Science reading comprehension can be engaging! This reading comprehension for science discusses the topic of aerobic respiration and exercise. Along with the reading passage are science reading comprehension worksheets, containing questions that align with the reading passage. There is also an application question to get the students showcasing their understanding. My passion for science literacy is what has lead me to develop a range of science reading comprehension worksheet, as it is important for students to be able to access nonfiction reading comprehension outside of their English lessons. This lesson plan is designed to get students enjoying reading about science and applying what they have learned. The focus of the passage is aerobic respiration - what is needed for it to occur. It also focuses on exercise and the impact of exercise on the body in order to meet oxygen and glucose demands. Included in this resource is: Aerobic respiration & exercise reading passage (2 pages) Student worksheet, including exit ticket (2 pages) Lesson plan (1 page) Teacher reflection (1 page) Ideas for using this resource: Team work: they read together and work together on the questions As a part of a literacy centre Individual task: for early finishers/as homework Class task: taking it in turns to read together, before completing the worksheets in pairs/individually I hope you enjoy this activity - here are some other reading comprehension tasks I have available: Reading Comprehension - Amazing Axolotl! Reading Comprehension - Seed Dispersal Reading Comprehension - Digestion

Science reading comprehension can be engaging! This reading comprehension for science discusses the topic of how digestion system works. Along with the reading passage are science reading comprehension worksheets, containing questions that align with the reading passage. There is also an application question to get the students showcasing their understanding. I have made this activity for my foundation tier year 10 students studying AQA GCSE Combined Science. As such, the content aligns with that specification. However, I do believe it would also be suitable for a high attaining KS3 group in year 8 or 9. My passion for science literacy is what has lead me to develop a range of science reading comprehension worksheet, as it is important for students to be able to access nonfiction reading comprehension outside of their English lessons. This lesson plan is designed to get students enjoying reading about science and applying what they have learned. The focus of the passage is the journey food takes through the digestive system, including answering such questions as: What is digestion system? How digestion system works? Where does the digestive system begin? Where does the digestive process start? What is the digestive system importance? What are foods good for digestion system? Which part of the digestive system absorbs water? Included in this resource is: Digestion System reading passage (3 pages) Student worksheet (2 pages) Exit Ticket Lesson plan (1 page) Teacher reflection (1 page) Ideas for using this resource: Team work: they read together and work together on the questions As a part of a literacy centre Individual task: for early finishers/as homework Class task: taking it in turns to read together, before completing the worksheets in pairs/individually I hope you enjoy this activity - keep an eye out for more Biology reading comprehension passages with activities coming soon!

This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B5: Adrenaline & Thyroxine. The answers are also included. How you can use this resource: Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource. Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice. Set this as a homework task or revision task. Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper. What’s inside: Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Adrenaline & Thyroxine (from AQA B5 Combined Science Trilogy). Completed version of the mind-map with the answers. Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers. GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information. Looking for some last minute revision tips and ideas? Check out this blog post that outlines strategies to help your students to succeed! Unsure? Check out my free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first! B1 Cell Structure - FREEBIE If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.

Learn about the parts of a flower, with this flower dissection worksheet. Get your students working hands-on with this simple lab that can be done at home or in school. This fits in perfectly with the year 7/KS3 content on Ecosystems. The only equipment required is a flower/scissors/tape and my worksheet! The best time to complete this lab is in Spring, I used Daffodils from my garden! (It can get very expensive buying larger flowers for all your students, e.g. lilies from the supermarket!). Included are additional activities, including: Colouring and labelling activity Keywords word search Questions about pollination (answers included) To also have the matching PPT for this activity, please take a look at this resource. This is also found as a part of a bundle for teaching year 7 ecosystems. I hope your students enjoy this activity as much as mine did!! If you want to extend your students, you could ask them to research the function of each part of the flower or complete further research into pollinators and their favourite flowers :)

