The whole year 8 unit on MICROBES & DISEASE. Including: Microbes (pathogens, bacteria and viruses), Bodily defence systems (natural defences), Immune System (+ white blood cells), Vaccination (+ Autism é Deadly Diseases), Antibiotics (+ MRSA). Powerpoint contains built in activities, starters, LO's, plenary ideas and assessment opportunities. My year 8&'s grew quite fond of microbe Michelle by the end..but did she die? - up to you and your class. Only suitable for teachers with a sense of humour!

The following worksheets are part of this lesson: Viruses: bacteria and viruses (A3 put around room) Pathogens: 2 per page starter activity. Process Worksheet: Can be individual or A3 in pairs. I taught this lesson during ofsted and got outstanding. Hope it helps. Following AQA spec but will cover all specs.

Hunger games homeostasis - i used this as a group competition (who came up with the best answers/most detail for each scenario). I was in a computer room for this lesson but it could be used after the topic has been taught (if in a lab) or used with books etc. Kids loved it, they were really engaged in it.

Simple lesson with worksheet on Mendel and Genetic Crossing. Recessive and dominant alleles and Mendelian principles of genetic crossing and inheritance. 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.

Second lesson on tropisms and plant growth (short lesson). Includes GCSE exam question as plenary. Progress check and very visual lesson.

Lesson on hormones for use in a computer suite or with supporting material such as books - if pupils know how to use a book these days. Involves learning from peers and peer assessment. AFL and progress checks included in PPT.

The who, what and why of cannabis on the body and legality in 2012. Encourages debates and arguing points of view. No other materials necessary (except for attached videos) open ppt and wait for the fireworks.

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.

An infographic made for Year 11 Separate Biology students (Edexcel HT Spec). My students were struggling to remember the differences and processes involved in protein synthesis, so I made this for them. It quite a simplified version of events but includes all the key terms in a engaging and memorable format. I gave the students a copy of this and asked them to create 4 and 6 mark questions based on the content, they then peer assessed the responses. Hope you enjoy!

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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

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