Lesson plan investigating non-communicable diseases and correlation v causation. Instructions and ideas for delivery are included in the notes section. I used post-it notes within the lesson for a group task, but the lesson can be delivered without. Starter - Students rank diseases in order from most to least deaths caused as of 2012 before identifying risk factors relating to these. Main 1 - Continuum of risk factors for students to rank from least impact on health to most impact. Post it notes were used for groups of students to rank their own ideas before feeding back as a class. This then leads into a table activity whereby students identify diseases as communicable or non communicable. Main 2 - Worked class example of correlation vs causation using pollen, ice cream and hay fever as a way of introducing the idea. Students grasp that evidence is needed to imply causation through correlation, and some ridiculous examples are used to highlight this idea before students explain evidence for 3 non communicable diseases. Feeds into a data worksheet task on link between liver disease and alcohol consumption. Plenary - Students come up with 5 ideas on how to minimise the risk of developing one of the non communicable diseases covered in the lesson. Objectives: GOOD – LIST some risk factors that are linked to an increased rate of a disease. GREAT – DECIDE whether a link is causal or not. EPIC – DRAW conclusions on disease from given data As always any feedback is appreciated :)

Electrolysis lesson looking at introducing students to the set up of electrolysis and the underlying ideas involved, including a quick recap of ionic compounds, metallic, non-metallic charges and word/symbol equations. From here, students develop an understanding of the origin of the word "electrolysis" and label the parts involved before describing the movement of ions and finally writing half equations: Starter - Students are reminded of the formula of ionic substances through the use of the starter questions. From here, it is important that they understand the charges of metal and non metal ions as a basic principle to apply later in the lesson Intro/Recap -Building on from the starter, students familiarise themselves with word and symbol equations from previous topics. Main 1 - Youtube link in the notes section used to introduce electrolysis whilst introducing the origin of the word from ancient greek. Students then attempt tasks 1 + 2 on the worksheet before self-assessing their work. Main 2 -Introduces half equations to the students in the form of a worked example. The example can then be used to help students complete task 3, which is writing half equations for the electrolysis of 3 basic ionic compounds and 1 challenge compound. Plenary - Quick true of false activity summarising some learning points from the lesson. Objectives:4 – WRITE a word equation to describe electrolysis 5 – DESCRIBE electrolysis in terms of movement of ions 6 – PREDICT the products at each electrode from electrolysis of a molten ionic compound (and complete a balanced half symbol equation) Additional information is written in the notes section of each slide. As always, and feedback is appreciated :)

A worksheet depicting the circulatory system. Students have to start at the top left of the worksheet, describing the process at each stage of the circulatory system using the key words at the bottom of the sheet

Information sheets describing Newton's 3 Laws of Motion with examples. I have also uploaded a simple worksheet for students to use when interpreting the sheets, although this was used as a quick fix for a lesson. The sheets can be used as a revision aid or as placemats for students to use when investigating the 3 Laws.

A practical lesson looking at making salts from an insoluble base. I used Copper Oxide and Sulphuric Acid for the lesson, where the students fill in the equipment list and follow a method to make Copper Sulphate. Aimed at middle ability learners, but can be differentiated up/down if needed through the use of method/questions on worksheet. Method is on the worksheet and additional information is in the notes section of the PPT. Starter - Students write down their own examples of salt making reactions involving metals, metal oxides, metal carbonates and acids. Can add in symbol equations as a challenge task for student challenge. Main - Introduction to the experiment by describing the reaction of insoluble salts with acid. Students copy down the equipment list onto their worksheet before following the method on the worksheet to react Copper Oxide with Sulphuric Acid. During the practical, there are 6 questions to answer relating to the experiment to complete. Plenary - Naming salts task on the worksheet using the key from the starter as help. Symbol equations are written underneath as a student challenge task. Objectives: GOOD – NAME salts formed between a metal oxide/hydroxide and an acid GREAT – DESCRIBE a method to prepare a dry soluble salt from and insoluble substance and an acid EPIC – EXPLAIN why the reaction between a base and dilute acid is a neutralisation reaction As always, any feedback is welcome :)

Step-by-Step break down of the Hardy-Weinberg principle.

