This 45-slide PowerPoint includes all the activities (in one file) required to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the stimuli that plants respond to 2) Describe plant growth factors such as IAA 3) Explain phototropism in flowering plants 4) Explain gravitropism in flowering plants All answers to the activities are included and fully integrated into the PowerPoint.

This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach this lesson on Treating Diabetes in order to achieve the following learning objectives: To describe the differences in the way type 1 and type 2 diabetes are treated To interpret the results of the Benedict’s test for glucose To explain why blood glucose concentration changes with exercise or after a meal There are a variety of differentiated exercises from a practical activity (testing urine for glucose); follow-up practical questions (with integrated answers); cloze activity (with answers) and printing option for a mini-plenary for medium to low ability; an activity sheet on blood glucose concentration graphs (with integrated answers in the PowerPoint) with a printing option and differentiated tasks; and exam questions (including answers).

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE Biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation contains all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: To describe different methods of hormonal and non-hormonal contraception - information slides followed by Linking Activity (link the hormone-based contraceptive to the active ingredient and its function); Exam Questions (just print the slide) with fully integrated mark scheme. To explain how methods prevent pregnancy - quick quiz starter to recap roles of hormones in the menstrual cycle; information slides and Linking Activity. To analyse scenarios and decide on the most appropriate method of contraception - Sorting task to identify the benefits and drawbacks of using condoms; Family Planning Clinic - a game type activity where pupils take on the role of the Healthcare Professional or the Client and determine what advice should be followed (all cards for the game are included - just print!) There are a series of mini-plenary and AfL tasks throughout the lesson and each includes fully integrated answers (mark scheme) for peer or self-assessment.

Twenty five slides (two complete lessons) of fun and engaging activities with integrated answers compiled for the NEW GCSE Biology specification. Aligned to the AQA exam board. Prepared with differentiated activities to achieve the following learning objectives: Bacteria multiply by simple cell division - starter video of bacterial division and discussion; video on different microorganisms - identify as many as you can! How to grow (at lower temperatures) and use uncontaminated cultures of bacteria - sterile technique (aseptic technique) information slides; extended writing task to describe the process using the diagrams and video information - scaffolding with identified key words/terms to include; storage of plates information and brief writing task; linking activity on culture mediums; ordering task of the steps involved in growing microorganisms in the lab. Calculate the number of bacteria in a population - enumeration of bacteria information slide and worked example to try followed by differentiated questions to calculate bacterial populations with fully integrated answers. The effect of disinfectants and antibiotics on bacterial growth - the great microbiology quiz activity; plenary linking terms to their roles in preventing bacterial growth.

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation containing all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) List a variety of plant pathogens and how to detect plant diseases - match the picture with the correct plant disease 2) State how mineral deficiencies can cause non-communicable diseases in plants - independent learning task where pupils use information cards (there are 7 different cards - ready for printing in the PowerPoint) to complete each row in their table (answers are included in the PowerPoint for peer or self-assessment). 3) Explain that plants have evolved a variety of mechanisms to defend themselves - sorting activity to identify if plant defences are physical, mechanical or chemical (answers included). Options for plenary task: true or false (answers included); gap fill exercise (answers included) or match the symptom to the likely cause (answers included).

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE Biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation contains all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) some of the drugs traditionally extracted from plants - starter task to identify plants and their uses. 2) how penicillin was discovered - watch video then summarise in one paragraph; mini-plenary: true or false statements (answers included). 3) how scientists look for new drugs - link to video on the discovery of modern medicines; information on the phases of identifying safe and effective medicines. 4) the stages involved in testing and trialing new drugs - ordering task of the steps involved in a drug trial (answers included). 5) why testing new drugs is so important - challenge task to explain why the process of testing new drugs is carefully controlled; Video link on clinical trials with corresponding questions to complete. Plenary and AfL: gap fill task (answers included for peer or self-assessment), matching task - the drug and which plant it was extracted from (answers included).

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE Biology (Higher only content) lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation that includes all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) how monoclonal antibodies are produced and used - Recap questions and introduction for discussion to clarify terms from previous lessons on antigens, antibodies and antibiotics; Activity 1: flow diagram on preparing antibodies (challenge task included), answers provided in the PowerPoint for peer or self assessment; Activity 3: order statements to correctly describe the process of making monoclonal antibodies (answers included). 2) uses of monoclonal antibodies - Activity 2: follow-up questions to assess understanding of content in Activity 1 (answers included), differentiated with challenge question. 3) advantages and disadvantages of using monoclonal antibodies - Activity 2 (as above); Activity 4: short film on monoclonal antibodies as magic bullets with follow-up questions that are differentiated (answers provided) Plenary: Why are monoclonal antibodies considered to be a magic bullet - select the correct answer from the list. Extra challenge tasks: label an antibody task (answers included).

