NEW A LEVEL 2016 Eukaryotic cell structure - Based on the AQA specification - This lesson covers: -Structure and function of eukaryotic organelles - Interpretation of electron micrographs This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Organelle poster circus activity - Exam questions & marking scheme

NEW GCSE Properties of enzymes (proteins, enzymes & catalysts) - Based on the AQA Specification - this lesson covers: - what proteins and therefore enzymes are made from. - what enzymes are. - relating how the shape of an enzymes enables that protein to enzymes out its function. This lesson includes: - Whole lesson (ppt file) - AfL activity All book pages refer to the OUP kerboodle textbook, but any biology textbook would be suitable to answer the questions in this lesson.

NEW KS3 Resistance - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - What is meant by resistance - Calculating resistance of a component and a circuit - The difference between conductors and insulators in terms of resistance This lesson include: - PowerPoint file (whole lesson) - Practical activity & accompanying worksheet The whole unit of work is available at a cost of only £1.13 per lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electricity-and-magnetism-unit-new-ks3-11238382

NEW GCSE 2016 Diffusion - This lesson is based on the AQA Specification - This lesson covers: - The definition of diffusion - Relating diffusion to surface area - Why diffusion is important to cells This lesson contains: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) Questions are from the new Kerboodle GCSE 1-9 textbook.

NEW GCSE 2016 Bacteria & Yeast cells - Based on the AQA Specification - This lesson covers: - The structure of bacteria and yeast cells - How bacteria and yeast cells compare to one another, and to plant and animal cells - Describing cells as prokaryotic or eukaryotic This lesson contains: -Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Worksheet (based on the legacy SoL) Questions are adapted form the legacy SoL and from the current Kerboodle GCSE 1-9 book.

NEW KS3 Digestive system - Based on the Activate SoL - covers: - The structure of the digestive system - Adaptations of organs of the digestive system This lesson contains: - Powerpoint file - whole lesson - Scaffolded task (adapted from the Activate SoL) to lead into... - Extended writing activity The whole unit of work is available at a cost of only £1 per lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/health-and-lifestyle-unit-activate-new-ks3-11237609

Lesson plan and activities for AQAs C1.1 Alloys. Designed for a SEN class with MLD.

Year 7 revision lesson on the cells topic. Students play bingo by listening to the definitions of the key words. Students put up their hands to give their answer which is shared with the rest of the group then ticked off. The second half of the lesson is designed as a 'pub quiz' activity - students get into team of 5/6 and come up with a team name. Answers are peer-assessed. Prizes were given to the winners to keep up the competitive spirit. Please rate & comment as appropriate

NEW GCSE Human digestive enzymes and food tests - Based on the AQA specification this lesson covers: - how to test food for starch, lipids, sugar and protein. - how digestive enzymes work to make nutrients soluble. This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file - whole lesson - A cut & stick activity (adapted from another resource) - A food test practical activity (adapted from Activate KS3 SoL) - Scaffold worksheet for lower ability students to help describe the substrates and products of enzyme digestion - A practical activity adapted from another resource. - A home learning activity adapted from a legacy GCSE resource.

NEW GCSE 2016 Specialised cells - based on the AQA specification - this lesson covers: - Examples of specialised cells - The need for specialisation - Some adaptations of specialised cells This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - adapted from the legacy SoL - Poster circus activity - adapted from a legacy resource - Home learning activity - adapted from the legacy SoL

NEW KS3 Continuous and discontinuous variation - Based on Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - The definitions of continuous and discontinuous variation - How to display continuous and discontinuous variation on a graph This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Practical activity & accompanying worksheet

NEW KS3 Bacteria & Enzymes in Digestion - based on the Activate SoL - Covers: - Enzymes involved in digestion and their role in the breakdown of different types of food. - Where in the body enzymes are found. -How bacteria aid digestion. This lesson contains: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Scaffold worksheet for lower ability students to help describe the substrates and products of enzyme digestion - A practical activity adapted from another resource. - An AfL plenary The whole unit of work is available at a cost of only £1 per lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/health-and-lifestyle-unit-activate-new-ks3-11237609

NEW KS3 Drugs - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - The definition of a drug - Categories of drugs - Effects of drugs on the body This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Card sort activity (based on a boardworks activity) - Information sheets for students (adapted from another resource) - Poster circus activity The whole unit of work is available at a cost of only £1 per lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/health-and-lifestyle-unit-activate-new-ks3-11237609

NEW KS3 Circuits & current - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - The definition of current - How to measure current - Circuit diagrams This lesson contains: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Practical activity & worksheet The whole unit of work is available at a cost of only £1.13 per lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electricity-and-magnetism-unit-new-ks3-11238382

NEW KS3 Plant roots and stems - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - The three main functions of plant roots - The root hair cells - Relating structure to function of both roots and stems This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Two accompanying worksheets

NEW GCSE Plant and Animal cells - Based on the AQA specification - This lesson covers: - How to prepare a specimen slide - How to use a light microscope - The differences between plant and animal cells This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Worksheet - labeling a microscope - Worksheet - Practical activity (onion cells) - Worksheet - Organelle structure & function

NEW KS3 Potential difference - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - The definition of potential difference - How to measure potential difference - Ratings of batteries and bulbs This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Practical activity & accompanying worksheet The whole unit of work is available at a cost of only £1.13 per lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electricity-and-magnetism-unit-new-ks3-11238382

NEW KS3 Magnets and Magnetic Fields - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - How magnets interact - How to represent magnetic fields - The Earth's magnetic field This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Practical activity and accompanying worksheet The whole unit of work is available at a cost of only £1.13 per lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electricity-and-magnetism-unit-new-ks3-11238382

NEW GCSE 2016 Health & Lifestyle (non-communicable diseases) - Based on the AQA Specification - this lesson covers: - the difference between communicable and non-communicable diseases. - the effects of diet, smoking, alcohol and stress on health. - how and why the Government encourages people to lead a healthy lifestyle. This lesson includes: - Whole lesson (ppt file) - AfL starter activity - Independent learning activity which could last a number of lessons. Please note book pages are not included due to copyright - although questions used are included. Any GCSE textbook based on the AQA specification would be suitable.

NEW KS3 Electromagnets - Based on Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - How to make an electromagnet - How to change the strength of an electromagnet This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Practical activity & accompanying worksheet The whole unit of work is available at a cost of only £1.13 per lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/electricity-and-magnetism-unit-new-ks3-11238382