Lesson that introduces the idea of Homeostasis and the feedback loop with Receptors, Coordinators and Effectors. Suitable for higher ability.

A lesson that introduces a number of viral diseases including the main ones found in the specification (TMV, Measles and HIV/AIDS). Tasks students with being the doctor and diagnosing different diseases from a factsheet thats also included then looks at Tobacco Mosaic Virus and why it causes problems for plants.

A lesson on preventing infection spread. For high ability class but could be adapted. Mostly draws on their own knowledge and gets them to plan a response to a fictional new outbreak. Also looks briefly at vaccines.

Lesson that explores puberty and menstruation for students in year 7/8. Finds out what their ideas are first and builds on that. Looks at hormones and also how the body changes.

A lesson that looks at how cells divide and differentiate. First provides context with a video showing a developing embryo then expands on this. Contains specialised cell factsheets.

A lesson introducing the concept of osmosis and hyper, iso and hypotonic solutions. Provides a recap on diffusion before looking at osmosis and asking some in context questions.

Lesson on nerves and reflexes that covers the reflex arc and the structure of a neuron. Includes exam question.