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

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 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.

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

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.

Year 8 revision lesson on heating and cooling. Activities include splat, mini-whiteboards (keywords and definitions), bingo and a multiple choice quiz.

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 Pressure in gases - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - Factors that affect gas pressure - The definition of gas pressure This lesson contains: - Powerpoint (whole lesson - some content taken from a legacy resource) - Practical demos & 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 Pressure in liquids - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - How liquid pressure changes with depth - The concept of density - Using density to explain why some things sink and why others float This lesson includes: -Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Practical activity and accompanying worksheet

Designed for a year 9 mid to low ability group as an introduction to acid rain and how gases can be dissolved in rain. Could also be adapted for a year 7/8 group as an introduction/recap on pH. Please rate & comment as appropriate.

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 KS3 Using Electromagnets - Based on the Activate SoL - This lesson covers: - Some example uses of electromagnets - How a simple motor works This lesson includes: - Powerpoint file (whole lesson) - Starter worksheet - 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