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 lesson covering the topic of the digestive system. The lesson is tailored to the new AQA SOW (B3.2) but can be used for others. The lesson includes an information hunt (posters taken from TES), video, and a differentiated, competitive question grid challenge. The plenary is based around student reflection upon their progress towards the learning objectives. Students can be instructed to read out their answers during the plenary, and can elect peers through throwing around a soft toy. If you like this lesson please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full lesson based on the new AQA sow (B6.3). Literacy exercise taken from another TES author. The lesson uses thalidomide within the starter to incite interest. It then goes on to cover drugs from plants and microorganisms, the discovery of penicillin and medicines of the future. All answers included in the slides and timers are used to promote pace. If you like this free resource, visit my shop for more comprehensive lessons: 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

A full lesson covering the topics noted above, I hope it saves you some time. If you like this resource visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full practical lesson based on the Activate 2 (B1.5) SOW. This lesson has been used as a follow on to a theory based lesson which can be found here : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/bacteria-and-enzymes-in-digestion-complete-lesson-ks3-11785941. Hope this can be helpful to people.

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

Natural selection for KS3, whole lesson and resources included. Tailored towards the Activate SOW. If you use it please review! :) Visit my shop for more! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A complete, differentiated revision lesson based on the new AQA B4 SOW. The lesson revisits the blood cells, blood vessels, heart structure, coronary heart disease and statins and stents. The worksheet activity is taken from another author on TES. If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full lesson based on the new AQA (B5.3) SOW but could be used for others. The lesson uses the plague to incite interest (first 2 slides) and then moves onto the work of Ignaz Semmelweis (literacy exercise taken from other TES author). The lesson then briefly discusses other important discoveries and ways to prevent the spread of communicable diseases; hygiene, destroying vectors, vaccination and isolating infected individuals. A differentiated question grid is used to apply student learning. The plenary is based on the students reflecting upon their progress against the learning objectives. 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 B4.6 SOW. The lesson covers general plant tissues, xylem and phloem, plant organs and plant organ systems. A differentiated question grid is then used to apply student knowledge and conduct AFL (answers included). Students then observe leaf sections using microscopes, identify plant tissues/organs and draw sketch. Stretch questions are included for the more able (answers included). The plenary is based upon students reflecting on their progress against the learning objectives. If you like this resource please visit my shop for others: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full lesson based on the Activate 1 (WS 1.2) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson teaches experimental planning, accuracy and precision, uncertainty, repeatability and reproducibility. A range of activities are included, all the required answers are incorporated into the slides. If you like this lesson visit my shop for superior teaching resources: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

I would probably spread this over 2 lessons, lots of information with a range of activities and all answers included. I have made use of some free content from other authors in this hence share and share alike! Hope it saves you time. For other resources please visit my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

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 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 full lesson based on the activate 2 (B2.9) SOW but can be used for others. The lesson covers ecosystems and the niche, includes a practical activity (quadrats) which does not have to be used, a worksheet exercise and a plenary quiz. If you like this resource please visit my shop for more: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/matt_nick1in

A full lesson based on the new AQA (B10) SOW but can be used for others. Students complete a revision broadsheet (taken from another TES author) and then apply themselves to PP questions (answers included). Text books can be used for support. Hope it saves some people time. 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 SOW (B4.7). The lesson covers xylem and phloem and the importance of transport in plants. There is then a differentiated question grid and a past paper question to apply learning/conduct AFL. All answers are included to facilitate self/peer marking. There is then a simple practical (over 2 days) where students observe xylem tissue using coloured water and celery. The plenary is based upon the students reflecting on their progress against the learning objectives.

Complete lesson on inheritance tailored towards the activate scheme. This lesson was used for year 8 but could be used for high ability year 7. All resources included. Animations and timers facilitate green pen 'correction' and keep pace.

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.