GCSE Biology Topic 1 Cells: Exchanging Substances
In this GCSE Biology Topic 1 Cells: Exchanging Substances lesson, pupils will explain why multicellular organisms need specialised exchange surfaces. They will compare surface area to volume ratios and explore the examples of the lungs, small intestine, leaves and gills.
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)
- Numeracy task
- Task boxes
- Discussion exercise
- Comprehension questions
- 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. 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/exchanging-surfaces-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12332716
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