A full 1 hour lesson on fungal diseases from the AQA GCSE Biology syllabus. Also suitable for AQA GCSE Combined Science. This resource contains: A 5 in 5 style retrieval starter A lesson hook on parasitic fungi in ants A hook / discussion on making links between athlete’s foot and mushrooms Direct instruction on athlete’s foot - causes, methods of spread, prevention A choice task ‘choose the difficulty’ - three deliberate practice questions on athlete’s foot (with answers) Retrieval practice linking tobacco mosaic virus to photosynthesis topic Direct instruction on rose black spot Lightning questions on rose black spot A practice exam-style question on rose black spot with guided peer assessment A ‘question olympics’ game - retrieval from this topic A plenary task

This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification. This lesson covers the Linnaean classification system, the binomial naming system, and the three-domain system of classification. This is a full 1 hour lesson which contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval style starter A lesson hook Direct instruction slides on classification An embedded video (catchy song!) Guided student discussions Plenty of checkpoints (e.g. multiple choice hand signal questions) Visual teacher-led models Student written tasks Exam questions with scaffolds, and modeled answers A written plenary

This revision place mat was designed for a lower ability year 11 group studying the topic ‘homeostasis’. This resources covers the following topics from AQA GCSE Combined Science: Structure of a neurone Reflex arc Ruler drop test method for reaction time Endocrine system - matching hormones to glands Blood glucose control (foundation tier only, no glucagon) Diabetes (type 1 vs. type 2)

A revision placemat overviewing a topic on acids and alkalis, designed for a top set year 8 class. Could be used for a lower ability KS4 class. The revision placemat is double sided, with trickier content on the back e.g. symbol equations - could be printed single sided if needed. Topics covered: Examples of acids and alkalis pH scale Use of universal indicator and litmus paper Neutralisation reactions Word equations for neutralisation reactions Matching acids to their sources (from food and drink) Balanced symbol equations for neutralisation reactions

A revision placemat designed for a higher ability year 7 class based on using and interpreting periodic tables. It could be used for a lower ability KS4 class. The resource contains two different versions, a ‘challenge’ sheet and a ‘support’ sheet. There are only slight differences between the two. These words can be removed if you do not wish the student to know which sheet they are receiving. The placemat contains: Identifying the key groups in the periodic table (e.g. alkali metals, halogens, noble gases, transition metals) Identifying groups and periods in the periodic table Using the periodic table to find an element’s chemical symbol, mass number and atomic number Defining key terms that describe an element’s property, e.g. conductive, malleable, brittle The organisation of the periodic table Using an element’s melting point and boiling point to determine its state at room temperature History of the periodic table (Newlands and Mendeleev)

A colour-coded worksheet to scaffold writing word equations for displacement reactions. The worksheet contains a description of displacement reactions, a reactivity series for reference, an example of a completed word equation, and 15 questions for students to attempt ramped in difficulty. Eventually students should work up to writing word equations for displacement reactions without needing the colour coding.

A PowerPoint lesson resource on the structure and properties of graphene and fullerenes (Buckminsterfullerene and carbon nanotubes). This resource was a designed for a bottom set year 9 class, so is highly scaffolded. Scaffolds can be removed to suit all sets / abilities. This resource contains: A “5 in 5” retrieval style starter on giant covalent molecules and bonding Direct instruction on graphene A series of checkpoints (multipe choice quizzes, cold call questions, quick written tasks) based on short exam questions on graphene An independent written exam question on the properties of graphene, with optional scaffold Guided self assessment / model answers An embedded video on buckyballs Direct instruction slides on fullerenes (Buckminsterfullerene and carbon nanotubes) A series of checkpoints (multipe choice quizzes, cold call questions, quick written tasks) based on short exam questions on fullerenes An independent written exam question on the properties of fullerenes, with optional scaffold Guided self assessment / model answers A plenary task (6 mark exam question with answers)

This lesson resource was designed for a lower attaining year 10 class studying AQA GCSE Combined Science. This is a full 1 hour lesson. This PowerPoint contains: A “5 in 5” retrieval style starter A lesson hook Direct instruction on Lamarck’s theory Direct instruction on Darwin’s theory of natural selection A teacher model showing natural selection in flowers A guided activity where students assess written responses to an exam question on natural selection in Arctic hares using a mark scheme An independent exam question on natural selection in giraffes, with guided self assessment Direct instruction on antibiotic resistance A deliberate practice task on antibiotic resistance and how it develops, with guided self assessment A written plenary task (an exam question with a mark scheme)

A full lesson resource on viral diseases from the AQA GCSE Biology specification. This lesson was designed for a mixed ability year 9 class. This resource contains: A ‘5 in 5’ retrieval starter Details on how viruses replicate Direct instruction and a discussion on tobacco mosaic virus An exam question on tobacco mosaic virus with guided self assessment A video on HIV and AIDS A ‘fact or fiction’ quiz about HIV and AIDS Direct instruction on measles A hand signal quiz on measles An open task to design a fact sheet on either AIDS or measles for a doctors’ office A plenary task

A colour coded worksheet with ramped questions designed to teach students to independently write word equations for reactions between a metal and oxygen. Designed for a KS3 lower ability class, but could be suitable the whole way up to year 11. Contains an example and 12 questions for students to attempt. Contains answers.

