GCSE Ecology

GCSE Ecology Bundle featuring 4 fully scaffolded lessons designed for accessibility, engagement, and clear progression. Created for students in an SEN Secondary School and aligned to AQA Trilogy Combined Science. This bundle has been designed specifically to support lower-attaining learners, SEND students, intervention groups, and accessible GCSE science teaching. Bundle Includes: Lesson 1 – Ecosystems (Ecosystem, Population Community, Habitat, Interdependence, Biotic vs abiotic factors) Includes: Quick checks throughout, GCSE-style exam question, Whiteboard retrieval, Independent application tasks Lesson 2 – Food Chains & Food Webs (Interdependence, Food chains, Producers, Consumers, Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores, Predator vs prey, Food webs) Includes: Colour-coded food web support to reduce cognitive load, Mini-whiteboard retrieval, Prediction tasks, Independent worksheet activities. Lesson 3 – Quadrats (how ecologists estimate organism populations using quadrats). Includes: Practical field investigation, Area calculations, Mean calculations, Population estimation maths, Career link (Field Technician), plenary that demonstrates that quadrat sampling actually works. Indoor adaptation included using coloured paper / post-it notes if no field access is available. Lesson 4 – Transects (organism distribution using transects and explore how abiotic factors affect plant growth). Includes: Practical field investigation, Light intensity investigation, Variables identification, Data recording, Graphing and conclusion writing, Career link (Ecotoxicologist). Includes: 4 fully resourced PowerPoints Worksheets included Answer slides included Practical ecology investigations SEN/LAP-friendly scaffolding GCSE exam practice opportunities Colour-coded cognitive support throughout Perfect for GCSE Biology, Combined Science, intervention, SEND classrooms, cover lessons, and practical ecology teaching.