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The resources included here are designed to be stimulating, challenging and adequately differentiated. Time is precious to a teacher, and these 'oven ready lessons' include everything you need at a cost effective price. The resources included are perfect for subject specialists and non-specialists alike, and are produced through a modern/professional use of PowerPoint which utilises graphics, animation and timers (etc.) to promote maximum progress during lessons.

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The resources included here are designed to be stimulating, challenging and adequately differentiated. Time is precious to a teacher, and these 'oven ready lessons' include everything you need at a cost effective price. The resources included are perfect for subject specialists and non-specialists alike, and are produced through a modern/professional use of PowerPoint which utilises graphics, animation and timers (etc.) to promote maximum progress during lessons.
Antibiotics and pain killers - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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Antibiotics and pain killers - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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A complete lesson based on the new AQA (B6.2) SOW. The lesson is well animated and is particularly accommodating to visual learners. The lesson covers painkillers to treat symptoms, disinfectants and antiseptics for outer surfaces, and antibiotics for bacterial infections. Student learning is applied through a differentiated question grid challenge. Antibiotics and their ineffectiveness against viruses is discussed alongside the generation of antibiotic resistance. The images of MRSA infections can be removed as these can be too much for some students - mine love them. There is then a PP question to complete ahead of the plenary which is based upon students reflecting upon their progress against the LOs. Answers to all questions/writing tasks are included through animation and timers are incorporated to promote pace.
Human defence responses - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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Human defence responses - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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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.
Helping the heart - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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Helping the heart - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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A full lesson based on the new AQA B4.4 SOW. The lesson covers issues with heart valves and pacemakers as well as the rectification of each. There is then a 17 mark past paper question for students to apply and consolidate their learning (answers included). Student notes and textbooks can be used for support. Artificial and donor hearts are then discussed over 3 slides. The students then complete independent research on 5 key points relating to heart transplantation, this can be done as a poster, leaflet or students can give brief paragraphs for each point. Ipads or access to a computer is required for this task. The plenary is based on the students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.
Developing drugs- complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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Developing drugs- complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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A full differentiated lesson based on the new AQA (B6.4) SOW. The lesson covers the features of a 'good drug', preclinical trials, clinical trials, double blind trials, and publishing results. The concept of 'placebo' is discussed at several stages. Learning is applied/assessed at 4 stages, a match up activity, differentiated question grid, past paper question and plenary quiz. All the answers are included through animation and timers are used to promote pace. There is also an opportunity for class debate during the summary of answers at the differentiated question grid stage.
Solubility - complete lesson (KS3)
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Solubility - complete lesson (KS3)

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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.
Speed - complete lesson (KS3)
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Speed - complete lesson (KS3)

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A full lesson based on the Activate 2 (P3.1) SOW but can be used for others. This lesson covers the units of speed, how to calculate speed, distance and time. Student understanding is checked with a simple calculation table and answers are peer/self assessed. The lesson then moves onto averages speed vs. instantaneous speed and relative motion. A differentiated question grid challenge is then used to apply learning and facilitate AFL for peer/self marking. The practical activity involves students calculating the speed of a toy car down a ramp, which can be divided into 5 sections to facilitate the calculation of instantaneous speed within each section. The plenary is based on the students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.
Viral infections - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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Viral infections - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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A full lesson based on the new AQA B5.4 SOW but could be used for others. The lesson covers measles, HIV and tobacco mosaic virus. Students complete a table and various tasks as you progress through the slides focusing on the spread of each disease, the treatment and symptoms. A differentiated question grid is used to apply learning/conduct AFL (answers included). The plenary is based on students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.
Energy and the environment - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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Energy and the environment - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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A full differentiated lesson based on the new AQA (P3.4) SOW. The lesson covers issues with fossil fuels, the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy and outlines the Chernobyl disaster (mainly to incite interest). A differentiated question grid is used to apply learning and to conduct AFL (answers included). The lesson then covers the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy resources prior to a GCSE PP question (answers included) facilitating further application of knowledge and AFL. The plenary involves students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.
Circuits and current - complete lesson (KS3)
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Circuits and current - complete lesson (KS3)

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A lesson based on the Activate 2 (P1.2) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson involves an introduction to circuit symbols, current, measuring current and cells/batteries. Students then model current in a circuit using rope. There is then a simple practical where students measure current within simple circuits; battery packs, connection leads, ammeters, bulbs, motors, buzzers and switches are required. This is followed by a differentiated question grid challenge where students answer as many questions as they can within 10 minutes. The plenary is based on student reflection against the learning objectives. Students can be asked to read out their answers during the plenary, and this can be 'pop corned' on by throwing around a soft toy.
Energy transfer in ecosystems - complete lesson (A2)
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Energy transfer in ecosystems - complete lesson (A2)

