A full lesson covering section 4.1.1b of the OCR Specification- disease transmission. It covers both direct and indirect transmission in plants and animals as well as the role of vectors and the effect of climate on disease transmission The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities with lots of opportunities for independent working and fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A full lesson covering points 4.1.1 f and k of the OCR A level Biology specification- the specific immune response and autoimmune diseases. It covers B and T cells, clonal selection, clonal expansion and differentiation, and the types and roles of B and T cells . It also covers autoimmune diseases including the likely cause and two specific diseases as examples (arthritis and lupus). The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, various independent student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 3.1.3e of the OCR Biology specification- the adaptations to plants living in low and high water areas. It covers the adaptations of xerophytes and hydrophytes using lots of examples and visual support. The lesson includes an exam question starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1n the benefits and risks of the use of antibiotics. This includes the discovery of antibiotics by Fleming in 1928 as well the development of antibiotics as a treatment in WW2. It also covers the risks associated with the development of antibiotic resistance and ways in which this might be prevented The lesson includes a starter, full notes, multiple independent student learning activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. A homework is also included All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 f of the OCR Biology specification the factors affecting biodiversity. It covers the impacts of human growth, the effects of agriculture and mono-culture, climate change and extinction. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A full lesson covering section 4.2.1h the conservation of species both in situ and ex situ. It covers the difference between the two types of conservation as well as an in-depth look at the advantages and disadvantages of both. It covers various examples of both including wildlife parks, zoos, botanic gardens and seed banks. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, lots of student activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers included

A full lesson covering section 4.2.1g of the OCR A level biology specification- the reasons for protecting biodiversity. It covers the economic, aesthetic and ecological reasons for protecting biodiversity. This includes key stone species and the importance of preserving genetic diversity. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.2 ci of the OCR biology specification. It covers the features that are used to classify each of the five Kingdoms in Linnean classification. The lesson covers how and why classification has changed from originally having only 2 kingdoms. It includes the developments made following the use of microscopes to look at single celled organisms. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary All answers included.

This is a complete lesson covering section 4.2.2 f of the OCR A level Biology specification- variation as statistical analysis. It covers the meaning of variation, the different types of variation and its causes. The lesson finishes by explaining how to calculate Spearman rank correlation and providing both a worked example and an opportunity for students to attempt their own. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, student activities and a differentiated summary at the end, All answers provided

This is the second of three lessons covering the structure and function of the mammalian kidney. It covers section 5.1.2 ci, ii and iii of the OCR Biology specification. It covers the ultrafiltration of blood in the bowman’s capsule, reabsorbtion in the PCT, the role of the loop of Henle and the reabsorbtion of water from the collecting duct. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student led activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

This is the third lesson in a set of three covering the structure and function of the KIdney. This lesson specifically focuses on specification point 5.1.2 d- the role of the kidney is osmoregulation. It covers the kidney as an excretory organ as well as the role of ADH in controlling the water balance. It reinforces prior learning regarding negative feedback systems . It also includes how the pituitary gland and hypothalamus are involved. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student led activities, and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

A full lesson covering section 4.2.2 F of of the OCR Biology Specification- adaptations. It covers physiological, behavioural and structural adapations in both animals and plants. It also covers the example of convergent evolution displayed by moles and marsupial moles. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

A Powerpoint with accompanying resources regarding animal adaptations to hot and cold environments with long answer exam question as a plenary. Includes a suggestion for a practical as well as a sheet to identify physiological, structural and behavioral adaptations of penguins Includes a video file from you tube.

A Powerpoint revising the structure and function of the eye as well as the reflex arc. Includes a variety of revision activities as well as an exam question pitched at the higher end of the spectrum Ray diagrams are included as individual sheets as well as a combined worksheet

This is lesson two of the OCR exchange surfaces topic 3.1.1c A full lesson with activities included based round the mammalian respiratory system. Includes a starter, diagrams to label, review questions, activity round structures in the system and differentiated end of lesson questions Notes on some slides to aid teaching of concepts. Includes answers to all questions

A full lesson covering 3.1.3 c of the OCR specification- Transpiration. Covers transpiration, the factors affecting the rate of transpiration, the use of potometers and the content required for PAG5.3 including how to calculate the volume of water lost and the transpiration rate. The lesson includes a starter exam question, full notes, various student activities, information around the PAG including alternative methods and a differentiated summery activity at the end All answers included

A complete lesson covering specification point 4.1.1e- the structure and function of phagocytes. It also includes instructions for PAG1 using a microscope to observe a blood smear. The lesson covers the structure of neutrophils and macrophages as well as the function they play in both the secondary immune response and the specific immune response . It also includes an image of a blood smear to allow students to practice biological drawings if working online and not able to complete the practical. The lesson includes an exam question starter, full notes, a variety of independent student activities, instructions for the PAG and a differentiated summary at the end.