female puberty Excel: Explain what happens in the menstrual cycle Also information about period poverty, a video, an article and an opportunity to discuss as a group how we can prevent it.

7Ac Microscopes lesson to follow the Exploring Science scheme of work. Can also be used as a stand alone lesson. Develop: Identify the parts of microscope and what they do Secure: Describe and demonstrate how to use a microscope Excel: View an image using different objectives lenses and draw what you see. Visual instructions included for obtaining and plant and animal cell sample.

7Ae Organ Transplants lesson to go with 7A Exploring Science. This lesson can also be used without using the Exploring Science course. 3 tasks are included which allows students to consider information and form an opinion which they then need to justify. Outcomes: I can state the definition of organ transplant I can understand why some organs cannot be transplanted I can consider advantages and disadvantages of organ transplants and make a decision based on scientific reasoning.

7Ab Organs lesson. To go with the Exploring Science course or can be used as a stand alone lesson. This lesson looks at plant and animal organs, as well as a brief introduction to photosynthesis.

7Bd Gestation and Birth Exploring Science This lesson can be used with Exploring Science or can be used without. (In this lesson there are some references to Exploring Science worksheets) Lesson outcomes: Develop: Give ways in which a pregnant woman should care for the foetus and keep it safe Secure: Describe how a foetus develops inside the mother Excel: Explain the role of the placenta

This lesson is to use alongside Exploring Science 7Ba Animal Sexual Reproduction, however it can be used without Exploring Science. Outcomes: Develop: Recall the meaning of male and female gametes Secure: Describe how male and female gametes are adapted to their function Excel: Explain the process of fertilisation and compare it in diferent animals

7Bc Becoming Pregnant, to go with the Exploring Science course, but can be used without. Outcomes: Develop: Describe the steps involved in sexual reproduction Secure: Describe how sexual intercourse can lead to implantation of an embyro, and how this is protected in the uterus. Excel: Explain different reasons why some couple may not be able to conceive.

7Bb Reproductive Organs, to be used alongside Exploring Science, but can be used without. Outcomes: Develop: Name the parts of the male and female reproductive system Secure: Give the functions of the different parts of the male and female reproductive system Excel: Describe what happens during the menopause

Lesson to go with Exploring Science 7Ae Organ Systems. This can also be used without the use of Exploring Science. Lesson includes gathering information about organ systems and also linking them back to the 7 life processes. Levelled literacy task also included. Outcomes: Develop: I can identify different organs Secure: I can describe the functions of those organs Excel: I can explain organ systems, what they can do, and what organs make up that organ system

This lesson refers to some Exploring Science worksheets. It has been created to go with the Exploring Science course however can be used as a stand alone lesson. This lesson begins with retrieval questions to recap on various concepts learnt through the topic. Outcomes: Develop: I can define the term ‘specialised’ Secure: I can give examples of specialised cells Excel: I can explain how a specialised cell is adapted to its function. Levelled questions included.

7Ad Plant and animal cells Exploring Science lesson. This can also be used if not using Exploring Science. Content includes: Memory task Application of knowledge questions Multiple choice plenary questions Outcomes: -Name the parts of a plant and animal cell Describe the functions of the parts of plant and animal cells Compare and contrast plant and animal cells

This lesson corresponds with 7A Exploring Science but can also be used as a stand-alone lesson. The content includes: Recall the definition of tissues Identify and recall named tissues in human and plant organs Describe the function of different tissues in organs Marketplace activity and levelled questions included.

Exploring Science 7Aa Life Processes lesson. This lesson looks at MRS GREN, living and non-living organisms, and MRS GREN examples for both plants and animals.