Lessons from the 9A unit in the new Exploring Science scheme of work all about genetics and evolution. Including lessons for: 9Aa Environmental Variation 9Ab Inherited Variation 9Ac DNA 9Ac DNA Discovery 9Ad Genes and Extinction 9Ae Natural Selection *One lesson includes a link to a video on ActiveTeach but could be replaced with another available video. *

Genetics, Inheritance & Evolution Revision Booklet – AQA GCSE Combined Science (B6 Topic). Simplify your lesson planning and help your students master homeostasis with this print-and-go 17-page activity booklet! This comprehensive and engaging digital resource is the perfect way to review the AQA GCSE B6 Genetics, Inheritance & Variation topic. Whether used for independent revision, homework, or cover lessons, this booklet supports students in consolidating key knowledge and applying it through targeted tasks. What’s Inside: This 17-page booklet covers all the core content from the AQA GCSE Combined Science B6 topic, including: Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction Meiosis DNA & the genome Genetic Inheritance Genetic Inheritance (Punnett Square practice) Inherited Disorders Sex determination Variation Evolution Selective Breeding Genetic Engineering Evidence for Evolution Fossils Extinction Resistant Bacteria Classification Each page includes short, focused activities designed to reinforce learning and encourage retrieval practice. Why Teachers Love This Booklet: Reduces Workload: Just print and go – perfect for last-minute lessons, homework, or student catch-up. Boosts Student Confidence: Helps learners recall key facts and make connections between concepts. Flexible Use: Great for revision, classwork, homework, or cover lessons – no extra resources needed. Supports Independent Learning: Students can complete it using class notes, textbooks, or online research. Aligned to AQA Spec: Fully matched to the GCSE Combined Science Biology specification. Teacher-Tested and Student-Approved: I created this booklet after noticing how much my students struggled to retain content weeks after we’d covered it. These short, snappy worksheets made a huge difference – giving them all the key information in one place to revisit anytime.

This resource contains revision mats for the Topic 15 Genetics and Evolution This resource can be printed as an A4 sheet perfect for in class activity or a homework. Recommended for years 9-11 to build their knowledge recall in preparation for their GCSEs. Applicable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Included are 7 revision mats (+answer sheets) which works out at just 50p per worksheet! Topics included: Theory of Evolution Speciation Mendel’s Genetics Fossils and Extinction Antibiotic Resistance Classification Summary crossword This resource aligns with other resources such as: 15 Genetics and Evolution AQA Checklist 15 Genetics and Evolution Glossary Paper 1 Revision Mats: Bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13236335 1.1 Cell Structure 1.2 Transport in Cells 2 Cell Division 3 Organisation and The Digestive System 4 Organising Animals and Plants 5 Communicable Diseases 6 Preventing and Treating Disease 7 Non-Communicable Diseases 8 Photosynthesis 9 Respiration Paper 2 Revision Mats: Bundle: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-biology-revision-mats-paper-2-bundle-13242921 10 The Human Nervous System 11 Hormonal Coordination 12 Homeostasis in Action 13 Reproduction 14 Variation and Evolution 15 Genetics and Evolution 16 Adaptations, Interdependence and Competition 17 Organising an Ecosystem 18 Biodiversity and Ecosystems

During this fully resourced lesson on genetic engineering GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how organisms can be genetically engineered to obtain a desired characteristic. This is the 4th lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - -AQA Spec Ref 4.6.2.4 Genetic engineering from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. -AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.4 Genetic engineering from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. All resources are included, making it easy to run the lesson straight away. All text is editable, so you can adjust the depth, pace, or challenge to suit your class and the time you have available. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. -Level 1: Low demand -Level 2: Standard demand -Level 3: High demand Presentation contains (41 slides)- -Teacher and technician notes -Bell work activity -Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria. -Information slides with differentiated content -Differentiated activities (group work) -Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment -Student worksheets / handouts This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Genetic engineering Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

Variation and Evolution Revision Placemat An A3 revision mat for half of the Inheritance, Variation and Evolution chapter in AQA GCSE 1-9 Combined Science and Biology. Includes combined Science content only and no separate Biology content. Includes answer

Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ lesson on Genetic Engineering. In this lesson, students will give some examples of how genetic engineering is used, describe an overview of how genetic engineering works and compare genetic engineering with selective breeding. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course. Note: on the AQA course, the molecular mechanism of genetic engineering is covered under Biotechnology (Topic 7 Ecology). We have included some bonus slides on it here for courses that teach this content as part of Inheritance. This lesson includes: Title slide with learning objectives A starter activity Group reading (literacy) Keywords task (vocabulary: genetic engineering, genetically modified (GM), vector, herbicide and insecticide) Task boxes Comprehension questions Discussion exercise Sorting exercise (GM vs. selective breeding) Handout sheet task Bonus: Molecular mechanism of genetic engineering of bacteria to produce human insulin. Includes group reading, a walkthrough of the process step ordering task and a handout sheet task Includes assessment for learning (AFL). Answer slides included for self-assessment Suitable for remote, online, distance learning Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This lesson is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge. It assumes that the previous content from topic 6 has been introduced but not necessarily mastered. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes. A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/genetic-engineering-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12633773 … All content, diagrams and photos © Troilo Science / Febo Learning unless otherwise stated. Lessons for KS4 GCSE Biology Topic 6 Inheritance, Evolution and Variation : Variation Evolution Selective Breeding Genetic Engineering Cloning Fossils Speciation Classification and Evolutionary Trees Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

Comprehension and additional task exercises pages 42 and 43 from Next Page Science KS3 Complete. Accompanying PowerPoint and word searches available for free from the website. This exercise covers: • What to evolve means • Genetic changes can happen naturally or due to the environment e.g. radiation • Survival of the fittest as those traits that help survival are passed on and become more common in the population • Extinction of a species • Charles Darwin as the scientist credited with first presenting the idea • The fact that evolution is still happening today • Amazing WHAT? facts

Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Biology! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about how our characteristics are inherited. Students will describe the difference between dominant and recessive alleles, use a Punnett square to show how genes are inherited, and explain why offspring are not identical to their parents. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of the Genes topic and has been created for the delivery of the AQA Activate 2 KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 11 slides in total for the lesson PPT

KS5 Biology revision resource for AQA A level Biology 3.7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems. This resource contains a selection of carefully chosen video tutorials and over 100mins of exam style questions linked to content from Unit 3.7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems of the AQA specification: 3.7.1 Inheritance 3.7.2 Populations 3.7.3 Evolution may lead to speciation 3.7.4 Populations in ecosystems With additional sections on Hardy-Weinburg Principle and Chi-squared (so if delivered at least two lessons worth of content). There are exam style questions to challenge your students in each unit with markschemes and model answers included in the PowerPoint, designed to test a range of understanding and application of knowledge. Lesson contents summary: Hand-picked quality video tutorials to support students’ revision of content and practical work (just click on the topic you need), with Q&A for each section. Includes: 110 slide PowerPoint (I have included a few screen shots in the uploads so you can see even more of the PowerPoint before making a decision) 7 multi-page worksheets (containing questions for each spec. section) Detailed answers to all tasks on PowerPoint. 40 video tutorials from a range of excellent sources: FreeSciencelessons; Course Hero; Your Genome; Miss Estruch; Amoeba sisters; Tedx; Launchpad learning plus many more. Keyword glossary linked to each specification section. This resource can be used to deliver revision lessons or to support students independent work. Designed for teachers to deliver (specialist and non-specialists). Can also be used for a flipped learning approach. Each topic is easily accessible by clicking on the tabs, with icon buttons to take you back to the home page or video libraries. All YouTube & other video links are included within the PowerPoint just click on the picture to be taken straight to the video. Videos have not been embedded due to copyright. If you are looking for more resources to teach Science check out my shop or a complete taught revision lesson try Topic 8 The control of gene expression I aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Last thing, if you liked this resource, please think about leaving a review.

This detailed revision resource covers the Genetics and Evolution topic from the AQA GCSE Combined Science Biology specification. Designed as a comprehension‑style activity, it provides clear and accessible revision notes followed by 15 exam‑style questions (2–6 marks) with a full mark scheme included. Topics covered: Fossils, fossil formation and evidence they provide for evolution Reasons for gaps in the fossil record and how this affects scientific understanding Causes of extinction including environmental change, invasive species and catastrophic events Antibiotic resistance, natural selection in bacteria and MRSA Classification systems including Linnaean hierarchy, binomial naming and the three‑domain model Evolutionary trees, interpreting relationships and using DNA evidence Case studies linking fossil evidence, environmental change and extinction events What’s included: A comprehensive Word document with structured revision notes, explanations and exam‑style comprehension questions A separate Word document containing a complete mark scheme with model answers and clear mark allocations A glossary of key scientific terms to support understanding and accessibility Perfect for: GCSE Combined Science Biology (suitable for both Foundation and Higher students) Revision lessons, homework, intervention sessions or retrieval practice Pre‑assessment preparation and independent learning

