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Your one-stop shop for KS3, KS4, and SEN science lessons (in line with Edexcel and AQA)

Your one-stop shop for KS3, KS4, and SEN science lessons (in line with Edexcel and AQA)
The Carbon Cycle - SEN/LAP
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The Carbon Cycle - SEN/LAP

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This lesson was created for students in an SEN school and is 50 minutes long Included: What Carbon is Aerobic respiration - ACTIVITY - Create word equation from sentence Photosynthesis - ACTIVITY - Create word equation from picture Combustion - ACTIVITY - Create word equation from sentence Decomposition - what this means ACTIVITY - identify the keyword from the description The carbon cycle - picture Whole class check - what is the process in the picture ACTIVITY - identify the process by numbers in the picture Independent questions - very simple Plenary - identify, describe, explain the parts of the carbon cycle. Can be done as an exit ticket where students pick one to answer Worksheet slide 1 and 2 unblurred when bought
The Heart - SEN/LAP
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The Heart - SEN/LAP

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This is a 50 minute lesson created for SEN pupils in Yr11 in an autistic school Included: Starter - identify the white and red blood cells and platelets What arteries, veins and capillaries are ACTIVITY - identify whether the vessel is an artery, vein or capillary (table) Left and right side of the heart - blood in blue and red / double circulatory system Right side only picture of heart, where the blood goes and comes from Left side only picture of heart, where the blood goes and comes from ACTIVITY - add labels to the diagrams of left and right side of heart (lungs/body) ACTIVITY - which are arteries/veins of the heart Content - atrium and ventricles ACTIVITY - identify the left and right sides of the heart - heart is numbered Plenary - identify atrium, ventricles, arteries and veins 2 x worksheets - unblurred when bought, print slide 1 and 2
Blood - SEN/LAP
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Blood - SEN/LAP

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This is a 50 minute lesson created for Yr11 pupils in an SEN school. Included: where blood cells are made Components of blood colouring in activity of blood in a vessel function of the blood parts matching structure to function 2 x worksheets - print slides 1 and 2 single sided
Structure of DNA - SEN/LAP
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Structure of DNA - SEN/LAP

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This was created for Yr11 students in an SEN school, 50 minutes Included: 2 x worksheets on slide 1 and 2, unblurred when bought Starter activity labelling an animal cell Career link Computers [binary code] and DNA link What DNA is and why its important DNA as a double helix - quick check, which is the correct shape DNA base pairing ACTIVITY - fill in the other DNA strand code DNA has a strong backbone with bases held by weak hydrogen bonds ACTIVITY - add the bonds to the previous activity, add bonding and backbone labels Genome as the entire DNA of an organism ACTIVItY gapfill bsaed on picture Independent task - complete the missing information on the DNA strands and describe the structure of DNA using the picture to help you All answers Plenary - true/false Everything unblurred when bought
Earths Atmosphere - SEN/LAP
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Earths Atmosphere - SEN/LAP

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This lesson was created for students in an SEN school - 50 minutes long. ***Edited to include all answers, an additionally final check activity [storyboard gapfill],better picture for current atmosphere, better questions for devonian period Included: What the atmosphere is Geological periods of the earth - this will be beyond their understanding, briefly explain that the age of earth is given names same as humans e.g. baby, toddlers, teen etc The Hadean Eon and atmosphere composition of Earth ACTIVITY - Pie chart completion, 2 questions based on prev slide The Archaen Eon and changing atmosphere of the Earth [decreasing volcanic activity, earth cooling] ACTIVITY - Gapfill activity Devonian Period and changing atmosphere of the Earth [plant evolution] Photosynthesis definition with picture ACTIVITY - equation fill in the blank ACTIVITY - questions on devonian period Current atmosphere of the Earth ACTIVITY - Pie chart completion, 2 questions based on prev slide FINAL ACTIVITY - Story board gapfill of the changing atmosphere over time Questions are simple. Follows teacher instruction then studen task format Print slide 1 to 3 for worksheet, unblurred when bought
KS3 - Adaptations - Year 9
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KS3 - Adaptations - Year 9

