KS3 Biology Lesson on Adaptation Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State and define what is meant by the term ‘adaptation’ (Level 3) LO2: Describe the different adaptations of various organisms (Level 4) LO3: Explain how adaptations aid and benefit organisms in terms of survival (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Plant & Animal Cells (Building Blocks of Life) Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State what is meant by ‘cell theory’ (Level 3) LO2: Describe the functions of the different organelles found in both plant and animal cells (Level 4) LO3: Explain the differences between plant and animal cells (Level 5) (All resources including worksheets included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Male & Female Reproductive Systems Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State and identify all components that make up both male and female reproductive systems (Level 3) LO2: Describe the journey of a sperm cell to reach the egg cell during the process of fertilisation (Level 4) LO3: Explain the roles of each of the components within the male and female reproductive systems (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity in addition to interleaving questions at start of lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on DNA, Genes & Chromosomes Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State the location of genetic material within a cell (Level 3) LO2: Describe the link between DNA, genes and chromosomes; identifying the shape of DNA to have a double helix structure (Level 4) LO3: Explain the role of genes in coding for proteins and the link between bases within the DNA structure, triplet code and amino acids. (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity in addition to interleaving questions at start of lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Specialised Cells Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State that cells have different shapes depending on their function (Level 3) LO2: Describe the adaptations of different cells and explain how structure is related to function (Level 4) LO3: Explain and be able to draw conclusions about a cells function from its various adaptations (Level 5) (All resources including worksheets included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Inheritance & Genetics (Punnet Squares & Pedigree Diagrams) Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State and define what is meant by the term ‘inheritance’ (Level 3) LO2: Describe examples of characteristics/disorders that are dominant recessive, homozygous and heterozygous (Level 4) LO3: Explain how to draw a simple punnet square and be able to interpret pedigree diagrams, working out the genotype and phenotype of individuals (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity in addition to interleaving questions at start of lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Menstrual Cycle Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State what is meant by the term ‘ovulation’ (Level 3) LO2: Describe what happens in the menstrual cycle (Level 4) LO3: Explain the role and functions of hormones in the menstrual cycle (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity in addition to interleaving questions at start of lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Preserving Biodiversity Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State and define what is meant by the term ‘conservation’ (Level 4) LO2: Describe what is meant by reforestation and be able to provide examples of animal conservation (Level 5) LO3: Explain how animal conservation and reforestation can benefit biodiversity (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Neurotransmission Speeds Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State how motor neurones are adapted to their functions (Level 4) LO2: Describe the action and function of synapses (Level 5) LO3: Explain how the structure of the reflex arc allows a faster response (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Growth in Animals Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State that growth in animals is due an increase in cell size and number (Level 4) LO2: Describe how the structure of specialised animal cells is related to their function (Level 5) LO3: Explain why cell differentiation is important in the development of specialised cells; use percentile growth curves to interpret growth in children (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Microscopes Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State that microscopes are used to magnify objects and be able to recall the different parts of a microscope (Level 3) LO2: Describe how to work out the total magnification of a microscope and outline the steps needed in the preparation of a microscope slide (Level 4) LO3: Explain why biopsies are taken and be able to estimate the sizes of specimens under a microscope (Level 5) (All resources including worksheets included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Sampling (Core Practical) Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State why sampling is used and be able to identify what is meant by the independent and dependant variable (Level 3) LO2: Describe an adequate method used for sampling and be able to identify correlations in results (Level 4) LO3: Explain and be able to justify the sample technique chosen, explaining results using scientific reasoning (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity in addition to interleaving questions at start of lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Sexual Reproduction & Fertilisation Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State that during sexual reproduction gametes join to form a fertilised egg which grows into a new living organism (Level 3) LO2: Describe the process of fertilisation as the fusion of haploid nuclei (Level 4) LO3: Explain the advantages and disadvantages of internal and external fertilisation (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity in addition to interleaving questions at start of lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Biotic Factors Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State different examples of biotic factors (Level 4) LO2: Describe how competition and predation can affect communities (Level 5) LO3: Explain how predator-prey cycles affect communities and how the structure of a community can affect biodiversity (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Abiotic Factors Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State different examples of Abiotic Factors (Level 4) LO2: Describe how communities are affected by abiotic factors (temperature, light, water, pollutants) (Level 5) LO3: Explain how to investigate the effect of abiotic factors on the distribution of organisms using belt transects (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Ecosystems Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State what is meant by the ecological terms and provide examples of community, population and habitat (Level 4) LO2: Describe the organisation of components of an ecosystem (including populations, communities, habitats and abiotic factors (Level 5) LO3: Explain how the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem allow for their survival; explain how to estimate population size, including the use of quadrats (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on The Nitrogen Cycle Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State how plants use nitrates and describe the role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle (Level 4) LO2: Describe how fertilisers increase the nitrate content of the soil (Level 5) LO3: Explain why bacteria are important for soil fertility and why crop rotation can increase the nitrogen content of soil (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on The Carbon Cycle Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State and define the term ‘decomposers’ providing some examples (Level 4) LO2: Describe and identify the key processes within the Carbon Cycle (Level 5) LO3: Explain how carbon is cycled through the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem identifying the importance of the carbon cycle (in balancing photosynthesis and respiration, and removal of wastes by decomposition) (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on The Water Cycle Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State examples of materials that cycle through ecosystems (Level 4) LO2: Describe the process by which water cycles through living organisms and abiotic parts of an ecosystem (Level 5) LO3: Explain how drinking water can be produced by desalination in areas of drought and why water is important to living organisms (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Biodiversity & Humans Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State and define what is meant by the term ‘eutrophication’ and be able to describe examples of the introduction of non-indigenous species (Level 4) LO2: Describe the advantages of fish farming and explain how fish farming can affect ecosystems and biodiversity (Level 5) LO3: Explain how the introduction of species and eutrophication can affect ecosystems and biodiversity (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.