A full lesson based on the new AQA (B5.7) SOW. The lesson covers the skin, nose and trachea/bronchi as the first line of defence. A differentiated question grid is used to apply knowledge and to conduct AFL (answers included). The lesson then moves onto the white blood cells and their role in phagocytosis, antibody and antitoxin production. Students then apply their knowledge to a PP question (answers included). The plenary is based on students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

A complete, differentiated lesson to cover both transcription and translation with everything you need. Based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for any. Powerpoint timers and animations used to promote pace and Q/A during self/peer mediated correction of answers. Plenary based on student reflection on progress against the LO’s.

A complete lesson for the topic of neurotransmission, covering sensory and motor neurones, synapse and the reflex arc. Lesson includes timers to promote pace, and powerpoint animations to facilitate Q/A during peer/self correction of answers. Content is based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for any.

A complete lesson on the topic of solubility, based upon activate 2 SOW. The lesson includes a simple practical where students assess how temperature effects the solubility of salt within water. Ranked questions and stretch activities support differentiation, support sheets guide students through the practical, timers promote pace and powerpoint animation facilitates Q/A during review of each learning checkpoint.

A full AQA physics revision lesson specifically tailored towards the P1 checkpoint (conservation and dissipation of energy). This lesson was used for a low ability group and is based on the foundation P1 test paper. Includes whiteboard activity, think pair and share, work done, GPE and power calculations. Timers are included to promote pace and PowerPoint animations are used to facilitate Q/A during review of each learning checkpoint.

A full, differentiated lesson on the topic of drag forces and friction. The lesson is based on the activate 1 SOW and so is pitched to a year 7 group. The lesson includes a think pair and share, DART activity, simple practical activity (requiring different surfaces and a newtonmeters), differentiated question grid challenge and a reflective plenary. All answers are incorporated into the slides via animation and timers are included to promote pace.

A full differentiated lesson based on the topic of Boiling. The lesson is based upon the Activate 1 (C1.4) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson includes a differentiated worksheet and activity and a practical exercise involving the growing of copper sulfate crystals. The plenary is based on student reflection on their progress against the learning objectives.

A full differentiated lesson based on the new AQA (B4.9) SOW. The lesson covers environments and their relation to transpiration. The lesson the progresses to discuss photosynthesis, temperature, humidity (etc.) and their impact on transpiration. A video is used to introduce how plants are adapted to hot, dry climates and mechanisms of controlling water loss are introduced. A differentiated question grid is then used to apply student learning and conduct AFL. The use of the potometer is then discussed prior to another video and a final past paper question. The plenary is based on the students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives. All answers to written tasks are incorporated into the slides and timers are included to promote pace.

A full lesson based on the OCR-A SOW. This lesson covers predator prey relationships and their population trends. This is followed by a past paper question for students to apply learning . The lesson then progresses to cover conservation, preservation and their importance. A literacy task is then conducted to apply/reinforce learning further. A final past paper question is used for AFL. The plenary is based on students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives. All answers are included to facilitate self/peer marking. Timers are included to promote pace.

A full lesson based on the new AQA (B5.5) SOW. The lesson covers salmonella food poisoning, gonorrhoea, and bacterial diseases in plants. Student understanding is checked at various stages with answers included via animation. The two main activities include a differentiated question grid challenge and a PP question (answers also included). Images and video are used to incite student interest. The plenary is based upon students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

This lesson is tailored to the new OCR-A SOW. Please note this is a follow on lesson to a free resource which can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gene-expression-lac-operon-complete-lesson-a2-11780445 This lesson expands on the above to cover introns, exons and mRNA editing, cAMP is post transnational regulation of gene expression, body plans (Hox genes), and apoptosis and mitosis in the regulation of body plans. All answers incorporated into the slides or attached in included mark scheme, animation is included to facilitate self correction/questioning and timers are included to promote pace.

A full differentiated lesson based on the Edexcel SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers the stages of each cycle, the levels of oestrogen, FSH, LH and progesterone during each stage as well as the function of each hormone. A worksheet exercise and a differentiated question grid are used to check student understanding at separate stages within the lesson. A reflective plenary is included. All answers are incorporated into the slides and timers are used to promote pace. No planning required.

Full, differentiated lesson with everything you need for the topic of reflection. Tailored around the activate SOW and used within a year 7 class, can be applied to other SOW and year groups. Use of timers to promote pace and powerpoint animations to support Q/A during self/peer marking of answers.

Full differentiated lesson with everything you need for the new AQA (B9.3) SOW. Support sheets included for less able and stretch activities for more able. Main activity is a data analysis task with graph plotting. Timers are included to promote pace and answers are included va animation for Q/A/writing activities allowing for self or peer correction of answers.

A full lesson covering rates of reaction (temp catalysts etc.) and how to calculate it from a graph. Lesson is fully differentiated, includes timers for pace and has powerpoint animations to facilitate Q/A during a review of each learning checkpoint. Lesson is based on OCR SOW but could be used for any.

A complete, differentiated lesson on the halogens. This lesson was prepared for a high ability year 9 group and is very fitting for year 10. Lesson includes timers to promote pace and PowerPoint animations to facilitate Q/A during review of each learning checkpoint. Plenary activity is an exciting ‘car race’ quiz with prepared questions included.

A complete, differentiated lesson for the topic of solutions. Additional green, yellow and red planner cards are needed for one of the AFL activities. The lesson is based on the Activate SOW and planned for a year 8 class. Could be used for other SOW’s and year groups depending on ability. Timers are included to promote pace and the answers for each learning checkpoint are incorporated into the slides through animation. A ‘car race’ plenary is included with preprepared questions and answers.

Natural selection for KS3, whole lesson and resources included. Tailored towards the Activate SOW. If you use it please review! :) Visit my shop for more! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full differentiated lesson based on the Activate 2 (P3.2) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson includes the calculation of speed (with whiteboard activity) and interpreting/drawing motion graphs with a range of activities. A support sheet is included for SEND pupils during the final graph drawing activity. All answers are included and timers are used to promote pace. If you like this lesson please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full lesson based on the new AQA sow (B6.3). Literacy exercise taken from another TES author. The lesson uses thalidomide within the starter to incite interest. It then goes on to cover drugs from plants and microorganisms, the discovery of penicillin and medicines of the future. All answers included in the slides and timers are used to promote pace. If you like this free resource, visit my shop for more comprehensive lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in