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Lesson is based off the AQA Entry Level Certificate Component 1, Lesson 1.1 Animal Cells It is a print and go lesson which means that you only need to print the activity sheet before hand. This lesson would be ideal for a set 5 largely EAL and SEN class.The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led and there is lots of scaffolding. You can also remove the prompts to make it more challenging for middle ability classes. This lesson can also be used with KS3 and year 7 students and Foundation GCSE. Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson. You can add to the lesson by adding worksheets from the AQA GCSE Foundation Workbook.

Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B17 Unit AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology. It is a print and go lesson which means that you just need to print the exam questions for the students. This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led. Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.

“Exploring Chemical Reactions: The Brilliance of Burning Magnesium - Lesson 4” Unveil the spectacular science behind chemical reactions with Lesson 4 of our Science Skills Unit: “The Brilliance of Burning Magnesium.” Designed for students across KS2, KS3, and those preparing for GCSE/IGCSE exams, this lesson shines a light on the fascinating world of combustion reactions, specifically focusing on the burning of magnesium. Witnessing magnesium ignite in a dazzling display of white light offers an unparalleled opportunity to discuss reaction energy, safety precautions, and the scientific method. Key Features: Engaging Starter Activity: Sets the stage for learning with sentence completion exercises that recap Bunsen burner safety and prepare students for the experiment ahead. WALT Objectives: Equip students with the ability to identify Bunsen burner parts, safely conduct the magnesium burning experiment, and recognize potential hazards. Hands-On Experimentation: Students will observe the teacher demonstrate the controlled burning of magnesium, learning how to handle reactants safely while witnessing the bright light emitted during combustion. Safety First: Emphasizes the importance of protective equipment and safe handling techniques, including the use of tongs and safety goggles, to protect against the intense light and heat produced. Interactive Learning: Through teacher-led demonstrations and guided discussions, students engage with key scientific concepts, including the chemical reaction of magnesium with oxygen, and the significance of observing reactions indirectly to protect eyesight. Critical Thinking and Self-Assessment: Challenges students to write about flame types, their uses, and air hole adjustments, fostering a deeper understanding of laboratory equipment and chemical reactions. ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POWERPOINT CANNOT BE EDITED. ***To maintain the quality and integrity of the educational content, editing capabilities have been disabled. This ensures all students receive a consistent, high-quality learning experience. Ideal for sparking interest in chemical reactions and laboratory safety, “The Brilliance of Burning Magnesium” is an essential lesson for young scientists. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical demonstration, this lesson not only educates but also inspires awe and respect for the power of chemical reactions. Equip your students with the knowledge and skills to explore the world of science safely and curiously.

Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B10.1 Principles of Homeostasis AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology. It is a print and go lesson which means that you only need to print the activity sheet before hand. This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led. Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson. You can add to the lesson by adding Kerboodle worksheets.

“Mastering Scientific Illustration: Creating Accurate Diagrams - Lesson 9” Embark on a visual exploration of scientific phenomena with “Mastering Scientific Illustration: Creating Accurate Diagrams,” Lesson 9 tailored for the Exploring Science curriculum suitable for KS3 students. This lesson delves into the art and science of drawing precise scientific diagrams, a fundamental skill for documenting and communicating experimental findings. Through a series of engaging activities, students will learn to visually represent scientific equipment and experiments with clarity and accuracy. Lesson Highlights: Starter Activity: Sets the foundational understanding of variables in graphs and tables, reinforcing the concept that the change variable is plotted on the x-axis and the measure variable on the y-axis, paving the way for accurate scientific representation. WALT (We Are Learning To): Focuses on empowering students with the ability to create detailed scientific diagrams, including drawing equipment and outlining experimental setups. Scientific Diagram Rules: Introduces students to the essential principles of scientific illustration, such as using a sharp pencil, drawing with a ruler for straight lines, avoiding shading or coloring, and properly labeling each part of the diagram. Drawing Scientific Equipment: Through step-by-step guidance, students learn to draw basic laboratory apparatus, including beakers, measuring cylinders, test tubes, conical flasks, and more, emphasizing simplicity and accuracy in representation. Practical Application: Challenges students to apply what they’ve learned by drawing and labeling common lab equipment and their own experimental setups, enhancing their understanding and retention of the lesson material. DEMO Activity: A teacher-led demonstration offers a practical example of how to document an experiment through scientific diagrams, reinforcing the lesson’s concepts through real-world application. Interactive Challenges: Encourages students to draw scientific diagrams of lab equipment in their books, further practicing their illustration skills and reinforcing the lesson’s objectives. PLEASE NOTE: THIS PPT CANNOT BE EDITED. To preserve the educational content’s integrity, editing capabilities have been restricted, ensuring a consistent and high-quality learning experience for all students. “Mastering Scientific Illustration: Creating Accurate Diagrams” is a crucial lesson within the KS3 Exploring Science curriculum, providing students with the skills to accurately document and communicate scientific observations. This lesson not only enhances students’ understanding of scientific processes but also fosters a deeper appreciation for the role of precision and clarity in scientific discovery.

Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B4.2 Blood Vessels AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology. It is a no prep and no print lesson which means that you wont need to print anything before hand. This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led. Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.

Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B4.2 Blood Vessels AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology. It is a no prep and no print lesson which means that you wont need to print anything before hand. This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class, who have previously had a brief look at the circulatory system during KS3. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led. Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson. Please note that the powerpoint is locked for editing due to artist’s request

“Exploring Science 7Ac: Microscopes and Cells - A KS3 Lesson on the Building Blocks of Life” Dive into the microscopic world with our KS3-focused lesson, “Exploring Science 7Ac: Microscopes and Cells,” designed as part of the comprehensive Exploring Science curriculum. This lesson offers students a fascinating glimpse into the cellular basis of life, utilizing microscopes as the primary tool for discovery. Tailored for Key Stage 3 learners, this engaging lesson bridges theory with practical skills, empowering students to uncover the complexities of cells—the fundamental units of life. Lesson Overview: Starter Activity: Kicks off with an interactive exercise where students classify objects as living or non-living, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of life at the cellular level. WALT (We Are Learning To): Focuses on achieving proficiency in using a microscope, identifying its critical components, and applying this knowledge to observe cells directly. Microscope Mastery: Provides a detailed exploration of the microscope, including its parts like the eyepiece, objective lenses, stage, and focusing wheels, ensuring students understand the tool’s functionality and importance. Cell Observation: Guides students through the practical steps of preparing a slide, adjusting the microscope, and carefully observing cells, highlighting the diversity and complexity of cellular life. Understanding Cells: Enhances comprehension of uni-cellular and multi-cellular organisms, emphasizing cells’ roles in sustaining life and executing vital processes. Practical Application: Through activities like labeling microscope diagrams, calculating magnification, and observing pre-prepared slides, students actively engage with the material, reinforcing their learning with hands-on experience. Critical Thinking Exercise: Challenges students to consider how variations in experimental materials (such as different types of splints) could influence the outcomes of their observations, fostering analytical skills and a deeper appreciation for scientific methodology. *** PLEASE NOTE: THIS POWERPOINT CANNOT BE EDITED. To ensure the integrity and educational value of the lesson content, editing capabilities have been restricted. This guarantees a uniform, high-quality learning experience for all students.*** “Exploring Science 7Ac: Microscopes and Cells” is a key lesson within the KS3 science curriculum, offering students an invaluable opportunity to explore the cellular foundations of life through direct observation and practical experimentation. This lesson lays the groundwork for future scientific exploration and discovery, emphasizing critical thinking, practical skills, and a deep appreciation for the wonders of the natural world.