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This lesson is a key stage 3 lesson (Year 9) that is 60 minutes long. Success criteria: Define the term adaptation Describe how adaptations can affect the survival of organisms Explain how organisms become endangered or extinct Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [Assessment for learning] SEEC (Select, Explore, Explain, Consolidate) table – for literacy (Adaptation) Independent Practice [Bronze, Silver & Gold Task] Markscheme included Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheet printed double sided as an A5 booklet [unblurred when bought]
Tissues - Year 7
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Tissues - Year 7

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This lesson is 60 minutes long, success criteria: Define what a tissue is Describe cell organisation Explain the functions of different tissues in an organ Created for Year 7 - KS3. Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [AFL] Independent Practice [Bronze, silver and gold task] & Markscheme Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheets x1 printed as A5 booklet – print two pages per sheet, double sided – unblurred when bought
8Ca - Aerobic Respiration (KS3)
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8Ca - Aerobic Respiration (KS3)

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This lesson is 60 minutes long, success criteria: Define Aerobic Respiration State the word equation for Aerobic Respiration Describe how cells get the reactants it needs for aerobic respiration. Compare combustion & respiration. Included: Starter & Accessing Prior Knowledge Questions Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [AFL] Independent Practice [Bronze, Silver & Gold tasks] & Markscheme Self/Peer Assessment Worksheets x2 printed as A5 booklet Instructions in the notes
SB3 / CB3 - DNA - KS3 - Year 7 - Edexcel
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SB3 / CB3 - DNA - KS3 - Year 7 - Edexcel

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This lesson is 60 minutes long, success criteria: State what DNA is Describe the structure of DNA Describe how DNA is organised in cells. Created for Year 7. Suitable all KS3 or for foundation level GCSE students [LAP]. Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [AFL] Independent Practice [BSG, Extension] & Markscheme Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheets x1 printed as A5 booklet, slides 1 to 2 Instructions in the notes
KS3 - Type of Variation - Year 9
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KS3 - Type of Variation - Year 9

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This lesson is a key stage 3 lesson (Year 9) that is 60 minutes long. Success criteria: Identify and give examples of inherited and environmental variation Describe how inherited and environmental variation is caused Explain why environmental variation can confuse the idea of a species Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [Assessment for learning] SEEC (Select, Explore, Explain, Consolidate) table – for literacy (Variation) Independent Practice [Bronze, Silver & Gold Task] Markscheme included Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheet printed double sided as an A5 booklet [unblurred when bought]
KS3 - Discovery of DNA - Year 9
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KS3 - Discovery of DNA - Year 9

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This lesson is a key stage 3 lesson (Year 9) that is 60 minutes long. Success criteria: State the importance of photograph 51 Describe what the x-ray diffraction experiment revealed about the structure of DNA Explain the role of scientists in the discovery of DNA Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [Assessment for learning] Independent Practice [Bronze, Silver & Gold Task] Markscheme included Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheet printed double sided as an A5 booklet [unblurred when bought]
Water, Carbon & Nitrogen Cycles - Worksheet
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Water, Carbon & Nitrogen Cycles - Worksheet

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Independent worksheet created for students in an SEN school Included: Information and picture on the water cycle TASK 1 - 8 x questions based on this Information and picture on the carbon cycle TASK 2 - 8 questions based on this Information and picture on the nitrogen cycle TASK 3 - 8 questions based on this EXTENSION - students summarise water, carbon and nitrogen cycles and identify the key processes Answers to tasks 1, 2, 3 included No answers for extension Worksheet unblurred when bought.
Alleles and Inheritance - Worksheet
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Alleles and Inheritance - Worksheet

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Independent worksheet created for students in an SEN school Included: Infographic on Alleles and Inheritance TASK 1 - 10 x questions based on this TASK 2 - Punnet square completion, starts easy then gets harder Answers to task 1 included - teachere should model answers to task 2 Worksheet unblurred when bought.
Mitosis - SEN/LAP
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Mitosis - SEN/LAP

