$19
weeklyPre-GCSE Biology Group (KS3 Science)
Completed by 7 learners
Ages 10-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-12 learners per class
50 min
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Optional homework can be offered if requested- each task will only be 10-15 minutes of work and will be once per topic, homework will be self assessed during the lesson.Class Experience
We will be following the UK national curriculum for science KS3 (Pre-GCSE) adding to our knowledge every week, starting with the cells topic (week starting 8th Jan 2024), then moving through the topics in the following order; Body systems (starting 27th Feb); Nutrition and digestion (starting 16th Apr); Reproduction (human and plant) (starting 21st May); Photosynthesis (starting 3rd Sep); Respiration (starting 1st Oct); Ecosystems (starting 22nd Oct); Genetics (starting 19th Nov). This will mean that by the time we have finished all of the topics, the entire content for Biology KS3 will be fully taught. As can be seen below, this will take the entire year. Dates for Cells lessons: 1. 9th Jan- Microscopes and cells 2. 16th Jan- Animal cells 3. 23rd Jan- Plant cells 4. 30th Jan- Specialised cells 5. 6th Feb- Unicellular organisms 6. 13th Feb- Organisation 7. 20th Feb- Diffusion Dates for body systems topic: 1. 27th Feb- Lung structure and breathing 2. 5th Mar- Human skeleton 3. 12th Mar- Biomechanics 4. 19th Mar- Antagonistic muscles 5. 26th Mar- Drugs, alcohol and smoking !!Easter break- 2nd Apr + 9th Apr!! Dates for Nutrition and digestion: 1. 16th Apr- Digestive system 2. 23rd Apr- Enzymes in digestion 3. 30th Apr- Food groups 4. 7th May- Food tests 5. 14th May- Malnutrition Dates for reproduction topic (human and plants): 1. 21st May- Adolescence and puberty 2. 28th May- Male and female sex organs 3. 4th Jun- the menstrual cycle and fertilisation 4. 11th Jun- Contraceptives and hormones 5. 18th Jun- the development of a foetus and birth 6. 25th Jun- IVF treatment 7. 2nd Jul- Flower structure 8. 9th Jul- Pollination 9. 16th Jul- Fertilisation and seed development 10. 23rd Jul- Seed dispersal and germination !!Summer break 30th Jul- 27th Aug!! Dates for Photosynthesis topic: 1. 3rd Sep- Photosynthesis 2. 10th Sep- Leaf structure 3. 17th Sep- Plant adaptations 4. 24th Sep- Transpiration Dates for Respiration topic: 1. 1st Oct- Aerobic respiration 2. 8th Oct- Effects of exercise 3. 15th Oct- Anaerobic respiration Dates for Ecosystems topic: 1. 22nd Oct- Environments and ecosystems 2. 29th Oct- Competition and adaptations 3. 5th Nov- Evolution 4. 12th Nov- Food chains Dates for Genetics topic: 1. 19th Nov- DNA 2. 26th Nov- Chromosomes and inheritance 3. 3rd Dec- Punnet squares 4. 10th Dec- Selective breeding and genetic engineering 5. 17th Dec- Cloning Each topic will have a mini practical/ model building task for a more relaxed and fun lesson. Students who start later than the topic start date should be able to catch up as we frequently recap previous content as the start of each lesson, if the student is struggling to catch up from this, please let me know and I can send over some revision style resources. Knowledge builds up throughout the topic, however students should be able to start a new topic with no prior knowledge. Lessons are fairly structured and will include a mixture of individual tasks, group activities for collaborative learning by following a PowerPoint and working through various worksheets. We often use quizzes, interactive whiteboards and games. It is useful for students to have a general knowledge of science but this is not entirely necessary, as I can adapt lessons as we go along for the group!
Learning Goals
The aims of the UK national curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils:
• develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology.
• develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them.
• are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.
Other Details
Learning Needs
As an experienced teacher, I am able to support a variety of SEN and LBQT needs of my students and will tailor lessons to support them to achieve.
Parental Guidance
Age appropriate sexual health and reproductive topics will be taught in line with the UK national curriculum for science. Any mini practicals have all been risk assessed and have very low/ no risks associated, however it is expected that all practicals/ experiments are conducted with adult supervision (if required).
We will be using various quizzes and online resources throughout the lessons, the use of these resources is for either on-screen sharing or student self-assessment, so no gamer tags need to be submitted (please see materials for more information on these resources).
Supply List
Mini practicals include items commonly found around the home.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The UK national curriculum for Science KS3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7d563de5274a2af0ae2ffa/SECONDARY_national_curriculum_-_Science_220714.pdf)
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Bangor University
Since 2016, I have trained as a Secondary Science teacher in the UK, gained qualified teacher status and have been working in various secondary schools around Cambridgeshire, teaching English as an additional language in Science and SEN students throughout my teaching career.
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