“Variables Demystified: The Key to Scientific Investigations - Lesson 6” Dive into the heart of scientific inquiry with Lesson 6 of our Science Skills Unit, “Variables Demystified.” This lesson is perfectly tailored for students embarking on KS2, progressing through KS3, or preparing for GCSE/IGCSE. It offers a comprehensive introduction to the concept of variables in scientific experiments. Through engaging activities and practical demonstrations, students will learn to identify and categorize variables as changeable, measurable, or controllable, enhancing their understanding of experimental design and the scientific method. Key Features: Engaging Starter Activity: Challenges students to identify the types of variables presented in different statements, laying a foundational understanding of change, measure, and control variables. WALT Objectives: Aims to demystify what variables are in the context of scientific investigations, enabling students to differentiate between changing variables, measuring variables, and controlling variables for an experiment. Interactive Learning Approach: Engages students with teacher-led practical demonstrations, using a wooden splint experiment to illustrate how variables are manipulated and measured in a real-world context. Comprehensive Understanding of Variables: Explores the concept of variables through various lenses—mass of metal, type of metal, volume of water added, and more—to show the breadth of variables in scientific experiments. Hands-On Experimentation: Students will carry out their experiments, recording the time it takes for a flame to travel marked distances on a wooden splint and drawing line graphs to visualize their results. Critical Thinking and Self-Assessment: Through self-assessment prompts and a mini plenary, students reflect on their learning, identifying key takeaways about variables in scientific research. ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POWERPOINT CANNOT BE EDITED. ***To ensure the integrity of the educational content, editing capabilities have been disabled. This measure guarantees that all students receive the same high-quality learning experience. “Variables Demystified” is not just a lesson; it’s a crucial stepping stone for young scientists to grasp the intricacies of experimental science. It prepares students to approach scientific investigations with a critical eye, understanding the importance of variables and their roles in deriving reliable and valid results.

“Graph Mastery for Budding Scientists: A Comprehensive Guide - Lesson 7” Unlock the power of visual data interpretation with “Graph Mastery for Budding Scientists,” the seventh installment in our dynamic Science Skills Unit. This lesson, ideal for students navigating the complexities of KS2, advancing through KS3, or preparing for GCSE/IGCSE examinations, dives deep into the art and science of graph drawing. From bar charts that elucidate categorical comparisons to line graphs that map out changes over time, students will gain invaluable skills in data representation, critical for their academic and future scientific endeavors. Bundle Features: Starter Activity: Sets the foundational knowledge of variables through a true or false assessment, reinforcing previous lessons and setting the stage for new learning. WALT Objectives: Focuses on teaching students how to draw simple bar graphs, emphasizing the significance of accurately representing experimental data. Practical Demonstration: A step-by-step guide to creating bar and line graphs, including setting up axes, choosing appropriate scales, and plotting data points for clear and informative visualizations. Understanding Variables Recap: A brief review of change, measure, and control variables, crucial for deciding what data to plot on which axis. Hands-on Activities: Students will complete a results table and draw their graphs, applying concepts learned in a practical context. This includes challenges at bronze, silver, and gold levels, catering to varying degrees of difficulty and student proficiency. Critical Thinking and Self-Assessment: Encourages students to reflect on the impact of different variables on the outcomes of experiments, fostering a deeper understanding of scientific investigation processes. ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POWERPOINT CANNOT BE EDITED. ***To preserve the quality and integrity of the lesson content, editing capabilities have been disabled. This ensures all students benefit from a consistent, high-quality learning experience. “Graph Mastery for Budding Scientists” is more than just a lesson; it’s a fundamental skill-building opportunity for students to visualize data, understand trends, and make informed conclusions from their experiments. This lesson empowers students to present their scientific findings effectively, setting a solid foundation for their continued exploration of the scientific world.

