By the end of the lesson learners will be able to: State what is meant by a drug. Compare medicinal and recreational drugs. Explain why some drugs are made illegal.

By the end of the lesson learners will be able to: Identify the 6 types of joints. Describe how these joints allow movement. Explain why some people are hypermobile or double jointed.

By the end of the lesson learners will be able to: Identify parts of a seed. Describe how the pollen grain fertilises the ovule. Explain why seeds will only germinate when exposed to water.

By the end of the lesson learners will be able to: Identify the 2 main ways seeds are dispersed. Describe how animals and the wind can disperse seeds. Explain why seeds need to disperse.

By the end of the lesson learners will be able to: Identify parts of the female and male reproductive systems. Describe the journey of sperm to the egg. Explain why it’s best for fertilisation to occur in the female’s reproductive system.

By the end of the lesson learners will be able to: Identify the chemicals found inside a cigarette. Describe how these chemicals affect the body. Explain why more people are starting to use vapes instead of cigarettes.

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.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: State what is meant by a binomial name. Describe how organisms are classified in 7 sections. Explain why classification and binomial systems are needed.

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.

A settler activity where students need to read and cross out incorrect statements in order to find the hidden letter. Includes 3 biology topics: Cells, Genetics Health and disease. Food chains, Food tests, Specialised cells.

A lesson covering competition and adaptation. After delivering this lesson learners should be able to: Identify what animals compete for, Identify different adaptations of different animals / plants, Describe how these adaptations are advantageous, Explain the link between the animal population and which animal outcompetes the other. Explain the necessity of adaptations and how they mould different species.

By the end of this lesson learners should be able to: Identify the key stages of meiosis. Describe the process of fertilisation. Explain the importance of meiosis.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the location and structure of DNA. Describe how the bases in a molecule of DNA are bonded together. Explain the importance of this genetic code.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify the zones of development in a plant. Identify the key parts of plant growth. Describe the roles of the zones of: Division: Elongation: Differentiation: Explain why meristems are important to a plant. Suitable for KS4