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Created for students in an SEN school Included: 3 x worksheets - unblurred when bought Starter joke DNA structure and pairing recap Cell cycle and human life cycle link what happens in interphase mitosis importance ACTIVITY - true/false on mitosis and cell cycle and interphase ACTIVITY - fill in table of stages of mitosis [gapfill] ACTIVITY - identify stages of mitosis, using previous pictures ACTIVITY - identify real micrographs of stages of cells in mitosis INDEPENDENT WORK - exam questions Plenary activity - mitosis stages Everything unblurred when bought
Water Cycle and Potable Water - SEN/LAP
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Water Cycle and Potable Water - SEN/LAP

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This lesson was created for students in an SEN school and can cover two 50 minute lessons. Included: Part 1 Starter - fluoride The Water Cycle picture - teacher explanation of key words ACTIVITY - Keyword match ACTIVITY - fill in the missing keywords on the water cycle picturE ACTIVITY - number the points where the description is happening on the water cycle Potable water information - nets on mountains and desalination INDEPENDENT TASKS - Exam questions Included Part 2 - Potable water picture - sedimentation, filtration clorination PRACTICAL ACTIVITY - Making potable water from dirty water using alum and by making a filtration tower. Instructions and equipment. Risk assessment for practical Table for observations 3 x worksheets included. Print slides 1 to 3 single sided. Everything unblurred when bought.
Animal and Plant Cells - SEN/LAP
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Animal and Plant Cells - SEN/LAP

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This resource was created for Yr11 students in an SEN school, 50 minutes. Included: 2 x worksheets - slide 1 and 2 unblurred when bought Cells as the smallest units of life - linked to bricks Animal cell structure ACTIVITY - labelling an animal cell Plant cells structure ACTIVITY - Use the previous slide to label a different picture of a plant cell Video on plant and animal cell structure function ACTIVITY - table completion of organelle functions Independent task - label the cell structures of picture, then apply this to labelling an animal and plant cell slides, tick where the organelles are found Plenary Everything unblurred when bought
Menstrual Cycle - Worksheet
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Menstrual Cycle - Worksheet

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Independent work created for students in an SEN school. Included: information on 4 stages, hormones LH, FSH, Oestrogen and Progesterone. Graph displaying hormone levels and uterus lining thickness. 10 questions with answers at the end Worksheet unblurred when bought.
Inheritance lesson - KS3
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Inheritance lesson - KS3

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This lesson is 60 minutes long, success criteria: State the meaning of inherit and give examples of genetic traits Describe how traits are passed down from generation to generation, using gummy bears Explain why organisms are unique to their parents Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [AFL] Independent Practice [Extension] & Markscheme Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheets x1 printed as A5 booklet, slides 2 to 3 Instructions in the notes
Genetic Drift
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Genetic Drift

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This lesson is a key stage 3 or 4 lesson (Year 9 or Year 10) that is 60 minutes long. Success criteria: Define the term genetic drift Describe some examples of genetic drift Explain the impact of genetic drift on population diversity Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [Assessment for learning] Independent Practice [Bronze, Silver & Gold Task] Markscheme included Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheet printed double sided as an A5 booklet [unblurred when bought]
KS3 - Discontinuous & Continuous Variation - Year 9
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KS3 - Discontinuous & Continuous Variation - Year 9

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This lesson is key stage 3 lesson (Year 9) that is 60 minutes long. Success criteria: Define the terms discontinuous & continuous. Describe difference between discontinuous & continuous variation. Represent discontinuous & continuous data using graphs. Included: Starter Career link [Hook] Content & Presentation. Checking for understanding [Assessment for learning] PRACTICAL ACTIVITY - Students collect height and tongue rolling data to display on a graph Independent Practice - Extension task - [Bronze, Silver & Gold tasks] Markscheme included Whole class check for understanding [whiteboards] Opportunities for Self/Peer Assessment Worksheet printed double sided [unblurred when bought]