Revision lesson where students complete one of a series of recall activities then a long answer exam question linked to that recall activity. Answers included in the PowerPoint Covers heart structure, leaf structure and the structure of villi and alveoli

A Powerpoint with accompanying resources regarding animal adaptations to hot and cold environments with long answer exam question as a plenary. Includes a suggestion for a practical as well as a sheet to identify physiological, structural and behavioral adaptations of penguins Includes a video file from you tube.

A PowerPoint looking at the ways in which plants compete with each other for resources. It includes specific examples to support student understanding. Includes practical investigating Holly leaves or as an alternative a data analysis task investigating the growth of plants depending on how far apart they. Includes a starter, various tasks and some differentiated questions

A Powerpoint revising the structure and function of the eye as well as the reflex arc. Includes a variety of revision activities as well as an exam question pitched at the higher end of the spectrum Ray diagrams are included as individual sheets as well as a combined worksheet

A complete lesson covering section 4.6.3.3. of the AQA GCSE Biology specification- the understanding of genetics. the lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering points from Biology paper 1. The lesson then moves on to look at Mendel and how he discovered his theory. This is followed by a question about why his ideas were not accepted immediately and then an application activity requiring a genetic diagram. The next stage of the lesson looks in more detail at the impact of Mendel’s work and how it came to be accepted.This includes a quick check activity for understanding and summary questions at the end. The lesson closes with a series of exam questions applying Mendel’s ideas

A complete lesson covering section 4.6.3.2 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification- Speciation. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering different aspects of the specification. It then has a quick check activity on fossils of archaeopteryx. The lesson then looks at the process of speciation and the impact of the work of Wallace and Darwin. It is interspersed with a quick check for understanding.At the end are some summary questions. There are then some questions where students apply what they have learned. The lesson closes with some exam questions All answers provided.

A complete lesson covering section 4.6.3.1 of the AQA Biology specification- The theory of evolution. This lesson focuses on the content that is in the Biology only section. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter followed by a quick review short answer question regarding the structure of the brain. It then looks at Darwin’s background and how he came to make the observations that he did. This includes and opportunity to revise classification. This is followed by an application question. The lesson then moves to look at the impact of his theory, why it was so slow to be adopted and the role played by Lamarck and the theory of acquired characteristics. This is followed by some summary questions. The lesson then has an application question followed by a conclusion and reflection. The lesson finishes with some exam questions All answers included.

A complete lesson covering section 4.6.2.5 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification- types of cloning. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering content from each of the 7 Biology topics. The lesson starts by looking at tissue culture including the method and applications of the technology. This is followed by summary questions. The lesson continues by looking at cuttings including the method and applications of the technology. This is followed by summary questions. The lesson then moves on to embryo transplant including the method and applications of the technology. This is followed by summary questions. The final technique covered is adult cell cloning including the method and applications of the technology. This is followed by summary questions. There is also an activity where students need to assemble the steps in the correct order. The lesson finished with some exam questions including the longer answer style. All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.6.1.5 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification- DNA structure. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter followed by a quick reminder of DNA and a quick check activity. There are then some notes and a video (link provided to You Tube) on DNA structure followed by some knowledge questions and an exam questions looking at the DNA molecule. The lesson then looks at protein synthesis, the genetic code and mutations again followed by review questions. The lesson ends with two more exam questions All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering section 4.5.4.2 of the AQA Biology GCSE specification- industrial uses of plant hormones The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering earlier content from the GCSE. The lesson then covers the uses of auxins, gibberellins and ethene including a series of quick quizzes. This section also revises the main roles of the three hormones. There is then a summary activity. The lesson then moves onto a quiz followed by experimental uses of the hormones. The lesson closes with a series of review activities including exam questions All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.5.2.4 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification- Temperature control. The lesson starts with a retrieval quiz covering earlier content from module 5 followed by a couple of quick review activities. The lesson then moves on to look at homeostasis including the role of the hypothalamus and the ways in which body temp is controlled. This includes the role of negative feedback. Review questions and answers. Then there is a practice exam questions Then a worksheet including questions requiring the application of knowledge to unfamiliar concepts Then more exam questions All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.5.4.1 of the AQA GCSE biology specification- Plant hormones control and coordination The lesson starts by introducing plant hormones using notes and a video. It then moves onto tropisms. This is assessed using review questions The lesson then looks at an experiment, with review questions. The next step is to review gibberellins and ethene with an exam question to sumarise There is then a worksheet looking at another experiment with review questions and answers The lesson closes with two exam questions All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.5.3.3 of the AQA GCSE biology specification- treating kidney failure with dialysis and transplant. The lesson starts with 7 retrieval questions from the Biology course. It then moves to some quick activities covering the role of the kidney and the filter. It the discusses kidney failure and introduces dialysis and transplant as treatments. There is then a matching exercise where students need to define some key terms. This is followed by some more review questions and an exam style question looking at rejection. The lesson then looks at the pros and cons of the two treatments and students complete a worksheet. The next activity is another worksheet including a case study of a patient with kidney failure. This includes a series of questions, with extension, to consolidate and extend understanding The lesson closes with another long answer exam style question All answers and worksheets provided

