OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Magnification and Calibration. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure. Specification points: 2.1.1 (d & e) Objectives for this lesson: • State the formula for calculating magnification. • Describe how to calibrate a microscope using an eyepiece graticule and stage micrometer. • Calculate magnification using the formula. 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 Levels Of Protein Structure. This is one of three lessons on proteins to meet the specification points for 2.1.2 Biological Molecules. Objectives for this lesson: Recall the structure of an amino acid and the synthesis and breakdown of dipeptides and polypeptides. Describe the different levels of protein structure. Understand the role of different types of bonds in the structure of proteins. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included).

OCR A Level Biology A specification linked lesson on Carbohydrate Chemical Tests. This is one lesson of three on carbohydrates for the specification. Objectives covered: Recall the difference between a reducing and a non-reducing sugar, with examples of each. To test qualitatively for the presence of glucose (a reducing sugar) and sucrose (a non-reducing sugar). Test for reducing sugars using reagent test strips. Interpret the results of the investigation into reducing and non-reducing sugars. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included).

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Phospholipids and Chemical Tests for lipids. This is one of two lessons on lipids to meet the specification points for 2.1.2 Biological Molecules. Objectives for this lesson: Describe the properties and structure of phospholipids. Test qualitatively for the presence of lipids. Explain how you would interpret the results of the emulsion test. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included).

OCR A Level Biology A specification linked lesson on Roles of Water. This is one lesson of two on water for the specification. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included).

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Role & Molecular Structure of Enzymes. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.4 Enzymes. Objectives for this lesson: • State the role of enzymes on both a cellular and whole organism level. • Describe how enzymes affect both structure and function. • Explain the role of enzymes in catalysing both intracellular and extracellular reactions. 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.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 35 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Ventilation. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces. Specification points: 3.1.1 (d) Objectives for this lesson: • Name the components of the mammalian ventilation system. • Describe the mechanism for ventilation in mammals. • Explain the function of key components of the mammalian ventilation 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 The Structure of the Mammalian 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 © Objectives for this lesson: • List the main components of the mammalian gaseous exchange system. • Describe the structures of the components of the mammalian gaseous exchange system. • Explain the functions of the components of the mammalian 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 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 Haemoglobin – Role and Reactions. This is one of ten lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.2 Transport in Animals. Specification points: 3.1.2 (i) Objectives for this lesson: • Know the role of haemoglobin in the transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body. • Explain how carbonic anhydrase, haemoglobinic acid, HCO3- and the chloride shift are involved in oxygen and carbon dioxide transport. • Understand that oxygen molecules bind reversibly to haemoglobin. 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 of the Mammalian Heart. This is one of ten lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.2 Transport in Animals. Specification points: 3.1.2 (e(i)) Objectives for this lesson: • State the function of the coronary arteries. • Label the external and internal heart structures. • Explain the functions of the internal structures of the heart. 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 3.1.2 Transport in Animals SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 43 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Kingdoms and Domains. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution. . Specification points: 4.2.2 (c (i) and (ii)) Objectives for this lesson: State the five kingdoms. Describe the features used to classify organisms into the kingdoms. Explain how evidence has led to new classification systems. 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 Types of Variation. 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 specification linked lesson on Simple Carbohydrates. This is one lesson of three on carbohydrates for the specification. Objectives covered: Give the structure of ribose. Describe the ring structure and properties of glucose. Explain the synthesis and breakdown of a disaccharide and polysaccharide due to glycosidic bonds. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included).

Designed for the OCR A Level Lesson 6.4 on the organisation and specialisation of cells. As this is a topic students should have recall of from GCSE it is designed with brief introduction and then students work independently to make notes using the questions provided and their text books. I have introduced Cornell notes for this to provide students with an alternative method of note taking. Answers to questions provided.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Electrical Control of the Cardiac Cycle. This is one of ten lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.2 Transport in Animals. Specification points: 3.1.2 (g) Objectives for this lesson: • State the parts of the heart involved in control of the heartbeat. • Describe the roles of the SAN, AVN and purkyne tissue. • Explain how heart action is initiated and coordinated. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.