Recap B3 Infection & Response with this handy booklet for your students. With 10-pages worth of activities for your students to work through at their own pace, just print and go with these infection and response overview worksheets. The topics included in the booklet are listed below: Communicable Diseases Viral diseases Bacterial diseases Fungal diseases Protist diseases Preventing disease – primary immune response Fighting disease – secondary immune response Vaccination Drugs for fighting disease The development of drugs Why a booklet? I found that my students struggle to retain information after it has been taught. I started introducing these booklets last year as a way of reviewing the key content with short snappy worksheets. We combined them into these booklets so the students had a complete overview of the key topics in one place! More about this resource: This comprehensive 10-page digital booklet is designed to simplify your teaching and enhance your students’ learning experience. Fully aligned with the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification. Versatile Resource: Whether you need an overview, a review activity, a homework assignment, or a lesson for a substitute teacher, this booklet has you covered. Cost-Efficient Printing: We understand the importance of budget-friendly resources. That’s why we offer both a colorful and a black-and-white version of this booklet, allowing you to save on printing costs while still maintaining clarity and quality. Minimal Preparation: At our store, we’re all about making your life easier. With these worksheets, you can eliminate hours of prep time and focus on what you do best – teaching! Simply print and distribute or share digitally. How to Use: Students can complete this booklet using their class notes, textbooks, or online resources. It encourages research and critical thinking, making it an engaging and educational experience. Empower Your Students: Equip your students with a solid understanding of organ systems, helping them excel in their biology studies. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or a substitute, these worksheets are an invaluable addition to your teaching toolkit. Don’t miss out on this fantastic resource that simplifies teaching and enhances learning. Purchase your “Infection & Response Booklet” today and watch your students thrive in biology!

Designed for introducing your KS3 students to ecosystems and the idea of bioaccumulation in ecosystems, this includes examples of DDT in otters. This lesson plan is fully prepped covering key vocabulary and teaching students how bioaccumulation causes higher levels of contaminants in the apex predators of food chains. What is included: In this file you get the lesson powerpoint and a corresponding keyword list with definitions included, you also get a knowledge organiser to help students throughout the topic. I have left the design simple but editable - this is due to schools in my area having specific requirements around colours and fonts. Independent written tasks: This lesson has a written task with modeled examples of how to describe the process of bioaccumulation. The lesson plan follows the following 4 phase structure: Activate: 6 recall questions designed to get the students either retrieving previous knowledge linked to this or prior topics. These have been designed with my students in mind - they may look different for your students! Model: Set the scene for the lesson and outline key new knowledge. Show students how to approach a question or task. Practice: Give the students opportunities to use the new knowledge provided and attempt the tasks modeled in phase 2. Review: Check students grasp of new concepts with a quick review activity. On the first page of the PowerPoint, there is a link to a Google Drive containing the same resources just in case you teach in a Google school! Please note: This lesson is the second lesson in a topic covering ecosystems. You can get the first lesson for free by clicking the link below: FREE: Lesson 1 - Introduction to Ecosystems. Lesson 2 which covers food chains and webs, can be found here. Lesson 3 which teaches students about predator prey relationships can be found here. Lesson 4 - human impacts on ecosystems can be found here.

This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B2: Plant Cell Organisation. The answers are also included. How you can use this resource: Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource. Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice. Set this as a homework task or revision task. Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper. What’s inside: Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Plant Cell Organisation (from AQA B2 Combined Science Trilogy). Completed version of the mind-map with the answers Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers. GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information. Unsure? Check out my free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first! If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.

This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B2: Cancer. The answers are also included. How you can use this resource: Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource. Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice. Set this as a homework task or revision task. Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper. What’s inside: Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Cancer (from AQA B2 Combined Science Trilogy). Completed version of the mind-map with the answers Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers. GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information. Unsure? Check out my free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first! If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.