This resource was made for the new AQA scheme of work for Triple Science Biology Included are 18 lessons with full objectives and spec references (based on 1 hour lessons.) I have changed the order of teaching from the specification to help it flow a little better as well as including recap elements from earlier units. Student booklet included with space for notes and exam questions this is 60 pages with 2 lined pages in the back for flexibility. 1. DNA and the genome 2. DNA structure 3. Reproduction and meiosis 4. Sexual and asexual reproduction 5. Genetic inheritance 6. Inherited disorders 7. Mendel and the understanding of genetics 8. Variation 9. Evolution and extinction 10. The Theory of Evolution and fossils 11. Speciation 12. Selective breeding 13. Genetic engineering 14. Cloning 15. Resistant bacteria 16. Classification 17. Summary lesson 18. Podcast activity Feedback really appreciated :-)

Revision worksheet for the new Exploring Science 9A unit all about genetics and evolution. *Intended to be printed as an A3 double sided worksheet - has learning outcomes on reverse side to check learning against. *

An exceptional set of powerpoints and accompanying resources to help you effectively teach and deliver the 9A unit. Resources have been built for varying abilities and all worksheets can be found for free on TES. Exploring Science worksheets can also be purchased to accompany these powerpoints. Happy Teaching!

✓ Engaging presentation ✓ Worksheet with flashcards ✓ Lots of short AFL tasks ✓ Exam question examples This lesson on Genetic Modification is designed for KS4 Science students enrolled in the CIE Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 (2023-25) course. This is the first lesson in the topic 21 Biotechnology and Genetic Modification. This lesson covers the syllabus points from both 21.1 and 21.3 (as these went together quite nicely). The lesson recaps previous learning from other linked topics to ensure students have a strong foundation before diving into the material. It also includes concise and easy-to-understand information and a variety of quick assessment for learning tasks to help students solidify their understanding of the topic. There is a strong emphasis on answering exam questions, with examples and the mark scheme included in the presentation. Objectives: 21.1 Biotechnology and genetic modification State that bacteria are useful in biotechnology and genetic modification due to their rapid reproduction rate and their ability to make complex molecules Discuss why bacteria are useful in biotechnology and genetic modification, limited to: (a) few ethical concerns over their manipulation and growth (b) the presence of plasmids 21.3 Genetic modification Describe genetic modification as changing the genetic material of an organism by removing, changing or inserting individual genes Outline the process of genetic modification using bacterial production of a human protein as an example, limited to: (a) isolation of the DNA making up a human gene using restriction enzymes, forming sticky ends (b) cutting of bacterial plasmid DNA with the same restriction enzymes, forming complementary sticky ends © insertion of human DNA into bacterial plasmid DNA using DNA ligase to form a recombinant plasmid (d) insertion of recombinant plasmids into bacteria (specific details are not required) (e) multiplication of bacteria containing recombinant plasmids (f) expression in bacteria of the human gene to make the human protein Outline examples of genetic modification: (a) the insertion of human genes into bacteria to produce human proteins (b) the insertion of genes into crop plants to confer resistance to herbicides © the insertion of genes into crop plants to confer resistance to insect pests (d) the insertion of genes into crop plants to improve nutritional qualities Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of genetically modifying crops, including soya, maize and rice This lesson would also be adaptable for all GCSE students (whether AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and great for KS3 Science or as a GCSE revision resource.

During this fully resourced lesson on evolution GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how evolution occurs through natural selection. This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of the AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.2 Evolution from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit and the AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.2 Evolution by natural selection from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. All resources are included, making it easy to run the lesson straight away. All text is editable, so you can adjust the depth, pace, or challenge to suit your class and the time you have available. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. Level 1: Low demand Level 2: Standard demand Level 3: High demand Presentation contains (29 slides)- Teacher and technician notes Bell work activity Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria. Information slides with differentiated content Differentiated activities (group work) Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment Student worksheets / handouts This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Evolution Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

This is a book full of questions which is great to give to students to learn and revise. This can be used as a great source of revision or a homework task where students have to learn the answers and then they are tested on them next lesson. The Knowledge booklets contains the key scientific knowledge that has been formed in association with the 2016 onward, AQA specification. This key scientific Knowledge is the fundamental information that students will need to learn to apply to exam style questions.

A good starter, based around AQA's B1 unit 3. Covers: cloning, reproduction, genetic modification, evolution etc. Each definition links to a different keyword, so that theoretical the game &'loops&'; all the way around the class. Adapt the definitions according to pupils' ability, and add definitions depending on class size! [Thanks for the comments - I have now converted it to a word file]

If you use this resource please let me know what you think! Print these slides off in colour and spread them around the room, students can then collect information from the sheet about the different genetically engineered organisms. I think this is a good activity to illustrate the wide variety of ways that organisms can be genetically engineered.

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A good ppt