A full differentiated lesson based on the new AQA (P3.4) SOW. The lesson covers issues with fossil fuels, the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy and outlines the Chernobyl disaster (mainly to incite interest). A differentiated question grid is used to apply learning and to conduct AFL (answers included). The lesson then covers the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy resources prior to a GCSE PP question (answers included) facilitating further application of knowledge and AFL. The plenary involves students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

This lesson introduces students to the levels of organization in plants, from cells to organ systems, and covers the functions of essential organelles in plant cells. Through structured activities and applied examples, students learn how cell structures contribute to the overall function of plant tissues, organs, and systems, with a focus on agricultural applications like sugarcane production. This lesson is ideal for building foundational knowledge in plant biology and its relevance to agriculture. Learning Objectives: Describe the structure and function of plant cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Identify and classify different plant organs and their roles. State the functions of key organelles within plant cells. Apply knowledge of plant organization to real-world agricultural practices. Lesson Highlights: Starter Activity: Students explore different levels of organization in plants and identify key examples, such as roots and leaves. Plant Cell Organelles Overview: Detailed explanation of the nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, cell wall, and other key organelles, along with their roles in cell function. Levels of Organisation in Plants: Examination of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems, with examples like dermal, vascular, and ground tissues. Application to Agriculture: Students connect plant organization to sugarcane growth, discussing how healthy plant structures impact yield and crop success. Complete Answers and Timed Activities: All answers are included for teacher guidance, with timers for smooth pacing of activities. Included Materials: PowerPoint Presentation with visuals of cell structures and levels of organization Worksheet for identifying and explaining the function of plant organelles and structures Answer key for all activities and discussion points Reflection prompts for student self-assessment This lesson package provides students with an understanding of plant cell biology and organizational levels, helping them connect biological concepts to agricultural applications.

This detailed lesson introduces students to the importance of essential nutrients for plant health and growth. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, students learn to identify the symptoms of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium deficiencies and explore effective strategies to prevent and correct these issues in agriculture. Ideal for fostering a deeper understanding of plant nutrition and sustainable agricultural practices. Learning Objectives: Identify the roles of nitrogen (N), phosphorus §, and potassium (K) in plant growth and health. Describe the visual symptoms of deficiencies in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Differentiate between the symptoms of each deficiency based on visual cues. Explain the causes of nutrient deficiencies and recommend strategies to correct them in crop management. Lesson Highlights: Starter Activity: Students observe and identify deficiency symptoms (yellowing, purpling, browning) in plants and discuss potential nutrient causes. Class Discussion: Review of the roles of N, P, and K in plants, focusing on how these nutrients support specific aspects of growth, such as leaves, roots, and resistance. Deficiency Case Studies: Students analyze specific cases of nutrient deficiencies and discuss practical methods for soil improvement, such as crop rotation, fertilization, and pH management. Complete Answers and Timed Activities: All correct answers are included for easy facilitation, and timers are integrated to keep activities well-paced and engaging. Included Materials: PowerPoint Presentation with nutrient role visuals and deficiency images Worksheet for identifying and addressing nutrient deficiencies Answer key for activities and discussions Reflection prompts to encourage student self-assessment This engaging lesson package provides students with practical skills to identify and manage nutrient deficiencies in plants, fostering responsible and sustainable approaches to agriculture.

A full lesson with everything you need for molecular compounds. Based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for others. Powerpoint animations and timers included to allow for Q/A during peer or self correction of answers and to promote pace receptively. Support sheets and stretch activities included to facilitate differentiation. Reflective plenary based on progress against the LO’s also included. PP question as starter based on covalent bonding.

A complete differentiated lesson (including practical) based on the activate 2 'acid and metals' content. The lesson includes and introduction to the topic, outline of practical, prediction/conclusion writing and a differentiated question grid 'challenge' to act as a plenary. Timers are included to promote pace and all answers are incorporated into the slides via animation. This lesson was delivered to a year 8 group, all abilities supported.

A full differentiated lesson based on the new AQA (B6.4) SOW. The lesson covers the features of a 'good drug', preclinical trials, clinical trials, double blind trials, and publishing results. The concept of 'placebo' is discussed at several stages. Learning is applied/assessed at 4 stages, a match up activity, differentiated question grid, past paper question and plenary quiz. All the answers are included through animation and timers are used to promote pace. There is also an opportunity for class debate during the summary of answers at the differentiated question grid stage.

A complete lesson based on the new AQA (B6.2) SOW. The lesson is well animated and is particularly accommodating to visual learners. The lesson covers painkillers to treat symptoms, disinfectants and antiseptics for outer surfaces, and antibiotics for bacterial infections. Student learning is applied through a differentiated question grid challenge. Antibiotics and their ineffectiveness against viruses is discussed alongside the generation of antibiotic resistance. The images of MRSA infections can be removed as these can be too much for some students - mine love them. There is then a PP question to complete ahead of the plenary which is based upon students reflecting upon their progress against the LOs. Answers to all questions/writing tasks are included through animation and timers are incorporated to promote pace.

