10b Evolution and Inheritance contains 8 fully resourced lessons designed to help KS3 understand how organisms change over time (evolution), how characteristics are passed from parents to offspring (inheritance), and how differences between individuals arise (variation) through clear explanations, guided practice, and structured activities.
They cover the content from the AQA KS3 3.10.3 Evolution and 3.10.4 Inheritance topics and the Activate 2 (OUP) 10b: Genes chapter.
All resources are included, making it easy to run the lessons straight away. All text is editable, so you can adjust the depth, pace, or challenge to suit your class and the time you have available.
While primarily written for UK students using British English spellings and vocabulary, the core content and activities can be easily adapted for students in other countries with similar educational systems.
Each editable presentation contains:
- Teacher preparation guide – Step-by-step teaching notes and technician guidance to help the lesson run smoothly.
- Printable resources – Differentiated worksheets and homework tasks ready to use.
- Vocabulary quiz starter – A quick activity to introduce and review key terms.
- Clear objectives and success criteria – Straightforward learning goals to guide students through the lesson.
- Discussion prompts – Engaging questions to spark curiosity and develop deeper thinking. Accessible information slides – Key ideas presented clearly with simple visuals suitable for all learners.
- Engaging activities – Differentiated student tasks
- Student practical – (Where appropriate) A hands-on task that lets students explore the idea through investigation.
- Tiered questions – A scaffolded set of challenge questions with answers.
- Differentiated homework – Three homework options (K/A/E) to consolidate and extend learning.
Aimed at a mixed ability KS3 class, with three levels of challenge:
- K- Know (low demand)
- A- Apply (standard demand)
- E- Extend (high demand)
Each lesson is also available as:
- Cover lesson worksheet: A ready-to-use version suitable for a substitute teacher.
- Digital worksheet: Ideal for distance learning, catch-up work, or independent study.
10b Evolution and Inheritance Class Bundle
Your purchase includes a single-user licence for personal use. You’re welcome to use the resource for your own teaching, but it must not be shared, copied, or used for commercial purposes.
