Unit at a glance
4 lessons, 180 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.1 | Variation Line up any class and no two people are the same height, yet every one of them belongs to exactly one blood group. | Jigsaw | 6 Q, 20 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 1, tab 2, tab 3 |
| 18.2 | Adaptive features An arctic fox, a cactus and a water lily each look the way they do for a reason. | Corners | 6 Q, 20 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 4 |
| 18.3 | Natural selection Birds eat the moths they can see. | Frayer Model | 6 Q, 24 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 5, tab 6 |
| 18.3 | Selective breeding Modern wheat, dairy cows and pedigree dogs look nothing like their wild ancestors. | Connect-Extend-Challenge | 6 Q, 21 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 7 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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