Each resource has a slide to assess prior knowledge, introduction to the topic that the lesson covers and a range of tasks, activities and progress checks to assess student understanding throughout each topic.
Lessons are available as a bundle to cover the whole topic of a specification (at a discounted rate) or are available to buy individual lessons.
Each resource has a slide to assess prior knowledge, introduction to the topic that the lesson covers and a range of tasks, activities and progress checks to assess student understanding throughout each topic.
Lessons are available as a bundle to cover the whole topic of a specification (at a discounted rate) or are available to buy individual lessons.
AQA B7 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.7 – Ecology)
Lesson: B7.4 -Levels of organisation (required practical 9 - population sizes)
Specification points covered =
4.7.2.1- Levels of organisation (required practical 9 - population sizes)
A fully resourced lesson about levels of organisation (required practical 9 - population sizes) to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B7 (Paper 2, Topic 3 - Ecology).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing
AQA B4 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.4 – Bioenergetics)
Lesson: B4.1 – Photosynthetic reaction
Specification points covered =
4.4.1.1 - Photosynthetic reaction
A fully resourced lesson about photosynthetic reaction to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B4 (Paper 1, Topic 4 - Bioenergetics).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
New AQA B5.10 (New Biology GCSE spec 4.5 - exams 2018) – Hormones in human reproduction
AQA B5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Homeostasis and response)
Lesson: B5.10 – Hormones in human reproduction
Specification points covered =
4.5.3.4 - Hormones in human reproduction
A fully resourced lesson about the hormones in human reproduction
to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B5 (Paper 2, Topic 1 - Homeostasis and response).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing
AQA B6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Inheritance, variation and evolution)
Lesson: B6.6 – Inherited disorders
Specification points covered =
4.6.1.7 - Inherited disorders
A fully resourced lesson about inherited disorders to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B6 (Paper 2, Topic 2 - Inheritance, variation and evolution).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing
AQA B3 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.3 – Infection and response)
Lesson: B3.1 – Communicable disease and human defences
Specification points covered =
4.3.1.1 - Communicable (infectious) disease
4.3.1.6 - Human defence systems
A fully resourced lesson about communicable disease and human defences to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B3 (Paper 1, Topic 3).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA B6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Inheritance, variation and evolution)
Lesson: B6.14 - Speciation(TRIPLE ONLY)
Specification points covered =
4.6.3.2 - Speciation (biology only)
A fully resourced lesson covering the theory of speciation for the biology only route. The lesson includes information and tasks on the work of Wallace and the development of the theory of speciation. The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA B6 (Paper 2, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA B7 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.7 – Ecology)
Lesson: B7.6 - Decomposition (TRIPLE ONLY) and required practical
Specification points covered =
4.7.2.3 - Decomposition (Biology only)
Required practical 10 - Investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of decay of fresh milk by measuring pH change
A fully resourced lesson covering decomposition and the factors that affect the rate of decomposition for the biology only route. The lesson includes information and tasks on all aspects of decomposition covered in the specification. The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA B7 (Paper 2, Topic 3).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
New AQA B6.10 (New Biology GCSE spec 4.6 - exams 2018) – Evolution
AQA B6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Inheritance, variation and evolution)
Lesson: B6.10 – Evolution
Specification points covered =
4.6.2.2 - Evolution
A fully resourced lesson about evolution to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B6 (Paper 2, Topic 2 - Inheritance, variation and evolution).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing
AQA B7 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.7 – Ecology)
Lesson: B7.2 - Adaptations
Specification points covered =
4.7.1.4 - Adaptations
A fully resourced lesson about adaptations to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B7 (Paper 2, Topic 3 - Ecology).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing
New AQA B6.4 (New Biology GCSE spec 4.6 - exams 2018) – DNA Structure (TRIPLE ONLY)
AQA B6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Inheritance, variation and evolution)
Lesson: B6.4 – DNA Structure
Specification points covered =
4.6.2.2 - Evolution
A fully resourced lesson about the structure of DNA to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B6 (Paper 2, Topic 2 - Inheritance, variation and evolution), this is a Biology only lesson.
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing
AQA B6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Inheritance, variation and evolution)
Lesson: B6.12 - Cloning (TRIPLE ONLY)
Specification points covered =
4.6.2.5 - Cloning (biology only)
A fully resourced lesson covering cloning for the biology only route. The lesson includes information and tasks on cloning both plants and animals from cuttings, tissue culture, embryo cloning and adult cell cloning. The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA B6 (Paper 2, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA B5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Homeostasis and response)
Lesson: B5.12 – Treating infertility
Specification points covered =
4.5.3.6 - The use of hormones to treat infertility (HT only)
A fully resourced lesson about homeostasis and controlling blood glucose
to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B5 (Paper 2, Topic 1 - Homeostasis and response).
