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 GCSE 2016 Microscopy & Magnification - Based on the AQA Specification - This lesson covers: - The differences between light and electron microscopes. - The principles of magnification and resolution. - Calculating magnification from the given formula. This lesson contains: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson - based on legacy AS level SoL) - Practice calculations (Based on legacy AS level SoL) - Answers to practice calculations Note: it is important that pictures are not re-sized for magnification calculations, this includes printing on A5 instead of A4.

Lesson and activities for AQAs AS Biology 6.1 Defence mechanisms. All reference to questions and/or pages in the book are from Nelson Thorne's AQA AS Biology student book - ISBN 978-0748782758.

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 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

A year 7 introduction to reproduction. Students are asked to write any words they know associated with reproduction - this is a good point to discuss what is slang and which words will be acceptable to use in science. Students are then asked to come up with their own rules for how to behave in the lessons on reproduction. Students also came up with consequences for breaking these rules. Students then share any previous knowledge by completing the table. The lesson ends with an anonymous question-answering session. Please rate & comment as appropriate.

Lesson plan and activities for AQAs B1.1 Infectious Disease. Any page references are for OUPs 'AQA GCSE Science&' book - ISBN 978-0-19-913583-7.

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 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 GCSE Human digestive system - - Based on the AQA Specification - this lesson covers: - modelling the digestive system. - describing the role of each of the organs of the digestive system. - explaining how the organs of the digestive system work together as an organ system. This lesson includes: - Whole lesson (ppt file) - Pin the pancreas starter activity. - Practical activity (based on a legacy KS3 SoL). - Flow chart activity. - Exam question plenary. It is recommended that this practical and lesson is completed over a double lesson where possible.

AQA NEW GCSE 2016 Required practical - Microscopy This lesson covers: - Risks and hazards associated with preparing a microscope slide - The basics of a light microscope - How to prepare microscope slides of onion and cheek cells - Biological drawings - Magnification calculations This lesson include: - Powerpoint file with learning objectives and suggested route of teaching - Student booklet - with activities to complete in order to reach the requirements of the required practical - Answers to the magnification calculations

NEW GCSE 2016 Stem cells - Based on the AQA specification - This lesson covers: - Uses of stem cells obtained from embryos - Embryo screening - Ethical issues This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - adapted from the legacy course - Card sort activity - adapted from a legacy resource - Ethics/summary activity - adapted from a legacy resource

NEW GCSE 2016 Chromosomes & Mitosis - Based on the AQA Specification - This lesson covers: - The role of chromosomes - The steps in mitosis - Why mitosis is important This lesson contains: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Cut & stick activity (based on the legacy SoL)

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

Lesson and activities for AQAs AS Biology 4.4 Pulmonary Tuberculosis. All reference to questions and/or pages in the book are from Nelson Thorne's AQA AS Biology student book - ISBN 978-0748782758.

Lesson and activities for AQA B1.1 Exercise and Health designed for a SEN class with MLD.

Lesson plan and activities based around natural defences and the usefulness of handwashing against microbes. Includes a practical activity with instructions.

Lesson and activities for AQAs 1.2 Data and disease. All reference to questions and/or pages in the book are from Nelson Thorne's AQA AS Biology student book - ISBN 978-0748782758.

AQA As Biology 2011. The starter is students looking at their agar plates from prev. lesson and answering the questions to elicit a response regarding optimum conditions for growth. Students apply this knowledge to work out sites of entry for pathogens. They post-its to label one another, then present their findings to the rest of the group. The 'some' outcome is discussed as a group, then students then write an answer. The final slide was printed and given to the students so that they could annotate it as it was discussed. Please rate & comment as appropriate.

NEW GCSE 2016 Ventilation, Gas Exchange & The alveolus - Based on the AQA Specification - this lesson covers: - the mechanism of ventilation in terms of changes in the main parts of the gas exchange system and changing pressures. - gas exchange in the alveoli, in terms of particle diffusion. - explaining in terms of SA:Vol ratio, how the alveoli are specialised for gas exchange and name two other factors which allow for efficient gas exchange. This lesson includes: - Whole lesson (ppt file) - Starter activity - adapted from a legacy resource - Scaffold worksheet on ventilation (adapted from a TES creative commons resource - thank you!) - SA:Vol ratio worksheet - adapted to suit the topic of ventilation (adapted from a TES creative commons resource - thank you!) - Alveolus worksheet - adapted from a legacy resource - Ventilators exam Qs & MS