This KS3 distance learning lesson on Extinction helps students develop their understanding of some of the factors that may lead to extinction through clear explanations, digital activities, and structured independent tasks.
This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.10.3 Evolution topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes, 10.3.3 Extinction lesson.
The worksheets are fully editable so you can adapt the tasks to your students and the time available.
This adaptable resource is ideal for:
● Distance learning: Independent, structured activities to support remote teaching.
● Missed work recovery: Help students catch up at their own pace.
● Home-schooling: Provide a complete learning sequence for homeschooled students.
Aimed at a mixed ability KS3 class.
This editable resource includes (5 pages):
● Teacher guidance and answer key – Step-by-step instructions and fully worked solutions to support remote teaching, assessment, and feedback.
● Engage – A vocabulary activity (Google Sheets™) to introduce or reinforce key terms.
● Explore – A guided discovery task using video clip, article, virtual lab, or online simulation.
● Explain – An embedded Google Slides™ presentation with clear objectives, accessible explanations, and self-check questions.
● Apply – Differentiated tasks allowing students to demonstrate and practise their learning.
○ What killed the dinosaurs?
● Extend – A challenge task designed to deepen understanding.
○ Extinction, humans and biodiversity
Important:
● Internet Access: Students will need access to a computer with internet access.
● Google Doc™ Format: This resource works best in Google Docs™. Some tasks may not function correctly in Word/Excel versions.
This lesson is also available as a:
● Teacher-led lesson: A fully resourced PowerPoint with instructions, activities, and worksheets.
Extinction
● Cover lesson worksheet: A ready-to-use version suitable for cover teachers.
Extinction Cover lesson
If you require more assistance, please contact me at-
info@cmgsciencelessons.com
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Extinction KS3 Lesson bundle
**This 3-in-1 KS3 lesson bundle on Extinction provides everything you need to teach some of the factors that may lead to extinction in the classroom, support cover teachers, and guide students learning remotely**. Each format is fully editable, allowing you to adapt the resources to suit your teaching style, class needs, and the time available. This lesson is the 3rd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.10.3 Evolution topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes, 10.3.3 Extinction lesson. **Bundle includes**: **1. Teacher-led lesson** (PowerPoint Presentation): ○ Engaging, ready-to-use presentation. ○ Includes everything needed for an effective lesson: teaching notes, activities, worksheets, and guidance. ○ Fully editable to tailor the difficulty and delivery. **2. Cover lesson** (Word Document): ○ A ready-to-use worksheet designed for students to work independently during staff absences. ○ Minimal prep required – just print and go! ○ Fully editable to suit your students and classroom routines. **3. Digital worksheet** (Google Doc™ recommended): ○ Ideal for distance learning, independent study, or catching up on missed work. ○ Guides students through clear explanations and structured tasks. ○ Best used in Google Docs™ to ensure full functionality; some interactive tasks may not work in Word/Excel. ** All three formats come with the required resources, making them easy to use and simple to adapt. This bundle is suitable for mixed-ability KS3 classes**. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com
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10b Evolution and Inheritance Distance learning
**8 distance learning lessons covering the Year 8 AQA KS3 Activate 2 10b: Genes chapter. Students work through the digital worksheets to develop their understanding of evolution and inheritance**. *Ideal for distance learning / independent study / home-school / covering missed content after absence / non-specialist cover lesson* Aimed at a mixed ability Year 8 class **Each digital worksheet includes**: * Engage- Links and ‘Big Question’ to engage students at start of lesson or self-assessed vocabulary task (joke of the day). * Explore- Links to articles, video clips, virtual labs, and simulations for students to explore. * Explain- Embedded Google Slides™ presentation (includes lesson objectives, information slides, self-assessed questions). * Apply- Resources and task in which students apply their knowledge gained during the lesson. * Extend- Resources and task for students to extend their learning. *Important: Students must have access to PC with internet to use this worksheet* **These resources work best as Google Docs™** with Google Classroom™. If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com
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