Here is the link to the upd8 website with the pupil activity. Pupils complete the activity in groups where they decide who they would like to give face transplants to. I assess my pupils in AF1 for this, they complete the word documents attached, there are 2 levels.

I tell my puils to research a particular dog breed. I give the poster frame for those who need it. They then answer questions for AF2 on the worksheet which has a level ladder.

In this lesson In this lesson, students will learn about the basics of genetics and inheritance. I will teach about the structure of DNA, what is, and why it is important for living organisms. A lesson introducing the genetics topic at post 16 level. It recaps basic information. The resource includes: Lesson video Lesson checklist Lesson worksheet Video to self-check the worksheet This is the first in a series of 20 lessons I have created. They are based around IB Biology Topic 3, but are appropriate for other syllabuses.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Respiration and Breathing Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

This is a quiz with questions that can be used to check pupils understanding of the Cells topic. The concepts included in this quiz are - Cell structure - Specialisation - Plant and animal cells - Diffusion - Osmosis - Magnification calculations These questions can be used one at a time as Hinge Point Questions during the lesson or at the end of topic to diagnose as a class areas that should be revised in more depth. Each question is designed to probe a specific common misunderstanding/misconception. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NOW AN UPDATED VERSION An answer sheet is provided and on the second page it gives links to resources or ideas for activities for pupils to allow differentiation of the next activity/task after the quiz.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Cells and Micoscopes Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Health and Fitness Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Reproduction Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Microbes and Disease Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Food and Digestion Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Solids, Liquids and Gases Unit. This is the first unit I do with Year 7 so it also covers an introduction to working in the science lab and lab report. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

Here you have my planning document for a KS3 Inheritance and Selection Unit. The cover page is a unit outline includes objectives for skills and content, cross curricular, language, ICT, differentiation, collaborative and independent learning. The following pages are lesson outlines with objectives, suggested activities including experiments and homework. They also include ideas for assessment opportunities. Please note worksheets are not included. This is a transition document as I have included the new National Curriculum objectives but assessment is still outlined using the APP criteria.

This Powerpoint runs through the concept of energy flow in food chains, the role of decomposers and The Carbon Cycle. I have tried to make it as appealing lots of colours, images and animations. Written explanations are as simple as possible as a lot of my pupils are EAL learners. Key vocabulary is highlighted throughout. This PowerPoint is a great start to your lesson/planning. All you have to add is learning objectives and activities to suit your syllabus and class. All images used are credited in the Bibliography of the PowerPoint and those not mentioned are either taken by me or from Office Clipart for Mac/Windows.

This is a lesson where pupils will learn about the structure of DNA, where is is found and what it codes for. The PowerPoint goes through the whole lesson with simplified vocabulary and highlighted key words. It is fully editable if you would like to add anything. A starter is included as well as links for pupils to build a DNA model and to instructions for a DNA Extraction practical. I have included hinge point questions to assess pupils understanding during the class. The teacher/pupil must then choose a differentiated activity that the teacher prepares e.g. book questions, create a Venn diagram. There is a flipped learning video of the lesson here: https://edpuzzle.com/media/581a49d611b7744c24e2e6ff Please note this lesson does not include worksheets; only the lesson plan, powerpoint and links to practical activities.

This is a quiz with questions that can be used to check pupils understanding of the Diet and Nutrition topic. The concepts included in this quiz are - Components of a balanced diet - Food sources of nutrients - Structure of carbohydrates, fats and proteins - Food tests - Deficiency diseases - Obesity - Malnutrition These questions can be used one at a time as Hinge Point Questions during the lesson or at the end of topic to diagnose as a class areas that should be revised in more depth. Each question is designed to probe a specific common misunderstanding/misconception. Answers are in the notes section of the PowerPoint. An answer sheet is provided

This is a summary of DNA structure at post 16 level where pupils have to fill in the blanks. A teacher sheet with answers is provided.

This is a 200 word summary of DNA and inheritance at post 16 level. Pupils are to fill in the blanks using the word bank. Teacher sheet with answers is provided.

This is a quiz with 21 questions that can be used to check pupils understanding of the Enzymes topic. The concepts included in this quiz are - Life processes - Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order etc. - The 5 kingdoms - Arthropod classes - Vertebrate classes - Binomial system - Using keys - Cladograms/Phylogenetic trees - Cell structure and kingdoms - Viruses - Plant classification These questions can be used one at a time as Hinge Point Questions during the lesson or at the end of topic to diagnose as a class areas that should be revised in more depth. Each question is designed to probe a specific common misunderstanding/misconception. Answers are in the notes section of the PowerPoint. An answer sheet is provided. The diagnosis page gives links to resources or ideas for activities for pupils to allow differentiation of the next activity/task after the quiz.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS SOME OVERLAP WITH MY BALANCED DIET AND NUTRITION QUIZ: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/balanced-diet-and-nutrition-diagnostic-quiz-afl-11314942 This is a quiz with 18 questions that can be used to check pupils understanding of the Biological molecules topic. The concepts included in this quiz are - Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins (food sources and structure) - Food tests (including Vitamin C) - Basic DNA structure - Base pairing - DNA and Protein These questions can be used one at a time as Hinge Point Questions during the lesson or at the end of topic to diagnose as a class areas that should be revised in more depth. Each question is designed to probe a specific common misunderstanding/misconception. Answers are in the notes section of the PowerPoint. An answer sheet is provided. The diagnosis page gives links to resources or ideas for activities for pupils to allow differentiation of the next activity/task after the quiz. I made this quiz for Cambridge IGCSE Biology Unit 4 but the topics are common to many other syllabuses.

This is a quiz with questions that can be used to check pupils understanding of the Digestive System topic. The concepts included in this quiz are - Ingestion, digestion, assimilation, egestion definitions - Tooth structure and function - Tooth decay - Digestive system structure and organs - Function of digestive system organs - Villi and the small intestine - Products of the digestion These questions can be used one at a time as Hinge Point Questions during the lesson or at the end of topic to diagnose as a class areas that should be revised in more depth. Each question is designed to probe a specific common misunderstanding/misconception. Answers are in the notes section of the PowerPoint. An answer sheet is provided The diagnosis page gives links to resources or ideas for activities for pupils to allow differentiation of the next activity/task after the quiz.