By the end of the lesson learners will be able to: State what is meant by a fossil. Describe how fossils are formed. Explain why the fossil record is evidence for evolution.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify variation. Describe the process of survival of the fittest. Explain why natural selection requires reproduction.

A simple and fun competitive snap game using scientific terminology matched with pictures. PPT can be presented to the entire class for a whole class session, or can be printed and cut for team games - there will always be a snap between 2 cards but the students need to find and identify the correct scientific key word. The students who calls out the key word first wins the round. Key words included are: Units, DNA, Bunsen burner, Tripod, Beaker, Gauze, Heat mat, Measuring cylinder, Safety glasses, Repeatability, Dissolving, Melt, Solidify, Evaporate, forceps, solid, Liquid, gas, reaction, reproductive system, microscope, pH, Periodic table, pipette, carbohydrate, fat, protein, test tube, lab coat, kinetic energy, sound energy, gravitational potential energy, atom, thermometer, cell, digestive, system, Electrical energy, circulatory system, electron, respiratory system, nervous system, litmus paper, skeleton, photosynthesis, light energy. Excellent as a settling activity or starter / interim activity.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify genes and alleles. Compare heterozygous and homozygous. Explain how the genotype is linked to the phenotype.

By the end of the lesson learners will be able to: State the main components of the respiratory system. Describe the mechanism of inspiration and exhalation. Explain why choking and asthma affect an individual.

By the end of the lesson learners will be able to: Identify structures within the sperm and ova cells that help during fertilisation. Describe the process of fertilisation. Explain why the placenta is crucial for the development of a foetus.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the source of an organism’s characteristics. Describe how genetic engineering works. Explain why genetic engineering is useful.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify factors that affect health. Describe how to improve health. Explain why wealth can affect health.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the two types of white blood cell. Describe the roles of phagocytes and lymphocytes. Explain why vaccines are an effective way of preparing the body against a pathogen.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the two types of antibiotic. Describe the effects of antibiotics. Explain why antibiotics should be closely monitored when used.

By the end of the lessons learners should be able to: Identify what is meant by the command words: State, describe and explain. Answer a describe question. Answer an explain question.

Suited towards KS3 students (yrs 11-14) By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify variation Compare environmental and inherited variation Explain why variation comes about.

Suited towards KS3 students (yrs 11-14) By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify ways that organisms adapt to change. Describe what is meant by predator-prey relationships. Explain why organisms change through the seasons.

A revision session containing a mind map (with guidance and without). A Powerpoint containing a quiz session (10 questions) - excellent for a starter / plenary. Answers to each section of the mind map within the Powerpoint.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify physical and chemical barriers. Describe how the body protects against infection. Explain why antibiotics must be used carefully.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the components of DNA Describe how variation is classed. Explain why meiosis produces variation.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the stages of drug development. Describe how drugs are tested for efficacy. Explain why drug testing is needed.

By the end of the lesson learners will be able to: Identify the ions present surrounding nerve axons. Describe how a resting potential is achieved in the nerve cell membrane. Explain why Potassium ion channels are needed in nerve cell membranes.

By the end of the lesson learners will be able to: Identify parts of the autonomic nervous system. Describe how the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system help the body. Explain why chemoreceptors and baroreceptors are needed by the body. Explain why Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Guillain-Barre syndrome affect the body.

By the end of the lesson I will be able to: Identify the moving parts of the respiratory system. Describe how the breathing mechanism works. Create a model of the respiratory system.