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. This lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation includes all the pupil-led activities (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) The chemistry of what aerobic respiration is 2) Why cellular respiration is so important The activities include: Starter task: Sports gels - Why do athletes use them (a think, pair, share task); Video (link) on aerobic respiration and questions to answer from the video (answers integrated into the PowerPoint); Student-led planning task for an investigation into respiration (example plan provided in the PowerPoint); Discussion questions from the investigation; Exam Question 1 (answers integrated into the PowerPoint); Exam Question 2 (answers integrated into the PowerPoint) - exam Q's are also provided as ready to print worksheets on slides 13 and 14; Crossword on respiration with crossword clues (can choose to show the word bank for differentiation) - answers integrated into the PowerPoint. Please leave a review to tell me how I can improve my resources for you!

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE Biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation contains all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the roles of hormones in sexual reproduction - label glands (extension to describe what they do); information slides on reproductive hormones - linking task, hormone-gland-effect on the body; definitions (inhibit/stimulate); exam questions; differentiated worksheet on the menstrual cycle hormones. 2) Explain how hormones interact in the menstrual cycle - information slide on steps of the menstrual cycle - linking task, hormone-gland-effect on the body; ordering task: sequence of changes in the menstrual cycle; a game of Guess Who?, pupils read job descriptions and have to guess the gland/organ/hormone involved; exam questions. There are mini-plenaries throughout to check understanding of this difficult topic, there are options for plenary and AfL tasks from sorting tasks, linking tasks, literacy and numeracy with graph reading skills, practice exam questions and a worksheet. ALL these activities come complete with PRINTABLE slides and FULLY INTEGRATED answers for peer or self-assessment. And hence why everything is contained within one PowerPoint.

This compilation of crosswords are for the new AQA GCSE specification in biology. These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap at the previous lesson. There are 5 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the corresponding word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in (for self/peer assessment). The topics included are: 1) Non-communicable diseases 2) Cancer 3) Smoking and the risk of disease 4) Diet, exercise, and disease 5) Alcohol and other carcinogens

This PowerPoint includes all the activities (in one file) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe how plants limit water loss 2) Explain how xerophytes conserve water 3) Compare/contrast the conservation of water in plants and insects The activities included are: starter sorting activity to link terminology of plants with their descriptor (integrated answers in PowerPoint); think pair share activity on the theory of water potential (integrated answers in PowerPoint); information cards for pupil-led activity to complete information in a table on features and adaptations of xerophytes (integrated answers in PowerPoint); exam questions (integrated answers in PowerPoint).

This PowerPoint includes all the activities (in one file) required to achieve the following learning objectives: Describe the stages of the cardiac cycle (C grade) Explain how valves control the flow of blood through the heart (B grade) Explain the volume and pressure changes which take place in the heart during the cardiac cycle (A grade) All activities and the answers are included and fully integrated into the PowerPoint.

This Powerpoint presentation provides a student activities interspersed by information slides to keep learning active. It provides a complete lesson for the delivery of the following graded lesson objectives: Describe the factors that determine population size Explain the impact of limiting factors on carrying capacity and final population size Compare how r- and k-Strategists are adapted to reach carrying capacity Students are then able to use the the graded lesson objectives provided to reflect on their learning at the end of the lesson. This resource is sold as a single lesson and provides an example of the content and quality of my resources for GCSE and A Level biology, many of which are sold as a much larger series of lessons.

This resource provides everything you need to teach a fun and engaging introductory lesson on forces at KS3. It includes practical activities as well as worksheets that can be printed directly from the Powerpoint. However, I have also included the worksheets as separate files too in case you prefer printing from individual files. The lesson covers the following learning objectives: Identify some examples of different forces Draw and label diagrams showing forces Draw conclusions from an investigation Calculate the resultant force in Newtons (N) Be able to read a newton meter

This Powerpoint presentation provides a series of different student activities interspersed by information slides to keep learning active. All questions have a corresponding mark scheme included. It provides a complete lesson for the delivery of the following graded lesson objectives: Describe the differences between conservation and preservation Explain the reasons for conservation and preservation Compare direct and indirect benefits of conservation Students are then able to use the the graded lesson objectives provided to reflect on their learning at the end of the lesson. This resource is sold as a single lesson and provides an example of the content and quality of my resources for GCSE and A Level biology, many of which are sold as a much larger series of lessons. Your feedback is much appreciated.