A full lesson on the topic of energy transfer in ecosystems. The lesson is based on the OCR-A SOW but can be used for others. The lesson recaps on trophic levels and moves onto energy transfer in ecosystems, biomass pyramids, calculating energy transfer and biomass transfer and discusses the impact of human activities on energy transfer. Past paper questions are used for AFL. The plenary is based on reflective writing, students gauge their progress towards the lessons learning objectives, and how they can improve. Additional 'back up' questions are included for more able students.

A complete lesson based on the OCR-A SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers primary and secondary succession, climax communities and the prevention/deflection of climax communities. These sections are punctuated by past paper questions for students to apply their learning and for you to conduct AFL. Answers are included in the slides to allow for self/peer correction. The plenary is based on the students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

A complete lesson on the topic of solubility, based upon activate 2 SOW. The lesson includes a simple practical where students assess how temperature effects the solubility of salt within water. Ranked questions and stretch activities support differentiation, support sheets guide students through the practical, timers promote pace and powerpoint animation facilitates Q/A during review of each learning checkpoint.

This lesson is tailored to the new AQA (B3.5) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson includes the effect of pH and temperature upon enzymes and uses video to relate extremophiles to the topic. Students must then plot a graph of data relating to pepsin activity and temperature and are scaffolded up to calculating the rate of reaction. Students can then explain their findings with the knowledge they have obtained within the lesson relating to denaturation etc. The plenary is based upon students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

This lesson is based on the new AQA (B3.3) SOW and includes the required practical. Students first complete a table on proteins, carbohydrates and lipids as you work through the slides. There is then a review of this information through Q/A (answers incorporated into the slides). Students then move onto the practical, with stretch questions included for those who finish early. The plenary is based on students reflecting on their progress towards the learning objectives.

A full lesson based on the new AQA B4.4 SOW. The lesson covers issues with heart valves and pacemakers as well as the rectification of each. There is then a 17 mark past paper question for students to apply and consolidate their learning (answers included). Student notes and textbooks can be used for support. Artificial and donor hearts are then discussed over 3 slides. The students then complete independent research on 5 key points relating to heart transplantation, this can be done as a poster, leaflet or students can give brief paragraphs for each point. Ipads or access to a computer is required for this task. The plenary is based on the students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

A full, differentiated lesson on the topic of drag forces and friction. The lesson is based on the activate 1 SOW and so is pitched to a year 7 group. The lesson includes a think pair and share, DART activity, simple practical activity (requiring different surfaces and a newtonmeters), differentiated question grid challenge and a reflective plenary. All answers are incorporated into the slides via animation and timers are included to promote pace.

This lesson is based on the activate 1 SOW and so is pitched to a year 7 class. The lesson includes an introduction to the solar system through video, think pair and share and a simple DART activity. Students then complete an exercise where the distance between planets and the sun is modelled through folding and annotating paper. A graph drawing exercise is included as an extension, where students link the distance from the sun to temperature.

A full lesson based on the new AQA (B5.7) SOW. The lesson covers the skin, nose and trachea/bronchi as the first line of defence. A differentiated question grid is used to apply knowledge and to conduct AFL (answers included). The lesson then moves onto the white blood cells and their role in phagocytosis, antibody and antitoxin production. Students then apply their knowledge to a PP question (answers included). The plenary is based on students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

A full, differentiated lesson based on the new AQA B7.3 SOW but could be used for others. This lesson covers the chemicals found in cigarettes, nicotine, carbon monoxide, smoking during pregnancy and carcinogens. A differentiated question grid and a PP question is then used to apply learning and to conduct AFL. The effects of smoking and cardiovascular disease are then discussed followed by a final PP question ahead of a reflective plenary. All answers to written activities are included into the slides, and timers are used to promote pace. This lesson uses video, animation and news articles to incite interest throughout, making it particularly useful for visual learners.

A revision lesson tailored to the OCR-A specification, covering the following topics: DNA structure DNA replication Translation and the interrelation of organelles Epistasis Hardy-Weinberg

A lesson based on the OCR-A SOW but can be used for others. The lesson introduces the assumptions of the Hardy Weinberg principle and introduces each of the 2 equations with examples. The use of both equations in tandem is then introduced step by step, again using an example. There are then 12 questions for students to apply themselves (taken from another TES author). All answers are incorporated into the slides. If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full differentiated lesson based on the new AQA (B7.2) SOW but can be used for others. A gripping starter involving a young child and her successful battle with a large tumour is used to incite interest. The lesson then covers tumour formation, benign vs. malignant tumours and the causes of cancer. A differentiated question grid is then used to apply knowledge/conduct AFL. The treatment of cancer is then covered followed by a PP question. Video, gif images and standard pictures/news articles are used throughout to maintain interest and focus. This lesson is particularly appealing to visual earners. All answers are included in the slides via animation facilitating questioning during self/peer assessment. Timers are included to promote pace. If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in