AQA GCSE Biology "Lesson 5 - Sexual and Asexual Reproduction (Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Topic) A full lesson (with answers) all about sexual and asexual reproduction. The lesson contains… Starter activity Application tasks Quick Check Questions Plenary activity Please check out my other resources for this topic :)

AQA GCSE Biology Lesson 6 - Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction BIO ONLY (Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Topic) A full lesson with worksheets (and answers) all about Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction. The lesson contains… Starter activity Application questions Exam questions Plenary activity Please note that this lesson is for Triple Biology students only. Please check out my other resources for this topic :)

AQA GCSE Biology “Lesson 3-Protein Synthesis” BIO HT ONLY (Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Topic) A full lesson with worksheets (and answers) all about the protein synthesis. The lesson contains… Starter activity Application tasks Quick check questions Plenary activity Please note that this lesson is for Triple Higher Tier Biology students only. Please check out my other resources for this topic :)

AQA GCSE Biology “Lesson 4 - DNA Mutations” BIO HT ONLY (Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Topic) A full lesson with worksheets (and answers) all about DNA mutations. The lesson contains… Starter activity Application tasks Exam questions Plenary activity Please note that this lesson is for Triple Higher Tier Biology students only. Please check out my other resources for this topic :)

AQA GCSE Biology “Lesson 1 - DNA and The Genome” (Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Topic) A full lesson with worksheets (and answers) all about DNA and the Genome. The lesson contains… Starter activity Application tasks Exam questions Plenary activity Please check out my other resources for this topic :)

AQA GCSE Biology “Lesson 2 - Structure of DNA” BIO ONLY (Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Topic) A full lesson with worksheets (and answers) all about the structure of DNA. The lesson contains… Starter activity Application tasks Exam questions Plenary activity Please note that this lesson is for Triple Biology students only. Please check out my other resources for this topic :)

Presentation covering the following information… LO1) Describe the physical and chemical (non-specific) defences against pathogens in animals, including the skin, blood clotting, wound repair, inflammation, expulsive reflexes and mucous membranes. LO2) Describe the structure and mode of action of phagocytes in the non-specific (innate) immune response, including neutrophils and antigen-presenting cells and the roles of cytokines, opsonins, phagosomes and lysosomes. LO3) Describe the structure, different roles and modes of action of T lymphocytes in the specific (adaptive) immune response, including clonal selection and clonal expansion, T helper cells, T killer cells, T regulatory cells and memory cells. LO4) Describe the structure, different roles and modes of action of B lymphocytes in the specific (adaptive) immune response, including plasma cells and memory cells. LO5) Explain the significance of cell signaling, with reference to interleukins. To accompany my “AS Immune System” Student Revision Booklet Pack (see other resources).

GCSE AQA Science Year 10 End of Year Revision Quiz Lesson End of year quiz consisting of 9 rounds of questions on Year 10 science topics (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). 90 questions in total, including answers.

Revision pack for students to fill out (including exam tips and practice questions), covering the following topics on the immune system… LO1) Describe the physical and chemical (non-specific) defences against pathogens in animals, including the skin, blood clotting, wound repair, inflammation, expulsive reflexes and mucous membranes. LO2) Describe the structure and mode of action of phagocytes in the non-specific (innate) immune response, including neutrophils and antigen-presenting cells and the roles of cytokines, opsonins, phagosomes and lysosomes. LO3) Describe the structure, different roles and modes of action of T lymphocytes in the specific (adaptive) immune response, including clonal selection and clonal expansion, T helper cells, T killer cells, T regulatory cells and memory cells. LO4) Describe the structure, different roles and modes of action of B lymphocytes in the specific (adaptive) immune response, including plasma cells and memory cells. LO5) Explain the significance of cell signaling, with reference to interleukins. LO6) Examine and draw cells observed in blood smears. LO7) Describe the structure and functions of antibodies. LO8) Describe the actions of agglutinins and anti-toxins. LO9) Describe the difference between primary and secondary immune responses, including the roles of T memory and B memory cells. LO10) Describe the differences between active and passive immunity, and between natural and artificial immunity, and state examples of each. LO11) Describe what autoimmunity is, and give examples. LO12) Explain the main principles of vaccination and the role of vaccination programmes in the prevention of epidemics.

iGCSE Science: Reliability, Accuracy, and Validity Lesson Pack- Evaluating Experimental Data Lesson pack designed to help students understand the difference between reliability, accuracy and validity when evaluating experimental data. Created for iGCSE, but can be easily adapted to suit other exam boards. Lesson consists of… Differentiated learning objectives. RAG starter questions with extension activity, key word handouts, and answers. Accurate vs. reliable dartboard activity with worksheets. BIG PHARMA Bingo activity, with bingo statements and 15 bingo cards. “Would I lie to you?” plenary. Works really well for Year 9, 10 or 11.