A complete lesson covering part of the AQA GCSE Biology specification section 4.5.3.3- ADH and Kidney function. The lesson starts with a retrieval start from previous content in the course. The lesson then looks briefly at glands around the body, before recapping filtration. Then there is an exam question covering kidney function and then a review activity The lesson then moves to look at ADH and the role it plays. The is followed by review questions The lesson closes with a pair of exam questions on ADH and its role in the kidney All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.5.2.3 of the AQA Biology specification- the eye, its function and defects. Though would suit other awarding bodies GCSE courses. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering content from paper 1 of AQA physics GCSE. There are then a few short activities recapping the structure of the brain, the structure of the eye and the function of the eye’s structures. The lesson then looks at the process of accommodation in healthy eyes and how this brings images into focus. Students then answer some summary questions. The lesson then looks at myopia and hyperopia including how they are caused and then the use of lenses to treat them. Students then complete a worksheet (included) summing up the two eye defects and their treatment. The final part of the lesson is a series of exam questions covering the content from the lesson All answers included. A total of 24 slides

A complete lesson covering the objectives from AQA Biology and Trilogy covering cancer and risk factors for non-infectious diseases. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering a variety of topics from AQA Biology module 2- organisation. Answers included It then moves onto to look at the two types of tumour and how they differ. Includes a video and a summary activity. The lesson then looks at the different risk factors again with summary activity The lesson then moves on to look at the difference between correlation and cause The lesson closes with some exam questions

A complete lesson covering the objectives from AQA Biology and trilogy on translocation in plants. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering topics from B1 and B2 It then looks at the transport of sugars using aphids as a hook. It then links this to photosynthesis. This is summed using using some knowledge checking questions and an exam question The lesson then moves on to phloem and their structure comparing them to xylem. There are some questions and a Venn diagram activity. There are then some quick AfL questions followed by an exam question. the lesson closes with an application activity looking at the damage done to trees by herbivores eating their bark All resources and answers provided

A complete lesson covering the structure and function of digestive enzymes from AQA Biology and Trilogy B2- Organisation. It starts with a retrieval starter covering content from B1 and earlier in B2 It then goes over enzymes, their digestive function and the lock and key mechanism. This is then recorded through an information hunt (sheet and questions included). Answers provided. The lesson then looks at human digestive enzymes with a summary table to complete. This is then re-caped trjough 9 quick questions There are then a series of exam questions to cover the content from earlier in the lesson. Answers included The final activity is an example 6 mark question with mark scheme All required resources are in the PPT or as separate files

Two PowerPoints providing two general revision lessons covering topics from the AQA Biology and Trilogy paper 2- topics B5, B6 and B7 Across the two lessons the content covered is: Classification homeostasis human impacts sampling RPA Hormonal control carbon cycle sampling animals Reactions Genetics They include a multiple choice section and lots of exam questions Updated to cover return to normal exam arrangements Also includes the 2022 version All answers provided

A complete lesson covering the diet and its link to disease from the AQA Biology organisation topic It includes: A retrieval starter covering previous lessons from organisation A recap of micro and macro nutrients with an information hunt activity (resource sheet included) Questions about dietary intake for different groups of people Deficiency diseases matching exercise Retrieval quiz Calculating BMI with practice questions Mortality statistics for CHD with associated questions Lifestyle factors affecting CHD- activity to complete Exam question based on risk factors for CHD Two longer answer exam questions with answers