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Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ free introductory lesson on Homeostasis. In this lesson pupils will explain what is meant by homeostasis, give examples of internal conditions which our bodies need to keep constant and describe negative feedback loops. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course.

This lesson includes:
-Title slide with learning objectives
-A starter activity
-Group reading (literacy)
-Keywords (vocabulary: homeostasis, negative feedback, receptor, effector and co-ordination centre)
-Task boxes
-Order the steps
-Handout sheet task
-Answer slides included for self-assessment
-Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
-Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge apart from the keyword pathogen which means disease-causing microorganism (germs). Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.
-Next lesson The Nervous System /teaching-resource/resource-12960383
-A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here /teaching-resource/metabolism-and-homeostasis-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12974389

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All content, diagrams and photos © Troilo Science / Febo Learning unless otherwise stated. Lessons for KS4 GCSE Biology Topic 5 Homeostasis and Response :
Homeostasis
Nervous System
Reflexes
Reaction Times Practical
The Brain
The Eye
Correcting Vision Defects
Body Temperature
The Endocrine System