Lesson 3 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘Understanding and explaining the function and role of the stomata’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

11 Prepared Lessons for the complete teaching of the grade 6-12 topic - Plants & Ecosystems (7.6). Completely inline with and supportive of the 2014 national curriculum changes. Each lesson is fully resourced with activities, worksheets, homework, starter, plenary and extension activities. This is a 'unit in a bag'. Each individual lesson is complemented by a structured and detailed lesson plan. There are 24 separate resources in this bundle to effectively engage and teach the plants and ecosystems unit (7.6). *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 4 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘Investigating the transport system of water and minerals inplants’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 11 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘understanding how organisms adapt and respond to changes in their environment’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

A simple and fun lesson on vertebrates and invertebrates from the ecology module. What's the difference between a vertebrate and a mammal? Lesson activities and tasks contained within the powerpoint. Only for teachers with a sense of humour.

A customisable powerpoint on scientific literacy across KS3 and KS4. This powerpoint incorporates spelling activities, short story writing and pronunciation. Use this powerpoint over a week for different classes and change the content when required. This powerpoint is hyperlinked through a menu but is not interactive. Use the activities as mini plenaries, starters, plenary, AofL.This is a cross curricular activity set and is engaging for all levels and abilities. The current information in the slides is just for demonstration and illustrative purposes.

A simple worksheet activity for students to complete in groups or pairs. The task is for students to list healthy and unhealthy behaviours and lifestyle choices as task 1. Task 2 asks them to define and give examples of communicable and non communicable diseases. Task 3 asks students to list diseases and illnesses that are caused by protists, fungi, bacteria and viruses. Some examples and answers given for task 1 and 2. I used this at the end of my teaching of 'organisation' 4.2 in AQA biology new spec 2016+

Lesson 8 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘Investigating organisms dependence on each other é parasites’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 2 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘The structure and composition of leaves’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 5 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘Exploring chemosynthesis as a food production system’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 6 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘An introduction to ecosystems’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 3 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘Understanding and explaining the function and role of the stomata’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 7 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘Understanding food chains, food webs and organism relationships’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

11 Prepared Lessons for the complete teaching of the year 7/8 topic - Plants & Ecosystems (7.6). Completely inline with and supportive of the 2014 national curriculum changes. Each lesson is fully resourced with activities, worksheets, homework, starter, plenary and extension activities. This is a 'unit in a bag'. Each individual lesson is complemented by a structured and detailed lesson plan. There are 24 separate resources in this bundle to effectively engage and teach the plants and ecosystems unit (7.6). *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 5 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘Exploring chemosynthesis as a food production system’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 1 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘Investigating plants é photosynthesis’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 4 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘Investigating the transport system of water and minerals inplants’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 7 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘Understanding food chains, food webs and organism relationships’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 6 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘An introduction to ecosystems’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions

Lesson 10 of 11 from the topic ‘Plants & Ecosystems’. ‘Investigating change, competition and adaptation’. *Learning Outcomes *H/W Suggestions *Extension Tasks *Worksheets *Assessment of Learning *Differentiation + Teachers Lesson Plan + Practical/Experiment Suggestions