A full lesson on the topic of muscles. The lesson is based on the Activate 1 SOW (B2.6) but can be used for others. The lesson includes a competitive game based on the recall of information and a whiteboard quiz. The plenary is based on student reflection on their progress against the learning objectives. PowerPoint animations and timers are included to facilitate self/peer mediated correction and to promote pace respectively.

A full lesson based on the new AQA B5.4 SOW but could be used for others. The lesson covers measles, HIV and tobacco mosaic virus. Students complete a table and various tasks as you progress through the slides focusing on the spread of each disease, the treatment and symptoms. A differentiated question grid is used to apply learning/conduct AFL (answers included). The plenary is based on students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

A full lesson based on the new AQA (B10.3) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson recaps the types of neurones, covers synapse and then the reflex arc. A range of activities are included alongside a worksheet which consolidates learning across B10. All answers are included through animation to facilitate self/peer marking and timers are included to promote pace. The plenary is based on student reflection upon their progress against the learning objectives.

A full differentiated lesson with everything you need to teach the topic of the nervous system. Lesson includes timers and animations to promote pace and self/peer mediated correction of answers. Support sheets included for less able and stretch activities for more able. Based on the AQA (B10.2) SOW but can also be used for others.

A full differentiated lesson based on the Edexcel SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers the stages of each cycle, the levels of oestrogen, FSH, LH and progesterone during each stage as well as the function of each hormone. A worksheet exercise and a differentiated question grid are used to check student understanding at separate stages within the lesson. A reflective plenary is included. All answers are incorporated into the slides and timers are used to promote pace. No planning required.

Includes comprehensive slides with extension work, support sheet for less able, card sort activity, product critique activity and differentiated question grid. All incorporated into the slides, no additional material needed. Used for year 8 class based on Activate text book, could be used for year 9 or a more able year 7 class.

Full, differentiated lesson included with animations and timers to support pace and self/peer correction.

A complete, differentiated lesson to cover both transcription and translation with everything you need. Based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for any. Powerpoint timers and animations used to promote pace and Q/A during self/peer mediated correction of answers. Plenary based on student reflection on progress against the LO’s.

A complete lesson for the topic of neurotransmission, covering sensory and motor neurones, synapse and the reflex arc. Lesson includes timers to promote pace, and powerpoint animations to facilitate Q/A during peer/self correction of answers. Content is based on Edexcell SOW but can be used for any.

A full lesson based on the OCR-A SOW. This lesson covers predator prey relationships and their population trends. This is followed by a past paper question for students to apply learning . The lesson then progresses to cover conservation, preservation and their importance. A literacy task is then conducted to apply/reinforce learning further. A final past paper question is used for AFL. The plenary is based on students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives. All answers are included to facilitate self/peer marking. Timers are included to promote pace.

A full lesson based on the new AQA (B5.5) SOW. The lesson covers salmonella food poisoning, gonorrhoea, and bacterial diseases in plants. Student understanding is checked at various stages with answers included via animation. The two main activities include a differentiated question grid challenge and a PP question (answers also included). Images and video are used to incite student interest. The plenary is based upon students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

This lesson is tailored to the new OCR-A SOW. Please note this is a follow on lesson to a free resource which can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gene-expression-lac-operon-complete-lesson-a2-11780445 This lesson expands on the above to cover introns, exons and mRNA editing, cAMP is post transnational regulation of gene expression, body plans (Hox genes), and apoptosis and mitosis in the regulation of body plans. All answers incorporated into the slides or attached in included mark scheme, animation is included to facilitate self correction/questioning and timers are included to promote pace.

Full differentiated lesson with everything you need for the new AQA (B9.3) SOW. Support sheets included for less able and stretch activities for more able. Main activity is a data analysis task with graph plotting. Timers are included to promote pace and answers are included va animation for Q/A/writing activities allowing for self or peer correction of answers.

A full differentiated lesson based on the new AQA (B6.1) SOW. The lesson uses video, animation and think pair and share activities to teach the concepts of vaccination and herd immunity. Student understanding is assessed/applied through the use of a differentiated question grid and past paper questions (answers included). The plenary is based on students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives.

Full differentiated lesson based on the AQA (B9.2) SOW. Resources include a worksheet, support sheets and stretch activities for more and less able respectively. Practical exercise only requires stopwatches. Timings and prompts for self/peer correction are included. All answers to written exercises included.

Full differentiated lesson with everything you need for new AQA (B9.1) SOW. Support sheets, stretch activities and differentiated question grid included. Timers included to promote pace and answers included to facilitate peer or self correction.

A full differentiated lesson with everything you need. Lesson is tailored to activate SOW and pitched to a year 8 group. Powerpoint animations and timers support Q/A during peer mediated correction and promote pace throughout the lesson. Differentiated question grid included alongside stretch activities targeted towards more able.

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 full differentiated lesson based on the Activate 2 SOW. Answers to all tasks included. Simple GCSE question included as a 'super stretch'. Research activity taken from another TES author. 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