Growing Bacteria in the lab for the New GCSE spec. Simple lesson looking at students growing bacterial cultures. Agar plates are needed and there is a teachers slide in the PPT detailing the preparation for the lesson if needed. Starter - Students to draw the first 4 generations of bacteria as an introduction to BINARY FISSION before using this as a tool to describe exponential growth after 10, 20, 30 and 50 divisions. Main - Practical activity whereby students grow cultures using swabs from areas of interest to them. All information is on the practical sheet and students are required to work independently although this can be tweaked to suit your class. After the practical students answer questions on the worksheet relating to the lesson. Plenary - Class feedback/discussion of answers to practical questions followed by a 3,2,1 plenary to ensure students are reflecting on their work. OBJECTIVES: GOOD – FOLLOW rules needed to prepare an uncontaminated culture GREAT – EXPLAIN why it is important to use an uncontaminated culture to investigate bacterial growth EPIC – SUGGEST how to measure the growth of bacteria and discuss uncertainty As always, any feedback is welcome :)

Lesson plan and simple worksheet for Breathing and Gas Exchange for the new GCSE spec. Aimed at my low ability year 10 class. The lesson features a high amount of discussion with the class as I was interested in developing this aspect of their learning both with myself and each other. Instructions are in the notes section of each slide. Starter - Label the parts of the gas exchange system as a KS3 recap. Main - Using words to describe alveoli structure as a building block to develop ideas around why it is sack shaped. Students then complete short gap fill exercise and do a simple data task looking at % of gas present during inhalation and expiration. Picture task for students to draw the alveoli either as a memory game or describing game in pairs as a way to introduce adaptations and build on description/discussion skills. Plenary - Students use the different word banks to answer the WALT question "How does oxygen get into the body?" They can then feedback to the class. OBJECTIVES: GOOD – LIST the main parts of the gas exchange system GREAT – STATE what happens at the alveoli relating to gas percentages EPIC – DESCRIBE how alveoli are adapted for gas exchange As always feedback is appreciated :)

3 sections with questions on identifying independent and dependent variables, exam style questions on graph skills before building up to students plotting data onto their own graphs.

Worksheet which gives 'mild', 'medium' and 'spicy' choices for calculations on working out power using the triangle formula, then follow on questions relating to efficiency calculations and the drawing of Sankey diagrams using either squared or graph paper which are differentiated.

Complete tutorial/lesson looking at the particle model involving solids, liquids and gasses with supplementary key learning points detailed under relevant slides. PowerPoint looks at the characteristics of each state and also what happens to the particles when they change state. Has a starter and plenary on the PowerPoint.

Originally for medium/low ability students, but can be differentiated. Revision booklet for the topics mentioned. Booklet has heart to label, flow diagram gaps to detail movement of blood through the heart, Blood vessel structure, function, features table to fill in, CHD DART activity, blood components table task and application questions at the end of the booklet.

Worksheet for students to complete for a quick check of their knowledge of Series and Parallel Circuits, the bakery circuit model, voltage across series and parallel circuits, Ohms Law and Power ratings.

3 Lessons looking at transpiration all on 1 PPT with 2 easy practical opportunities. Instructions in the notes section of each slide - Each lesson builds on exam technique with higher ability students, but can be differentiated if necessary. Equipment needed - Food Dyes - Celery - Beakers - Straws - Cups - Drinking water. 1 - Plant Transport Systems - Lesson looking at the adaptations of the xylem and phloem, discussing the ideas of transpiration and translocation. Practical task involving celery and food colouring to calculate transpiration rate. Starter and plenary looks at improving question on rainbow flowers as a hook. 2 - Transpiration - Starter recapping previous lesson, before introducing ideas of stomata and guard cells in leaves, linking to osmosis. Transpiration introduced through the straw model (4 different straws needed - big, small, normal, 5 taped together) and evaluated throughout. Students use their knowledge and key ideas from the slides to develop their own exam question. Plenary applying knowledge. 3 - Factors affecting transpiration - Last lesson looking at the factors affecting transpiration. Students define the 4 key term factors as a starter before looking at 4 problems through the use of personalised problems for a farmer (I used a fellow staff member and students throughout the slides to engage students. Data task at the end again to build on exam structure. Any feedback is always welcome :)

