This GCSE distance learning lesson on Active transport helps students develop their understanding of how and why cells use active transport through clear explanations, digital activities, and structured independent tasks.
 
This is the 9th in a series of lessons and covers the content from the AQA GCSE 4.1.3 Transport in cells topics and OUP Kerboodle Scheme B1.9, Active transport lesson.
 
The worksheets are fully editable so you can adapt the tasks to your students and the time available.
 
This adaptable resource is ideal for:
Remote learning – Designed for students to work independently from home or school.
Catch-up work – Supports students who have missed classes.
Home schooling – Provides a complete and structured learning sequence.
 
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.
 
Aimed at a mixed ability GCSE class.
 
This editable resource includes (7 pages):
Teacher guidance and answer key – Clear notes and fully worked solutions to support remote instruction and feedback.
Engage – A Google Sheets™ vocabulary activity to introduce key terms.
Explore – A guided investigation using a video, reading, simulation, or virtual lab.
Explain – An embedded Google Slides™ presentation with accessible explanations and self-check questions.
Apply – Differentiated tasks for practising and applying learning.
○ Comparing transport processes – Students complete a table comparing diffusion, osmosis and active transport. 
○ Mineral ion data – Students analyse concentration data to determine how mineral ions are absorbed by root hair cells.
Extend – A challenge activity to support higher-level thinking.
○ Active transport investigation – Students analyse data involving respiratory poisons to explain the relationship between respiration and active transport.
 
Important:
Internet Access: A computer with internet access is required.
Google Doc™ Format: This resource works best in Google Docs™. Some tasks may not function correctly in Word/Excel versions.
 
This lesson is also available as a:
Teacher-led lesson: Fully resourced PowerPoint presentation with worksheets. 
Cover lesson worksheet: A ready-to-use printable version for substitute teachers.