Previously a Subject Leader and Science SLE with bags of experience with all things KS4 and A level Biology.
I am currently teaching and creating resources for:
OCR A Level Biology,
AQA Trilogy, Synergy and Triple
Edexcel iGCSE coming soon
KS3 ( looking at the AQA 2 year course) including Biomimicry
If there is anything specific that you would like, please send me a message.
Previously a Subject Leader and Science SLE with bags of experience with all things KS4 and A level Biology.
I am currently teaching and creating resources for:
OCR A Level Biology,
AQA Trilogy, Synergy and Triple
Edexcel iGCSE coming soon
KS3 ( looking at the AQA 2 year course) including Biomimicry
If there is anything specific that you would like, please send me a message.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 4 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit Cell level systems:
1.1 Cell structures
1.2 What happens in cells
1.3 Respiration
1.4 Photosynthesis
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit Community level systems:
4.1 Ecosystems
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes (none in this topic) Biology only content indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 3 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit B5 Genes, Inheritance and Selection:
5.1 Inheritance x 2
5.2 Natural selection and evolution x1
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes, Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical (none in this topic) and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 3 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit B6 Global Challenges:
6.1 Monitoring and maintaining the environment
6.2 Feeding the human race
6.3 Monitoring and maintaining health
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes, Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 3 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit Organism level systems:
3.1 Coordination and control - the nervous system
3.2 Coordination and control - the endocrine system
3.3 Maintaining internal environments
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes, Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all PAGs across the specification
PAG 1 Microscopy - preparing a slide
PAG 2 Testing for biological molecules sugar, starch, protein, lipids
PAG 3 Sampling using quadrats and transects
PAG 4 Enzymes starch and amylase as well as the decaying of milk practical (B)
PAG 5 Photosynthesis - the effect of light
PAG 6 Physiology responses - ruler drop reaction times and also seedlings (B)
PAG 7 microbial techniques - antibiotic discs (B)
PAG 8 transport in and out of cells - osmosis using potatoes
Biology only indicated by green (B)
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 11 slides of activities, tailored to the specification for paper 1 in one long power point suitable for printing as an A4 booklet
1.1 Cell structures
1.2 What happens in cells
1.3 Respiration
1.4 Photosynthesis
2.1 supplying the cell
2.2 The challenges of size
3.1 Coordination and control - the nervous system
3.2 Coordination and control - the endocrine system
3.3 Maintaining internal environments
PAGs 1-4
PAGs 5-8
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes.
Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 12 slides of activities, tailored to the specification for paper 1 in one long power point suitable for printing as an A4 booklet
4.1 Ecosystems
5.1 Inheritance
5.2 Natural selection and evolution
6.1 Monitoring and maintaining the environment
6.2 Feeding the human race
6.3 Monitoring and maintaining health
B7 PAGs 1-4
B7 PAGs 5-8
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes.
Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 21 slides of activities, tailored to the specification in easy to print power points ready to become A4 booklets. Perfect for study leave and exam preparation
1.1 Cell structures
1.2 What happens in cells
1.3 Respiration
1.4 Photosynthesis
2.1 supplying the cell
2.2 The challenges of size
3.1 Coordination and control - the nervous system
3.2 Coordination and control - the endocrine system
3.3 Maintaining internal environments
4.1 Ecosystems
5.1 Inheritance
5.2 Natural selection and evolution
6.1 Monitoring and maintaining the environment
6.2 Feeding the human race
6.3 Monitoring and maintaining health
B7 PAGs 1-4
B7 PAGs 5-8
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes.
Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 21 slides of activities, tailored to the specification
1.1 Cell structures
1.2 What happens in cells
1.3 Respiration
1.4 Photosynthesis
2.1 supplying the cell
2.2 The challenges of size
3.1 Coordination and control - the nervous system
3.2 Coordination and control - the endocrine system
3.3 Maintaining internal environments
4.1 Ecosystems
5.1 Inheritance
5.2 Natural selection and evolution
6.1 Monitoring and maintaining the environment
6.2 Feeding the human race
6.3 Monitoring and maintaining health
B7 PAGs 1-4
B7 PAGs 5-8
Also included the resource in one long. One for paper 1 and one for paper 2 suitable for printing as an A4 booklet. Great for exam prep and study leave.
