Practical activity in which students measure different traits and record variation within the class using frequency tables. Can then be used to discuss continuous and discontinuous variation and plot the appropriate graphs

Powerpoint covering the first 4 lessons of the activate scheme of work. Worksheets referenced are available from Activate.

This covers tissue types and encourages students to research the effect of smoking, to present their findings to their peers.

Having taught about specialsied cells, this lesson asks students to view specialised cells and tissues under microscopes and carry out biological drawings.

For the new AQA GCSE Specification (B6). Includes video links and practical work to test the effect of caffeine drinks on memory.

Covers most key concepts from the new AQA B1 GCSE Topic of Cells and Transport. Cut each triangle up and students should match each key term with the definition. Creates a hexagon shape once completed

Designed for the Activate KS3 SOW. Worksheets referenced can be downloaded from Kerboodle. Contains complete lessons for topic 10.4 Genetics

Complete lesson designed for Kerboodle KS3 Activate

A ‘spot the mistake’ activity to test students understanding of protein export. Written for OCR A level but suitable for other exam boards. Student copy and answers included.

Designed for KS3 Activate. QR codes provide information about each one of the 46 chromosomes that make up the human genome. Students use these to research one of their choosing, and make a top trumps card that is used to compare the genes of each chromosome. This has been successful in helping students to understand the placement of genes on chromosomes and the link between characteristics and genes.

A lesson that goes through rate calculations and tangents in detail. References to worksheets are from Kerboodle.

An introduction to the mechanisms of control systems, with a table of exam questions to challenge students to apply their knowledge

A lesson that asks students to apply their understanding of interdependence to ecosystems, identifying biotic and abiotic within them

This lesson covers the transmission of pathogens and non-specific defences. Page references refer to the Kerboodle textbook.

A lesson linking stem cells to cloning plants. Practical instructions are shared on the PPT.

Complete lesson in which students work in groups to reseach endangered species to understand factors that cause extinction. Contains instructions for group research, peer assessment feedback sheet, plenary and homework tasks. Designed for KS3 Activate

This is a complete lesson which involves: Exam question starter to review Evolutionary Trees Introduction to Darwin & Wallace Discussion of the observations used which lead to their theories Model exam answer Student answers to mark / analyse Oracy task to practice use of the model answer Exam questions for students to perfect their own answers Extension activity to show students how theories of modern day natural selection are investigated

Used during Covid to model the steps required to calculate standard deviation, and to explain what this tells us about our data. Still used as an independent learning homework or clinic.

A full lesson that reviews Year 12 knowledge of transcription and translation, and asks students to convert a DNA base sequence into a polypeptide, then mutate this code and discuss the impact of different types of mutation on the resulting polypeptide.

A lesson designed to help students understand accuracy and precision, and how to apply these terms to evaluative AO3 GCSE questions.