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I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.

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I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.
9-1 IGCSE The Nervous System (4 lessons)
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9-1 IGCSE The Nervous System (4 lessons)

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Lesson 1 covers the CNS, receptors and responses. It also introduces neurones and their role. Lesson 2 covers synapses and their structure/role in the nervous system Lesson 3 looks at the 3 types of neurones found in the CNS which will link into reflex arc Lesson 4 looks at the Reflex arc There are activities and assessments in each of the power point. There are also questions to generate a class discussion and check points.
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
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Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

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A lesson introducing the reactions for the build up and break down of ATP in cells including its uses and why it is the universal energy currency of a cell. I have also included 3 exam questions to test students knowledge. Mark scheme included.
Bacteria and Viruses including viral reproduction
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Bacteria and Viruses including viral reproduction

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Edexcel specification link 6.5 (i) (ii) Two power point complete lessons focusing on the structure of viruses and bacteria. The second lesson looks at the lytic and lysogenic cycles with a short video clip on retrovirus reproduction - this will be looked at again when we study HIV. The lesson includes an exam question with mark scheme.
Case Studies of Disease: Tuberculosis and HIV
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Case Studies of Disease: Tuberculosis and HIV

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2 lessons looking at the causes, symptoms and treatments of 2 deadly diseases. Edexcel Spec link 6.6 There is plenty of opportunity for class discussion and links into history for both diseases. I have included graded tasks in both lessons as my students enjoy working their way up to the higher grades.
Bacteria - methods of invading the body
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Bacteria - methods of invading the body

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Edexcel Spec link 6.7 (i) (ii) An introduction to how bacteria are able to spread from one person to another. We then look at how the body protects itself against pathogen entry. This is a circus activity where students gather information from around the room (cards provided). Finally we research how bacteria cause the disease with endotoxins and exotoxins.
Developing Immunity - Natural, Artificial, Active and Passive
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Developing Immunity - Natural, Artificial, Active and Passive

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This resource focuses on Edexcel specification link 6.11 It introduces the different types of immunity. There is a video resource and questions to check understanding. The information cards can be printed and put around room for students to collect information to make it more interactive. I was short on time so I went through them on the board as students made their own notes.
Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance (A level)
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Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance (A level)

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Tow power point lessons which look at the action of antibiotics on bacteria - bacteriostatic and bactericidal. Also, how natural selection has made certain bacteria resistant to antibiotics and why this has occurred. There are activities for the students to promote active learning plus video resources and questions.
IAL Respiration Unit
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IAL Respiration Unit

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This series of lessons covers: The basic principles of cellular respiration The importance of cellular respiration in the production of ATP The site of glycolysis, krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation The main stages of glycolysis, Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. Anaerobic respiration Respiratory substrates and respiratory quotient. Each power point is a complete lesson which includes activities and exam style questions to check understanding.
IAL Biology 7C Control of Internal Environment
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IAL Biology 7C Control of Internal Environment

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A level Biology - Control of the Internal Environment 4 Powerpoint lessons covering: The principles of mammalian hormone production by endocrine glands The mode of action of hormones The production of metabolic waste Osmoregulation Kidney structure and function Urea production Thermoregulation
Polymerase Chain Reaction and DNA Profiling
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Polymerase Chain Reaction and DNA Profiling

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Edexcel Specification 6.17 - 6.19 Two lessons which takes students through the process of how the polymerase chain reaction works and how gel electrophoresis can produces banding patterns. There are opportunities for class discussion and tasks for the students to complete. I have also included a video which discusses DNA fingerprinting.
Immunity - Non Specific and Specific Responses to Infection
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Immunity - Non Specific and Specific Responses to Infection

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4 lessons focusing on the non-specific and specific responses to infection. I have split the lessons into 4 parts due to the subject material being very complex. The lessons cover Edexcel specification links 6.8 - 6.10 but can be used with other exam boards The lessons have many different opportunities for assessment and recalling previous learnt material.
Climate Change and Evolution
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Climate Change and Evolution

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A level biology lesson exploring how a changing climate can lead to the evolution of a species. Learning outcomes Understand how evolution can come about through gene mutations and natural selection Understand how isolation reduces gene flow between populations, leading to allopatric or sympatric speciation This is a complete lesson which includes individual and group tasks for students. There are also exam questions to check understanding.
Introduction to Ecology
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Introduction to Ecology

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A complete lesson which introduces the terminology used in Ecology lessons. We also explore how abiotic and biotic factors can affect a habitat. There are questions to check understanding of knowledge learnt plus independent learning activities. Learning outcomes Recall what is meant by the terms population, community, habitat and ecosystem Understand that the numbers and distribution of organisms in a habitat are controlled by biotic and abiotic factors Understand how the concept of a niche accounts for the distribution and abundance of organisms in a habitat
IAL Mammalian Transport Systems
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IAL Mammalian Transport Systems

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A series of lessons which support the Pearson textbook for the international AS level (edexcel). These resources are also useful for online lessons to aid student’s understanding at home. Covered in these lessons: The need for a circulatory system The importance of surface area to volume ratio The advantage of a double circulatory system The structure and function of blood The role of platelets in blood clotting The role of haemoglobin in transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide The structure of the heart and the cardiac cycle Atherosclerosis I have included different activities, some individual and some which could be within a group or with a partner. Plus exam questions and tasks to check understanding.