For the NEW AQA GCSE specification in Biology. Worksheets (and answers) to meet the following learning objectives for each lesson identified below: 8.2 Rates of Photosynthesis (worksheet) - which factors limit the rate of photosynthesis in plants - identify correlations - analyse and interpret scientific data 9.1 Aerobic Respiration (worksheets plus answers) The chemistry of what aerobic respiration is Why cellular respiration is so important 9.3 Anaerobic Respiration (worksheet plus answers) - Why less energy is transferred by anaerobic respiration than by aerobic respiration - What is meant by oxygen debt (Higher only) 9.4 Metabolism and the liver (worksheet plus answers) - That metabolism is the sum of all the reactions in a cell or the body of an organism - How the liver is involved in repaying the oxygen debt (higher) 10.1 Principles of homeostasis (worksheet plus answers) - Why it is important to control your internal environment - The key elements of control systems 10.2 Structure and function of the nervous system (Required practical investigation worksheet plus answers) - Why you need a nervous system - How the structure of the nervous system is adapted to its function - How receptors enable you to respond to changes in your surroundings 10.4 The brain (practical investigation worksheet plus answers) - How to measure learning - How scientists find out about the structure and functions of the brain

GCSE biology Grade 1-9. This resource provides all the material you need to teach these two lessons and has options for use with either lower ability or top sets. The resources are all contained within one file however for those that prefer to print from single files I have included some of the activities as a separate file too. It covers the following learning objectives (1-3) and the many activities associated with each objective which you can pick and choose from: describe the process of evolution by natural selection (aiming for grade 4): Starter - True and false statements Discussion - Points on the evolution of mobile phones Story - The evolution of the peppered moth Task - Number the statements in order to describe the important events in the story of the evolution of the peppered moth describe how organisms evolve over time (aiming for grade 6): Story - The evolution of the peppered moth Application - Six mark exam question to correct (SPAG) Extension - Writing an improved answer AfL - Comparing answer to the mark scheme (self-/peer-assessment) present explanations of data as evidence for evolution (aiming for grade 8): Video - The evidence for evolution AfL - Correct main pieces of evidence from the mark scheme provided Reading and comprehension - task followed by questions and answers Plenary - Crossword with mark scheme provided Homework - Exam Question on Evolution All activities have the mark scheme included for peer-/self-assessment. All activities have options for extension and differentiation included. Please leave feedback on what you thought of the resource.

Simple student led lesson plan (PowerPoint) that is activity based to achieve the following learning objectives: Last updated 14 September 2023. Recall the factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis Analyse scientific data Draw conclusions from qualitative and quantitative information Differentiated activities included. Exam Question and mark scheme included. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR exam boards. Photosynthesis adaptations of the leaf

GCSE biology Grade 1-9 AQA specification. This resource provides all the material you need to teach these three lessons. Resources are all contained within one file however for those that prefer to print from single files I have included the practise exam questions as a separate file too. It covers the following learning objectives (1-3) including speciation* and the activities associated with each objective are described. *Note speciation is for Triple Biology students only - Biology only. Recall Wallace’s ideas and how they influenced Darwin (aiming for grade 4): Starter - Finish the sentences to recap lesson of fossils - mark scheme included for peer/self-assessment Discussion - Information slides on Darwin and Wallace Discussion - Information slides on what the fossil record shows Task - Identify the true and false statements about fossils Optional plenary task - Self-assessment questions Explain how organisms become extinct and describe how mass extinction can occur (aiming for grade 6): Discussion - Information slides about organisms that cause extinction and how mass extinctions occur Activity - link to movie trailer for Deep Impact Discussion - information slides and animations on the effects of meteorite strike Summary Questions - Think, pair, share and summarise responses Exam Questions - mark scheme included Optional plenary task - Self-assessment questions Explain how species arise and the importance of isolation* (aiming for grade 8) *Biology only: Video - link to trailer for Disney film Up Video - Discussion of table-top maintain and link to video on The history of Venezuela’s ancient Tepuis Discussion - information slides to describe and discuss the process of speciation and the importance of isolation Task - long answer QWC exam question - mark scheme included Optional plenary - link to clip from the Might Boosh ‘Isolation’ and task to adapt lyrics (included) to describe how a new species is generated. Your feedback on this resource would be gratefully received.