Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ free revision lesson using malaria as a case study. In this lesson pupils will link knowledge from topics 1-3 including cell structure, specialised cells, the circulatory system and communicable disease. Case study lessons improve understanding and recall by linking together different parts of the course. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Identify the subcellular structures -Task boxes -Handout sheet task -Recall questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Plant diseases revision lesson https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12953529

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ free revision lesson using rose black spot as a case study. In this lesson pupils will link knowledge from topics 1-4 including plant cell structure, specialised cells, leaf structure, photosynthesis and communicable disease. Case study lessons improve understanding and recall by linking together different parts of the course. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Task boxes -Handout sheet task -Identify the specialised plant cell -Comprehension questions -Data task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Suitable for remote, online, distance learning -Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. -Return to the start of the topic https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12910846

Key stage 3 ~ full lesson on the topic of Inherited Disorders. In this lesson pupils will use Punnett Squares to calculate the probability of a person having an inheritable condition and explain what is meant by a genetically inherited disorder. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Discussion exercise -Keywords (vocabulary: genetically inherited disorder, carrier, cystic fibrosis, polydactyly and digit) -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Selective Breeding https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12823218 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 9 ~ First of a two-part lesson on Antibiotics. Click here for part 1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12825733. In this lesson pupils will learn about how antibiotic resistant bacteria develop and methods of preventing the spread of bacterial infection. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: mutation, antibiotic resistance, superbug, MRSA and sterile) -Task boxes -Comprehension questions -Handout sheet -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson DNA https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12826042 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 9 ~ Complete lesson on the work of Preventing Extinction. In this lesson pupils will describe how plants and animals become extinct and discuss what steps we can take to prevent this. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 3 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (vocabulary: extinct, fossil record, endangered species, conservation, captive breeding and seed bank) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Comprehension questions -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Revision https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12826398 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on Climate Change. In this lesson pupils will explain why global warming happens, identify the main gases responsible and how they are produced and explain some of the impacts of global warming. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the Activate 2 KS3 course. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keyword task (vocabulary: emission, deforestation, radiation, greenhouse effect and global warming) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Comprehension questions -Numeracy task -Answer slides included for self-assessment -Next lesson Recycling https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12796533 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

Key stage 3 ~ year 8 ~ complete lesson on drugs. In this lesson students will learn about the difference between recreational and medicinal drugs. They will discuss the effects of drugs on health. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. This lesson includes: -Title slide with learning objectives -A starter activity -Group reading (literacy) -Keywords (drug, medicinal drugs, recreational drugs, overdose, addiction and withdrawal symptoms) -Task boxes -Discussion exercise -Answer slides included for self-assessment Next lesson Alcohol https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12763166 www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on enzymes for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus. Leads on to Digestive Enzymes: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/digestive-enzymes-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12336629 Content Covered: Enzymes overview Active sites and substrates Lock and key model vs. induced fit model Effect of pH and temperature Denaturation Calculating reaction rate Digestive enzymes are covered in a separate resource which can be downloaded for free here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/digestive-enzymes-with-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12336629 Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo New! Enzymes lesson https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12842558 Enzymes revision lesson (theory) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12903132 Enzymes revision lesson (practical) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12844622

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on plant diseases and defences for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus but is also applicable to other courses. Related topic Photosynthesis: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12359219 Content Covered: Symptoms of plant diseases Diagnosing plant diseases Barrier, mechanical and chemical defences Mineral deficiencies Pests Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. New! Lessons on Plant Disease for GCSE Biology Plant disease and defences: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12949241 Revision lesson topics 1-4 Rose black Spot Case Study: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12953529

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on photosynthesis for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus. Related topic Respiration: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12360359 Content Covered: Photosynthesis reaction Plant uses for glucose Rate of photosynthesis and limiting factors Ideal conditions for photosynthesis Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on adrenaline and thyroxine for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus. Related topic the Endocrine System: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12362835 Content Covered: Adrenaline regulation of the flight or fight response Thyroxine regulation of metabolism Negative feedback graphs Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on sexual and asexual reproduction for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus. Content Covered: Sexual and asexual reproduction Gametes Flowering plants Asexual reproduction in plants (runners, tubers and bulbs) Malaria and fungi Pros and cons of sexual reproduction Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on genetic engineering for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows on from Cloning. (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12625511) Next topic Fossils and Classification https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12634123 COVER IMAGE: Ingrid Moen (et al) Gene expression in tumor cells and stroma in dsRed 4T1 tumors in eGFP-expressing mice with and without enhanced oxygenation.  BMC Cancer. 2012 Content Covered: -Uses for genetic engineering -GM crops -Pros and cons of genetic modification -Gene therapy -Genetic engineering method overview -Insulin producing bacteria -Genetic modification of multicellular organisms Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on evolution for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. Next topic Cloning: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12625511 Content Covered: Variation Competition between animals Competition between plants Darwin and Lamarck Antibiotic resistant bacteria as an example Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on cloning for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows on from Evolution. (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12557498) Next topic Genetic Engineering: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12633773 Content Covered: -Revision of meristems and therapeutic cloning from previous topics -Tissue culture cloning -Cuttings -Artificial twinning -Cloning adult animals -Bioethics of cloning Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on plant hormones for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus. Related topic Plant Disease: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12357901 Content Covered: Ethene Gibberellin Auxins Phototropism and geotropism Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on the endocrine system for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus. Related topic Adrenaline and Thyroxine: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12368302 Content Covered: Glands of the endocrine system (pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries and testes) Hormone vs. nervous responses Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on fossils and classification for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows on from Evolution. (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12557498) Next topic Speciation: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12635041 Content Covered: -Linnaean classification system -Changes in the classification system over time -The three domain system -How fossils form -The origin of life theories -The binomial system -How to use evolutionary trees Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo

PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on competition and adaptation for GCSE biology for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. Content Covered: -Competition for resources -Structural adaptation -Behavioural adaptation -Functional adaptation -Adaptation of microorganisms -Interdependence -Stable communities Suitable for remote online distance learning and usable by non-specialists, including for homeschooling. www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Dr_Troilo