“Exploring Solubility: The Dissolving Sugar Investigation - Lesson 10” Step into the world of scientific inquiry with “Exploring Solubility: The Dissolving Sugar Investigation,” Lesson 10 tailored for the KS3 Exploring Science curriculum. This lesson offers students an immersive experience into understanding solubility through a hands-on experiment that investigates how sugar dissolves in water at various temperatures. Bridging theory with practical application, this lesson cultivates a comprehensive understanding of scientific experimentation, from hypothesis formulation to data analysis. Lesson Highlights: Starter Activity: Initiates critical thinking with a review on scientific diagram rules, setting the foundational knowledge necessary for accurately recording experimental observations. WALT (We Are Learning To): Aims to enhance students’ ability to independently conduct experiments, focusing on understanding and applying the concepts of change, measure, and control variables effectively. Scientific Inquiry: Through the dissolving sugar experiment, students explore how temperature affects the rate of solubility, engaging in hypothesis making, detailed observation, and results recording. Variables and Methodology: Clarifies the roles of change (water temperature), measure (time taken to dissolve sugar), and control variables (stirring speed, water volume, sugar cube size) in the context of a structured scientific investigation. Data Recording and Analysis: Encourages students to meticulously record their findings in a results table and interpret the data through the creation of a bar graph, reinforcing the importance of reliable and accurate data in drawing conclusions. Practical Skills Development: Offers a hands-on opportunity for students to practice setting up and conducting an experiment, emphasizing meticulous observation, precise measurement, and careful data recording. Conclusion and Reflection: Guides students in analyzing their results to conclude the relationship between water temperature and sugar solubility, fostering a deeper understanding of solubility concepts and scientific reasoning. PLEASE NOTE: THIS PDF CANNOT BE EDITED. To preserve the integrity and educational value of the content, editing capabilities have been disabled. This ensures a consistent, high-quality learning experience for all students. “Exploring Solubility: The Dissolving Sugar Investigation” is an essential lesson within the KS3 science curriculum, designed to engage students in the scientific method through a real-world chemistry experiment. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experimentation, this lesson not only enhances students’ understanding of solubility but also cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for scientific exploration.

Balanced Diet Exploration: A Journey to Healthy Eating - Lesson 2 Engage your Year 6 and Year 7/8 students with “Balanced Diet Exploration: A Journey to Healthy Eating,” Lesson 1. This lesson is perfectly aligned with AQA Activate Lesson Book 2 (8.4.1), Oxford Smart Activate 2 (1.1), CIE Lower, and Exploring Science 8A curricula. Ideal for classroom teaching, homeschooling, and project-based learning, this lesson provides a comprehensive understanding of a balanced diet and its significance. Lesson Highlights: Starter Activity: EAL Learner focus: Practice choosing the correct form of verbs to complete sentences about nutrients, helping students refine their grammatical skills while introducing key concepts. Interactive Video Activity: Questions to Consider: What are genes, and what do they determine in our bodies? Can you explain the formula for weight management mentioned in the video? Why is it important to eat a variety of healthy foods from different food groups? Self-Assessment in Green Pen: Encourage students to reflect on their answers and correct any mistakes, reinforcing their understanding. Scientific Inquiry: Nutrient Functions: Explain the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water in maintaining health. Effects of Imbalanced Diets: Discuss the consequences of eating too much (obesity) and too little (malnourishment), including related health issues like vitamin deficiencies. Historical Case Studies: Vitamin C Deficiency: Explore the story of British sailors and scurvy, highlighting the importance of vitamin C for preventing this disease. Vitamin D Deficiency: Discuss rickets and its impact on sailors who lacked sufficient vitamin D, emphasizing the necessity of a varied diet. Interactive Activities: Writing an Email to Wilma: Students write an email advising Wilma on the best foods to take on her journey, using their knowledge of nutrients and balanced diets. The Witch’s Balanced Spell Book: Students create a week’s worth of balanced meals for Wilma, ensuring variety and nutrition. This activity encourages creativity and practical application of dietary knowledge. Challenge Activities: PLEASE NOTE: THIS LESSON CANNOT BE EDITED. To maintain the integrity and educational value of the content, editing capabilities have been disabled. This ensures a consistent, high-quality learning experience for all students. “Balanced Diet Exploration: A Journey to Healthy Eating” is a crucial lesson for Year 6 and Year 7/8 science teachers, designed to fit seamlessly with AQA Activate, Oxford Smart Activate, CIE Lower, and Exploring Science curricula. Suitable for classroom teaching, homeschooling, and project-based learning, this lesson enhances students’ understanding of balanced diets while promoting critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong interest in healthy eating.

