Complete “Ready to go” lesson with no adapting necessary!
New for AAQ Pearson Applied Science BTEC from Sept 2025 Specification and AQA A-Level Biology
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This lesson covers:
•Content covered on what a disturbance to homeostasis is and the how ageing affects homeostasis with an example
•Students complete a table comparing homeostasis in a younger and in an older person at different stages of a feedback loop and then apply their knowledge to a mini case study
•Content covered on heart failure
•Comprehension that goes more in depth on how the RAAS system whic is activated to restore optimum blood pressure gives a positive feedback response to heart failure in the long-term
•Content covered on diabetes and they 2 types
•Students draw feedback loops on normal blood glucose regulation with insulin and annotate where the disruption occurs in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes + application questions
•Content covered on lifestyle choices that can impact homeostasis
•Match the case study to the explanation of their homeostatic disruption

PRINTING REQUIREMENTS: Optional printing on the comprehension however it is also on the slides. You may also wish to print the table comparing old vs young homeostasis however it can be copied and the answer boxes have been numbered
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This lesson follows my usual style and contains:
•Recall starter to build retention of previously learned content
•Clear levelled learning objectives and outcomes
•Clear and modern layout utilising GIFS and Youtube
• Variety of tasks and plenaries with self assessment to assess progress
• ANSWERS INCLUDED!

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