OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Classification. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution. . Specification points: 4.2.2 (a) and (b) Objectives for this lesson: Define the term classification. Describe the biological classification of species. Explain the advantages of using a binomial naming system. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.1 Cell Structure SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 51-page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. BONUS CONTENT: I have also included a Topic Checklist with web links to other resources and activities for to support student independent learning. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

This is the a complete excel workbook with all learning objectives for the OCR A Level Biology A Specification. Each topic has its own tab, the first spreadsheet hyperlinks to each topic as needed (and hyperlink back to table of contents (TOC) and the layout has been set ready for printing, with some topics that take up two pages having the headings ready to go on both. Please leave a review and check out my other items.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on DNA Replication. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. Objectives for this lesson: State why DNA replication is semi-conservative. Describe the process of DNA replication. Explain the roles of the enzymes helicase and DNA polymerase in DNA replication. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Histology of Gas Exchange System. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces. Specification points: 3.1.1 © and (h) Objectives for this lesson: • Recall the main components of the mammalian gaseous exchange system. • Explain the functions of the components of the gaseous exchange system. • Examine practically the histology of the gaseous exchange system. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Phylogeny. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution. Specification points: 4.2.2 (d) Objectives for this lesson: Define phylogeny and the phylogenetic definition of species. Describe how classification is linked to phylogeny. Interpret phylogenetic trees. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Changing Population Characteristics. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution. Specification points: 4.2.2 (h) and (i) Objectives for this lesson: Recall how antibiotic resistance develops. Describe the mechanisms by which natural selection can affect the characteristics of a population over time. Explain how evolution in some species has implications for human populations. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Organelles Working Together. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure. Specification points: 2.1.1 (i & j) Objectives for this lesson: • Recall the cellular components involved in protein synthesis. • Describe the importance of the cytoskeleton. • Explain the interrelationship between the organelles involved in the production and secretion of proteins. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Eukaryotic Cell Ultrastructure. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure. Specification points: 2.1.1 (g & h) Objectives for this lesson: • Recall the main parts of a plant and animal cell. • Label the ultrastructure of eukaryotic cells and give the functions of the different components • Identify cellular components from photomicrographs. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Immunity. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system. Specification points: 4.1.1 (j) Objectives for this lesson: • Give examples of natural and artificial immunity. • Describe how the different types of immunity work. • Compare active and passive immunity. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Transcription and Translation. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. Objectives for this lesson: Describe the roles of mRNA, tRNA and rRNA. Describe the processes of transcription and translation. Explain how polypeptides are synthesised through transcription and translation of genes. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Structure and Function of Gas Exchange System in Insects. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces. Specification points: 3.1.1 (f) and (g) Objectives for this lesson: • Describe the structure of gas exchange system in an insect. • Explain how ventilation works in insects. • Demonstrate how the gaseous exchange system of an insect works through the use of modelling/dissection. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Variation and Statistics. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution. Specification points: 4.2.2 (f) Objectives for this lesson: State what a null hypothesis is. Describe the different types of variation. Calculate variation using a range of statistical tests. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Calculating Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity. Specification points: 4.2.1 (d) Objectives for this lesson: Recall the definitions of species evenness and species richness. Describe how to use and interpret Simpson’s Index of Diversity. Calculate the Simpson’s Index of Biodiversity. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Primary Defences and Phagocytes. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system. Specification points: 4.1.1 (d) Objectives for this lesson: • Define primary defence. • Describe the primary non-specific defences against pathogens in animals. • Explain the methods of secondary defence against pathogens in animals. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Autoimmune Diseases. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system. Specification points: 4.1.1 (k) Objectives for this lesson: • Define autoimmune disease. • Describe examples of autoimmune diseases. • Evaluate information on a named autoimmune disease. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity. Specification points: 4.2.1 (a) Objectives for this lesson: Define species, habitat and biodiversity. Describe the different levels of biodiversity. Explain, with examples the different levels of biodiversity. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Enzyme Inhibitors. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.4 Enzymes. Objectives for this lesson: • State the effects of inhibitors on the rate of enzyme-controlled reactions. • Describe how metabolic poisons and some medicinal drugs can act as enzyme inhibitors. • Explain the role of product inhibition and inactive precursors in metabolic pathways. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on The Genetic Code. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. Objectives for this lesson: Recall the structure of an amino acid and polymerisation. Describe how a gene determines the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide. Explain the nature of the genetic code. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.