Bring ethics, critical thinking, and real-world relevance into your biology classroom with this fully resourced and student-friendly lesson on Animal Welfare and Intensive Farming, aligned to Higher Biology Unit 3: Key Area 4. Clear and concise PowerPoint presentation with engaging visuals and animations Starter discussion activity to spark critical thinking and debate Breakdown of the Five Freedoms of animal welfare Comparison of free-range vs intensive farming (ethical, economic & welfare aspects) Real-world legislation: covers UK laws such as the Animal Welfare Act and Sentience Act Literacy and numeracy tasks to reinforce interdisciplinary skills Quiz & plenary to check understanding Higher-order thinking questions to deepen learning Group challenge using behaviour observation data to draw pie charts and interpret results Ready to teach – no prep needed Encourages student discussion, ethical debate, and critical thinking Perfect for covering both biology content and skills-based outcomes (data handling, analysis, literacy) Includes real-world applications and links to current legislation Suitable for individual, group or whole-class delivery** **All images used in this presentation are sourced from Unsplash.com — a free, open platform providing high-quality photos contributed by photographers around the world. These images are free to use under the Unsplash License , which allows for both commercial and non-commercial use without the need for attribution, although credit is appreciated.**

Transform your biology classroom with this complete, fully resourced lesson on Symbiosis, designed specifically for Higher Biology – Unit 3, Key Area 5. Ideal for senior phase learners studying advanced life science topics. Clear Learning Intentions & Success Criteria Interactive slides explaining symbiosis, parasitism, mutualism, vectors, and life cycles Literacy tasks Numeracy tasks Group decision-making activities with real-life scenarios Higher-order thinking prompts that develop critical reasoning Multiple choice quiz and exit ticket plenary Full answer slides included for easy marking or peer review All images used in this resource are sourced from free-to-use image platforms such as Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay. These platforms provide high-quality photographs that are licensed under the Unsplash License or equivalent Creative Commons licenses, allowing for free use in both personal and commercial projects without the need for attribution. No copyrighted or restricted-use images have been included in this presentation. Where possible, credit has been given in appreciation of the photographers’ work.

Complete Teaching Slides A ready-to-use National 5 Biology PowerPoint covering Transport in Animals (U2 KA6), fully aligned to SQA requirements and designed for low-prep, high-engagement lessons. This resource delivers two structured lessons: Lesson 1: The Blood Lesson 2: The Heart and Lungs Each lesson includes starters, core teaching, active learning, and plenaries, making it ideal for full-period teaching without additional planning

A clear, exam-focused National 5 Biology lesson covering Reproduction in Animals (U2 KA3), fully aligned with SQA specifications and designed for low-prep, high-impact teaching This PowerPoint provides a fully structured lesson that moves from core concepts to exam-style application, making it ideal for first teaching or revision. ✔ Fully aligned to National 5 Biology (U2 KA3) ✔ Minimal planning required – ready to teach ✔ Strong focus on exam technique and key terminology ✔ Suitable for mixed-ability classes ✔ Clear progression from knowledge → understanding → application ✔ Excellent support for NQTs and non-specialists

SQA National 5 Biology Unit 2. Key Area 1: Producing New Cells Lesson 1: Mitosis & Lesson 2: Stem Cells Lesson slides including: starter and plenary activities, active learning (some inspired from Leckie and Leckie National 5 Biology textbook), formative assessment, differentiation, vocabulary. These lessons are created according to the course specifications given by the SQA. There are a range of various activities for both lessons. Some require more resources than others. Up to individual schools and teachers to decide what activities are appropriate for their classes. I hope you enjoy teaching this key area and you find the resources useful.