New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on homeostasis and temperature control in the human body. The lesson covers mechanisms of how temperature is maintained within normal limits and puts this in the context of negative feedback. The lesson is accompanied by 3 exam questions (low to high demand). Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities.

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on how plant hormones respond to light and gravity to affect the growth of the plant. Also included is the required practical to investigate the effect of light on the growth of mustard seeds. Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities (as well as a set of exam questions).

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on how hormones can be used to increase fertility. The lesson covers the stages involves in IVF, along with ethical considerations of the such treatment. The lesson is accompanied by 3 exam questions (low to high demand). Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities.

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on different methods of contraception (both hormonal and non hormonal). The lesson covers how hormonal contraception interacts with the menstrual cycle to prevent pregnancy and encourages pupils to evaluate different methods of contraception available. The lesson is accompanied by 3 exam questions (low to high demand). Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities.

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on human reproductive hormones. Lesson covers the function of the different menstrual hormones and how these interact with each other in the menstrual cycle. Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities.

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on the causes and different treatments of kidney failure. The lesson also includes a short practical to model dialysis treatment as well as 3 exam questions (low to high demand). Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities.

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on how the kidneys control water levels in the body. The lesson covers how water, ions and urea levels are controlled by the kidneys and is accompanied by 3 exam questions (low to high demand). Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities.

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on how glucose is regulated by hormones in the body. The lesson also covers both types of diabetes: causes and treatments. The lesson is accompanied by 3 exam questions (low to high demand). Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities.

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on the key features of the endocrine system. Within the lesson, pupils are to compare the endocrine system with the nervous system (looked at in previous lessons). The lesson also covers the roles of specific hormones in the endocrine system, in particular, the role of thyroxine in the control of growth and development. Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on changes that occur to the eye when focusing on close and distant objects. The lesson also covers how we use lenses to correct short and long sightedness (as well as pros and cons of alternative treatments). Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on the structure and function of parts of the eye. Also covered is how and why the pupil adjusts to different light levels. Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities.

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on the structure of the brain and the function of different parts. The lesson also covers different methods used by scientists to study the brain. Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities.

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on the structure and function of the reflex arc. The lesson also incorporates the required practical activity for measuring reaction time. Includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities.

New AQA GCSE Biology scheme (2016). A lesson on the structure and function of the nervous system. Also include the role of the synapse. Resources includes a teacher powerpoint and differentiated pupil activities.

Pupils start by answering a set of questions (the powerpoint refers to Showbie codes that I get my class to use for revision at home before the lesson, but this slide can just be deleted if you don't use this). Pupils will then be directed onto a revision path, depending on how many questions they get right from the starter. Each path is made up of approximately 6 tasks that are each meant to last about 5 minutes. At the end of the activities, pupils will then complete a 25 minute test to see how well they have progressed in the revision lesson. Both red (easier) and green paths have been included, along with the answer sheets so that pupils can self assess.

Pupils start by answering a set of questions (the powerpoint refers to Showbie codes that I get my class to use for revision at home before the lesson, but this slide can just be deleted if you don't use this). Pupils will then be directed onto a revision path, depending on how many questions they get right from the starter. Each path is made up of approximately 6 tasks that are each meant to last about 5 minutes. At the end of the activities, pupils will then complete a 25 minute test to see how well they have progressed in the revision lesson. Both red (easier) and green paths have been included, along with the answer sheets so that pupils can self assess.

Pupils start by answering a set of questions (the powerpoint refers to Showbie codes that I get my class to use for revision at home before the lesson, but this slide can just be deleted if you don't use this). Pupils will then be directed onto a revision path, depending on how many questions they get right from the starter. Each path is made up of approximately 6 tasks that are each meant to last about 5 minutes. At the end of the activities, pupils will then complete a 25 minute test to see how well they have progressed in the revision lesson. Both red (easier) and green paths have been included, along with the answer sheets so that pupils can self assess.

An end of unit test to assess pupil knowledge on the 4.1 Cell Structure Unit. Includes a mark scheme.

A set of revision resources for 4.1 - cell biology unit (new AQA GCSE scheme of work). The download includes a teacher powerpoint to talk through in lesson and also a set of pupil handouts that can either be printed out, or used as a guidance for pupils to create their own revision resources. All resources are in ppt and so are easily adapted depending on the needs and abilities of the class.