BTEC Applied Science Level 3: Biology - 1.7 Structure and Function of NervousTissue

This lesson has been designed for the new Pearson BTEC Level 3 Applied Science AAQ specification (first teaching 2025).

Lesson on Structure and function of nervous tissue, with clear explanations, diagrams, and activities that are easy to follow. The resource is fully structured to support both teachers and learners, making it simple to deliver and accessible for students of all abilities.

Learning objectives:

• State the function of nervous tissue.
• Describe how a nerve impulse is generated.
• Describe the structure and function of a synapse.
• Explain the role of agonists and antagonists in the treatment of neurological disease.

53 slide lesson includes :

• DO NOW starter
• AfL quizzes.
• Modelling with I DO questions.
• Scaffolding with WE DO questions.
• Independent YOU DO questions.
• Exam style questions.
• Plenary task
• Short homework task