During this fully resourced lesson on genetic engineering GCSE students work through a variety of tasks to develop their understanding of how organisms can be genetically engineered to obtain a desired characteristic. This is the 4th lesson in a series of 7 and covers the content of - -AQA Spec Ref 4.6.2.4 Genetic engineering from B6 Inheritance, variation, and evolution unit. -AQA GCSE Biology OUP Scheme B14.4 Genetic engineering from B14 Variation and evolution chapter. Aimed at a mixed ability class covering content 1-8. -Level 1: Low demand -Level 2: Standard demand -Level 3: High demand Presentation contains (41 slides)- -Teacher and technician notes -Bell work activity -Clear lesson aims, objectives & success criteria. -Information slides with differentiated content -Differentiated activities (group work) -Differentiated questions with answers for self-assessment -Student worksheets / handouts This lesson is also available as a digital worksheet, which is ideal for absent students to catch-up missed work, distance learning, home schooling, or independent study. Genetic engineering Distance learning If you require more assistance, please contact me at- cmgeducationresources@gmail.com

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the 2016 specification Unit 1C: In this lesson we look at soft engineering methods of flood management. We start with a retrieval practice grid game based around the work we have undertaken in the rivers unit of work so far. The students then complete a cloze exercise to create a definition of what soft engineering is. The students then investigate flood warnings as issued by the Environment Agency and preparations by completing a guided reading exercise. We then look at three soft engineering strategies in turn: River restoration, flood plain zoning and afforestation. For each method, the students write a description, sort out the advantages and disadvantages and complete a task involving a diagram. There is a short video task on rover restoration. We finish with a 6-mark GCSE style question and there is some guidance for students who need it on how to answer it. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1C: In this lesson we look at hard engineering methods of flood management. We start with a retrieval practice grid game based around the processes and landforms of erosion. The students then complete a cloze exercise to create a definition of what hard engineering is. We briefly introduce soft engineering, then the students have a blank diagram of a drainage basin which has undergone both hard and soft engineering strategies to reduce flooding. The students have to annotate the diagram and work out which is hard and soft engineering. The students are then given some information cards and have to record details on four methods of hard engineering:- dams and reservoirs, flood relief channels, embankments and channel straightening. The students record the advantages and disadvantages and complete a rating exercise for various factors. We finish with a 9-mark GCSE style question and there is some guidance for students who need it on how to answer it. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1C: In this lesson we look at types of hard engineering and where they are best applied. The starter is a quiz where the pupils need to select the squares that have a depositional landform. There are sound effects too so it’s all very exciting. We begin by looking at why certain areas of the coast need protecting and what factors go into consideration when planners are deciding whether or not to protect the coastline. The pupils are then given some information cards and a worksheet to fill in on the different types of hard engineering, they also have a visual scale to shade in for each one according to it’s effectiveness and durability, cost and sustainability. This can be done in a number of ways (group work, round the room, carousel etc). We then seek to apply this knowledge though the pupils completing a decision making exercise. This is based on a fictional town (Sandytown). The town has been divided into zones, the pupils read the information on each zone and decide what type fo hard engineering that zone needs and justify this. We finish with a 6 mark question on hard engineering with some guidance on how they can answer this. In a nutshell lesson includes: Interactive starter quiz on depositional landforms. Video clip. Hard engineering worksheet with visual scale. Decision making exercise activity. 6-mark GCSE-style question with guidance should the pupils need it. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

A bundle of 15 homework sheets designed to engaged KS4 engineering students with homework. Aimed at the new spec for Cambridge National Engineering manufacture students. Covering a range of topics including manufacturing processes, wasting processes, shaping processes, forming processes, engineering drawing, additive manufacture, risk assessments, CNC vs manual production, SOPs, engineering careers, tools, material categories.

If you use this resource please let me know what you think! Print these slides off in colour and spread them around the room, students can then collect information from the sheet about the different genetically engineered organisms. I think this is a good activity to illustrate the wide variety of ways that organisms can be genetically engineered.

Introduces composite materials, going in to detail about the ones required by WJEC Engineering specifiaction. Starter activity, group discussion about composite examples, informative video, Definitions, mini quiz & exam-style question activity. Designed for a 1 hour lesson.

Introduce students to natural and man-made wood with this double-sided jumbo sized A3 worksheet. Recommended for upper KS3 and GCSE Wood and its application. Hardwoods and Softwoods explained. Crosswords Engineered woods (Plywood, Chipboard and MDF). Questions on key differences between wood types, properties, veneers, environmental impact etc. This worksheet is designed in landscape format and can be printed in A4 but A3 is strongly recommended for the maximum learning experience of the student.

Resources to teach the AQA Engineering Option. Contains 9 full lessons. Student note booklet and more.

