This resource provides a clear, exam-focused revision lesson (or multiple lessons given 40 slides of material) covering human impacts on ecosystems, climate change, the greenhouse effect, and maintaining biodiversity, fully aligned with the AQA GCSE Combined Science specification.

Designed to save planning time and support strong exam performance, this pack combines clear explanations, high-quality diagrams, data interpretation, and exam-style questions with model answers.

In two halves due to file size, images and amount of slides available for student needs/class requirements/differentiation.

This resource includes:

✔ Professionally designed, TES-safe diagrams and graphs
✔ Clear explanations of:

• The greenhouse effect (natural and enhanced)
• Global temperature change over time
• Deforestation and peat bog destruction
• Loss and maintenance of biodiversity
• Exam-style tasks including:
• Data analysis questions using temperature graphs
• 4–6 mark evaluation questions
• Retrieval and fill-in-the-blanks activities
• Cause → effect chains (AQA-preferred style)

✔ Model answers with marks shown to support self-assessment
✔ Keyword lists and word banks for scaffolding and revision
✔ Suitable for Foundation and Higher students

Perfect for:
GCSE Combined Science (Biology)
AQA Ecology revision
End-of-topic lessons
Exam preparation
Cover lessons
Homework or independent study

Learning objectives:

• Students will be able to:
• Explain the greenhouse effect and climate change
• Interpret real-style climate data
• Describe how human activity affects ecosystems
• Evaluate ways humans can maintain biodiversity
• Use correct scientific terminology in exam answers

Why teachers love this resource
Clear, student-friendly explanations
Strong focus on exam technique
Ready-to-use with no extra prep
Fully compliant with TES copyright requirements

Specification link
AQA GCSE Combined Science: Biology – Ecology
(Human impacts on biodiversity, climate change, and maintaining ecosystems)

This resource is provided as a print-ready PDF, not a PowerPoint. It has been designed to be flexible and easy to use in a variety of classroom settings:

Display pages on the board or projector and talk through explanations as a whole-class lesson

Use as a guided revision booklet for students

Print individual pages for classwork, homework, or cover work

Set sections as independent or paired tasks

Use model answers and mark schemes for self- or peer-assessment

The PDF format ensures:
✔ Consistent formatting across devices
✔ No compatibility issues
✔ Quick download and immediate use