This fully resourced lesson on Natural selection is designed to help KS3 students develop their understanding of evolution by natural selection through clear explanations and engaging activities.
This is the 1st in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA KS3 3.10.3 Evolution topic and the Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes, 10.3.1 Natural selection lesson.
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.
Presentation contains (52 slides):
● Teacher preparation guide – Step-by-step instructions and technician notes to help you set up and run the lesson smoothly.
● Printable resources – Ready-to-use student worksheets and homework tasks, differentiated by ability.
● Vocabulary quiz starter – A quick activity to review key terms and introduce the main concepts of the lesson.
● Clear objectives and success criteria – Clearly defined learning goals to help students understand what they are learning and how to succeed.
● Discussion prompts – Engaging question slides to spark curiosity and introduce new ideas.
● Accessible information slides – Key content explained using simple visuals and clear explanations, suitable for all learners.
● Engaging activities – Differentiated student tasks that include:
○ Evolutionary tree
○ Survival of the fittest
○ Natural selection card sort
○ Multiple choice quiz
● Tiered questions– A set of 4 challenge questions with answers, scaffolded by difficulty to support all learners and reinforce key concepts.
● Differentiated homework – Three take-home tasks of increasing difficulty, designed to reinforce learning and extend knowledge beyond the classroom.
Aimed at a mixed ability KS3 class, with three levels of demand to cater to different learning styles and levels:
● K- Know (low demand)
● A- Apply (standard demand)
● E- Extend (high demand)
This lesson is also available as:
● Cover lesson worksheet: Perfect for unplanned absences, this version provides everything a cover teacher needs to deliver a smooth and engaging lesson.
Natural selection Cover lesson
● Digital worksheet: Perfect for absent students, distance learning, or independent study, this digital version allows students to catch up on missed work at their own pace.
Natural selection Distance learning
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