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes.
Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 11 slides of activities, tailored to the specification for paper 1
1.1 Cell structures
1.2 What happens in cells
1.3 Respiration
1.4 Photosynthesis
2.1 supplying the cell
2.2 The challenges of size
3.1 Coordination and control - the nervous system
3.2 Coordination and control - the endocrine system
3.3 Maintaining internal environments
PAGs 1-4
PAGs 5-8
Also included a copy of all resources in one long ppt with a front cover suitable for printing as an A4 booklet. perfect fr exam prep and sudy leave.
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes.
Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 12 slides of activities, tailored to the specification for paper 2
4.1 Ecosystems
5.1 Inheritance
5.2 Natural selection and evolution
6.1 Monitoring and maintaining the environment
6.2 Feeding the human race
6.3 Monitoring and maintaining health
B7 PAGs 1-4
B7 PAGs 5-8
Also included a copy of the booklet - the same resource in one long powerpoint with a front cover suitable for printing as a booklet.
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes.
Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the A level Biology content.
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do all 4 sheets sheets on one double sided A3 sheet.
Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
The podcast is about 31 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour for lesson time or homework
More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.
This resource is 3 A4 pages of revision activities for the 5.1.2 Excretion topic. Answers included.
Top features include:
QR code - takes students to multiple choice quiz from the OCR
QR code for useful videos
QR code to questions on Seneca
PAG elements
checks key terminology
Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate
The activity is designed to check that students have an understanding of the topic and encourages independent working. I advise my students to use notes or a textbook before asking the teacher if they do not know the answer.
Each side takes students roughly an hour to complete. I have used as homeworks, support sessions, revision lessons private study tasks and printed on card and cut to use as revision cards
All other topics available.
I hope you find this useful and really appreciate your reviews!
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the A level Biology content.
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do both sheets on one side of A3.
Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
The podcast is about 26 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour lesson time or homework
This covers:
The need for communication systems in multicellular organisms
The communication btween cells by cell signalling
The primciples of homeostasis
Temperature control in endotherms and ectotherm
More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the OCR A level Biology content.
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do all 4 sheets sheets on one double sided A3 sheet.
Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
The podcast is about 46 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour for lesson time or homework
More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.
For the OCR A level biology specification.
I have included the handout (88 pages)I give students for you to adapt if you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. It is suitable to print as an A4 booklet.
The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation
Lessons include:
Excretion - including lots of recap of previous topics
The liver
Ornithine cycle and deamination
Detoxification
The kidney
The nephron
osmoregulation
Kidney dissection and histology
Kidney failure
Medical diagnosis
revision - revision grid, specifically recorded podcast and revision activity sheet
I study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes
I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback - more module 5 on the way
This resource is 2x A4 pages of revision activities for the 5.1.3 Neuronal communication topic.
Top features include:
QR code - takes students to multiple choice quiz from the OCR
QR code to questions on Seneca
checks key terminology
Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate
The activity is designed to check that students have an understanding of the topic and encourages independent working. I advise my students to use notes or a textbook before asking the teacher if they do not know the answer.
Each side takes students roughly an hour to complete. I have used as homeworks, support sessions, revision lessons private study tasks and printed on card and cut to use as revision cards.
Answers included
All other topics available.
For the OCR A level biology specification.
I have included the handout (56 pages)
I give to students as a printed A4 booklet but you may adapt as you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility.
The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections for each lesson. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation.
Lessons include:
Sensory receptors including the Pacinian corpuscle
Types of neurone
Generation of the resting potential
Generating an action potential
Refractory period
Synapses
Neurotransmitters and drugs
Revision - revision grid, glossary and study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes
I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback - more module 5 available and more on the way
This resource is 2 A4 pages of revision activities for the 5.1.4 Hormonal communication topic.
Top features include:
QR code for useful videos
QR code to questions on Seneca
checks key terminology
Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate
The activity is designed to check that students have an understanding of the topic and encourages independent working. I advise my students to use notes or a textbook before asking the teacher if they do not know the answer.
Each side takes students roughly an hour to complete. I have used as homeworks, support sessions, revision lessons private study tasks and printed on card and cut to use as revision cards
Answers included
All other topics available.