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A full lesson on the topic of energy transfer in ecosystems. The lesson is based on the OCR-A SOW but can be used for others. The lesson recaps on trophic levels and moves onto energy transfer in ecosystems, biomass pyramids, calculating energy transfer and biomass transfer and discusses the impact of human activities on energy transfer. Past paper questions are used for AFL. The plenary is based on reflective writing, students gauge their progress towards the lessons learning objectives, and how they can improve. Additional 'back up' questions are included for more able students.
Succession - complete lesson (A2)
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Succession - complete lesson (A2)

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A complete lesson based on the OCR-A SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers primary and secondary succession, climax communities and the prevention/deflection of climax communities. These sections are punctuated by past paper questions for students to apply their learning and for you to conduct AFL. Answers are included in the slides to allow for self/peer correction. The plenary is based on the students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.
DNA and genetics revision A level
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DNA and genetics revision A level

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A revision lesson tailored to the OCR-A specification, covering the following topics: DNA structure DNA replication Translation and the interrelation of organelles Epistasis Hardy-Weinberg
Alcohol and other carcinogens - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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Alcohol and other carcinogens - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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A full differentiated lesson based on the new AQA (B7.5) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers what alcohol is, how it is absorbed and how it effects the brain and liver. A data exercise, graphic images, news articles and celebrities are used to incite and maintain student interest whilst promoting relevance. A differentiated question grid is then used to apply learning/conduct AFL. The lesson then progresses to cover alcohol and pregnancy (giving capacity for debate through think pair and share), fetal alcohol syndrome and other carcinogens. The Chernobyl disaster is used to promote interest further. The plenary is based on students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives. A final plenary PP question is included as a backup, revising key topics from B7. All answers are included in the slides and timers are used to promote pace.
Smoking and the risk of disease - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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Smoking and the risk of disease - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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A full, differentiated lesson based on the new AQA B7.3 SOW but could be used for others. This lesson covers the chemicals found in cigarettes, nicotine, carbon monoxide, smoking during pregnancy and carcinogens. A differentiated question grid and a PP question is then used to apply learning and to conduct AFL. The effects of smoking and cardiovascular disease are then discussed followed by a final PP question ahead of a reflective plenary. All answers to written activities are included into the slides, and timers are used to promote pace. This lesson uses video, animation and news articles to incite interest throughout, making it particularly useful for visual learners.
The solar system - complete lesson (KS3)
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The solar system - complete lesson (KS3)

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This lesson is based on the activate 1 SOW and so is pitched to a year 7 class. The lesson includes an introduction to the solar system through video, think pair and share and a simple DART activity. Students then complete an exercise where the distance between planets and the sun is modelled through folding and annotating paper. A graph drawing exercise is included as an extension, where students link the distance from the sun to temperature.
Factors affecting enzyme action - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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Factors affecting enzyme action - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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This lesson is tailored to the new AQA (B3.5) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson includes the effect of pH and temperature upon enzymes and uses video to relate extremophiles to the topic. Students must then plot a graph of data relating to pepsin activity and temperature and are scaffolded up to calculating the rate of reaction. Students can then explain their findings with the knowledge they have obtained within the lesson relating to denaturation etc. The plenary is based upon students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.
Making digestion efficient - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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Making digestion efficient - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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A full lesson based on the new AQA (B3.7) SOW. This lesson covers the importance of temperature and pH on enzyme activity with given examples. Student understanding is checked with past paper exam questions. The lesson then outlines how the body regulates pH within digestion, and students are again directed to past paper questions. This is repeated for the regulation of surface area (emulsification). All answers are incorporated into the slides allowing for peer assessment. The plenary is based on students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.
The chemistry of food - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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The chemistry of food - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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This lesson is based on the new AQA (B3.3) SOW and includes the required practical. Students first complete a table on proteins, carbohydrates and lipids as you work through the slides. There is then a review of this information through Q/A (answers incorporated into the slides). Students then move onto the practical, with stretch questions included for those who finish early. The plenary is based on students reflecting on their progress towards the learning objectives.
Nervous system revision - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)
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Nervous system revision - complete lesson (GCSE 1-9)

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A full lesson based on the new AQA (B10) SOW but can be used for others. Students complete a revision broadsheet (taken from another TES author) and then apply themselves to PP questions (answers included). Text books can be used for support. Hope it saves some people time. If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in
Hardy Weinberg principle - complete lesson (A2)
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Hardy Weinberg principle - complete lesson (A2)

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A lesson based on the OCR-A SOW but can be used for others. The lesson introduces the assumptions of the Hardy Weinberg principle and introduces each of the 2 equations with examples. The use of both equations in tandem is then introduced step by step, again using an example. There are then 12 questions for students to apply themselves (taken from another TES author). All answers are incorporated into the slides. If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in