Equip your students with a deep understanding of blood and its critical role in the body with “Lesson 1: Blood” from the AQA B1, Cambridge Biology Coordinated Sciences, Combined IGCSE B9, Edexcel, ELC, and Cambridge Lower curriculum. This lesson explores the components of blood, their functions, and how they support vital processes such as respiration and immune defense. Key Features: Starter Activity: Begin with a mind map to identify key blood-related concepts. Core Learning: Teach the components of blood (red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma) and explain their functions in oxygen transport, fighting infections, and blood clotting. Interactive Discussions: Encourage students to think critically about blood donation and how blood supports bodily functions. Practical Activity: Examine blood cells under a microscope and identify the different components through hands-on exploration. Quizzes and Challenges: Test students’ understanding with quick quizzes and real-world problem-solving scenarios. This lesson provides a comprehensive overview of blood, making complex biology topics accessible and engaging for students. IMPORTANT: Non-editable PowerPoint for consistent content. **Terms of Use: **All content is copyrighted by Miss Tad Teaches. Remix for personal use only; do not distribute modified material. For single-teacher use only. PowerPoints locked due to artist requests. You are responsible for checking the suitability of this lesson for your classroom.

This is a freebie to assess the quality of my work. It is the digitalised Google Classroom version of my anerobic respiration lesson. (It is put on google slides so that students can easily edit the work and Turn it in. The lesson can be put as a google classroom assignment instantly, just make sure to remove any instructional pages. The majority of the lesson is based on the Activate scheme of work; however, it can easily be integrated into Explore learning and other schemes of work. It can even be used for a foundation and lower ability GCSE class. It can easily be adapted to suit different GCSE sets by adding exam questions or using Kerboodle worksheets. Please note the google slides has been formatted so that the artwork cannot be copied; this complies with the original artists’ requests- All links to the original artists have been linked in the activity.

his is the digitalised Google Classroom version of my Aerobic respiration lesson. (It is put on google slides so that students can easily edit the work and Turn it in. The lesson can be put as a google classroom assignment instantly, just make sure to remove any instructional pages. Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B4.2 Blood Vessels AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology. This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class, who have previously had a brief look at the circulatory system during KS3. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led. Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.

Lesson is based off the Kerboodle B1.1 The world of the Microscope AQA 9-1 Combined Science and Single Science Biology. It is a no prep and no print lesson which means that you wont need to print anything before hand. This lesson would be ideal for a mixed ability or middle ability class, who have previously had a brief look at the microscopes during KS3. The activities can be done independently without being too teacher-led. Perfect for PGCE/NQT or even experienced teacher who just wants a quick stress-free lesson.

This is the digitalised Google Classroom version of my Aerobic respiration lesson. (It is put on google slides so that students can easily edit the work and Turn it in. The lesson can be put as a google classroom assignment instantly, just make sure to remove any instructional pages. Teaching respiration can be hard for several reasons, for one, the separation between the chemical and physical process of breathing can often confuse. As well as this SEND students can usually find the content of typical lessons weighty, this lesson really simplifies the concepts of respiration and breaks them down, as well as this the Practical videos such as breathing on a mirror and the limewater experiment get students to physically to see the products of respiration which really solidifies their understanding of the process. The lesson starts with a concept cartoon with common misconceptions surrounding respiration- which can give you an overall idea of what your students’ ideas are on respiration right at the start of the lesson. The majority of the lesson is based on the Activate scheme of work; however, it can easily be integrated into Explore learning and other schemes of work. It can even be used for a foundation and lower ability GCSE class. It can easily be adapted to suit different GCSE sets by adding exam questions or using Kerboodle worksheets. Please note the google slides has been formatted so that the artwork cannot be copied; this complies with the original artists’ requests- All links to the original artists have been linked in the activity.

This is a specification overview for AQA GCSE BIOLOGY (8461) Single Science. Normally best to give to students at the start of their GCSEs so that they can follow through and understand which papers does which topics. The Topic are split via the Kerboodle Biology Single science units.

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