Contraception | SEND GCSE Biology Lesson

Inclusive SEND science lesson on Contraception for Key Stage 4 GCSE Biology (B5 Homeostasis and Response) – one lesson with three pathways for PMLD, SLD / MLD and dyslexic GCSE learners. 32-slide editable PowerPoint with answers on click, a 6-page worksheet pack with answers (Word + PDF) and a 19-page printable cards pack.

Big question: How do different contraceptives work?

Everyone works on the same topic at the right level, so the whole class learns together.

Three pathways in one lesson

• Explore (PMLD / sensory learners): explore blocking and stopping; show what I like. Includes the sensory story “The Locked Door”.
• Build (SLD / MLD, low reading age, EAL): sort hormonal and non-hormonal methods; say what a barrier method does.
• Explain (GCSE, dyslexia-friendly): explain how each method works; evaluate methods of contraception.

What’s included

• 32-slide editable PowerPoint – cream background, clear large text, a picture on every teaching slide and answers revealed on click
• visual timetable with Now / Next; feelings check-in; sensory starter with retrieval questions; ‘I can’ objectives for each pathway; key words with pictures; hook: How can hormones stop an egg being released?; show-me checks with answers; picture hinge question; exam-style question with mark scheme; show-me plenary and odd one out; celebrate and reflect
• Practical activity: Method sort
• 6-page worksheet pack (Word + PDF) with tasks for each pathway and full answers
• 19-page Printable Cards and Visual Resources (PDF): key-word picture cards, word and picture cards for matching, meaning and sorting cards, yes / not sure / no cards, A–D cards, number cards, visual timetable cards, Now and Next board, feelings board, sorting mat, choice board and A4 posters

Key words: contraception, hormonal, the pill, implant, barrier, spermicide, sterilisation

Curriculum: National Curriculum Key Stage 4 Science (Biology) – B5 Homeostasis and Response. Suitable for AQA GCSE Biology 8461 / Combined Science Trilogy 8464, Edexcel and OCR Gateway.

Ideal for special schools, SEND resource bases, intervention groups, alternative provision and mainstream classes that need adaptive teaching.

Keywords: SEND science, special needs science lesson, PMLD sensory story, SLD, MLD, dyslexia friendly, adaptive teaching, inclusive science, KS4 biology, GCSE biology, hormonal, the pill, implant, barrier, spermicide, visual timetable, communication cards