During this lesson (B10.1 Principles of homeostasis) GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of what homeostasis is and why it is important. Based on the 1st from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology (OUP scheme) B10: The human nervous system chapter.
Also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for distance learning, independent study or catch-up of missed work through absence.
Presentation contains (23 slides)-
Bell work activity
Lesson objective and success criteria
Information slides
Challenge activities (group work)
Demonstrate understanding tasks (with answers)
Lesson resources (additional to scheme)
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Please note: Kerboodle worksheets from scheme are not included due to license (alternatives suggested where possible).
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This bundle contains all 7 lessons for the 16th Chapter of the AQA Biology A-Level Spec.
16.1 Principles of Homeostasis
16.2 Feedback Mechanisms
16.3 Hormones & Regulation of Blood Glucose
16.4 Diabetes & its Control
16.5 Control of Blood Water Potential Nephron Structure
16.6 Role of the Nephron in Osmoregulation
16.7 Role of Hormones in Osmoregulation
5 kidney summary worksheets for A-level Biology.
What’s included?
Gross structure of the kidney labelling worksheet.
Structure of the nephron & formation of glomerular filtrate.
Selective reabsorption (including co-transport of glucose).
The role of the loop of Henle in water reabsorption (maintenance of a sodium ion gradient) - one version suitable for AQA, one version suitable for OCR (includes chloride ions in the explanation).
Osmoregulation (role of ADH)
Includes differentiated versions of each worksheet (one scaffolded ‘fill in the blank’ style worksheet, and one with completely blank answer spaces).
Full answer sheets are included (both coloured and black and white, where relevant), which could also be used as a handout.
Encourage students to add colour to the worksheets to aid formation of visual memories.
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Homeostasis Revision Booklet – AQA GCSE Combined Science (B5 Topic)
Simplify your lesson planning and help your students master homeostasis with this print-and-go 15-page activity booklet!
This comprehensive and engaging digital resource is the perfect way to review the AQA GCSE B5 Homeostasis 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 15-page booklet covers all the core content from the AQA GCSE Combined Science B5 topic, including:
The nervous system
Synapses
Reflex arcs
Investigating reaction time (required practical)
The endocrine system
Control of blood glucose
Treating diabetes
Negative feedback (HT only)
Adrenaline & Thyroxine (HT only)
Puberty & Menstrual Cycle
Hormones in the menstrual cycle (HT only)
IVF (HT only)
Methods of contraception
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.”
Also Available in This Series:
B1 Cell Biology – FREE Revision Booklet
B2 Organisation – Revision Booklet
B3 Infection & Response – Revision Booklet
B4 Bioenergetics – Revision Booklet
C1 Atomic Structure – Revision Booklet
Help your students build knowledge and exam confidence with this Homeostasis overview booklet.
Perfect for both new and experienced teachers looking for ready-to-use, effective science resources.
Grab your copy now and make biology revision easier for everyone!
This bundle of resources contains 12 lessons which meet all learning outcomes within the ‘Homeostasis’ unit for the NEW AQA Biology Specification.
Lessons include:
1. Principles of homeostasis
2. The human nervous system
3. Reflex actions
4. The endocrine system
5. The control of blood glucose levels
6. Treating diabetes
7. The role of negative feedback
8. Human reproduction
9. The menstrual cycle
10. Controlling fertility
11. Infertility treatments
12. REQUIRED PRACTICAL: Reaction Time
The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, progress checks, extra challenge questions and exam questions plus more than one opportunity, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks.
Homeostasis in action contains 5 fully resourced lessons in which GCSE students develop an understanding of controlling body temperature, osmoregulation, the kidneys, and how kidney failure can be treated.
Lessons suitable for teaching-
AQA Spec B5 Homeostasis and response unit.
AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B12 Homeostasis in action chapter.
Each presentation contains-
Teacher and technician notes
Bell work activity
Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria
Information slides with differentiated content
Differentiated activities (group work)
Practical activity (if appropriate)
Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment
Student worksheets / handouts
Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8.
