This PPT links to the Edexcel A2 course - describe how drugs can be produced using genetically modified organisms. It also links to risks and benefits associated with the use of genetically modified organisms. The PPT is a complete lesson with short tasks which generate discussions regarding this ethical issue. I have included the uses of the enzymes they need to know. There are A level past paper questions to test knowledge plus a fun quick quiz at end of PPT.

In the heart of Victorian London, a mysterious wave of terror has swept through the fog-laden streets. The notorious Jack the Ripper has resurfaced, leaving a series of gruesome murders in his wake. You are a young policeman racing against time to uncover the identity of Jack the Ripper before he claims his next victim. **The story runs alongside tasks to test students’ knowledge and understanding of the transport of gases including: Red blood cells and haemoglobin The chloride shift Plasma and carbon dioxide Oxygen dissociation curve Bohr effect The escape room is interactive. Students can move objects and click on them to reveal clues. No handouts are required but scrap paper is useful as some clues need to be written down and rearranged. There are gentle hints at the top of each page but students should click around the whole room to move or reveal clues. It is important clues are solved as they are required to pass to the next page. The escape room is a great end-of-topic task to check student´s understanding in a novel way. **What is a digital escape room? Digital Escape rooms are an interactive activity which promote both individual learning and peer collaboration through problem solving. Each escape room has a range of activities to challenge the students whilst also covering the specification. This means they are an excellent resource to use as a revision tool. All of the activities are online, eliminating the need for printing materials. **How does the escape room work? Students will be given a link to access the digital escape room. You do not need to provide an email address or have a google account to access the material. Escape rooms can be completed on laptops, tablets and mobile phones, so they can be set as homework or used in cover lessons. **Starting the Task • Give students the link to the escape room (on next page) • Students can enjoy working through the challenges with a partner but they can be completed alone. • Students will need to look closely at the images. Some objects can be moved to reveal clues, other need to be clicked on. • There is a teacher answer sheet provided if you need to guide students.

A PowerPoint which explains the difference between bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal antibiotics. It includes simple activities of students collecting information from cards around the room. There is also an exam question to check knowledge. Brief video explaining the difference and then students collect information from cards and internet

Power point focuses on: Recalling the way in which muscles, tendons, the skeleton and ligaments interact to enable movement. Explain the effects of no exercise and too much exercise on the body. There is an edexcel exam question focusing on the effects of exercise.

A power point presentation introducing the concept that pathogens are constantly evolving against treatments we have. Students discuss how HIV and TB have managed to evade detection by the immune system Article about people who have protection against the HIV virus (CCR5 gene) with questions. Exam questions

A PPT which includes all the activities of the lesson. Starter activity - students watch a brief video of sprinting and discuss what type of muscle fibres are likely to be present. The presentation takes them through the process of anaerobic respiration and there are check points along the way which promote discussion and check understanding. Finally, exam questions and mark scheme for self/peer assessment.

A lesson which introduces the idea of electrical activity in the heart, including the roles of SAN; AVN and bundles of His. It also includes how to interpret an ECG. This a complete lesson - possibly could take 2 lessons. It contains worksheets, video clips and exam questions. All answers provided in PPT so students can self assess their own work.

A PPT with complete lesson with different activities to introduce the idea of surface area and volume and how it is affected by the size of an organism. Activities include - calculating the surface area and volume of 3 cubes; explaining why certain cells/organs have a large surface area. There is also an edexcel IGCSE exam question and mark scheme for self assessment.

A lesson which explores the effect of exercise and heart rate on the body. Students learn how to calculate cardiac output. The power point explores the role of the cardiovascular control centre. Students complete a diagram showing how both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems can increase/decrease the heart rate depending on blood pressure, need for oxygen and glucose. There is a little practical activity when students observe the effect of adrenaline on heart rate and how quickly heart rate changes.

A fun revision tool for the end of a lesson. Works best photocopied A3 size. All you need is a dice and counters

A whole lesson dedicated to looking at the effect of certain illegal substances and the ethical issues associated with drug taking in sports. I have included a debate where students sort through different opinions on drug taking in sports. This will help them formulate a for and against argument. I have also included information about how peptide and steroid hormones act as transcription factors and can activate protein synthesis. Finally, I have included the edexcel article from 2015 on drugs in sport and students can work through the article and answer the questions for homework.

2 Power points covering all of the key points of Epigenetics. Lots of student tasks including individual, paired and group work. Exam questions included to check understanding

2 ppt lessons covering the specification links in Edexcel 5.23 - 5.25 A range of activities plus assessment opportunities. Tailor made questions fit to students ability. A good topic to generate class discussion too.

A level Biology - Control of the Internal Environment 4 Powerpoint lessons covering: The principles of mammalian hormone production by endocrine glands The mode of action of hormones The production of metabolic waste Osmoregulation Kidney structure and function Urea production Thermoregulation

A series of lessons which focus on homeostasis and muscles. Students will study the structure of skeletal muscle Fast and slow twitch muscle fibres The sliding filament theory The role of actin, myosin and ATP The myogenic nature of the heart ECGs Homeostasis and negative feedback Control of heart and breathing rate

Edexcel Topic 1 spec points:1.10, 1.11, 1.15 and 1.17 2 power point lessons with lots of information and independent tasks to allow students to develop their knowledge.

A series of complete lessons covering the syllabus content for the IAL Biology topic 8B. This includes the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system. The structure of the spinal cord and brain. The peripheral nervous system How we investigate the structure and functions of the brain The effect of drugs on synapses Chemical control in plants Phytochrome and seed germination/flowering I have tried to include various methods for both independent and group learning. There are also short assessment questions to check understanding.

IAL Edexcel Topic 8A Included in this chapter: The structure and function of the mammalian nervous system Nervous transmission Resting and action potential Myelinated neurones and saltatory conduction Synapses Effects of drugs on synapse The detection of light Habituation Included in this selection of powerpoints are videos, exam questions plus tasks throughout the lesson to generate discussion and independent learning.

A complete lesson which introduces the terminology used in Ecology lessons. We also explore how abiotic and biotic factors can affect a habitat. There are questions to check understanding of knowledge learnt plus independent learning activities. Learning outcomes Recall what is meant by the terms population, community, habitat and ecosystem Understand that the numbers and distribution of organisms in a habitat are controlled by biotic and abiotic factors Understand how the concept of a niche accounts for the distribution and abundance of organisms in a habitat

A level Biology lesson looking at the structure of ATP and its role in cells Lesson objectives: Describe the structure of the molecule ATP Explain why ATP is used by organisms Describe the role ATP plays in the cell There are a series of exam questions included to check understanding