Recap AQA GCSE B4 topic Bioenergetics with this handy booklet for your students. With 9-pages worth of activities for your students to work through at their own pace, just print and go with these Bioenergetics overview worksheets. Topics included in this booklet: Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration Effect of exercise Oxygen debt Metabolism Photosynthesis Limiting factors Investigating rate of photosynthesis (Required Practical) Why a booklet? I found that my students struggle to retain information after it has been taught. I started introducing these booklets last year as a way of reviewing the key content with short snappy worksheets. We combined them into these booklets so the students had a complete overview of the key topics in one place! More about this resource: This comprehensive 9-page digital booklet is designed to simplify your teaching and enhance your students’ learning experience. Fully aligned with the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification. More booklets available: B1 Cell Biology - Revision Booklet [FREEBIE] B2 Organisation - Revision Booklet B3 Infection & Response - Revision Booklet C1 Atomic Structure - Revision Booklet Versatile Resource: Whether you need an overview, a review activity, a homework assignment, or a lesson for a substitute teacher, this booklet has you covered. Minimal Preparation: At our store, we’re all about making your life easier. With these worksheets, you can eliminate hours of prep time and focus on what you do best – teaching! Simply print and distribute or share digitally. How to Use: Students can complete this booklet using their class notes, textbooks, or online resources. It encourages research and critical thinking, making it an engaging and educational experience. Empower Your Students: Equip your students with a solid understanding of respiration and photosynthesis, helping them excel in their biology studies. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or a substitute, these worksheets are an invaluable addition to your teaching toolkit. Don’t miss out on this fantastic resource that simplifies teaching and enhances learning. Purchase your “Bioenergetics” booklet today and watch your students thrive in biology! Need more science teaching inspiration? Head over to my blog for biology teaching tips and tricks: Miss Osmosis Website

Designed for introducing your KS3 students to ecosystems and the idea of Predator-Prey relationships. This lesson plan is fully prepped covering key vocabulary and teaching students how population sizes of predators and prey are connected. What is included: In this file you get the lesson powerpoint and a corresponding keyword list with definitions included, you also get a knowledge organiser to help students throughout the topic. I have left the design simple but editable - this is due to schools in my area having specific requirements around colours and fonts. Literacy & Numeracy Skills: This lesson has a reading comprehension task that also involves the analysis of data in a graph. Students look at the relationship between predator-prey population sizes over time. There are then questions linked for them to answer. The lesson plan follows the following 4 phase structure: Activate: 6 recall questions designed to get the students either retrieving previous knowledge linked to this or prior topics. These have been designed with my students in mind - they may look different for your students! Model: Set the scene for the lesson and outline key new knowledge. Show students how to approach a question or task. Practice: Give the students opportunities to use the new knowledge provided and attempt the tasks modelled in phase 2. Review: Check students grasp of new concepts with a quick review activity. On the first page of the PowerPoint, there is a link to a Google Drive containing the same resources just in case you teach in a Google school! Please note: This lesson is the second lesson in a topic covering ecosystems. You can get the first lesson for free by clicking the link below: FREE: Lesson 1 - Introduction to Ecosystems Lesson 2 which covers food chains and webs, can be found here.

If you need to review the basics of the organisation topic in Biology, then these worksheets are ideal. It covers the respiratory, circulatory, digestive systems as well as non-communicable diseases and plant organisation. See the full list of topics below. My students loved completing these worksheets independently. It gave them the freedom to review their knowledge without it being so teacher led. I printed it off for them as a booklet, allowing them to take it home to add to their revision bank. IN THIS RESOURCE YOU WILL FIND: A complete 17 page booklet that is aligned with the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification for the B2 topic Organisation. Organisation within organisms Digestive organs and function Adaptations of the small intestine Enzymes and how they work How to test foods for macronutrients The respiratory system Adaptations of the alveoli The structure of the heart The structure of the blood Blood vessels Coronary heart disease Risk factors Cancer Plant leaf structure (+ adaptations) Transpiration Translocation Further details: These biology worksheets have been designed to be laid out as a booklet. Or they could be treated as separate worksheets. This could also be a perfect sub lesson if you are not in school. Alternatively, this would make a fantastic homework research project set over a week or more. The opportunities are endless with this fun and engaging independent booklet task! ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ If you are looking for some great activities for Biology and Science lessons, then check out the (link is in my TES shop!) Here you will find research based teaching strategies to help you in your science classroom! If you enjoy this resource, please consider leaving a review.

