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 compare the relative sizes of sperm and egg cells, and use their calculations to create models of each.

Complete lesson, with practical work and exam questions, designed for OCR’s Cloning topic.

Worksheets to help students structure their notes for OCR’s Manipulating Genomes Topics. Contains exam questions too.

Designed for the AQA GCSE BIology course and relates to the Microscopy Required Practical. This download contains a full lesson, complete with PPT, exemplars, student lead activities, peer or teacher feedback sheets and examination question with answers.

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 designed to cover the concept of validity when analysing data. Designed to be taught at the start of the AQA B7 Non-Communicable Disease topic. Students evaluate the validity of different sources to decide upon the principles of a valid investigation, and then apply these ideas to an examination question.

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

PPT and lesson to illustrate the theory of Natural Selection and Evolution

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

Made for 6th form students for the ‘Classification and Evolution’ topic