I ask my pupils to make a cell model for homework. In class they complete this sheet to evaluate the model. It has a level ladder and questions.

This is a quiz with questions that can be used to check pupils understanding of the Metals topic at Key Stage 3. The concepts included in this quiz are - Periodic table - Properties of metals and non metals - Alkali metals - Reactions of metals - Elements/mixtures/compounds These questions can be used one at a time as Hinge Point Questions during the lesson or at the end of topic to diagnose as a class areas that should be revised in more depth. Each question is designed to probe a specific common misunderstanding/misconception.

Here is the link to the upd8 website with the pupil activity. Pupils complete the activity in groups where they decide who they would like to give face transplants to. I assess my pupils in AF1 for this, they complete the word documents attached, there are 2 levels.

Here is a challenge homework sheet I prepared for my Year 6 class for the light topic. They choose one idea and make a poster or leaflet to show their understanding of the topic. This could be used as a challenge/extension for higher ability pupils.

I tell my puils to research a particular dog breed. I give the poster frame for those who need it. They then answer questions for AF2 on the worksheet which has a level ladder.

Pupils complete the activity from the upd8 website. They then answer questions individually on the worksheet. There is a level ladder and the questions increase in difficulty.

Pupils do the upd8 activity to learn about the differences between diamond (an element) and moissanite (a compound). I got them to make models of diamond and moissanite atoms with cocktail sticks and plasticine. They evaluated the models for AF1, the worksheet has questions for AF2.

In this lesson In this lesson, students will learn about the basics of genetics and inheritance. I will teach about the structure of DNA, what is, and why it is important for living organisms. A lesson introducing the genetics topic at post 16 level. It recaps basic information. The resource includes: Lesson video Lesson checklist Lesson worksheet Video to self-check the worksheet This is the first in a series of 20 lessons I have created. They are based around IB Biology Topic 3, but are appropriate for other syllabuses.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Respiration and Breathing Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Forces Unit, this is an introductory unit that covers the basics. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

This is a quiz with questions that can be used to check pupils understanding of the Cells topic. The concepts included in this quiz are - Cell structure - Specialisation - Plant and animal cells - Diffusion - Osmosis - Magnification calculations These questions can be used one at a time as Hinge Point Questions during the lesson or at the end of topic to diagnose as a class areas that should be revised in more depth. Each question is designed to probe a specific common misunderstanding/misconception. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NOW AN UPDATED VERSION An answer sheet is provided and on the second page it gives links to resources or ideas for activities for pupils to allow differentiation of the next activity/task after the quiz.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Health and Fitness Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Cells and Micoscopes Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Microbes and Disease Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Magnets and Electromagnets Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Gravity and Space Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Heating and Cooling Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Inheritance and Selection Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Metals and Patterns of Reactivity Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Reproduction Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.