A full lesson based on the new AQA (B5.6) SOW. This lesson uses cordyceps fungi to incite interest during the starter. It then focuses on athletes foot and rose black spot - red font is used to indicate where students should take notes. A differentiated question grid is used to apply learning/conduct AFL (answers included). The lesson then covers malaria ahead of a final PP question (answers included). There is then a short quiz based on the lessons content - students can be elected to answer by throwing round a soft toy or whiteboards can be used. A final ‘back up’ plenary involves students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

This is a full differentiated lesson based on the new AQA (B4.1) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson starts with a short video on blood components to incite interest. There is then a short talk on blood plasma, RBCs, WBC and platelets - students fill in a table as you progress through the slides. Students then apply their knowledge to a differentiated question grid challenge, and self/peer mark. The practical is based on students using microscopes to observe blood components (microscopes and preprepared slides required) and answering questions. A stretch activity is included for the more able, again answers are included to facilitate self/peer marking. The plenary consists of students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives, peers can select one another to share answers.

A full lesson based on the OCR-A SOW but may be used for others. The lesson covers distribution, abundance percentage cover, random sampling, frame quadrats, point quadrats and transects. Student learning is assessed at 3 stages with the use of past paper questions. Answers are included for self/peer marking.

This lesson is based on the new AQA SOW (B3.6) but can be used for others. This lesson includes the required practical. The lesson outlines key information relating to the digestive system and enzymes, students fill in a table handout during the presentation of these slides. The table is then self/peer marked to ensure key information is present. The practical is then introduced (a brief demonstration may be beneficial here) to and conducted by the students. Those who finish in good time are prompted to draw a graph and identify the variables within the experiment. An extra stretch is based on students suggesting improvements to the techniques used during the experiment. This is followed by a discussion of results and ‘what should of been seen’. The plenary is based on students reflecting on their progress against the learning objectives, and sharing this with the class.

This lesson is based on the new AQA SOW (B3.1) but can be used for others. The levels of organisation are introduced during the starter and then expanded upon prior to a learning checkpoint (key word match up) for AFL. The tissues of the stomach and their functions are then discussed. Students then undertake independent research on several organs within a table - ipads or textbooks are required. Students then complete a ‘match up’ activity involving the adaptations of the stomach and how they aid its function. This scaffolds them to attempt a 6 mark exam style question. The plenary is based o students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives. Students can be asked to read out their answers during the plenary.

This lesson is based on the new AQA (B3.4) SOW but could be used for others. The lesson teaches the principles of catalysts and enzymes, and the role of enzymes in metabolism through lecture and video. Students then apply their learning to differentiated questions based on the content of the lesson. A practical is then included where students investigate the effect of different catalysts (potato puree and manganese (IV) oxide) on the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Stretch questions are included for those who finish early. The plenary is based on the students reflecting on their progress against the learning objectives. All answers to written work are incorporated into the slides via animation.

A full differentiated lesson on the topic of seed dispersal. This lesson is based on the Activate 1 SOW (B3.7) but can be used for others. The lesson includes video and a simple practical where students cut out seeds of varying wingspan and monitor their flight time. PowerPoint animations and timers are included to allow peer correction of answers and to promote pace respectively. A plenary quiz is included where students can throw a sot toy to one another to determine who answers next.

Full differentiated lesson based on the AQA (B9.2) SOW. Resources include a worksheet, support sheets and stretch activities for more and less able respectively. Practical exercise only requires stopwatches. Timings and prompts for self/peer correction are included. All answers to written exercises included.

Full differentiated lesson with everything you need for the new AQA (B9.3) SOW. Support sheets included for less able and stretch activities for more able. Main activity is a data analysis task with graph plotting. Timers are included to promote pace and answers are included va animation for Q/A/writing activities allowing for self or peer correction of answers.

A complete and differentiated lesson based on DNA including everything you need. Based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for any. Includes timers to promote pace and powerpoint animations to support Q/A during review of answers/peer mediated correction. Reflective plenary based on progress against LO’s included with a ‘back up’ quiz.

A full lesson with everything you need to teach the topic of stem cells. An additional quiz is included to use as a ‘back up’ exercise if time permits. Lesson is fully animated o facilitate Q/A during correction of answers and timers are included to promote pace. Main activity involves students reviewing different peoples points of view regarding stem cells, formulating an opinion and then engaging in a debate. This lesson is based on the Edexcell SOW but has is applicable to any.

A complete lesson covering the topic of the cell cycle and mitosis. The lesson is tailored towards OCR-A and includes the content required for AS/A2. Past paper questions used at 2 separate learning checkpoints with the answers incorporated into the slides. PowerPoint animations are included to facilitate questioning during the review of answers and timers are included to promote pace.

Complete lesson based on the Activate 2 SOW - includes everything you need.

A full differentiated lesson on the gas exchange system. The lesson is tailored to the Activate 1 textbook topic B2.2 but can be used for others. Includes an activity where students make use of straws, raisins and cocktail sticks to model the respiratory system. PowerPoint timers and animations are included to promote pace and self/peer mediated correction of answers.

A full lesson on the topic of muscles. The lesson is based on the Activate 1 SOW (B2.6) but can be used for others. The lesson includes a competitive game based on the recall of information and a whiteboard quiz. The plenary is based on student reflection on their progress against the learning objectives. PowerPoint animations and timers are included to facilitate self/peer mediated correction and to promote pace respectively.

A full differentiated lesson on the topic of the skeleton. The lesson is based on the Activate 1 (B2.4) book but can be used for other SOW. The lesson includes an activity where students cut out bones and assemble skeletons in a pose of their choosing, peer assessment is based on the correct labelling of the bones and creativity of the pose. PowerPoint animations and timers are included to promote peer correction of written tasks and to promote pace respectively. An X-ray based whiteboard quiz is included as a plenary.

A full differentiated lesson on the topic of breathing. The lesson is based on the Activate 1 book (B2.3) but can be used for others. The lesson includes video, a demonstration using a bell jar and a simple practical exercise where students observe an increase in CO2 in expired breath using lime water (can be done as a demo). Homework is also included or can be deployed as a stretch activity. PowerPoint animation and timers are included to promote pace and self/peer mediated correction of answers.

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A complete, differentiated revision lesson based on the new AQA B4 SOW. The lesson revisits the blood cells, blood vessels, heart structure, coronary heart disease and statins and stents. The worksheet activity is taken from another author on TES. If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full lesson covering the topic of the digestive system. The lesson is tailored to the new AQA SOW (B3.2) but can be used for others. The lesson includes an information hunt (posters taken from TES), video, and a differentiated, competitive question grid challenge. The plenary is based around student reflection upon their progress towards the learning objectives. Students can be instructed to read out their answers during the plenary, and can elect peers through throwing around a soft toy. If you like this lesson please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in