This scheme of work is designed to prepare students for the new science GCSE courses (first exams 2018). It will bridge the gap between key stages 3 and 4 by introducing some of the fundamental concepts in the biology course. The emphasis is on developing numeracy, literacy and practical skills through engaging activities rather than focusing on content which they will learn at GCSE. There are eight lessons, although each one includes a practical activity and can be taught over two lessons. The topics are: 1. Size and scale 2. Surface area and volume 3. Diffusion 4. Respiration 5. Food energy 6. Nervous system 8. Natural Selection The resources include - a scheme of work outlining each lesson and practical activity - PowerPoint presentations for each lesson - editable worksheets to support student learning - technician requirements

A worksheet comparing different bonding types and the properties of covalent molecular compounds

Posters can be printed and arranged around the classroom. Students get a copy of the worksheet and move around the classroom working independently. A perfect hangover lesson ;-)

This sheet guides students in how to create a poster about acids and alkalis. Perfect for year 7 and weaker students, the images can be cut up and placed on the poster.

A worksheet covering the structure and properties of diamond and graphite

A worksheet covering structure and properties of ionic compounds

A worksheet to practice drawing simple covalent molecules

A websheet which can be HW or indpendent study. Students use the website link to answer questions

Question adapted from AQA GCSE exam questions, which reviews ionic bonding. 15 marks, starts easy and gets harder. Answers are included

This worksheet supports students in carrying out two simple experiments: a) how does the type of surface affect the time taken for a ball to roll down the ramp (eg wood or bubble wrap)? b) how does the height of the ramp affect the time taken for the ball to roll down? There is also support for drawing a bar and line graph of results.

A self-contained activity for students to research the causes and treatments for heart disease.

A presentation and worksheet to support the food tests required practical. Includes student instructions and results tables.

A simple quiz and wordsearch for reviewing acids and alkalis. Students answer the questions then find the answers in the wordsearch. ANSWERS: 1. Acid 2. Alkali 3. Base 4. Concentrated 5. Corrosive 6. Indicator 7. Neutral 8. Potassium 9. Sodium chloride 10. Neutralisation

In this activity, students use Hooke's Law to make their own forcemeter from a spring. They then plot their results on the line graph (there are two axes available - one provided the scale for weaker students) You will need to prepare 3 mystery objects which students will weigh using their forcemeter. They can use their graph to work out the approximate weights of the objects.

A collection of resources for a lesson on disease risk factors. Students begin by completing the health questionnaire. Then the term 'risk factor' is defined. Students then independently look at several pieces of data which link risk factors and disease. This is a good lesson for dealing with data.

A (double) lesson for year 7 on the skeleton and joints. The powerpoint takes you through the activities, including the worksheet and a practical activity on building a model joint. The research page has all the info for students to complete the worksheet.

A ready-made lesson resource where students use the information on one sheet to complete the table on the other. This can be differentiated to include adaptation as well as functions for more able students

A self-directed worksheet for students to review the year 7 forces topic

An activity where students make fullerene (buckyball) models. Print out the templates on card and follow the instructions in the document.

A lesson presentation and accompanying worksheet covering cancer for AQA GCSE science.