Designed for introducing your KS3 students to ecosystems and the idea of invasive species and their impact on ecosystems. This lesson plan is fully prepped covering key vocabulary and teaching students how devastating invasive species can be on native fauna and flora. Both animal and plant examples of invasive species are included. What is included: In this file you get the lesson powerpoint and a corresponding keyword list with definitions included, you also get a knowledge organiser to help students throughout the topic. I have left the design simple but editable - this is due to schools in my area having specific requirements around colours and fonts. Reading Comprehension Task: This lesson includes a reading comprehension task with a text (including pictures) about invasive species, with corresponding questions for students to answer. The lesson plan follows the following 4 phase structure: Activate: 6 recall questions designed to get the students either retrieving previous knowledge linked to this or prior topics. These have been designed with my students in mind - they may look different for your students! Model: Set the scene for the lesson and outline key new knowledge. Show students how to approach a question or task. Practice: Give the students opportunities to use the new knowledge provided and attempt the tasks modeled in phase 2. Review: Check students grasp of new concepts with a quick review activity. On the first page of the PowerPoint, there is a link to a Google Drive containing the same resources just in case you teach in a Google school! Please note: This lesson is the second lesson in a topic covering ecosystems. You can get the first lesson for free by clicking the link below: FREE: Lesson 1 - Introduction to Ecosystems Lesson 2 which covers food chains and webs, can be found here. Lesson 3 which teaches students about predator prey relationships can be found here. Lesson 4 - human impacts on ecosystems can be found here. Lesson 5 covers the process of bioaccumulation, that can be found here.

Do your students struggle to write their method for their science experiments? Maybe they just have not had a lot of experience writing a science lab method. I have the same issues with my students, especially in KS3, this is a totally new style of writing than what they are used to! To combat this, I have designed these worksheets that scaffold the process and build up student skills. I promise you, you will see some amazing improvements if you follow these simple steps! Give them some writing rules. Show them what a bad one looks like (and model why it is bad). Show them what a good one looks like (and model why it is good). Get them to review some poorly written and well written methods - allowing them to start to see what makes a good method. Now start them writing by asking them to turn a series of diagrams into a written method following the rules. Finally, they get to go solo! Get them to write a method from scratch without all the previous scaffolding (obviously they can look back at the rules and the examples of good methods to help them out if they need it!) The quality of my students’ written methods has vastly improved and, more importantly, my student CONFIDENCE is soaring when we write methods! Something they would avoid in the past, not knowing where to start. So, what exactly do you get included in this resource? Bell-ringers x1 & exit tickets x2 (for you to choose which is most appropriate) Rules for writing a method (printer friendly copy for students and a colour copy that could be printed as a poster or shared digitally) Reviewing 2 methods – teacher modelled example highlighting and annotating what are the pros and cons of each method (according to the rules) Reviewing 2 methods – students to complete independently Turning lab diagrams into a method – students use the sequenced images and turn them into a logical method Students write their own method for making their favourite sandwich! Peer assessment forms for students to assess each other’s sandwich method. If you would like more science teaching ideas and tips, please check out my blog. I spend a lot of time researching each blog and teaching strategy to provide the best high quality information for teachers everywhere. You can find the link in my TES shop!

Learn more about the process of seed dispersal in the wacky world of plants! This fun reading comprehension passage and worksheet activity is perfect for peaking your students curiosity. This lesson plan is designed to get students enjoying reading about science and applying what they have learned. The focus of the passage is the different methods of seed dispersal found in the natural kingdom - covering both biotic and abiotic factors, along with why is it important for plants to be able to disperse their offspring. This task is a fantastic way to increase the reading/scientific literacy opportunities in your KS3 Science lessons and fits in perfectly with the year 7 Interdependence & Plant reproduction topic. Included in this resource is: Lesson plan (1 page) Teacher reflection (1 page) Seed dispersal reading passage (2 pages) Student worksheet, including exit ticket (2 pages) Glossary of keywords for students (1 page) Ideas for using this resource: Team work: they read together and work together on the questions As a part of a literacy centre Individual task: for early finishers/as homework Class task: taking it in turns to read together, before completing the worksheets in pairs/individually I hope you enjoy this activity - keep an eye out for more Biology reading comprehension passages with activities coming soon!