The resource contains a 21 slide PowerPoint and a Word doc of the poem. The PowerPoint contains: -a clear learning intention to ensure pupils understand the objective of the lesson -a starter activity that encourages pupils to consider the subject matter of the poem -each stanza is accompanied by visual aids to help pupils understand the context -10 comprehension questions for deeper analysis of the poem -detailed commentary on each stanza of the poem to aid students’ understanding of the poem -a plenary task requiring pupils to reflect on the overall impact of the poem

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1C: In this lesson we look at types of soft engineering and look at an example where they have been applied. We also use the lesson as an opportunity to practice some map skills. The starter is a simple retrieval practice grid based on the coasts unit of work. We begin by locating Crow Point which is an area in North Devon at risk from coastal erosion where soft engineering strategies have been used to prevent further erosion to the fragile dune system. The pupils will be given a large A3 sheet of paper with an outline map of the area including the dune system. The pupils then use grid references to add labels and features onto their map. Once they have completed this we look at the different types of soft engineering strategies and the advantages and disadvantages. The pupils are given grid references to the location these strategies have been applied. They locate them on their map and write the details in the appropriate box. We do this four all four strategies. This could be done as an info gather, round the room, carousel etc. We finish with a 4 mark question comparing hard and soft engineering with some guidance on how they can answer this. In a nutshell lesson includes: Retrieval practice starter Map skills practice Soft engineering information gather task 4-mark GCSE-style question with guidance should the pupils need it. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

Two-lesson pyramid-building challenge. First lesson consists of getting into teams, and having a go at the quiz (Search the WordWall Community for "Science Week Quiz", as it is an unsupported file type, so I can't upload it here) Each correct answer gets teams points which they can "spend" on equipment or materials. Second lesson they have to use their materials to build the best pyramid. Each team will vote. Winner gets a prize (or not, whichever)

This activity focuses upon how materials have been specifically engineered to provide certain qualities and characteristics. Learners will explore a range of engineered, synthetic, and smart materials, identifying why they are ‘fit for purpose’ and how they have been engineered to achieve this purpose. Children will delve into learning about the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of their chosen material. Not only will they learn about what the material looks like, both visually and at a molecular level, but also what it was designed to do, how it’s made, what it’s used for, and if its function has evolved over time. This is one of a set of resources developed to support the teaching of the secondary national curriculum, particularly KS3. It has been designed to support the delivery of key topics within science and design and technology (DT). Activity: Researching a specifically engineered material Students will work in pairs to conduct research on a specific engineered material. They’ll be tasked with creating a fact sheet or PowerPoint presentation covering all aspects of their chosen material. This includes its chemical, physical and mechanical properties, its appearance, its intended purpose, its manufacturing process, its composition, its applications, and any evolution in its function. The completed projects can then be used as a wall display or presented to the rest of the class, promoting a collaborative learning environment. The engineering context By understanding the process of engineering materials, students can appreciate the real-world implications of engineering. This activity will help them see the creativity, problem-solving, and innovation involved in engineering, inspiring them to consider a career in this exciting field. It also emphasizes the importance of engineering in our daily lives, showcasing how man-made materials contribute to various industries and applications. Suggested learning outcomes Learners will gain a deeper understanding of how materials can be designed and made for specific characteristics and purposes. They’ll be able to identify the properties of materials required for a particular function and explore a range of engineered materials, understanding why and how they have been developed. This activity not only enhances their knowledge of science, design, and technology but also nurtures their research, presentation, and teamwork skills. Download our activity sheet for free! The activity sheet includes teachers’ notes, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download, and all the documents are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs. You can download our classroom lesson plan below. Please do share your highlights with us @IETeducation.

Over 70 Engineering questions covering materials, processes, isometric and orthographic drawing tasks and new technology. Covering all apsects of the specification for AQA and WJEC. Detailed and thorough with teacher answer booklet! PDF and Publisher files attached.

I found that the workbooks provided by the exam board are overwelming for the students as they contain so many pages, therefore, I have created 4 workbooks that cover the contents for the new specification, these include scaffolding which works well for 9 mark questions. I have also uploaded the teacher copies with answers so that students can self mark if required.

Great example of a revision for Engineering

Rights and responsibilites

A simple card sort to explain the stages of genetic engineering. Suitable for the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE.

A suite of resources that matches the exam board’s specification. Package includes: Theory work booklet and accompanying teaching PowerPoints for topic areas 1 - 4 Knowledge organisers for topic areas 1 -4 Homework work booklet (low-stakes multi-choice and extended answers) The theory booklets focus on the acquisition and application of new knowledge including Tier 2 & 3 words.

Resource for engineering or technical drawing. Includes large (124 slide) PPT file with lots of activities and information, and worksheets that follow some of the presentations activities. When I use this resource I hide the slides that I don’t need and only use the parts that I want to use for a given lesson. Please feel free to chop, change and cut anything in the resource (you will notice that it isn’t in widescreen but if you copy the slides you want into a newer version of PPT it should still look good)

Discussion of the main points of genetic engineering and some of it's uses with brief activity for students to state their view on the ethics of its use.