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 - AQA Spec Ref- 4.6.2.2 Evolution from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.2 Evolution by natural selection from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. 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- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

Evidence for evolution is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how fossils provide evidence for the theory of evolution through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 5th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.6.3.5 Evidence for evolution- fossils lesson (B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B15.5 Evidence for evolution lesson (B15 Genetics and evolution chapter). The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (31 slides)- ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels. ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

A detailed lesson presentation (37 slides) and associated worksheets that looks at the different pieces of evidence that scientists use to support evolution and discusses how these support the theory. The lesson begins by challenging students to decide which piece of evidence is the key piece in supporting evolution (fossils). Students will then have to arrange a number of statements to describe how a fossil is formed. Students are introduced to the fossil record and questions are used to check that they understand where the oldest fossils would be found. Moving forwards, students are given three pieces of evidence that would be observed in the fossil record and they are challenged to explain how each of these supports the theory of evolution. Quick competitions are then used to get the students to see some extinct organisms in the Dodo and Woolly Mammoth and again they are questioned on how extinct animals support the theory of evolution. Further evidence in rapid changes in species and molecular comparison is discussed. There are regular progress checks throughout the lesson so that students can assess their understanding and there is a set homework included.

Complete No-Prep lesson with exam questions, tasks and answers on the Composition and Evolution of Earth’s Atmosphere for AQA GCSE (9-1) Science / Chemistry. This lesson covers all of GCSE Chemistry exam spec 4.9.1 and Combined Science to 5.9.1. As a Secondary Science teacher and Deputy Headteacher for many years I make high quality no-prep lessons so busy teachers can teach outstanding lessons without spending hours planning. This high quality lesson includes explanations, different types of in-lesson assessment (all with answers) and unique exam questions. The preview video shows a representative sample of slides from the resource so that you get a good idea of what it includes before you buy. What’s Included: • Starter / Do Now Activity • Explanation slides in “chunked” sections. • Multiple questions in different question styles and difficulties - no need for worksheets. Each “chunked” explanation section typically includes a set of “learning check / quick questions” followed by a set of in-depth questions on the learning from that “chunk” of the lesson. All questions have answers. • Exam-style questions on the whole lesson at the end of the lesson- these are unique, based on real exam questions but not just copied from exam boards. • Answers for all questions • All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons. • Slightly humorous, at points, if you like that sort of thing. Learning objectives: Describe the current composition of our atmosphere. Describe how the Earth’s early atmosphere formed, and its composition for the first billion years. Describe how oceans were formed. Explain how photosynthetic life caused Earth’s atmosphere to change over the last 2.7 billion years. Explain why the amount of carbon dioxide has changed since the Earth’s early atmosphere. The lesson was written for AQA GCSE Science / Chemistry but is very likely to be applicable to other exam specifications. Please leave a rating / review and all other feedback gratefully received!

A comprehension task for Year 9/KS4 suitable for form time or to build literacy into Science lessons. This task explores how Darwin researched and developed the theory of evolution. It could be used as a starter or as a stand alone homework or home learning task. This comprehension task and others in the series can also be used in form or tutor time as a weekly literacy task. All pages are designed as newspaper articles on one printable A4 page. They can be printed or in black and white/monochrome without any issues with legibility.

A series of 6 lessons, fully resourced with engaging PowerPoints. Includes Equipment lists, Task boards, Live feedback, Success criteria and Learning Objectives for each lesson. Lesson 1: Adaptation Lesson 2-3: Natural selection (Charles Darwin) Lesson 4: Extinction Lesson 5: Preserving biodiversity Lesson 6: Extended writing task and feedback

Lesson for the new edexcel GCSE 9-1 curriculum in the B4 natural selection and genetic modification unit

Used for Edxecel A2, Topic 5 but may be applicable to other boards. Recaps Darwin's theory (which they do at AS so not much detail), selection pressures and evidence for evolution/ validating this new evidence.

Double lesson exploring the scientific beliefs about the origins of the universe for Eduqas (Catholic) Origins and Meanings. The lesson explores the views of Stephen Hawking, Georges Lemaitre, Charles Darwin, Paul Davies, Richard Dawkins and Pope John Paul II. The students focus on the scientific theories of the Big Bang and Evolution and Catholic responses to them. I have included information about the Goldilocks enigma as it is covered on the A-Level and provides stretch and challenge for students who are already familiar with other aspects of the lesson. The second part of the lesson focuses on the skill of evaluating and asks students to consider how other scholars would respond to certain views. The lesson ends with a D question in which students can apply and consolidate their learning. Includes: Starter slide (date/title, thinking task, flipped research homework) Retrieval starter quiz key words sharing info true/false learning check video/questions exam practice (success criteria sheet) Match up activity challenge questions ‘packaway’ plenary Feedback is always appreciated. Therefore if you leave a review we will send you a free resource as a show of our appreciation. To claim please send us an email AquinasED@gmail.com with your choice of resource and Tes account name.