This lesson was produced for an Ofsted visit - a small section of the lesson was observed by Ofsted and positive feedback was received from the inspector.
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing
New AQA B6.9 (New Biology GCSE spec 4.6 - exams 2018) – Variation
AQA B6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Inheritance, variation and evolution)
Lesson: B6.9 – Variation
Specification points covered =
4.6.2.1 - Variation
A fully resourced lesson about variation to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B6 (Paper 2, Topic 2 - Inheritance, variation and evolution).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing
AQA B6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Inheritance, variation and evolution)
Lesson: B6.13 - Theory of evolution (TRIPLE ONLY)
Specification points covered =
4.6.3.1 - Theory of evolution (biology only)
A fully resourced lesson covering the theory of evolution for the biology only route. The lesson includes information and tasks on both Lamarck and Darwin’s theories of evolution and reasons why Darwin’s theory was only gradually accepted. The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA B6 (Paper 2, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA B6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Inheritance, variation and evolution)
Lesson: B6.15 - Understanding genetics (TRIPLE ONLY)
Specification points covered =
4.6.3.3 - the understanding of genetics (biology only)
A fully resourced lesson covering Mendel’s experiments to understand genetics for the biology only route. The lesson includes information and tasks on the experiments carried out and the timeline of discoveries that led to the gene theory being developed. The lesson covers both the higher and foundation tier objectives given in the specification with fully differentiated tasks and answers to cover both, to be used when teaching the new physics specification GCSE of AQA B6 (Paper 2, Topic 2).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
AQA B6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Inheritance, variation and evolution)
Lesson: B6.11 – Selective breeding and genetic engineering
Specification points covered =
4.6.2.3 - Selective breeding
4.6.2.4 - Genetic engineering
A fully resourced lesson about Selective breeding and genetic engineering to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B6 (Paper 2, Topic 2 - Inheritance, variation and evolution).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing
AQA B6 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.6 – Inheritance, variation and evolution)
Lesson: B6.17 –Resistant bacteria
Specification points covered =
4.6.3.7 - Resistant bacteria
A fully resourced lesson about resistant bacteria to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B6 (Paper 2, Topic 2 - Inheritance, variation and evolution).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing
New AQA B4.2 (New Biology GCSE spec 4.4 - exams 2018) – Rate of photosynthesis, limiting factors of photosynthesis and required practical (to be done over two lessons)
AQA B4 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.4 – Bioenergetics)
Lesson: B4.2 – Rate of photosynthesis, limiting factors of photosynthesis and required practical (to be done over two lessons)
Specification points covered =
4.4.1.2 - Rate of photosynthesis
Required practical 6 - investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis using an aquatic organism such as pond weed.
A fully resourced lesson about the rate of photosynthesis and limiting factors of it to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B4 (Paper 1, Topic 4 - Bioenergetics).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
New AQA B5.1 (New Biology GCSE spec 4.5 - exams 2018) – Homeostasis and controlling blood glucose
AQA B5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Homeostasis and response)
Lesson: B5.1 – Homeostasis and controlling blood glucose
Specification points covered =
4.5.1 - Homeostasis
4.5.3.2 - Control of blood glucose concentration
A fully resourced lesson about homeostasis and controlling blood glucose to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B5 (Paper 2, Topic 1 - Homeostasis and response).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing.
New AQA B5.2 (New Biology GCSE spec 4.5 - exams 2018) – Structure and function of the human nervous system (to be completed over 2 lessons)
Includes required practical 7 - plan and carry out an investigation into the effect of a factor on human reaction time.
AQA B5 (New GCSE Spec – Unit 4.5 – Homeostasis and response)
Lesson: B5.2 – Structure and function of the human nervous system (to be completed over 2 lessons)
Specification points covered =
4.5.2.1 - Structure and function
Required practical 7 - plan and carry out an investigation into the effect of a factor on human reaction time
A fully resourced lesson about the structure and function of the human nervous system
to be used when teaching the new biology specification GCSE of AQA B5 (Paper 2, Topic 1 - Homeostasis and response).
Fully resourced with differentiated tasks and activities shown on power point slides. Any questions/tasks set for students have peer or self-assessment slides available with answers showing
