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 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 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 Variation - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - Environmental and inherited (genetic) variation This lesson contains: -Powerpoint file (whole lesson - adapted from another resource) - Worksheet -EAL/SEN worksheet

NEW KS3 Competition & Adaptation - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - Features of organisms which enhance survival - Resources which animals compete for - How organisms are adapted to suit their environment This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Worksheet starter activity or homelearning - Two videos and accompanying worksheets - Differentiated versions of the same activities for EAL/SEN students -

NEW KS3 Leaf & Photosynthesis - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - The word equation for photosynthesis - What happens to the products of photosynthesis - How the leaf is adapted for photosynthesis This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Activity worksheet - Practical activity & accompanying worksheet

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 KS3 Plant organs and plant minerals - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - The main organs of a plant - The function of each of the plant organs - The role of each of the main nutrients in plant health This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Poster circus activity (based on another resource) - Home learning activity (adapted from another resource)

NEW KS3 Alcohol - based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - The effect alcohol has on health and behavior - The effect of alcohol on unborn babies - The effect of alcohol on reaction times This lesson contains: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson). - Reaction time practical activity & worksheet (adapted from another resource). - Home learning activity, which could be used in lesson . 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 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 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

NEW KS3 Unhealthy diet - based on the activate SoL - covering: - The food pyramid - Energy needs of different individuals - A practical on how to find energy in food The lesson includes : - Powerpoint file - whole lesson - Practical activity (adapted from an older SoL) - Home learning 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 Food Tests - based on the Activate SoL - covering: - Chemical tests for; lipids, sugar, protein, starch. This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file - whole lesson - A cut & stick activity (adapted from another resource) - A food test practical activity (adapted from Activate SoL) 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 Nutrients in food - based on the Activate SoL - covering: - The main nutrients - Uses of the main nutrients - A numeracy activity looking at food packets The lesson includes: - Powerpoint file - whole lesson - Starter worksheet - Differentiated activity looking at food packets (adapted from Activate SoL) 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

Year 8 revision lesson on 'How living things interact&' - covers food webs, food chains, pyramids of number, pyramids of biomass etc. Activities include describing game, key words bingo and multiple choice quiz.

Year 8 lesson on surveys and questionnaires based on peoples' opinions on badgers.

Lesson plan and activities based around conditioned and innate behaviour. Includes true/false AfL plenary.

Lesson plan and activities based around dinosaur extinction theories. Students look at a number of theories, summarise them and then prepare an argument as to which theory they believe to hold the most weighting. Allows students to develop skills in scientific explanations (in particular justification).

Lesson plan and activities for year 8 food webs and feeding relationships. Contains a cut and stick activity which could be used for display purposes and/or peer assessment.