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!

This evolution classroom. display goes with a much larger 6 week scheme of work around the stunning book ‘Darwin’s Dragons’ and other explorer resources. Links below. Lovely classroom display for the topic ‘evolution’ This PDF has lettering and images that can be adapted to create any display of your choice-picture is just one example! A set of evolution and Galapagos vocabulary bookmarks also included which can be used on the display of printed and laminated for the children in your class. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/darwin-s-dragons-darwin-and-hms-beagle-ks2-literacy-unit-with-history-and-science-links-12747660 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/galapagos-and-evolution-vocabulary-bookmarks-12747674 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/explorers-ks2-bundle-shackleton-s-and-darwin-12747688

Theories of evolution is a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE students develop their understanding of how the theory of evolution developed through the work of Lamarck and Darwin through engaging activities and differentiated instruction. This lesson is the 2nd in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA 4.6.3.1 Theory of evolution lesson (B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit), and AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B15.2 Theories of evolution lesson (B15 Genetics and evolution chapter). The lesson includes all necessary resources, making it easy to implement in your classroom and the lesson’s text is adaptable, allowing you to adjust the duration and depth of the activities based on your students’ progress and time constraints. Presentation contains (36 slides)- ● Lesson Prep and Technician Notes: Guidance notes for teachers to prepare the lesson and technician instructions. ● Bell Work / Do Now Activity: Engaging task to activate student prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. ● Clear Lesson Aim, Objectives & Success Criteria: Explicitly defined learning targets to guide students and measure their understanding. ● Discussion Slides: Thought-provoking prompts and questions to introduce the topic. ● Information Slides with Levelled Content: Varied levels of information catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. ● Differentiated Activities (Group Work): Collaborative tasks in small groups to encourage active participation and enhance learning. ● Differentiated Questions with Answers: Comprehensive questions with accompanying solutions for self-assessment and note-taking. ● Student Worksheets/Handouts: Printable materials for students to complete and gather notes. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content Grades 1-9, with three levels of demand to accommodate different learning styles and levels. ● Level 1: Low demand ● Level 2: Standard demand ● Level 3: High demand If you require more assistance, please contact me at- info@cmgsciencelessons.com

This resource contains 3 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. This pack includes: Theory of Evolution (x2) Speciation We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis and Response Homeostasis and The Nervous system The Brain and Body Temperature – Triple The Eye – Triple Endocrine System and Negative Feedback Blood Glucose and Diabetes The Human Kidneys and Water Balance – Triple Secondary Characteristics and The Menstrual Cycle Contraception and IVF Plant Hormones and Uses – Triple Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Asexual and Sexual Reproduction and DNA DNA structure, Protein Synthesis and Mutations – Triple Genetic Terminology and Punnet Squares Inherited Disorders and Sex Determination Variation, Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering Evolution, Fossils, Extinction and Antibiotic Resistance Cloning – Triple Theory of Evolution and Speciation – Triple The Understanding of Genetics: Mendel – Triple Evolutionary Trees and Classification Ecology Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Adaptations, and Interdependence Levels of Organisation and Carbon & Water Cycles Biodiversity and Human Interactions Trophic Levels and Pyramids of Biomass – Triple Transfer of Biomass – Triple Food Security, Farming and Sustainable Fishing – Triple Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!

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

A lesson I did recently, I hope it is of some use. Let me know.

This GCSE power point explains evolution, Darwin theory and new advances in this field. There is a nice example using the Peppered Moth and a quick look at new advances using pictures at the end. I have used this with both High and Low ability students because you can use just the information you need. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.

Please see my other resources for the matching learner/revision booklets for the whole of GCSE Biology! This is a 60-page student booklet for Unit 6 Inheritance, Variation & Evolution for the new AQA GCSE 9-1 Biology. It includes notes, activities, exam questions and the associated required practicals.

Lesson looking at the idea of evolution. Lots of areas for discussion here, the timeline and the Red Queen hypothesis can be used with strong questioning to really probe deep with a high set.

This is for a 100 minute lesson, but there are two tasks which could be split over two 50 min lessons. The Timeline Poster is one activity and the Darwin text based activity is the second activity. The text may be too textual for low ability or low reading age students, my low reading age group had an LSA and they were ACE!

This is a fun, interactive lesson on evolution that I created for a low set year 10. This lesson contains a practical activity. Enjoy! Please leave some constructive feedback :)