GCSE Biology Topic 5: Kidneys
In this GCSE Biology Topic 5: Kidneys lesson pupils will describe the role of the kidneys in cleaning the blood, explain how hormones control the function of the kidneys and state the different types of treatment for kidney failure. The slides include extension questions, and students can choose from a variety of different tasks.
Note: this lesson does not discuss in detail how the two treatment methods work- this will be covered in the next lesson.
This lesson includes:
- Title slide with learning objectives
- A starter activity
- Discussion exercise
- Handout sheet task
- Group reading (literacy)
- Keywords (vocabulary: urine, urea, excretion, filter and anti-diuretic hormone ADH)
- Task boxes
- Order the steps
- Comprehension questions
- Includes assessment for learning (AFL). Answer slides included for self-assessment
- Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
- Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This activity is straightforward and requires no specialist expertise. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.
A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/kidneys-and-dialysis-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12364592
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Next Lesson: Kidney Failure
In this lesson, students will describe in detail how dialysis words, compare dialysis and kidney transplants and revisit immunity from topic 3 to explain why transplanted organs are sometimes rejected.
Lessons for Key Stage 4 GCSE Biology Topic Homeostasis
- Homeostasis
- Nervous System
- Reflexes
- Reaction Times Practical
- The Brain
- The Eye
- Correcting Vision Defects
- Body Temperature
- The Endocrine System
- Comparing Nerves and Hormones
- Blood Glucose and Diabetes
- Kidneys
- Kidney Failure
- Menstrual Cycle
- Controlling Fertility
- Adrenaline and Thyroxine
- Plant Hormones
