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

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.

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 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