Level 1: Low demand
Level 2: Standard demand
Level 3: High demand
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Thank you for viewing and downloading my resources for the KS4 AQA B5 Homeostasis topic. This topic includes the following lessons;
B5.1 Homeostasis and response
B5.2 The Nervous System
B5.3 Synapse and Reflexes
B5.4 Reaction Times RPA (FREE)
B5.5 The Brain
B5.6 The Eye
B5.7 Vision Defects
B5.8 Hormones and Glands
B5.9 Controlling Blood Glucose
B5.10 Kidney and Kidney Failure
B5.11 Puberty and Menstrual Cycle
B5.12 Controlling Fertility
B5.13 IVF
B5.14 Plant Hormones (FREE)
B5.15 Plant Responses
B5.16 Plant Responses RPA
This is a complete lesson with set tasks for the AQA GCSE (9-1) Biology specification. Each lesson within the topic has been carefully written to prevent overloading cognitive function. The lessons have been written to the AQA GCSE Biology specification and include retrieval practice with set tasks to move learning from working to long-term memory. In some instances literacy and oracy tasks as well as breakdown of scientific vocabulary have been included. Crucial whole class feedback is gained through the use of mini white board tasks.
My aim is to make outstanding science lessons based on evidence informed research. I have included detailed teaching notes so that non-specialists and newly qualified science teachers can pick up a lesson and teach straight away. Each high-quality lesson includes step-by-step animated builds, and explanations with answers included for ease of use. I have also included references to key texts.
Bundle packages are also available. Please check my shop for the rest of the lessons within the topic, plus other science lessons to help you build your resources, and remember to leave me a lovely review
Complete “Ready to go” lesson with no adapting necessary!
New for AAQ Pearson Applied Science BTEC from Sept 2025 Specification and AQA A-Level Biology
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This lesson covers:
•Content covered on what a disturbance to homeostasis is and the how ageing affects homeostasis with an example
•Students complete a table comparing homeostasis in a younger and in an older person at different stages of a feedback loop and then apply their knowledge to a mini case study
•Content covered on heart failure
•Comprehension that goes more in depth on how the RAAS system whic is activated to restore optimum blood pressure gives a positive feedback response to heart failure in the long-term
•Content covered on diabetes and they 2 types
•Students draw feedback loops on normal blood glucose regulation with insulin and annotate where the disruption occurs in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes + application questions
•Content covered on lifestyle choices that can impact homeostasis
•Match the case study to the explanation of their homeostatic disruption
PRINTING REQUIREMENTS: Optional printing on the comprehension however it is also on the slides. You may also wish to print the table comparing old vs young homeostasis however it can be copied and the answer boxes have been numbered
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This lesson follows my usual style and contains:
•Recall starter to build retention of previously learned content
•Clear levelled learning objectives and outcomes
•Clear and modern layout utilising GIFS and Youtube
• Variety of tasks and plenaries with self assessment to assess progress
• ANSWERS INCLUDED!
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Perfect if you teach AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science or Single Science, this fully differentiated and resourced lesson supports your students in learning about Homeostasis. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe what is meant by homeostasis, explain how conditions are maintained in the body, and explain the importance of control systems.
The resource includes a detailed and engaging PowerPoint Presentation with key points, differentiated activities, exam style questions and progress check questions/quizzes for students to complete. A differentiated worksheet is included.
*INCLUDED IN RESOURCE:
21 slide PowerPoint Presentation with key points, progress checks and quizzes.
Differentiated worksheet included. *
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This resource was made for the new AQA scheme of work for Triple science biology.
Included are lessons with full objectives and a student booklet with all the resources you will need ( including a few sheets of lined paper for flexibility.
1. Homeostasis and control of body temperature
1b Sweating investigation
2. Human nervous system - animated reflex arc
3. RPA Reaction times
4. The Brain - includes 3D animation of the brain
5. The eye
6. Endocrine system and negative feedback
7. Control of blood glucose
8. Maintaining water and nitrogen balance
9. Hormones in human reproduction
10. Contraception
11. Hormones to treat infertility
12. Plant hormones
13. RPA Investigating the effect of light on the growth of seedlings
14. Summary / revision lesson quick questions activity and podcast(54mins) could be 2 hours.
All other topics available and revision grids for the exam season.