Whole lesson PowerPoint containing… BRONZE/SILVER/GOLD differentiated starter questions Learning objectives Numeracy activity labeling the structure of the gas exchange system How we inhale/exhale Links to aerobic respiration How the lungs are adapted to gas exchange Composition of the air we inhale and exhale How lung volume is measured QUICK CHECK true or false questions What have I learnt today plenary.

Full Year 8 science (biology) lesson on aerobic respiration, containing… Starter activity: bronze, silver and gold level (plus extra challenge). What is aerobic respiration? How are the reactants/products of respiration transported around the body? Quick check: TRUE or FALSE questions. Why do we need energy? Comparison of aerobic respiration to breathing, combustion, and anaerobic respiration. Quick check: Word Match activity.

PowerPoint Presentation containing printable “fill the gap” revision cards (plus answers) for AS/A Level Year 12/13 (OCR) Biology (Biological Molecules) Carbohydrate Lessons. Cards include: Monosaccharides - alpha-glucose, beta-glucose, and ribose. Disaccharides - maltose, sucrose, and lactose. Polysaccharides - amylose/amylopectin (starch), glycogen, and cellulose (how their structure is related to their function). Glycosidic bonds, condensation reactions, and hydrolysis reactions. All cards are colour-coded, numbered, and link to each other.

Full lesson with differentiated starter, challenge questions, quick check true or false questions, and 3-2-1 pyramid plenary.

Full Year 12 (AS) lesson on the roles of lipids, with starter activity (true or false), main activity (summarise the provided article), and multiple choice questions to finish.

A full 60 minute lesson on Quantitative Investigations of Diversity, covering the following LOs… Explain how random samples can be obtained. Explain what standard deviation is and how it is calculated. Represent raw and processed data clearly using tables and graphs. Interpret data in terms of means and the overlap of standard deviation bars. Apply knowledge of, to draw and explain conclusions. Evaluate the quality of results and reliability of conclusions. Lesson includes starter task, recall questions (and answers), and also practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

GCSE AQA Trilogy Combined Science Biology Paper 2 Revision Lesson 1-2 hour revision lesson covering key concepts in GCSE AQA Combined Science Biology, with a focus on Paper 2 topics (B5, B6 and B7). Includes 72 marks of practice exam questions (with answers) on… B5 - Homeostasis & Response B6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution B7 - Ecology Aimed at Foundation students, but could also be used with Higher.

A full 60 minute lesson on Mutations, covering the following LOs… Describe the different types of gene (point) mutations. Explain how deletion, insertion and substitution of bases result in different amino acid sequences in polypeptides. Explain why some mutations do not result in a changed amino acid sequence. Describe what chromosome mutations are. Lesson includes starter task, summary questions (and answers), plenary, and also a homelearning task with practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

**GCSE AQA Trilogy Combined Science Biology Paper 1 Revision Lesson ** 1 hour revision lesson on Common Mistakes and Misconceptions in GCSE AQA Combined Science Biology, with a focus on Paper 1 topics (B1, B2, B3 and B4). Includes… Common mistakes and misconceptions in topic B3 (Infection and Response), with exam tips, practice questions and answers. Common mistakes and misconceptions in topic B4 (Bioenergetics), with exam tips, practice questions and answers. Retrieval quiz (with answers) on topics B1 (Cell Biology) and B2 (Organisation). 6 mark exam question practice (with mark schemes) for foundation tier and higher tier students.

A full 60 minute lesson on DNA, Genes and Chromosomes, covering the following LOs… Explain what is meant by the terms chromosome, gene and allele. Compare and contrast DNA in eukaryotes with that in prokaryotes, mitochondria and chloroplasts. Explain how the DNA base sequence is able to code for the primary structure of a polypeptide. Explain the terms degenerate, universal and non-overlapping. Explain why much of eukaryotic DNA can be considered as non-coding. Explain what is meant by an intron and an exon. Lesson includes starter task, summary questions (and answers), and practice exam questions (and mark scheme).