KS3 Biology Lesson on Inheritance & Genetics (Punnet Squares & Pedigree Diagrams) Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State and define what is meant by the term ‘inheritance’ (Level 3) LO2: Describe examples of characteristics/disorders that are dominant recessive, homozygous and heterozygous (Level 4) LO3: Explain how to draw a simple punnet square and be able to interpret pedigree diagrams, working out the genotype and phenotype of individuals (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity in addition to interleaving questions at start of lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Preserving Biodiversity Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State and define what is meant by the term ‘conservation’ (Level 4) LO2: Describe what is meant by reforestation and be able to provide examples of animal conservation (Level 5) LO3: Explain how animal conservation and reforestation can benefit biodiversity (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Growth in Animals Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State that growth in animals is due an increase in cell size and number (Level 4) LO2: Describe how the structure of specialised animal cells is related to their function (Level 5) LO3: Explain why cell differentiation is important in the development of specialised cells; use percentile growth curves to interpret growth in children (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Neurotransmission Speeds Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State how motor neurones are adapted to their functions (Level 4) LO2: Describe the action and function of synapses (Level 5) LO3: Explain how the structure of the reflex arc allows a faster response (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

Biology End of Unit Progress Test on the following topics: Microscopes/Observing Cells Plant & Animal Cells Specialised Cells Balancied Diets/Diets Gone Wrong Digestive System Respiratory System Biology Progress test is accompanied by mark scheme and feedback sheet for students to complete.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Specialised Cells Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State that cells have different shapes depending on their function (Level 3) LO2: Describe the adaptations of different cells and explain how structure is related to function (Level 4) LO3: Explain and be able to draw conclusions about a cells function from its various adaptations (Level 5) (All resources including worksheets included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Diffusion Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. In addition to this I have incorporated an element of Active Learning inspired by Ross McGill who had attended my school for a CPD Inset Day which I am now starting to incorporate into each of the lessons that I will upload in future. LO1: State what is meant by diffusion and that substances can be transported through the process of diffusion (Level 3) LO2: Describe how substances are transported through the process of diffusion (Level 4) LO3: Explain why the speed of diffusion is faster in gases than in liquids, recognising why diffusion can cause problems (Level 5) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on The Nervous System Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State the different parts of the nervous system (Level 4) LO2: Describe how the nervous system is able to detect stimuli; describe the route that impulses take to and from the brain (Level 5) LO3: Explain how sensory neurones are adapted to their functions (including myelin sheath) (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Stem Cells Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State what is meant by a ‘Stem Cell’(Level 4) LO2: Describe how stem cells can differentiate into other kinds of cells and be able to compare embryonic and adult stem cells (Level 5) LO3: Explain and analyse how stem cell research can lead to therapies to treat many diseases; Evaluate the ethical issues surrounding stem cells.(Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

Biology End of Unit Progress Test on the following topics: Adaptations Natural Selection Selective Breeding Food Webs & Ecology DNA, Genes & Chromosomes Variation Male & Female Reproductive Systems Sexual Reproduction & Fertilisation Menstrual Cycle Inheritance/Genetics Biology Progress test is accompanied by mark scheme.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Growth in Plants Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State the different stages in the growth of plants (Level 4) LO2: Describe how the structures of specialised plant cells are related to their function (Level 5) LO3: Explain why cell differentiation is important in the development of specialised cells in plants (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Microscopes Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State that microscopes are used to magnify objects and be able to recall the different parts of a microscope (Level 3) LO2: Describe how to work out the total magnification of a microscope and outline the steps needed in the preparation of a microscope slide (Level 4) LO3: Explain why biopsies are taken and be able to estimate the sizes of specimens under a microscope (Level 5) (All resources including worksheets included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on DNA, Genes & Chromosomes Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State the location of genetic material within a cell (Level 3) LO2: Describe the link between DNA, genes and chromosomes; identifying the shape of DNA to have a double helix structure (Level 4) LO3: Explain the role of genes in coding for proteins and the link between bases within the DNA structure, triplet code and amino acids. (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity in addition to interleaving questions at start of lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Male & Female Reproductive Systems Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State and identify all components that make up both male and female reproductive systems (Level 3) LO2: Describe the journey of a sperm cell to reach the egg cell during the process of fertilisation (Level 4) LO3: Explain the roles of each of the components within the male and female reproductive systems (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity in addition to interleaving questions at start of lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Variation Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State what is meant by ‘variation’ (Level 3) LO2: Describe and differentiate between genetic and environmental variation; continuous and discontinuous variation providing examples for each (Level 4) LO3: Explain how to carry out an experiment to explore variation, collect data and represent this with an appropriate graph (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity in addition to interleaving questions at start of lesson.

KS3 Biology Lesson on Adaptation Slides are fully animated, differentiated, with constant AfL, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State and define what is meant by the term ‘adaptation’ (Level 3) LO2: Describe the different adaptations of various organisms (Level 4) LO3: Explain how adaptations aid and benefit organisms in terms of survival (Level 5) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Biotic Factors Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State different examples of biotic factors (Level 4) LO2: Describe how competition and predation can affect communities (Level 5) LO3: Explain how predator-prey cycles affect communities and how the structure of a community can affect biodiversity (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Abiotic Factors Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State different examples of Abiotic Factors (Level 4) LO2: Describe how communities are affected by abiotic factors (temperature, light, water, pollutants) (Level 5) LO3: Explain how to investigate the effect of abiotic factors on the distribution of organisms using belt transects (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on Ecosystems Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State what is meant by the ecological terms and provide examples of community, population and habitat (Level 4) LO2: Describe the organisation of components of an ecosystem (including populations, communities, habitats and abiotic factors (Level 5) LO3: Explain how the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem allow for their survival; explain how to estimate population size, including the use of quadrats (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.

KS4 Biology Lesson on The Nitrogen Cycle Slides are fully animated, with constant AfL, differentiation, scaffolding of learning and review of objectives. LO1: State how plants use nitrates and describe the role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle (Level 4) LO2: Describe how fertilisers increase the nitrate content of the soil (Level 5) LO3: Explain why bacteria are important for soil fertility and why crop rotation can increase the nitrogen content of soil (Level 6) (All worksheets are included) Slides also include keywords on each slide and Stretch & Challenge for each activity. Interleaving Questions included at the start of each lesson.