Your feedback is really appreciated
Complete “Ready to go” lesson with no adapting necessary!
New for AAQ Pearson Applied Science BTEC from Sept 2025 Specification and AQA A-Level Biology
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This lesson covers:
•Short fun practical challenge where students simulate homeostasis using lab equipment
•Content covered on what homeostasis is and the importance of it
•Review questions covering the flow chart and key terms of homeostasis
•Content covered on negative and positive feedback
•Information hunt/ comprehension task where students construct feedback loop flowcharts on blood pressure, osmoregulation, gas concentration, blood sugar levels clotting with additional questions to build understanding and mastery from the task
•Review of video shown at the start of the lesson which students should now be able to explain from what they have learned in lesson
PRINTING REQUIREMENTS: Information sheets need printing but these can be reused for future lessons (1 set of information sheets is 5 pages)
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This lesson follows my usual style and contains:
•Recall starter to build retention of previously learned content
•Clear levelled learning objectives and outcomes
•Clear and modern layout utilising GIFS and Youtube
• Variety of tasks and plenaries with self assessment to assess progress
• ANSWERS INCLUDED!
Please leave a rating/ review if this resource was helpful and saved you time!
All of the lessons found in AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2 for Foundation Tier students (also applicable for higher tier but does not include HT resources) including:
The Nervous System and impulses
Reaction time (required practical)
The Endocine system
Blood Glucose Concentration
Diabetes and Treatment
Human Reproduction (hormones)
Contraception
Revision Lesson covering the whole unit
The bundle also includes knowledge organisers for each lesson, and a key term checklist for the whole unit.
This bundle has resulted in significant gains in student confidence and exam success.
A bundle of lessons from Febo Learning for GCSE Biology AQA Topic 5 Homeostasis and Response. These are full lessons designed for classroom teaching or home learning. Our supplementary study notes can be found here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bioenergetics-and-homeostasis-gcse-biology-aqa-topics-4-and-5-12368558 and a free resource is available for content preview.
Suggested Lesson Order:
Homeostasis
Nervous System
Reflexes
Reaction Time Practical FREE
The Brain
The Eye
Correcting Vision Defects
Body Temperature
Endocrine System
Comparing Nerves and Hormones
Blood Glucose and Diabetes FREE
Kidneys FREE
Kidney Failure FREE
Menstrual Cycle FREE
Controlling Fertility FREE
Adrenaline and Thyroxine
Plant Hormones
Visual lesson depicting the nervous system for all abilities, works particularly well for LPA/MPAs. The content follows AQA GCSE specification (Homeostasis - Biology Paper 2).
This revision place mat was designed for a lower ability year 11 group studying the topic ‘homeostasis’.
This resources covers the following topics from AQA GCSE Combined Science:
Structure of a neurone
Reflex arc
Ruler drop test method for reaction time
Endocrine system - matching hormones to glands
Blood glucose control (foundation tier only, no glucagon)
Diabetes (type 1 vs. type 2)
A detailed PowerPoint of slides outlining kidney structure and function. Separate sections focus on ultrafiltration; reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule; water reabsorption in the Loop of Henle; and the role of the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary in releasing anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) and its affect on the permeability of the collecting duct in osmoregulation.
Also included:
Labelling excretory system activity sheet
Information Sheets on the Kidney and it’s function
This ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation covers everything you need to teach Topic 8: Homeostasis and excretion from Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Biology.
Clear, structured, and easy to navigate, the slides are organised into the following key sections:
Homeostasis: understanding the term
Urine: describing the formation of urea in the liver and composition of urine.
The urinary system: structure of the urinary system and kidney section.
The structure of the nephron and formation of urine.
Osmoregulation: control of water content by ADH.
Control of body temperature: structure and function of the skin.
Past paper practice including 4 short questions related to osmoregulation and mark scheme.
Perfect for saving preparation time while keeping your lessons engaging and curriculum-focused.