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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 Possible required practical in the new GCSE. Osmosis - Based on the AQA Specification - This lesson covers: - The definition of osmosis - Osmosis in potatoes - required practical - Processing of data This lesson contains: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson - adapted from the legacy SoL) - Required practical scaffold sheet & method - 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 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.

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 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.