A revision placemat designed for KS3 sutdents based on nutrition. This could also be suitable for lower ability KS4 students. The revision placemat covers: Which nutrients are found in which foods The function of each nutrient in the body Labelling the digestive system The action of protease, lipase and amylase Labelling the parts of an enzyme / Lock and key theory Food tests Effect of temperature on enzymes

A full 1 hour lesson resource on puberty for a KS3 Biology class. This resource was originally designed for a mid-set year 7 class, girls only. However, this would be suitable to deliver to any KS3 class of any ability or gender. This PowerPoint involves: A “5 in 5” retrieval style starter A group activity annotating an outline of a female’s body to show the changes that occur during puberty An embedded video on the changes in males during puberty Direct instruction on the effects of hormones on starting puberty A multiple choice hand signal quiz A ‘choose the word’ written task, with guided self assessment A written true or false quiz to address misconceptions about puberty A T-table task sorting changes in puberty into males only, females only, or both males and females A homework task to write a response to an agony aunt letter A written plenary task

A resource containing: Five A3 information sheets on giant covalent molecules / allotropes of carbon (diamond, graphite, graphene, carbon nanotubes, Buckminsterfullerene) A structured template for an A4 fact sheet for students to fill in This resource works great for SEND classes that benefit from movement around the room. This is a great reading comprehension task and trains students to seek relevant information from chunks of text. This resource was designed for a low ability year 9 class as end of unit revision.

8 lessons from the communicable disease topic from the AQA GCSE Biology curriculum. Lesson titles are as follows: Pathogens and bacterial diseases (salmonella, gonorrhoea) Viral diseases (measles, AIDS, tobacco mosaic virus) Fungal diseases (athlete’s foot, rose black spot) Protist diseases (malaria) Human primary defence responses Components of blood White blood cells and the immune response Vaccinations

This lesson was designed for a lower ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus. This is a full 1 hour lesson which contains: A 5-in-5 retrieval style starter A discussion and video as a lesson hook Direct instruction slides on selective breeding Guided student discussions with feedback A visual, step-by-step instruction of selectively breeding flowers A ‘teacher model’ slide which models how to answer exam questions on selective breeding Written exam questions (with scaffolds) for students to complete independently A printout for students to respond to exam questions on A written plenary task (exam question) with feedback

A knowledge organiser based on the AQA GCSE Combined Science topic ‘Chemistry of the Atmosphere’. This knowledge organiser covers: Chemistry of the atmosphere - early atmosphere vs. current atmosphere. How did it change over time? Greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect Sulfur dioxide how it is formed and the problems it causes Oxides of nitrogen how it is formed and the problems it causes Carbon monoxide how it is formed and the problems it causes Particulate carbon how it is formed and the problems it causes Acid rain

This resource was designed for a top set year 8 class studying an electricity topic. This resource requires the following practical equipment: One large rope for demo Power packs Crocodile clips Wires Bulbs Ammeters Resistors This PowerPoint resource contains: A “5 in 5” retrieval style starter on current, potential difference and insulators A retrieval practice task on giving definitions for key terms (current, potential difference, ammeter, voltmeter, electrons) Direct instruction on resistance with dual coding A hand signals quiz to check for understanding A simple ‘fill in the blanks’ task with delayed key word bank A rope model demo for current and resistance A discussion task about the model - what did each person represent? A practical activity on the effect of resistors on current in a circuit (results table provided as print out) A plenary task (writing a conclusion for the investigation)

A full 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mixed ability year 12 class studying the OCR Biology A specification. This is from the unit 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution, from the specification point i) “how evoluton in some species has implicatons for human populatons.” This lesson resource contains: A “5 in 5” style retrieval starter A linked video on how MRSA evolved Direct instruction on antibiotic resistance (dual coding, reduced cognitive load) A linked video visually showing the evolution of antibiotic resistance Checkpoints (MCQs from exams with answers) A discussion on antiviral resistance in HIV An application question on drug resistance in malaria from the CGP textbook (with guided self assessment) An embedded video - a news report on pesticide resistance in bed bugs A case study on DDT resistance in house flies, with a guided discussion An exam-style question on pesticide resistance from the CGP textbook (with guided self assessment)

This is a 1 hour lesson resource designed for a mid-ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science curriculum. They were studying the topic on the digestive system and enzymes. This lesson focuses on the function of the liver. In this lesson, students will practice: Labelling the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, bile duct Describing the functions of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, bile duct Describing the role of the bile in terms of neutralising stomach acid and emulsifying lipids My lesson resources always contain: A 5-in-5 retrieval-style starter An interesting lesson hook, careers link, or retrieval practice to start the lesson Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Teacher models Regular ‘check for understanding’ slides, such as hand signals quizzes Regular student independent practice slides, with optional scaffolds, challenges and answer slides A plenary task

A full 1-hour lesson resource designed for a mid-ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science curriculum. This resource focuses on introducing enzymes, specifically on the action of enzymes and lock and key theory. This resource contains: A ‘5 in 5’ retrieval-style starter A lesson hook An introduction task on what an enzyme is Teacher input slides on enzyme action (active site, substrate, product) Multiple choice hand signal quizzes Student independent task, drawing and labelling enzyme-substrate complex (with answer slide) Teacher model slides, naming the enzyme, substrate and product Student independent task naming enzyme, substrates and products (with answer slide) Guided class discussion about locks and keys, how they work Teacher input slides on the lock and key theory, with dual coding and reduced cognitive load Guided class discussion, applying lock and key theory as to why protease can’t be used to break down starch Student independent practice on lock and key theory (with optional scaffold, and answer slide) Written plenary