This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B3: Drug Development. The answers are also included. How you can use this resource: Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource. Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice. Set this as a homework task or revision task. Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper. What’s inside: Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Enzymes (from AQA B2 Combined Science Trilogy). Completed version of the mind-map with the answers Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers. GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information. I have outlined various strategies for incorporating retrieval practice into your lessons in the following blog post! Unsure? Check out my free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first! If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.

This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B3: Communicable Diseases. The answers are also included. How you can use this resource: Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource. Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice. Set this as a homework task or revision task. Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper. What’s inside: Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Communicable Diseases (from AQA B3 Combined Science Trilogy). Completed version of the mind-map with the answers Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers. GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information. Unsure? Check out my free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first! If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.

This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B2: Non-communicable Diseases. The answers are also included. How you can use this resource: Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource. Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice. Set this as a homework task or revision task. Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper. What’s inside: Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Non-communicable Diseases (from AQA B2 Combined Science Trilogy). Completed version of the mind-map with the answers Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers. GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information. I have outlined various strategies for incorporating retrieval practice into your lessons in the following blog post! Unsure? Check out my free B1 GCSE revision mind map on Cell Structure first! If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.

If you need to review B1 Cell Biology, then these worksheets are ideal. It covers the structure of cells (animal, plant and bacteria), microscopy, cell transport and more! Read on for a full list of all the topics included. My students love completing these cell biology worksheets independently. It gave them the freedom to review their knowledge without it being so teacher led. These align with the AQA GCSE Combined Specification, topic B1. A complete booklet with an overview of the following skills: Animal cell (label and draw) Plant cell (label and draw) Comparing eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Bacteria cell (label and draw) Cell organelles (function) Specialised cells (examples and how they are adapted) Microscopy Calculating magnification Stem cells & meristems Cell division (mitosis) Diffusion Osmosis Active transport Comparing transport in cells Transport in organisms Further details: This cell biology worksheet has been designed to be laid out as a booklet. Or they could be treated as separate worksheets. This could also be a perfect sub lesson if you are not in school. Alternatively, this would make a fantastic homework research project set over a week or more. The opportunities are endless with this fun and engaging independent booklet task! Other GCSE Science Revision Booklets: AQA B2 Organisation Revision Booklet AQA B3 Infection & Response Revision Booklet AQA B4 Bioenergetics Revision Booklet AQA C1 Atomic Structure Revision Booklet If you enjoy this resource, please consider leaving a review.

Designed for introducing your year 7’s to ecosystems and the idea of interdependence. This lesson plan is fully prepped covering key vocabulary such as the definition of interdependence (one my students usually struggle with!). What is included: In this file you get the lesson powerpoint and a corresponding keyword list with definitions included. I have left the design simple but editable - this is due to schools in my area having specific requirements around colours and fonts. The lesson plan follows the following structure: Activate: 6 recall questions designed to get the students either retrieving previous knowledge linked to this or prior topics. These have been designed with my students in mind - they may look different for your students! Model: Set the scene for the lesson and outline key new knowledge. Practice: Give the students opportunities to use the new knowledge provided. Review: Check students grasp of new concepts with a quick review activity. On the first page of the PowerPoint, there is a link to a Google Drive containing the same resources just in case you teach in a Google school! Please note: This free lesson is the first lesson in a topic covering ecosystems. Fully aligned to the National Curriculum.

This resource is aligned with AQA GCSE Biology revision carefully following the specification. It contains one question based graphic organiser/mind map with content on B1: Cell Structure. The answers are also included. How you can use this resource: Get your students to create their own GCSE mind maps by answering the information laid out in this resource. Use this task as an opportunity to outline areas for development by using retrieval practice. Set this as a homework task or revision task. Hold a GCSE biology revision quiz using this as your question paper. What’s inside: Mind-map with specification aligned questions on Cell Structure (from AQA B1 Combined Science Trilogy). Completed version of the mind-map with the answers Colour and B&W copies of both questions and answers. GCSE’s are fast approaching, the research tells us that retrieval practice is key to helping students retain information. I have outlined various strategies for incorporating retrieval practice into your lessons in the following blog post! If this resource helped your students, please let me know in the reviews below! I would love to know how it can be improved for maximum impact for your students, so feedback is always welcome.