KS3 simple practical lesson involving separating mixtures, with possibility to expand to a more in depth practical activity. Also recaps definitions of Element, Compounds and Mixtures. Equipment Needed – Flour, Sugar, Beakers, Water, Filter Paper, stirring rod or spoon and evaporating dish (Bunsen burner if evaporating in lesson and not left overnight). Additional Information is in the notes section on each slide. Starter - Picture task for students to identify substances/objects as mixtures or not. Main 1 - Recap of Element, Compound and Mixture through 5 picture puzzles for students to identify. This is followed by students writing definitions for each, before self assessing against a model answer. Main 2 - Practical activity. Students use a hint sheet to solve a problem of sugar mixed in with flour. You can substitute a colleagues name into the slide to make it more engaging. Plenary - Students are given 4 mixture examples (Iron Filings and Flour, Sugar and Water, Rice and Kidney Beans, Sand and Water) along with an equipment list, some needed and some not. They have to identify how they would separate each mixture using only the equipment provided. You could also complete this as a practical activity carousel using the 4 mixtures. Objectives are below: GOOD – SEPARATE different substances using different techniques. GREAT – DESCRIBE particle arrangements in mixtures. EPIC – EXPLAIN why and how to separate different mixtures using different techniques. As always any feedback is welcome :)

Lesson looking at Pathogens and Disease building on ideas of communicable and non communicable diseases, whereby students need to use textbooks (I have used the OUP textbooks Pages 76-77) or the internet on how diseases spread/prevented from spreading. Could alternatively use the self assessment slide as source of information. Instructions are also available in the notes section of each slide. Starter - Data task ranking the most common types of communicable diseases in the UK, with students justifying reasons why they ordered the diseases. Feedback compares 1950 with 2010, again for students to suggest reasons why the rate has fallen over time. Main - Introduce Bacteria and Viruses as pathogens before students undertake independent tasks to illustrate how each causes disease in the human body along with how they are spread and prevention measures. Feedback is given as self assessment slide. Plenary - Classifying names as Bacteria, Virus, Fungi and protists. Youtube link to video detailing malaria to further stretch /enthuse students relating to disease. Objectives: GOOD – DESCRIBE ways that pathogens can be spread GREAT – DESCRIBE how bacteria and viruses cause disease EPIC – EXPLAIN how pathogens are passed from one organism to another and SUGGEST ways of presenting the spread As always, feedback is most welcome:)

PPT lesson and data task worksheet looking at communicable and non communicable diseases. Starter - Students investigate definition of health as defined by the WHO. Moves on to look at two different models/graphic stimuli detailing the causes of ill health to promote discussion. Main 1 - Students use the discussion as a point of reference for defining communicable and non communicable diseases. Students gather examples and look at ways diseases are transmitted. Main 2 - Data task interpreting deaths from CHD. Students answer questions using worksheet before opportunity for self/peer or teacher assessment using the mark scheme provided. Plenary - Discussion task building on data gathering skills by investigating the link between income and health. Objectives are below. GOOD – STATE some causes of ill health GREAT – DESCRIBE the difference between COMMUNICABLE and NON-COMMUNICABLE diseases and suggest how COMMUNICABLE diseases are spread EPIC – DESCRIBE and INTERPRET data relating to health Aimed at top set students, but can be differentiated through changing the questions on the worksheet. As always any feedback is welcome :)

Lesson looking at different uses of nanotechnology. Lesson activity depicted on the PowerPoint. The sunscreen article is higher level, providing differentiation. Nanoscale and web link help pupils understand the relative size of nanotechnology.

Three different level laddered assessments (levels 3-8 and SEN/Low Ability) covering the cell topic (Animal/Plant Cells, Specialised Cells, Stem Cells and Prokaryotic/Eukaryotic Cells)

Characterised pirate worksheet (Pirate Pete) whereby students have to work out the direction Pete travels around his Treasure Island. Worksheet is designed to teach students how to calculate displacement vectors with two separate methods: 1: By measuring the line of the missing triangle side 2: Using Pythagoras Theory Made for my middle/low ability Y9 groups as a cross curricular with Maths for the new spec Physics 2016 GCSE (scalars + vectors) Teacher answers are on the last page.